Crash Count for Coney Island-Sea Gate
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,863
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 950
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 240
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Coney Island-Sea Gate
Killed 3
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 40
Neck 17
+12
Head 11
+6
Back 10
+5
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 60
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Face 2
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 24
Back 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 2
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 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) – 501 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 2 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Chrys Suburban (LFB3893) – 135 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 131 times • 1 in last 90d here

Blood on Neptune Avenue: How Many More Must Die Before Leaders Act?

Coney Island-Sea Gate: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

Two dead. Five seriously hurt. In Coney Island-Sea Gate, the numbers do not tell the whole story, but they do not lie. Since 2022, cars and trucks have struck down children, elders, and cyclists. A child is dead. An elder is dead. The living carry wounds that do not heal. In the last year alone, 218 people were injured here. Three were hurt so badly they may never walk the same.

On June 22, a 26-year-old cyclist was hit by an SUV at Stillwell and Neptune. He left the scene with his head bleeding, the road marked with his pain. On May 7, an 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at W 5th Street. He survived, but not without shock and blood loss. The driver was making a U-turn. The old man was crossing. The street did not forgive either of them. NYC Open Data

The Voices Left Behind

“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. The pain does not end with the crash. It spreads. It lingers. It hollows out families.

“She was a nice and kind girl, always smiling. They went out to take her nephews to eat and play at Dave & Busters.” said Griselda Caraballo. The last outing. The last smile. The last time.

Leadership: Action and Inaction

Council Member Justin Brannan has co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, a move to clear sightlines and protect those on foot. The bill sits in committee. The city has daylighted more intersections, but not enough. Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny voted against renewing the speed camera program for school zones. Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton did the same. Cameras save lives. Their votes do not.

The streets are not safe. The policies are not enough.

What Comes Next

Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement against reckless drivers. Demand that every crosswalk is clear, every school zone protected.

Do not wait for another family to lose their only daughter. Act now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Alec Brook-Krasny
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
District Office:
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Justin Brannan
Council Member Justin Brannan
District 47
District Office:
1915 Mermaid Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11224
718-373-0954
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1826, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7363
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Coney Island-Sea Gate

7
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Neptune Avenue

Sep 7 - A sedan made a left turn and struck a bicyclist going straight. The cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The injured bicyclist was conscious and unhelmeted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Neptune Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained facial abrasions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The sedan's point of impact was the right rear quarter panel, while the bike was hit at the center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan on Belt Parkway

Sep 2 - A 20-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash when his SUV struck a parked sedan on Belt Parkway. The impact hit the center front of the SUV and the center back of the sedan. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male driver in a 2019 SUV was traveling west on Belt Parkway when he rear-ended a parked 2015 sedan. The collision impacted the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles had a single occupant, and both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Inexperienced Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Stillwell

Aug 26 - A sedan hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Stillwell Avenue. The driver was inexperienced. She suffered bruises and hip injuries. The car struck her with its right front bumper. She was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Stillwell Avenue struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg, but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. There is no mention of victim fault or use of safety equipment. The driver was alone in the sedan and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Demolishes Parked SUVs on Shore Parkway

Aug 26 - A sedan slammed into three parked SUVs on Shore Parkway. The driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and minor bleeding. Unsafe speed caused the crash. The driver was restrained but left in shock. Vehicles bore heavy rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Shore Parkway collided with three parked SUVs. The impact was at the center front end of the sedan and the center back ends of the SUVs. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma across his entire body and minor bleeding. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The parked SUVs sustained center back end damage. No other occupants were involved. The driver’s license was valid and the crash occurred in council district 47.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Sedan Collision

Aug 15 - A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected after a collision with a sedan on West 15 Street. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 15 Street involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 45-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash happened. The sedan struck the e-scooter on its right front quarter panel, while the e-scooter impacted with its center front end. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west; the e-scooter driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and traveling south.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Two Sedans Collide on West 27 Street

Aug 7 - Two sedans collided on West 27 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered an elbow injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on West 27 Street collided. The driver of one sedan, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with pain to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. One vehicle was parked before the crash, and the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV Hits 14-Year-Old Bicyclist on West 33 Street

Jul 30 - A 14-year-old boy on a bike was struck by an SUV on West 33 Street. The boy was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV and bike both had front-end damage. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 SUV on West 33 Street. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, while the bicyclist was traveling north. The crash occurred when the SUV was going straight ahead. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Changes Lanes, Hits Stopped Sedan

Jul 29 - A Ford SUV struck a Nissan sedan stopped in traffic on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right rear bumper. The sedan’s 54-year-old driver was injured and went into shock. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford SUV traveling east on Neptune Avenue was changing lanes when it collided with a 2023 Nissan sedan stopped in traffic. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right rear bumper. The sedan’s 54-year-old driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries and was reported to be in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The SUV had three occupants, and the sedan had two. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits Moped Passenger

Jul 23 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a moped traveling east on Surf Avenue. The moped's left rear was hit. A 35-year-old male passenger on the moped was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn collided with a moped traveling straight ahead on Surf Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's left rear quarter panel. The moped carried two occupants; a 35-year-old male passenger was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was wearing a helmet. The sedan had four occupants and was driven by a licensed male driver from Georgia.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

Jul 23 - A 70-year-old woman on an e-bike was ejected after a crash with a sedan on West 28 Street. She suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on West 28 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 70-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The impact struck the left side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the sedan. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Hits Moped on West 31 Street

Jul 17 - A sedan turning right struck a moped going straight. The moped driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The impact demolished the moped’s front. Confusion by the moped driver contributed. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2017 Chevrolet sedan made a right turn and collided with the moped traveling west on West 31 Street. The moped was demolished on impact, and the driver suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating the moped driver’s confusion played a role. The sedan driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time. No other driver errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Hits Two Young Pedestrians Surf Avenue

Jul 1 - A sedan traveling east struck two children, ages three and five, at an intersection on Surf Avenue. Both pedestrians suffered bruises and contusions to face and lower legs. The driver showed no vehicle damage. Police list no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 2020 Ford sedan traveling east on Surf Avenue struck two pedestrians, a three-year-old boy and a five-year-old girl, both injured with contusions and bruises. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the vehicle. Both children were conscious and injured at the intersection. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrians' actions before the crash are unknown. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Brooklyn SUV Collision Injures Child Passenger

Jun 19 - Two SUVs collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making right turns. A 5-year-old boy in the right rear seat suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage. The child was restrained and conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while both were making right turns on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 5-year-old male passenger seated in the right rear of one SUV. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both drivers were licensed and traveling northwest at the time. The child was secured with a child restraint. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

Jun 16 - A 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2022 SUV made a left turn on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bike on its left side doors. The cyclist suffered an upper arm injury but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV with a female driver holding a permit license made a left turn on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a northbound bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's right front bumper. The 57-year-old male bicyclist sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and no other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV and Sedan Collide on Neptune Avenue

Jun 11 - A northbound SUV struck an eastbound sedan at Neptune Avenue. The impact injured a 54-year-old female front-seat passenger, causing whiplash and full-body pain. Driver distraction played a key role in the crash. Multiple vehicles were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling north on Neptune Avenue collided with a 2017 Subaru sedan traveling east. The front passenger in the sedan, a 54-year-old woman, suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper were damaged on impact. Several other parked vehicles also sustained damage. No ejections occurred, and the injured passenger was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted SUV in Brooklyn

Jun 10 - A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk. The SUV driver, distracted and inattentive, failed to notice her. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing West 2 Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2013 Ford SUV, traveling south and going straight ahead, was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636962 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
A 7043 Scarcella-Spanton votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 8 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


6
A 7043 Brook-Krasny votes no on Albany school speed cameras, reducing pedestrian safety.

Jun 6 - Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


4
Elderly Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Jun 4 - A 74-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries after a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed. The cyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan, also traveling east, struck the bicyclist at the center back end with its right front bumper. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The police report does not specify additional contributing factors or driver errors beyond unsafe speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Stillwell Avenue

Jun 3 - A northbound sedan hit a man crossing Stillwell Avenue before dawn. The car struck head-on. Blood pooled from the man’s head. He stayed conscious. The street was silent. The car showed no damage. The man was left bleeding in the dark.

A 45-year-old man was injured when a northbound sedan struck him head-on as he crossed Stillwell Avenue before dawn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The sedan, a Honda registered in Pennsylvania, showed no damage after the crash. The police report notes the pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection. No other injuries were reported. The street remained quiet as emergency responders arrived.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19