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

16
Rear Sedan Slams Into Slowing Car on Belt Parkway

Oct 16 - Sedan struck another from behind on Belt Parkway. Nineteen-year-old driver in rear car suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both cars badly damaged.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the lead car. The lead sedan was slowing or stopping. The 19-year-old male driver of the rear sedan was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused significant damage to the front of the rear sedan and the back of the lead vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Neptune Avenue

Oct 10 - A 44-year-old female driver suffered a neck contusion in a rear-end collision on Neptune Avenue. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a sedan traveling west that struck the center back end of a stopped vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Neptune Avenue rear-ended a stopped vehicle. The driver, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the center back end of the stopped vehicle, causing damage to the right rear bumper of the sedan. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was the driver of the striking vehicle, and no other persons or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Cropsey Avenue

Oct 8 - A northbound SUV struck a stopped sedan on Cropsey Avenue. Two rear passengers in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The SUV driver was distracted, causing the crash and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2007 Buick SUV traveling north on Cropsey Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2020 Tesla sedan. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. Two female rear passengers in the sedan, ages 33 and 41, were injured with neck trauma and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the collision. Neither passenger was ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
SUV Skids on Cropsey, Passenger Hurt

Oct 3 - SUV lost grip on slick Cropsey Avenue. Right front bumper smashed. Front passenger, 67, suffered whiplash. She stayed conscious, strapped in. No ejection. Pavement conditions led to injury.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn hit a patch of slippery pavement. The vehicle struck with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered whiplash but remained conscious and was secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash injured the passenger, but she was not ejected and did not lose consciousness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569734 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Commercial Truck

Sep 30 - A sedan turned left on Neptune Avenue. It hit a commercial vehicle going straight. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The crash left one person hurt.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old woman driving a sedan made a left turn on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with a commercial vehicle traveling straight. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of the crash. The commercial vehicle was driven by a licensed woman from Pennsylvania. The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Cropsey Avenue

Sep 29 - A 58-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected after a collision with an SUV on Cropsey Avenue. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved confusion on the bicyclist’s part, according to police.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash with a northbound SUV on Cropsey Avenue. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the left side doors of the bike with its center front end. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor twice, indicating confusion on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
SUVs Smash at Surf Avenue Intersection

Sep 26 - Two SUVs collided at Surf Avenue and West 19 Street. Three men hurt. Neck and leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed at Surf Avenue and West 19 Street in Brooklyn at 10:42 p.m. Three men were injured: a 24-year-old driver and a 26-year-old passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash; a 36-year-old driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. All were conscious and restrained. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed" as contributing factors, pointing to driver errors. Both SUVs took heavy damage to their front bumpers at the point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Surf Avenue

Sep 20 - A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Surf Avenue with the signal. The vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was alone, traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Surf Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle involved was a 2021 SUV traveling eastbound, driven by a licensed female driver. The crash occurred when the driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and suffered moderate injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV U-Turn Slams Sedan on Stillwell Avenue

Sep 14 - SUV swung a U-turn. It struck a northbound sedan. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back pain and shock. Metal twisted. Pain followed. Stillwell Avenue saw another wound.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV made a U-turn on Stillwell Avenue and hit a Honda sedan traveling north. The SUV struck the sedan's left side doors with its front end. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured. He suffered back pain, shock, and nausea. He was not ejected and was the only person in his car. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed. The crash shows the danger of U-turns and side impacts. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Lyme Avenue

Sep 13 - A 47-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Lyme Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a Station Wagon/SUV traveling east on Lyme Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the right side doors of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage and had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564198 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

Sep 3 - A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on Surf Avenue. The 49-year-old rider was ejected and suffered back contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike’s left front quarter panel was damaged; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Surf Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper struck the bike’s left front quarter panel, damaging the bike but not the car. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Two Sedans Collide on Stillwell Avenue

Sep 2 - Two sedans crashed head-to-back on Stillwell Avenue late at night. Both drivers were heading north. One driver suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Alcohol was involved. Damage hit the rear bumper and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Stillwell Avenue collided. The point of impact was the center back end of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle. The driver of the leading sedan, a 40-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The crash caused damage to the right rear bumper of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the following vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

Aug 18 - A 60-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him on Surf Avenue. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The rider was in shock.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV made a left turn on Surf Avenue and struck him. The impact hit the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The rider was partially ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north, while the e-scooter rider was going straight west. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable e-scooter riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Moped Strikes SUV’s Rear Quarter Panel

Aug 12 - A moped making a right turn hit the left rear quarter panel of an SUV traveling west on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a head contusion and bruising. No ejection occurred. The SUV had two occupants.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south made a right turn and collided with the left rear quarter panel of a westbound SUV on Surf Avenue near West 25 Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and bruising. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV, a 2015 Nissan SUV with two occupants, was struck on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured moped driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555033 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Strikes 84-Year-Old Pedestrian on Neptune Avenue

Aug 10 - An 84-year-old man was injured crossing Neptune Avenue. A sedan making a left turn hit him at the intersection. The impact caused back injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling east on Neptune Avenue made a left turn and struck an 84-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556186 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Distracted Driver Slams Cyclist on West 37th

Aug 7 - A distracted driver struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on West 37th Street near Neptune Avenue. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and arm injuries. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a driver traveling east on West 37th Street near Neptune Avenue was inattentive and distracted when they struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding south. The impact hit the right rear quarter of the bike, ejecting the cyclist. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle had center front end damage; the bike was damaged at the rear. No safety equipment was noted for the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564399 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Mermaid Avenue

Aug 3 - A taxi starting from parking struck a sedan making a left turn on Mermaid Avenue. Both vehicles suffered front bumper damage. A 62-year-old female driver and a 10-year-old passenger in the sedan were injured with back contusions. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi driver starting from parking collided with a sedan making a left turn on Mermaid Avenue. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the taxi. The sedan driver, a 62-year-old woman, and a 10-year-old passenger in the sedan both suffered back contusions and were conscious at the scene. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors for the sedan driver. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The crash injured vulnerable occupants inside the sedan without any ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Distracted Sedan Driver Ejects Motorcyclist on Belt Parkway

Aug 3 - A distracted sedan driver struck a westbound motorcycle on Belt Parkway. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered shattered leg bones. Both vehicles were moving west. Inattention fueled the violent crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle were both traveling westbound on Belt Parkway when the sedan driver, distracted and inattentive, collided with the motorcycle as it changed lanes. The impact overturned the motorcycle and ejected its 30-year-old driver, who wore a helmet. He suffered severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The sedan, a 2021 BMW with a New Jersey permit driver, was damaged on its right front quarter panel. Driver inattention and distraction are listed as key contributing factors in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Sedan Hits Parked Car on West 21 Street

Jul 27 - A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on West 21 Street. The parked car’s driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained left-side damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 21 Street collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked car, a 27-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving sedan had damage to its right front bumper, while the parked car sustained damage to its left side doors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553415 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

Jul 23 - A 52-year-old woman was struck while crossing Mermaid Avenue at West 29 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was in shock. The pedestrian had the signal and complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Mermaid Avenue at West 29 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19