Crash Count for Brighton Beach
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,011
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 487
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 146
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 4
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Brighton Beach
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 4
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 15
Neck 10
+5
Back 2
Head 2
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 41
Lower leg/foot 18
+13
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Back 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Abrasion 15
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 17
Whole body 4
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brighton Beach?

Preventable Speeding in Brighton Beach School Zones

(since 2022)
Brighton Beach: Two years of hits at Neptune and beyond

Brighton Beach: Two years of hits at Neptune and beyond

Brighton Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 5, 2025

Just after 3 PM on Aug 29 at Neptune Ave and Ocean Pkwy, a bicyclist and a motorcyclist collided. One person was injured. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • On Aug 26 at Brighton Beach Ave and Coney Island Ave, a driver hit a 12‑year‑old on a bike; the child was injured. NYC Open Data
  • On Jun 23, a sedan struck a 17‑year‑old pedestrian; she was injured. NYC Open Data
  • On Jun 21 at Brightwater Ct and Coney Island Ave, a driver hit a 73‑year‑old man walking; he was injured. NYC Open Data

Brighton Beach’s Toll

Since Jan 1, 2022, this neighborhood has recorded 834 crashes, with 401 people injured and 2 killed. One was a bicyclist; one was a pedestrian. NYC Open Data

So far this year, there have been 177 crashes here, with 122 injuries and 0 deaths. That’s more crashes and many more injuries than the same period last year, which saw 167 crashes, 67 injuries, and 1 death. NYC Open Data

One of the deaths came at Coney Island Ave and Neptune Ave on Apr 18, 2024, when a driver in an SUV struck a person on an e‑bike; the cyclist died. NYC Open Data crash record

Where the Street Fights Back

The harm concentrates on a few blocks. Neptune Avenue leads the list of injuries and deaths. Brighton Beach Avenue is close behind. NYC Open Data

Injuries stack up late in the day, with the biggest spike around 5 PM. The named causes that appear again and again: driver inattention and failure to yield. NYC Open Data

What Leaders Did — And Didn’t

Council Member Inna Vernikov backed DOT’s move against universal daylighting, siding with opponents of a basic visibility fix at corners. Streetsblog NYC

In Albany, Assembly Member Alec Brook‑Krasny voted no on a bill to extend and correct school‑zone speed rules (S 8344). State Sen. Jessica Scarcella‑Spanton also voted no on that measure. Open StatesStreetsblog NYC

One tool to stop repeat high‑risk drivers advanced in the Senate: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) cleared a committee with a yes vote from Sen. Scarcella‑Spanton. It targets motorists who rack up violations with intelligent speed assistance. Streetsblog NYC

Fix the Corners. Slow the Cars.

This map tells us what to do. At Neptune Ave and Brighton Beach Ave, protect crossings and sightlines: daylight the corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns. On Coney Island Ave, calm speeds and prioritize yielding at side streets like Brightwater Ct. Focus enforcement where injuries peak in late afternoon. NYC Open Data

Citywide, the path is clear. Lower the default speed limit and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to rein in the worst repeat offenders. Here, that means asking Brook‑Krasny, Scarcella‑Spanton, and Vernikov to back proven tools instead of blocking them. Then count the bodies again.

One corner. One hour. One life. Start there. Then act.

Frequently Asked Questions

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.
How many people have been harmed on Brighton Beach streets since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Sept 5, 2025, NYC Open Data lists 834 crashes in Brighton Beach, with 401 people injured and 2 killed. One of the dead was a bicyclist and one was a pedestrian. Source: NYC Open Data Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
Where do crashes cluster here?
Neptune Avenue and Brighton Beach Avenue are top hot spots for injuries and deaths in this neighborhood, according to the crash records summarized for this area. Source: NYC Open Data Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
When are people most at risk?
Injuries spike around 5 PM, with late‑day hours seeing the highest counts in recent years for this area. Source: NYC Open Data Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for the Brighton Beach NTA (BK1303) and the date window 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑05, then counted crashes, injuries, and deaths, and reviewed time‑of‑day and location fields for local patterns. Data accessed Sept 5, 2025. You can open the datasets and apply the same filters starting here.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny

District 46

Council Member Inna Vernikov

District 48

State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton

District 23

Other Geographies

Brighton Beach Brighton Beach sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 60, District 48, AD 46, SD 23, Brooklyn CB13.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brighton Beach

24
Two Sedans Collide on Belt Parkway

Jun 24 - Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway just after midnight. Both drivers were going straight east when one changed lanes unsafely. The 23-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck each other’s front quarter panels.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 12:15 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The 23-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. The report highlights driver errors including unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Ambulance Slams Sedan, Two Passengers Hurt

Jun 1 - Ambulance rear-ends sedan on East 12 Street. Two sedan passengers suffer shoulder bruises. Driver distraction listed as cause. Metal twists. Sirens wail. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling west on East 12 Street struck a southbound sedan from behind. Two male passengers in the sedan, ages 29 and 64, were injured with upper arm and shoulder contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The ambulance’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s front end were damaged. No ejections occurred. The crash underscores the risk posed by driver distraction in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Vernikov Opposes 24/7 Speed Camera Expansion Plan

May 26 - City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.


25
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Shore Parkway

May 25 - A 22-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Shore Parkway. The SUV struck the bike’s center back end. The cyclist suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Shore Parkway involving a station wagon/SUV and a 22-year-old male bicyclist. The SUV, traveling south, struck the bike, which was going east, at the center back end. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s right front bumper and quarter panel were damaged. The crash resulted from the SUV driver’s failure to maintain proper lane usage, leading to the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531279 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

May 9 - A sedan merged into a motorcycle on Ocean Parkway. The 18-year-old rider was ejected, fracturing his hip and dislocating his leg. The crash left the motorcyclist conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan merging southbound on Ocean Parkway collided with a motorcycle traveling straight. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocated leg. The sedan struck the motorcycle's undercarriage with its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver and does not specify driver errors for the sedan. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The impact caused severe injuries, but the rider remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Pedestrian Injured on Brighton Beach Avenue

May 7 - A man was struck at an intersection on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. The man sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was operating a Lexus SUV registered in New Jersey. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene but suffered serious lower limb injuries. The report does not specify the pedestrian's actions or any safety equipment used.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Pickup Truck Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

Apr 12 - A pickup truck struck a parked sedan on Brighton Beach Avenue. The truck driver lost consciousness and was found unconscious. He was injured but not ejected. Police noted illegal drug use and loss of consciousness as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Brighton Beach Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The truck's driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Drugs (illegal)' as contributing factors. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The parked sedan sustained damage to its center back end, while the pickup truck was damaged at its center front end. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights driver impairment and loss of consciousness as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan U-Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

Apr 10 - A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Coney Island Avenue. The 19-year-old cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan making a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old male cyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The sedan's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bicycle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The cyclist was unhelmeted, but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The sedan driver was licensed; the cyclist was unlicensed. The crash caused damage to both vehicles' impact points.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Left-Side Collision

Apr 10 - A 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck on the left side doors. She suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The sedan involved showed no damage. Both vehicles traveled west, going straight.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brighton 1 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions and upper arm injuries after impact to the left side doors of her bike. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling west and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Oceanview

Mar 29 - A 30-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection on Oceanview Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling east, failed to pay attention. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a vehicle on Oceanview Avenue in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old male pedestrian was located outside an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway when the crash occurred. The driver was traveling east and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and driver inexperience. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was incoherent, complaining of pain or nausea. The report does not specify vehicle type or driver details beyond these factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Inexperienced Driver Overturns Sedan on Belt Parkway

Mar 26 - A 21-year-old male driver overturned his sedan on Belt Parkway. He suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver traveling east on Belt Parkway overturned his 2010 Honda sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle sustained damage to the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Vernikov Urges Traffic Studies and Signals to Boost Safety

Mar 10 - Injuries from crashes surge across New York. Pedestrians hit hardest. Council members and advocates sound alarms. Brooklyn South and the Bronx suffer most. Calls mount for street redesign, tougher enforcement, and urgent city action. Lower-income neighborhoods bear the brunt.

On March 10, 2022, council members and advocates responded to a spike in road violence, as reported by Streetsblog NYC. NYPD statistics show injury-causing collisions up 15.4 percent citywide, with pedestrian injuries up 47.2 percent. The matter is described as a 'street safety crisis.' Council Members Charles Barron, Rita Joseph, and Inna Vernikov called for urgent action, including street redesign, more traffic studies, and stronger enforcement. Elizabeth Adams of Transportation Alternatives demanded passage of the Crash Victim Rights and Safety Act and expansion of automated enforcement. The Department of Transportation confirmed the rise in injuries and highlighted new safety initiatives. The impact falls hardest on lower-income and communities of color. The council’s response underscores the urgent need for systemic change to protect vulnerable road users.


10
74-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Ocean Parkway

Feb 10 - A 74-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway at Brighton Beach Avenue. The sedan driver made a right turn, hitting her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Parkway at Brighton Beach Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2017 Honda sedan was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to the left front bumper. No other safety equipment or pedestrian errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502597 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Two Sedans Collide on Cass Place

Jan 20 - Two sedans crashed on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. One driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cass Place. Both drivers were female and licensed in New York. The first vehicle, traveling south, struck the second vehicle, traveling west, impacting its left side doors. The driver of the first sedan sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was reported in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver-related errors without further specification. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles were damaged at the points of impact, with the first sedan's right front bumper and the second sedan's left side doors affected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Pedestrian Hit by Left-Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

Jan 10 - A 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Brighton 6 Street near Neptune Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast on Brighton 6 Street made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the pedestrian was hit directly by the front of the car. The driver held a permit license and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19