Crash Count for Borough Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,387
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 865
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 197
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Borough Park?
SUVs/Cars 61 4 5 Trucks/Buses 8 0 1 Bikes 4 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0
Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

Borough Park Bleeds: City Inaction Turns Streets Into Killing Fields

Borough Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Nine dead. Eight hundred fifty-six injured. Five left with life-changing wounds. These are not numbers from a war zone. They are the toll of traffic violence in Borough Park since 2022. The dead include children, elders, and parents. The injured are your neighbors. The pain is local, and it does not end.

SUVs and trucks do most of the killing. Five deaths and sixty-one serious or moderate injuries came from cars and SUVs. Trucks and buses took another life. Cyclists and moped riders are not spared. The street is a gauntlet, and the most vulnerable pay the price.

The Human Cost

On March 30, 2025, a mother and her two daughters were crossing 13th Avenue. A speeding Audi, driven by a woman with a suspended license, ran a red light and hit them. Natasha Saada and her girls, ages eight and five, died in the street. Her four-year-old son was left fighting for his life. The driver had a record of tickets and violations. The mayor came to the family and said, “It’s an irresponsible act by the driver” (New York Post).

Brooklyn’s district attorney called it more than reckless. “It actually exceeds just being reckless, it’s almost being wanton, we’re not going to tolerate that” (ABC7). But the law let this driver keep driving. The system failed before the crash. It failed after.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about safety. They praise Vision Zero. They call for lower speed limits and more cameras. But the streets do not change fast enough. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. Repeat offenders keep driving. Cameras catch them, but the law lets them go.

Every day of delay is another family at risk.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand the return of the Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program. Demand real consequences for reckless drivers.

Do not wait for another child’s name to be written in blood. Take action now.

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Borough Park Borough Park sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 44, AD 48, SD 22, Brooklyn CB12.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Borough Park

Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing 38 Street at 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 38 Street and 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 57-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a driver, distracted and inattentive, struck her. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 66-year-old man crossing 39 Street at 13 Avenue was hit by a northbound e-bike. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The e-bike struck him center front. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was crossing 39 Street at 13 Avenue with the signal when he was struck by a northbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front of the e-bike, causing a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained serious upper arm injuries. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when crossing legally.


SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash

A 78-year-old man driving an SUV in Brooklyn crashed into multiple parked SUVs. The driver was injured and unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The collision damaged the front right bumper of his vehicle and other parked SUVs along the street.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male driver traveling north in a 2019 Nissan SUV collided with several parked SUVs on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the rear and quarter panels of the parked vehicles. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Emerging From Parked Car

A 9-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while emerging from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling west with no reported damage. The crash exposed dangers near parked cars.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west struck him as he emerged from in front of or behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The boy sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The SUV had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no safety equipment or signals were noted. The collision highlights risks for pedestrians near parked vehicles.


Two SUVs Collide, Young Pedestrian Killed

A 23-year-old man crossed 13th Avenue at 50th Street. Two SUVs crashed. One struck him. His body broke under the weight. He died there, in the street, as dusk settled and headlights glared. No driver errors listed.

A 23-year-old man was killed at the intersection of 13th Avenue and 50th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man crossed. Two SUVs collided. One struck him. His body shattered under the weight. He died there, in the street, as headlights burned through the dusk.' The crash involved two SUVs, both traveling straight. The pedestrian was at the intersection when he was hit. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use. The data shows the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries, while vehicle occupants were unhurt. The report documents another fatal intersection for New York’s streets.


SUV Left Turn Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 75-year-old man crossing 45 Street with the signal was struck by a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The impact fractured his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian remained conscious despite serious injury.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 45 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2023 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the driver. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as serious but he remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Six-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A six-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on 58th Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage. The boy was crossing outside a crosswalk and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a six-year-old pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Honda sedan traveling south on 58th Street struck him with its right front bumper. The child was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or helmet was noted.


Commercial Vehicle Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a commercial vehicle making a left turn on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and lost consciousness.

According to the police report, a commercial vehicle traveling west on 11 Avenue made a left turn and struck a 69-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front bumper. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Ford commercial vehicle. The pedestrian was injured while legally crossing, emphasizing the driver's error in yielding.


11-Year-Old Boy Injured Playing in Brooklyn Road

An 11-year-old boy playing in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on 48th Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured while playing in the roadway on 48th Street in Brooklyn. The boy sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian’s presence in the roadway. The boy was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Two SUVs Collide on 53 Street Brooklyn

Two SUVs crashed at 53 Street and 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The collision involved a right-turning SUV and a straight-moving SUV. Police cited traffic control disregard as a cause.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 53 Street near 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred when one vehicle was making a right turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on 15 Avenue

A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered a hip and upper leg injury and was unconscious at the scene. The crash happened without clear driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2021 Mazda sedan traveling south. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The child was crossing the street at an intersection without a signal or crosswalk. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg and was found unconscious. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both the pedestrian and driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 13 Avenue

A sedan traveling east struck a northbound bicyclist on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The rider was conscious and reported abrasions. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, along with abrasions. He remained conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was traveling straight east and impacted the bicyclist with its right front bumper. The bicycle showed no damage. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not assign fault or blame to the bicyclist.


SUV Hits 72-Year-Old Bicyclist on 40 Street

A 72-year-old bicyclist suffered back abrasions after a collision with an SUV changing lanes on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front center with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Honda SUV changed lanes and struck the bike on 40 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bike’s center front end with its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist suffered back abrasions and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers changing lanes in traffic.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 15 Avenue

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and lost consciousness. The bike’s front and the car’s left rear bumper were damaged. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2020 Kia sedan made a right turn and collided with him on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was traveling straight south while the sedan was heading west. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear bumper and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered neck injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No ejection occurred, and the sedan driver was licensed.


Bus Strikes 9-Year-Old Pedestrian on 15 Avenue

A 9-year-old girl was injured after a bus traveling south on 15 Avenue struck her as she emerged from behind a parked vehicle. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The bus showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a bus traveling straight ahead on 15 Avenue struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus driver was licensed and traveling south at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus sustained no damage at the center front end impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3.


E-Bike Rider Ejected in Taxi Left Turn Crash

A 29-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured when a taxi made a left turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and rider confusion as factors. The e-bike showed no damage; the taxi's right front bumper was hit.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision with a taxi on 15 Avenue. The taxi, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn southbound when it struck the e-bike traveling northbound. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged, while the e-bike showed no damage. The rider was not using any safety equipment and was hanging on the outside of the vehicle at the time of the crash.


Pedestrian Injured by Distracted SUV on McDonald Avenue

A 21-year-old man was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, a 2010 model, showed no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


SUVs Collide on McDonald Avenue U-Turn

Two SUVs crashed on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper turn. The other driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The injured driver stayed conscious and was not ejected. The crash caused serious damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn when one SUV was making a U-turn and collided with another SUV traveling straight north. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 30-year-old man, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error during the U-turn maneuver. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with impact points on the left and right front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Street

A 66-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing a Brooklyn street. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion. The driver started from parking and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV starting from parking struck him while he was crossing the street outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and concussion and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no driver violations were noted in the data. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 SUV traveling westbound.


Motorcycle Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A motorcycle and sedan collided on 51 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The sedan was making a left turn. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling straight on 51 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained front-end damage, as did the motorcycle. The crash highlights the dangers when turning vehicles fail to yield to oncoming motorcycles.