Crash Count for Gravesend (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 609
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 316
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 77
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Gravesend (South)?
SUVs/Cars 12 0 0 Trucks/Buses 2 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0

No Deaths, No Excuses: Gravesend’s Streets Still Bleed

Gravesend (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

No one died on the streets of Gravesend (South) in the last year. But the wounds run deep. In the past twelve months, 103 people were injured in 186 crashes. Not one month passed without pain. Children, elders, cyclists, and walkers—no one is spared. Three people suffered injuries so severe they may never forget. The youngest hurt was a baby. The oldest, someone’s grandparent. Cars and SUVs did most of the damage.

A 29-year-old woman, walking along Ocean Parkway, was struck by a sedan. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. She left the scene in shock, arm broken, life changed (NYC Open Data).

A child, not yet a year old, was bruised in a crash on the Belt Parkway ramp. The cause: unsafe speed and driver distraction. The child was in a car seat. It was not enough.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

Local leaders talk about safety. They point to new laws, like Sammy’s Law, which lets the city lower speed limits. They praise speed cameras and intersection redesigns. But in Gravesend (South), the blood still runs. The city has the power to lower speeds to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras work, but only where they are turned on. The law that keeps them running is always at risk of expiring.

As the mayor said, “one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many.” But words do not slow cars. Every day of delay is another day of risk.

The Work Left Undone

No one should accept this as normal. The city can lower speed limits. It can harden crosswalks. It can keep cameras running. It can do more. But it will not act unless pushed. The cost of waiting is measured in broken bodies, not just numbers.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. Do not wait for another child to be hurt, another walker to be struck. The slow disaster will not stop itself. Take action now.

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Gravesend (South) Gravesend (South) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 45, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (South)

Distracted Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Truck

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a parked pickup truck in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock, with unsafe speed and inattention cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 in Brooklyn near Bay 49 Street. A 41-year-old male driver operating a 2011 SUV was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2010 pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the truck's right rear quarter panel. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were occupied by a single licensed male driver. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe speed, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan traveling east on West Street. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The driver’s inexperience and distraction led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on West Street at 7:23 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2018 Ford sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision occurred at an intersection, emphasizing the dangers posed by driver errors in urban environments. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan, Passenger Whiplashed

A taxi struck the right rear quarter of a northbound sedan on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 AM on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling east collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried a single occupant driver and a right rear passenger, a 54-year-old woman who sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses, with the taxi driver licensed in Pennsylvania and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the taxi struck the sedan from the side and rear. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable passengers.


Unlicensed Driver Backing Pickup Hits Sedan

A pickup truck backing up collided with a parked sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and distraction, with the pickup driver unlicensed at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck was backing up when it struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, the pickup truck driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. The point of impact was the center back end of the pickup and the right front bumper of the sedan. The collision highlights systemic danger caused by driver errors, specifically backing maneuvers without proper attention and unlicensed operation.


Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a neck injury and was reported in shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 20:03 involving two sedans traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2021 BMW, was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by a 2006 Acura going straight ahead. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. The driver of the front sedan, a 33-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The impact point was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Florida. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances on high-speed roadways.


Unhelmeted Cyclist Suffers Head Injury in Brooklyn Crash

A 26-year-old male bicyclist riding south on Bay 50 Street was injured and rendered unconscious with a head injury. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash involved no other vehicles but caused serious internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was traveling southbound on Bay 50 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM when the crash occurred. The cyclist was the sole vehicle involved and was not ejected but suffered a serious head injury and internal injuries, resulting in unconsciousness. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, specifically no helmet. The contributing factors are listed as unspecified, and no driver errors or other vehicles were cited. The impact point and vehicle damage are categorized as 'Other,' indicating an atypical collision circumstance. The report focuses on the cyclist's injury severity and lack of helmet use but does not attribute fault to the victim.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue Z in Brooklyn

Two vehicles collided head-on on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, injuring a 70-year-old male driver. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The impact left the SUV and sedan damaged, and the elderly driver suffered a bruised arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, at 10:14 AM on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving a 2023 SUV and a 2022 sedan. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor for both drivers. The 70-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV, indicating a frontal collision. The police report explicitly identifies driver distraction as the cause, with no contributing factors related to the injured occupant's behavior.


Bus Strikes Pedestrian Working on Shore Parkway

A 27-year-old woman suffered abrasions and a lower arm injury after a bus traveling east on Shore Parkway hit her while she worked in the roadway. The bus driver failed to maintain proper lane usage and disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Shore Parkway near Bay 44 Street. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites the bus driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' highlighting failure to maintain proper lane discipline and ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bus sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted in the report.


Bus and Sedan Collide on Cropsey Avenue

A northbound bus and sedan collided head-on on Cropsey Avenue. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights risks in vehicle interactions even when both drivers travel straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at 6:56 AM on Cropsey Avenue involving a northbound bus and a northbound sedan. The bus, a 2018 New Flyer, impacted the sedan on its left front bumper with its right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 54-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed, with the bus driver licensed in Pennsylvania and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the dangers present even in straightforward travel scenarios.


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BMW Sedan Demolished in Brooklyn Crash

A northbound BMW sedan making a right turn on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn was demolished in a violent crash. The female driver and a rear-seat passenger suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries, both shocked but restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan traveling north on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it sustained a center front end impact, resulting in the vehicle being demolished. The driver, a 17-year-old female licensed in New York, and a 20-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat were both injured. Both occupants experienced whiplash, with the passenger also suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were restrained by lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors or victim behaviors as causes. The crash occurred near Avenue Z at 1:58 a.m., highlighting a severe impact scenario involving a single vehicle and multiple injuries among occupants.


SUV Driver Inattention Causes Side Collision Injuries

A distracted SUV driver struck a sedan’s right side doors on West 2 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 69-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The impact caused center front end damage to the SUV and right side damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:15 on West 2 Street when a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling east collided with a 2024 Honda sedan traveling south. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 69-year-old male, was injured with a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction leading to side-impact crashes and serious passenger injuries.


Alcohol-Related Crash Injures Front Passenger

A convertible traveling west struck parked SUVs on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 32-year-old woman, suffered facial contusions. Police cite alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors in the collision’s impact and injuries.

According to the police report, at 4:10 AM on Avenue Y in Brooklyn, a 2023 convertible traveling west collided with two parked SUVs. The point of impact was the convertible's center front end and the left front quarter panel of one SUV. The front passenger, a 32-year-old female occupant, was injured with facial contusions and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the convertible and damage to the parked vehicles. This crash highlights driver errors involving alcohol and speed leading to injury.


Two Sedans Collide on East 4 Street

Two sedans traveling east collided on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 4 Street near Avenue X in Brooklyn at 11:14 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. The driver of one vehicle, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor to the crash, repeated twice, indicating a clear failure in driver focus. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The injured driver was not ejected and reported complaints of pain or nausea. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior was cited as contributing.


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Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected on Ocean Parkway

Two young males riding a moped were ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The moped driver was unlicensed. Both suffered contusions and leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front left quarter panel.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2022 moped. The moped, traveling north with two occupants aged 15 and 17, was driven by an unlicensed male. Both moped riders were riding or hanging on outside the vehicle and were ejected during the crash. They sustained knee, lower leg, and foot contusions, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). The sedan, driven by a licensed female traveling west, struck the moped on its left front bumper and quarter panel. The contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating driver error. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights dangers posed by unlicensed moped operation and driver failure to obey traffic controls.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Stillwell Avenue

A southbound SUV struck a northeast-bound sedan making a left turn on Stillwell Avenue. The impact hit the sedan’s front center and the SUV’s right rear bumper. A 54-year-old passenger suffered head abrasions, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:46. A 2014 SUV traveling south struck a 1999 sedan traveling northeast that was making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end. The report cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. A 54-year-old female passenger in the SUV, seated in the right rear and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report does not list any victim behavior as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed and failure to adjust driving to road conditions during turning maneuvers.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Avenue Z in Brooklyn

A southbound SUV and westbound sedan crashed at Avenue Z. The sedan’s right front bumper struck the SUV’s left side doors. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:18 on Avenue Z in Brooklyn involving a 2023 sedan traveling west and a 2023 SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the left side doors of the SUV. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregard, as contributing factors. A 35-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining head injuries and whiplash, and remained conscious. The drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use, focusing solely on driver errors and systemic dangers leading to the crash.


SUV Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan on Bay 47 Street

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Bay 47 Street, causing injury to the SUV driver. The collision damaged the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on Bay 47 Street involving a 2021 SUV traveling south and a 2022 sedan traveling west. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with whiplash and bodily injuries affecting her entire body. The collision point was the SUV's right front bumper impacting the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield properly. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The accident also involved a parked 2007 SUV damaged on its left rear quarter panel.


Pedestrian Struck by Northbound E-Bike on Ocean Parkway

A 48-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after being hit by a northbound e-bike at an Ocean Parkway intersection in Brooklyn. The e-bike showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors without driver error details.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Ocean Parkway near Avenue Z in Brooklyn at 12:37 PM. She sustained head injuries and was in shock. The collision involved a single e-bike traveling northbound, going straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The e-bike showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The focus remains on the collision caused by the e-bike impact, with no blame assigned to the pedestrian.


Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing Ocean Parkway

A 13-year-old girl was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. Slippery pavement also contributed to the crash dynamics.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured at 7:45 AM on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection when a southbound 2014 Toyota sedan struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and remained conscious after the impact. The report also notes 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor, which may have affected vehicle control or pedestrian footing. The sedan showed no visible damage, indicating a glancing impact. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. This crash underscores the dangers posed by driver failure to yield to pedestrians outside crosswalks.


85-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck on Cropsey Avenue

An 85-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Cropsey Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. An 85-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when he was hit by a 2012 Chevrolet SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the collision. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling southwest with two occupants in the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of the injury.