Crash Count for Mapleton-Midwood (West)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,308
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 840
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 179
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in Mapleton-Midwood (West)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 2
Whole body 2
Concussion 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 20
Neck 8
+3
Back 4
Whole body 3
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 40
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Head 5
Face 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 35
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Head 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Mapleton-Midwood (West)?

Preventable Speeding in Mapleton-Midwood (West) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Mapleton-Midwood (West)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2017 Me/Be Coup (R83UPC) – 38 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2021 White Audi Suburban (KJL8402) – 27 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Gray Kia Suburban (LEU3670) – 27 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LCX7676) – 23 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 White Land Rover Suburban (JMT7204) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
Ocean Parkway’s Shadow: Four Hits in Two Weeks, One Neighborhood on Edge

Ocean Parkway’s Shadow: Four Hits in Two Weeks, One Neighborhood on Edge

Mapleton-Midwood (West): Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 11, 2025

Just after 6 PM on Dec 3, at 18th Avenue and 59th Street, a driver turning left in a sedan hit a 74‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded a concussion. NYC Open Data

“Why can’t our officials prevent this kind of predictable incident?” Streetsblog NYC

This Week

  • On Nov 30, near 1312 Coney Island Avenue, a driver hit an 82‑year‑old man crossing outside a crosswalk; police labeled the injury severe. NYC Open Data
  • On Nov 25, at 57th Street and 20th Avenue, a 53‑year‑old woman on a bike was ejected after a collision and treated for a leg injury. NYC Open Data
  • On Nov 24, at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway, a 19‑year‑old on a bike was ejected and went into shock after a multivehicle crash. NYC Open Data

The count keeps rising

Since 2022, this neighborhood has recorded 7 deaths and 838 injuries in traffic crashes. People walking account for 3 of those deaths and 175 injuries. People on bikes have been hurt 114 times. NYC Open Data

In the past year, there were 285 crashes, leaving 200 injured and 3 dead. Children and elders are in the numbers: injuries to those under 18 and over 65 appear throughout the roll‑up. NYC Open Data

Evenings are not safe. Police records list deaths at 7 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM, with injury spikes across the afternoon commute hours. NYC Open Data

Where the street bites

Ocean Parkway keeps showing up. A recent roundup called out “so many crashes on Ocean Parkway,” and still “things don’t really change.” Streetsblog NYC

Our local roll‑up shows Ocean Parkway among the worst locations, with repeated injuries and recorded deaths tied to its intersections. Bay Parkway and Avenue I also appear with heavy injury counts. NYC Open Data

Police records name driver inattention and failure to yield in multiple crashes here, including a pedestrian hit while crossing with the signal at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M. Hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals at these corners would slow turning drivers and give people walking a head start. Targeted enforcement at repeat‑crash hours would back it up. NYC Open Data

The bills and the record

Citywide tools exist. Albany advanced a measure to force repeat speeders to install speed‑limiting devices. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would require intelligent speed assistance for those who rack up qualifying points or camera tickets. State Sen. Sam Sutton missed a key committee vote on this bill. Open States

Speed cameras save lives. But Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein is named among city lawmakers who opposed renewing the program. Streetsblog NYC

The pattern on our corners is not random. It is policy made manifest.

What happens next

Two moves would change the ground under our feet: lower the city’s default speed limit using Sammy’s Law authority, and pass the speed‑limiter bill to stop the worst repeat offenders. The first is a city call; the second sits in Albany. Take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled crash, injury, and death counts from NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered records between Jan 1, 2022 and Dec 11, 2025 for the Mapleton–Midwood (West) area and summarized by victim type, hour, and location. You can view the base datasets here. Data were accessed Dec 11, 2025.
Where are the worst trouble spots?
Ocean Parkway’s intersections lead our local list, with repeated injuries and recorded deaths. Bay Parkway and Avenue I also show heavy injury counts in the local roll‑up. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
Which hours are most dangerous?
Evening hours show multiple recorded deaths, including at 7 PM, 8 PM, and 9 PM, with many injuries around the afternoon commute. Source: NYC Open Data crash records (hourly distribution).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
What can fix this locally?
Hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals at Ocean Parkway, Bay Parkway, and other repeat‑crash corners; plus targeted enforcement during evening peaks. Citywide, lower the default speed limit and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to force repeat speeders to slow.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Simcha Eichenstein

District 48

Council Member Simcha Felder

District 44

State Senator Sam Sutton

District 22

Other Geographies

Mapleton-Midwood (West) Mapleton-Midwood (West) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 66, District 44, AD 48, SD 22, Brooklyn CB12.

See also
Boroughs
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Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Mapleton-Midwood (West)

3
Driver turning left hits 74-year-old on 18 Ave

Dec 3 - At 18 Ave and 59 St, a driver making a left hit a 74-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury and concussion. The sedan’s front end was damaged.

A driver in a 2024 Nissan sedan made a left turn at 18 Avenue and 59 Street in Brooklyn and hit a 74-year-old woman in the intersection at 6:16 p.m. She suffered a head injury and a concussion. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the point of impact was the “Center Front End.” The pedestrian location was recorded as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection.” Contributing factors for the driver and crash were listed as “Unspecified.” The driver was licensed. The report notes damage to the vehicle’s center front end. No specific driver errors were recorded. The crash occurred in the 66th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
30
Driver hits 82-year-old on Coney Island Ave

Nov 30 - A driver hit an 82-year-old man on Coney Island Avenue near 1312. He suffered head wounds and severe lacerations and was conscious. The report listed no driver contributing factor.

An 82-year-old man walking in Brooklyn was hit by a driver near 1312 Coney Island Avenue at 6:53 p.m. He suffered head wounds and severe lacerations and was recorded as conscious. According to the police report, no contributing factor by the driver was recorded. The vehicle type was listed as unspecified. Police listed the pedestrian’s location as not at an intersection. The report lists one person injured and no other casualties. The crash was logged under collision ID 4861060 in the 66th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
25
Standing S driver hits cyclist on 20 Ave

Nov 25 - On 20 Ave at 57 St, a southbound Standing S driver hit a northbound cyclist. Front-end crash. The woman suffered a lower-leg injury in Brooklyn. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

At 20 Ave and 57 St in Brooklyn, the driver of a Standing S was traveling south while a woman on a bike was heading north. The driver hit her front to front. She was injured, with knee/lower leg/foot trauma and a contusion. According to the police report, both operators were going straight, and the point of impact was the center front of each. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as Unspecified for both parties. The driver was ejected; the cyclist remained conscious. No other people were hurt. The crash time was 6:36 p.m., in the 66th Precinct area, ZIP 11204.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
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Driver Aggression on Ocean Parkway Injures Cyclist

Nov 24 - At Avenue L and Ocean Parkway, a crash involving a pickup, an SUV, a sedan, and a bicycle left a 19-year-old cyclist injured. Police recorded aggressive driving. A 25-year-old driver was also hurt.

A multi-vehicle crash unfolded at Avenue L and Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup driver was making a right turn. A sedan driver was going straight north. An SUV driver was listed as “Other.” A 19-year-old bicyclist riding west was injured. A 25-year-old driver was also hurt. According to the police report, police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage. The record lists the bicyclist as ejected, in shock, with shoulder and internal injuries. Other contributing factors for the drivers were not specified. The data does not assign fault to the cyclist. The crash involved a pickup truck, an SUV, a sedan, and a bicycle at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
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Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
13
Driver flips SUV, hits parked SUV

Nov 13 - Pre-dawn crash at E 9 St and Avenue J. A right-turning driver flipped an SUV. A westbound driver hit a parked SUV's rear. Two drivers were hurt. Police list contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two SUVs collided at E 9 St and Avenue J in Brooklyn at 5:20 a.m. A driver making a right turn overturned a Jeep SUV. A westbound driver in another SUV sustained center front-end damage. A parked Mercedes SUV took a center rear hit. Two drivers, men 27 and 54, were injured; police noted shock and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. According to the police report, pre-crash actions were recorded as Going Straight Ahead, Making Right Turn, and Parked. The report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for the involved drivers. One driver held a permit; others were licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
6
Driver hits 11-year-old on 60 St, Brooklyn

Nov 6 - The driver of a Toyota sedan, heading south on 60 St, hit an 11-year-old girl at 8:00 a.m. in Brooklyn. The left front bumper made contact. She suffered a fractured upper leg and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

An 11-year-old girl was hit by the driver of a Toyota sedan near 2213 60 St in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. The driver was going straight south. Impact came at the left front bumper. She suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture/dislocation and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the vehicle was a 2025 Toyota sedan registered in New York, traveling straight south, with a licensed driver and no recorded vehicle damage. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver and the crash. Point of impact was listed as the left front bumper. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
30
Right-turning driver hits woman on Ocean Pkwy

Oct 30 - A right-turning sedan driver hit a 27-year-old woman while crossing at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M. Police recorded driver inattention. The right front bumper took her down.

A sedan driver making a right turn hit a 27-year-old woman at Ocean Parkway and Avenue M in Brooklyn at 9:15 p.m. The impact came to the right front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg trauma and internal injuries. "According to the police report ..." police listed Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. Records also show the driver’s pre-crash movement was a right turn. After driver errors, the report notes the pedestrian was crossing at the intersection. No other contributing factors appear in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
29
Driver injured in Bay Parkway right-of-way crash

Oct 29 - Two drivers crashed at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old driver suffered a leg injury and bruising. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. Damage to the SUV's right rear and the sedan's right front.

Two drivers collided at Bay Parkway and Avenue J in Brooklyn. Both were going straight. One drove a 2018 Ford SUV north. The other drove a 2018 Kia sedan west. A 33-year-old male driver was injured, with a leg injury and a bruise, and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 5:30 p.m., and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by a driver. Damage was logged to the SUV's right rear quarter and the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists both drivers as licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
21
Northbound Driver Hits 13-Year-Old at Avenue O

Oct 21 - A northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old in the Avenue O and East 8th Street intersection in Brooklyn. The boy stayed conscious. He suffered lower-leg abrasions. Police listed no contributing factors.

At Avenue O and East 8th Street in Brooklyn, a northbound driver went straight and hit a 13-year-old boy in the intersection. The child was conscious at the scene and had abrasions to the knee and lower leg. Injury severity was listed as 3. According to the police report, the driver was "Going Straight Ahead" and traveling "North" before the crash. The pedestrian was recorded as "Injured" and located at "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection." Police did not list any contributing factors for the crash. Vehicle make and type were not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
15
Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others
14
11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run

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Int 1413-2025 Felder mentioned in A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on lo

7
Queens woman fatally struck by e-bike rider after exiting city bus in Brooklyn
5
Driver Hurt in 60th St U-Turn Crash

Oct 5 - An SUV driver tried a U-turn at 60th Street and 20th Avenue. A sedan driver turned left. They collided at the left front. A 21-year-old driver was hurt in the abdomen and pelvis. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

At 60th Street and 20th Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The driver of an SUV was making a U-turn. The driver of a sedan was making a left turn. Their left front bumpers hit. A 21-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police recorded his emotional status as "Shock." A 73-year-old driver was listed with injury status unspecified. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making U Turn" and the sedan was "Making Left Turn," with point of impact at the "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
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Bus driver hits 4-year-old near Avenue J

Sep 29 - A bus driver going north on E 2 St hit a 4-year-old girl in the roadway near Avenue J. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was unconscious. Police recorded no specific driver error.

"According to the police report, the crash happened at 3:47 p.m. on E 2 St near Avenue J in Brooklyn." The driver of a 2011 IC Bus was traveling north. Going straight. The driver hit a 4-year-old girl with the center front of the bus in the roadway. The child suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was reported unconscious. Eleven bus occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the driver and all parties. Police recorded no specific driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
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Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

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In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident