Crash Count for Borough Park
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,500
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 930
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 210
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 5
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Borough Park?

Borough Park Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Borough Park Bleeds While Leaders Look Away

Borough Park: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Borough Park

The streets do not forgive. Since 2022, nine people have died in Borough Park traffic crashes. Five more suffered serious injuries. In the last twelve months alone, 278 people were hurt—children, elders, neighbors. No one is spared. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

A nine-year-old struck crossing 54th Street. A cyclist killed by a bus on Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 68-year-old woman, dead at the intersection of Webster and McDonald. The pattern is steady. The pain is not.

Who Pays the Price

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. Five deaths and over 200 injuries come from these machines. Trucks and buses crush bodies too—one dead, dozens more hurt. Bikes and mopeds are not blameless, but the weight of harm falls from above. The street is not level.

What Leaders Do—And Don’t

Local leaders have not done enough. Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein voted against safer school speed zones—twice. He also opposed the renewal of the city’s speed camera program, a proven tool to slow drivers and save lives. Council Member Kalman Yeger has spoken out against protected bike lanes and greenway plans, calling for more enforcement instead of safer streets.

The silence is loud. The votes are clear. Children and elders pay the price.

The Words That Remain

“It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law.

“I have no idea why he was doing donuts in the parking lot,” said Griselda Caraballo.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy.

Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: enough. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras at every school. Demand streets that put people first. Every day of delay is another life at risk.

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Other Representatives

Simcha Eichenstein
Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein
District 48
District Office:
1310 48th St. Unit 204, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 519, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Simcha Felder

District 44

Sam Sutton
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
Other Geographies

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

Sedan Strikes 5-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury after a sedan struck her while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its left front bumper, causing contusions and bruises. The child was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling west on 57th Street in Brooklyn struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, and the sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The child suffered a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the time of the report. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the report lists unspecified contributing factors rather than any pedestrian fault. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly cited in the data. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed to young pedestrians outside designated crossing areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Right-Turn Hits E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike rider traveling straight in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front ends.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 in Brooklyn near 15 Avenue. A 2023 Acura sedan was making a right turn when it collided with a 2023 Jiajue e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the sedan’s maneuver as the initiating action. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were noted. The collision demonstrates the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable e-bike riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Severely Injured in Brooklyn Intersection Crash

A 76-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle, traveling west, failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered a severe lower leg fracture and dislocation.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 60 Street and 11 Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling west went straight ahead and struck him at the center front end. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries including a fractured, distorted, and dislocated knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver’s failure to yield and disregard for traffic control directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Side Impact Crash

A 29-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg and hip injuries after a side impact collision. The crash occurred at 3:41 AM on 18 Avenue. The rider was semiconscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 18 Avenue was struck on its left side doors by another vehicle going straight east. The collision caused the 29-year-old male motorcyclist to be ejected from the motorcycle. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the hip and upper leg, with injury severity rated at level 3. The motorcyclist was semiconscious upon emergency response and was wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash, with no explicit driver errors identified. The impact point on the motorcycle was the left side doors, and the other vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No pedestrian or cyclist victims were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Emerging from Parked Car

A 9-year-old boy suffered full-body bruises after stepping from behind a parked vehicle in Brooklyn. The sedan struck him head-on while traveling east. The driver was licensed and went straight. The child was left in shock, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on 54th Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. The pedestrian suffered contusions and full-body injury, resulting in shock. The involved vehicle was a 2024 Mazda sedan traveling east, driven by a licensed male driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. Notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian. The incident highlights the dangers posed by vehicles striking pedestrians emerging from behind parked cars, with driver actions central to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 75-year-old woman suffered full-body contusions after an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center bore the impact, revealing driver error.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:11 in Brooklyn on 47 Street near Fort Hamilton Parkway. A 75-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when she was struck by a 2022 Honda SUV making a left turn. The report explicitly cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the driver. The SUV’s center front end was the point of impact, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian’s entire body. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield at intersections, directly leading to serious injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old man suffered upper arm injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck him at an intersection on Ditmas Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle's center front end took the impact, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ditmas Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, which sustained damage consistent with the collision. The pedestrian, conscious at the scene, suffered a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as a moderate injury (severity 3). The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not cite any driver errors explicitly. However, the collision occurred during the vehicle's left turn maneuver, a common scenario for driver failure to yield to pedestrians. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 9-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while crossing outside an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered a severe head injury and was rendered unconscious. The driver, traveling northwest, impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2017 sedan traveling northwest on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn at 4:00 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection and against the signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck her with the left front bumper, causing a severe head injury and unconsciousness. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield. The pedestrian’s injury severity was classified as level 3, indicating serious harm. The report does not mention any other contributing factors or driver violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Pickup Collide on Brooklyn Street

A 34-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash in a collision between an SUV and a pickup truck on 54 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling east when impact occurred at their front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 54 Street near New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:25. The collision involved a 2020 Mercedes SUV and a pickup truck, both traveling east and moving straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the pickup. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver, with no mention of pedestrian or cyclist involvement. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the data. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle-to-vehicle collisions in Brooklyn's busy streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Collides with Sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway

A moped traveling south struck the left side of an eastbound sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was not injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:46 AM on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. A moped traveling south collided with the left side doors of a 2014 Honda sedan traveling east. The moped driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan had no occupants and sustained damage to its left side doors. Both vehicles were going straight ahead prior to impact. The police report lists the moped driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly noted. The focus remains on the collision dynamics and resulting injuries without attributing fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Elderly Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk

A Honda SUV struck a 74-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. She died on the pavement, her body broken. The crash left blood and silence on 14th Avenue, another life ended by steel and speed.

According to the police report, a northbound Honda SUV struck a 74-year-old woman as she crossed at the corner of 14th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. The report states the pedestrian was killed instantly, suffering crush injuries and head trauma. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the damage was noted on the left front bumper. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as contributing factors for both the driver and the pedestrian. The narrative notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s actions and systemic dangers. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report underscores the lethal consequences when a fast-moving SUV meets a vulnerable body in a city crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Left Strikes Child Pedestrian

A 5-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn in Brooklyn. The impact injured the child’s lower leg and foot, causing contusions. The driver’s turning maneuver led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 51 Street and New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver’s pre-crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and the point of impact as the 'Right Rear Quarter Panel' of the vehicle. While the pedestrian was crossing lawfully, the collision occurred due to the driver’s turning maneuver. The police report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes unspecified factors, emphasizing the driver’s role in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits 11-Year-Old Pedestrian

An 11-year-old boy crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a severe arm fracture. Police cite the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as a severe injury. The report explicitly lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. This collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcycle Hits Turning SUV in Brooklyn

A motorcycle with two riders struck the left front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Mc Donald Avenue. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury. The SUV driver was licensed and alone.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:00 AM. The SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it was struck by a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and had two occupants. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to the upper arm and shoulder, classified as a severe injury. The report lists the motorcycle driver's license status as unlicensed, indicating a critical driver error. No contributing factors were specified for the SUV driver. The report does not attribute any fault or contributing behavior to the victims beyond the unlicensed status of the motorcycle driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old girl was injured crossing a marked crosswalk when a sedan traveling east struck her with its front center. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was struck by a sedan traveling east on 60th Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a key role in the crash. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by limited driver visibility in urban street environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Strikes Bicyclist in Brooklyn

A 36-year-old female bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a right-turning SUV on 40 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on 40 Street was struck by a 2023 Honda SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed male from New York, had no reported vehicle damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian or bicyclist errors. The collision highlights the danger posed by turning vehicles to bicyclists traveling straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian on New Utrecht

SUV struck a 63-year-old man crossing New Utrecht Avenue. The impact left facial abrasions. The driver turned left. No vehicle damage. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV struck him on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:01 PM. The pedestrian was crossing the street and was hit by the vehicle's left front quarter panel as the driver made a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle, a 2021 Honda SUV, sustained no damage. The incident underscores the risk pedestrians face from turning vehicles, even when no driver error is cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699048 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 65-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The vehicle showed no damage, highlighting the impact's force on the vulnerable pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 45 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn at 6:51 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2008 Chevrolet SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle, occupied by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit driver contributing factors but notes the vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn, a maneuver often associated with failure to yield to pedestrians crossing legally. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Pick-Up Truck on 59 Street

A sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of a pick-up truck traveling north on 59 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 59 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a pick-up truck, both traveling north. The pick-up truck was going straight ahead when the sedan, which was previously parked, impacted the truck's right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old female occupant, sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are noted. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the pick-up truck or its driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted E-Scooter Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn

An e-scooter driver in Brooklyn suffered a head abrasion after a partial ejection. The crash occurred at 18 Avenue, with the driver distracted. The vehicle hit a parked car’s left side door, causing injury without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female e-scooter driver was partially ejected and sustained a head abrasion at 12:43 PM near 4518 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the left side doors of a parked vehicle, which sustained no damage. The injured driver was conscious and did not use any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, as the e-scooter collided with a stationary vehicle, resulting in injury to the rider without damage to the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04