Crash Count for Coney Island-Sea Gate
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,932
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 981
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 249
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Coney Island-Sea Gate
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 8
Head 3
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 41
Neck 17
+12
Back 11
+6
Head 11
+6
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 65
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Head 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Face 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 16
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Face 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 25
Back 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 2
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Coney Island-Sea Gate?

Preventable Speeding in Coney Island-Sea Gate School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Coney Island-Sea Gate

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 133 times • 1 in last 90d here

Sidewalk, Neptune Avenue: One Woman Down. The Cars Keep Coming.

Coney Island-Sea Gate: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 22, 2025

Just after noon on Oct 15, an 89‑year‑old woman stood on the sidewalk at Neptune Avenue and W 6th Street. The driver of a 2013 SUV backed up and hit her. She died there. Police also recorded two other women injured. Source.

She was one of 4 people killed in Coney Island–Sea Gate since 2022, with 975 injured in crashes here. Source.

This Week

  • Oct 15: A driver backing an SUV hit three people on the Neptune Ave sidewalk at W 6th; the 89‑year‑old died. Open data and AMNY.
  • Oct 13: A driver in an SUV turned right at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl and injured a person walking who had the signal, police recorded failure to yield. Open data.
  • Sep 30: A driver in a Ford pickup turned left at Surf Ave and W 20th and injured a 28‑year‑old woman stepping out from behind a parked vehicle; police recorded limited view. Open data.

Neptune and Mermaid: where the bodies pile up

Neptune Avenue is a top hotspot here, with a recorded death and 57 injuries. Mermaid Avenue is another, with a recorded death and 58 injuries. Source.

Crashes hit hardest in the afternoon and early evening. Injuries peak around 3 PM; deaths have clustered from midday into the night. Source.

People walking carry the worst of it: 3 pedestrian deaths and 196 injured since 2022 in this area. Heavy vehicles play a role too; drivers of trucks and buses account for one local pedestrian death and multiple injuries. Source.

What police wrote down

At Cropsey and Hart, police recorded the driver’s failure to yield on a right turn. On Surf and W 20th, police cited an obstructed view as a factor when a driver turned left and hit a woman outside the crosswalk. On Neptune and W 6th, the SUV was backing when it mounted the sidewalk and killed the 89‑year‑old. Open data.

The repeat offenders keep speeding

Citywide, the habit is clear. Since 2022, cameras have issued at least 28,549 school‑zone speeding tickets that would have been prevented after a driver crossed 6 tickets in 12 months, and 12,815 after crossing 16. In 2025 alone, those “preventable” tickets total 6,262 (6‑ticket bar) and 2,921 (16‑ticket bar). CrashCount speeding analysis and policy brief.

Some of those plates show up here. One black Audi sedan with New York plate LCM8254 took 457 camera tickets citywide in the past year; it was recorded in this area recently. Others include a Lexus LPY1138 with 233, and a Pennsylvania Nissan KZC2999 with 197. CrashCount speeding analysis.

Fix the corners that kill

On Neptune and Mermaid and the streets between, the pattern fits a few acts: right‑turn failures to yield, left turns with limited sight, and drivers entering sidewalks. The fixes are simple and known: daylight the corners, harden the turns, give walkers a head start, and add vertical calming so backing and fast turns are rare and slow. Target them where the bodies fall first.

The officials on the hook

Your council member is Justin L. Brannan. He has sponsored a bill to install a stop sign or signal “at all crosswalks” by Jan 1, 2027 (Int 1394-2025) and co‑sponsored measures on school‑area traffic devices and crosswalk daylighting (Int 1353-2025, Int 1138-2024).

Your state senator is Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton. She voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045). The Assembly still must act.

Your assembly member is Alec Brook‑Krasny. On speed‑camera reauthorization votes, he was recorded as a “no.” Streetsblog summary.

Use the tools that save lives

  • Lower speeds on these blocks. New York City now has the power to set safer limits. Use it. /take_action/
  • Pass and enforce S4045 to put speed limiters on repeat offenders. Open States.

One woman died on a sidewalk at Neptune and W 6th. The corners are telling us what to do. Do it now.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on Neptune Avenue on Oct 15?
Just after noon, at Neptune Ave and W 6th St, the driver of a 2013 SUV backed onto the sidewalk and hit three people. An 89‑year‑old woman was killed. Police recorded two other women injured. Open data.
How bad is traffic violence in Coney Island–Sea Gate?
From 2022 through Oct 22, 2025, crashes here killed 4 people and injured 975. Police reports show 3 pedestrian deaths and 196 people walking injured in that span. Open data.
Where are the worst hotspots locally?
Neptune Avenue and Mermaid Avenue top the list, with recorded deaths and the highest injury counts in this area. Open data.
What policies can stop repeat dangerous driving?
The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would require intelligent speed limiters for drivers with repeated violations. State Sen. Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton voted yes in committee. The Assembly must act. Bill text and status.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for incidents within the Coney Island–Sea Gate neighborhood (NTA BK1302) occurring from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑22, and tallied deaths, injuries, modes, hours, and locations. Data were extracted Oct 21, 2025. You can view the base crash dataset here.
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.

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny

District 46

Council Member Justin L. Brannan

District 47

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Geographies

Coney Island-Sea Gate Coney Island-Sea Gate sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 47, AD 46, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Coney Island-Sea Gate

15
Driver Backing SUV in Neptune Ave Death

Oct 15 - On Neptune Ave at W 6 St, a driver backing an SUV was involved in a crash that killed an 89-year-old woman and injured two women, 75 and 43. Police listed the pedestrians as not in the roadway. Another driver was parked.

An SUV driver was backing on Neptune Ave at W 6 St in Brooklyn around 12:42 p.m. The crash killed an 89-year-old woman. Two pedestrians, ages 75 and 43, were injured. An 86-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Backing” and the sedan was “Parked” before the crash. Police listed the pedestrians as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The drivers operated an SUV and a sedan. The SUV had rear damage. The sedan had right‑front damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose
13
Right-turning SUV hits woman on Cropsey at Hart

Oct 13 - A driver in an SUV turned right at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl in Brooklyn and hit a 52-year-old woman at the intersection. She suffered a hip and upper leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

According to the police report, the driver of a 2021 Mercedes SUV was making a right turn at Cropsey Ave and Hart Pl in Brooklyn and hit a 52-year-old woman in the intersection. She was listed as injured and conscious, with a hip and upper leg contusion. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver was licensed and traveling northwest. The crash occurred within the 60th Precinct area. The report lists one vehicle and one pedestrian involved, and notes the SUV had no recorded damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849975 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
12
Driver crashes BMW SUV on Belt Parkway

Oct 12 - A BMW SUV driver crashed on the Belt Parkway near Stillwell Avenue at 2:41 a.m. The driver suffered a head injury. Police recorded alcohol involvement. A second occupant was listed; injury not specified.

A 32-year-old man driving a 2025 BMW SUV crashed while traveling west on the Belt Parkway near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:41 a.m. This was a single-vehicle crash. The driver suffered a head contusion. Another 32-year-old male occupant was listed with injury “unspecified.” According to the police report, contributing factors included “Alcohol Involvement.” Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. Officers noted front-end damage with impact at the left front bumper. The report lists the driver as belted with an air bag deployed. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849059 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
9
Jeep driver hits e-bike at W 36 St

Oct 9 - A Jeep driver going north hit a 43-year-old woman on an e-bike at W 36 St and Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered a lower-leg bruise and stayed conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified."

A driver in a Jeep going north hit a woman on an e-bike at W 36 St and Mermaid Ave in Brooklyn. The rider, 43, suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot. She was partially ejected and conscious. According to the police report, both the e-bike rider and the Jeep driver were traveling north and going straight ahead. Police coded impact to the Jeep's center front and the bike's left front. Officers listed the bicyclist as Injured, severity 3. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both the driver and the rider. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
3
Right-turning driver hits SUV's rear on Neptune

Oct 3 - Two drivers in SUVs collided at Neptune and Stillwell in Brooklyn. A right-turning driver hit the back of a westbound SUV. A 32-year-old woman reported whiplash. Police recorded driver inattention and traffic control disregarded.

Two drivers in SUVs crashed at Neptune Ave and Stillwell Ave in Brooklyn. One driver was making a right turn; the other was traveling west, going straight. The right-turning driver drove into the rear of the westbound SUV, center front to center back. A 32-year-old woman reported back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The report also recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. Impact points and pre-crash movements match that account. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report. The crash was logged in the 60th Precinct, ZIP 11224.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
30
Left-turning driver hits woman on W 20 St

Sep 30 - A driver in a Ford truck turned left on W 20 St and hit a 28-year-old woman midblock near Surf Ave. Police recorded view obstructed/limited for the driver. The driver hit her with the truck’s right front. She was in shock and hurt across her body.

A driver in a 2017 Ford truck made a left turn on W 20 St near Surf Ave in Brooklyn and hit a 28-year-old woman not at an intersection. She suffered injuries across her body, reported pain and nausea, and was in shock. "According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn and the point of impact was the right front quarter panel." Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" for the driver. The report lists the pedestrian as emerging from behind a parked vehicle and not at an intersection. The vehicle showed no reported damage. The driver was licensed. The crash was logged by the 60th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
26
Merging motorcyclist hits cyclist on Neptune Avenue

Sep 26 - A merging motorcyclist hit a 47-year-old woman riding west on Neptune Ave at W 36 ST in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. She suffered a facial bruise and was injured.

A motorcycle driver merged at Neptune Ave and W 36 ST in Brooklyn and hit a 47-year-old woman riding west on a bicycle. She suffered a facial contusion and was injured. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver was merging and the bicyclist was going straight west, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by a driver. Police listed the motorcycle’s point of impact as the center front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
25
Driver collides with cyclist on Mermaid Ave

Sep 25 - At Mermaid Ave and W 19 St, a sedan driver and a man on a bike, both eastbound and going straight, collided. The cyclist, 59, took a shoulder bruise and was conscious.

A crash at Mermaid Ave and W 19 St in Brooklyn left a 59-year-old bicyclist injured after a collision with a sedan driver. According to the police report, both parties were “East” and “Going Straight Ahead” at the time, and the sedan’s point of impact was “Left Front Quarter Panel.” The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both the driver and the bicyclist. No specific driver errors were recorded in the data provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Signalization Mandate

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It shifts responsibility onto drivers and cuts ambiguity at uncontrolled crossings. Likely boosts yielding and protects pedestrians and cyclists. Analysts warn over‑signaling or poor timing could add delay and turning conflicts.

"A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks" -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. No. 1394 (File Int 1394-2025) was introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and reached the Council vote stage on 2025-09-25 after referral from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." The bill would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks by January 1, 2027. Safety analysts say the law "shifts responsibility onto drivers and reduces ambiguity at currently uncontrolled intersections, likely improving yielding and pedestrian/cyclist safety citywide," while warning that "over-signalization or poor timing could increase pedestrian delay and turning conflicts."


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Crosswalk Stop Sign Mandate

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


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Int 1394-2025 Brannan Backs Misguided Stop Sign Mandate for Crosswalks

Sep 25 - Int 1394 orders a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan 1, 2027. It aims to slow drivers and force yielding. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain. Risks: non-compliance and delay if over‑installed or poorly signalized.

"No later than January 1, 2027, the commissioner shall install a stop sign or a traffic control signal at all crosswalks." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: Int 1394 (Int 1394-2025). Status: Council vote stage after referral to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter reads: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks." Sponsored by Council Member Justin L. Brannan and brought to the City Council on Sept. 25, 2025. The measure would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than Jan. 1, 2027 and takes effect immediately. Safety analysts say it would broadly slow drivers and increase yielding, reducing crash risk for pedestrians and cyclists, but warn of non-compliance and added delay if over-installed or imprudently signalized; outcomes depend on design details and traffic-calming.


25
Int 1394-2025 Brannan co-sponsors requiring stop signs or signals at all crosswalks, improving safety.

Sep 25 - Requires a stop sign or traffic signal at every crosswalk by Jan. 1, 2027. Aims to slow cars and make pedestrian priority clear. Likely reduces crash risk for people walking and biking, though blanket installs could bring compliance, delay, and over‑enforcement issues.

Int. 1394 (File No. Int 1394-2025) is at SPONSORSHIP in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The matter, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing stop signs or traffic control signals at all crosswalks", was introduced 09/04/2025 and would require the commissioner to install a stop sign or traffic control signal at all crosswalks no later than January 1, 2027. Council Member Justin L. Brannan is listed as sponsor. The safety assessment says the mandate will generally lower vehicle speeds and clarify pedestrian priority, reducing crash risk for people walking and biking, while warning that blanket installation may raise compliance, delay, and potential over‑enforcement concerns.


25
Brannan Proposes Citywide Stop Or Red Light Mandate

Sep 25 - Justin Brannan's bill would force stop signs or red lights at every uncontrolled intersection. It aims to slow drivers and protect people walking and biking. Blanket mandates could spur poor compliance, longer waits, turning conflicts, and divert funds from targeted fixes.

"The city would be forced to put traffic signals or stops signs at the thousands of intersections without them, whether or not they have painted crosswalks, under a bill that will be introduced on Thursday by Bay Ridge Council Member Justin Brannan." -- Justin L. Brannan

Bill: not yet assigned. Status: to be introduced on September 25, 2025. Committee: not yet assigned. The matter titled "Sign of the Crimes: Bill Would Require 'Stop' or Red Light at All Intersections" will be introduced by Council Member Justin L. Brannan, who backs citywide placement of stop signs or signals. The proposal "would force traffic signals or stop signs at the thousands of intersections without them." Safety analysts note mandating stops or signals everywhere could slow drivers and clarify pedestrian right-of-way, but blanket deployment risks poor compliance, longer pedestrian delays and turning conflicts, and diverts funds from targeted traffic-calming; net system-wide gains are uncertain.


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Int 1394-2025 Justin L. Brannan

21
Unlicensed Moped Driver Injures 6-Year-Old on W 16th

Sep 21 - A westbound moped driver hit a 6-year-old boy outside 2856 W 16th St in Brooklyn. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver. The child suffered a leg fracture. The driver was unlicensed.

A moped driver going west hit a 6-year-old boy outside 2856 W 16th St in Brooklyn at 4:13 p.m. The child was conscious and suffered a leg injury with a fracture. The moped’s front end was damaged. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Unsafe Speed by the driver. The driver was unlicensed and going straight ahead. The report also lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" among factors. This was recorded by the 60th Precinct. One pedestrian was injured. The driver was a 37-year-old man in a moped.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
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Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn
11
Sedan driver rear-ends SUV on Belt Parkway

Sep 11 - Eastbound on Belt Parkway, a sedan driver hit an SUV’s right rear. The SUV driver, 29, reported back pain and whiplash. Others were listed as unspecified. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two eastbound vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. A sedan driver hit the rear of an SUV. The sedan had center front damage. The SUV had right rear bumper damage. The SUV’s driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. A 3-year-old passenger in the SUV and other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight and contributing factors were listed as Unspecified. The crash was logged at 8:35 a.m. No driver errors were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03