Crash Count for Midwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 849
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 564
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 117
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Midwood?

Midwood’s Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Midwood’s Streets Run Red—Who Will Stop the Killing?

Midwood: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Blood on the Asphalt

A boy, age five, struck dead by a sedan turning right. A 73-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, killed by an SUV. A cyclist, 47, thrown from his bike, dies on Avenue O. In three years, four people have died on Midwood’s streets. Six more suffered serious injuries. The numbers are small until it is your mother, your son, your friend.

In the last twelve months alone, 170 people were hurt in 221 crashes. Four were left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. The young are not spared. Thirteen children injured, two with wounds called “serious” by the city’s cold ledger. The old are not spared. One woman, age 65, did not come home.

The System Fails, the Families Pay

The carnage is not random. SUVs and sedans do most of the killing. In the last three years, cars and trucks took three lives and left dozens with broken bodies. One crash in April 2025 left a family scarred, a mother and two daughters dead, and a survivor who described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.

The driver had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She was still behind the wheel. The city let her stay there. The law let her stay there. The system let her stay there.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about speed cameras, lower limits, and safer streets. But in Midwood, the deaths keep coming. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. The state lets speed cameras go dark unless Albany acts. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. No one in power moves fast enough for the dead.

What Next: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand the city use every tool it has.

Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home. The blood is on the street. It does not wash away.

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Kalman Yeger
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
District Office:
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Legislative Office:
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Simcha Felder

District 44

Sam Sutton
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
Other Geographies

Midwood Midwood sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 44, AD 41, SD 22, Brooklyn CB14.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Midwood

Int 0161-2024
Louis sponsors bill to require raised speed reducers, boosting street safety.

Council wants DOT to check 100 speed camera spots a year for raised speed bumps. If possible, bumps go in within a year. DOT must track and report on driver behavior changes. No delay. No loopholes.

Int 0161-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 28, 2024, by Council Members Louis (primary), Carr, Ung, Holden, Ariola, Paladino, and Morano. The bill orders DOT to assess at least 100 speed camera locations each year for raised speed reducer feasibility. If feasible, DOT must install the bump within a year. The law demands annual reports on these checks and on shifts in dangerous driving at treated sites. The bill summary reads: 'requiring a raised speed reducer feasibility assessment at speed camera locations.' Council aims to force physical changes where cameras alone fail.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist at Unsafe Speed on Avenue K

A sedan traveling straight ahead struck a 22-year-old bicyclist on Avenue K. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Avenue K at 7:35 PM. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was going straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. This crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705511 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0079-2024
Louis co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.


A 8471
Eichenstein sponsors bill on licensing and training for low-speed e-vehicles.

Assembly bill A 8471 demands licenses, training, and insurance for low-speed electric vehicles. It targets city streets. The bill aims to regulate who drives, how they learn, and who pays when crashes come.

Assembly bill A 8471 was proposed on December 29, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill sits with the Assembly, sponsored by Simcha Eichenstein of District 48. The measure 'relates to the licensing, registration, purchase, insurance and training for low velocity electric vehicles.' It requires new license classes, a safety manual, operator testing, registration, and liability insurance for these vehicles in cities over one million. Eichenstein leads the push for tighter controls. No safety analyst has yet assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in SUV Side Collision

A 40-year-old male bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Avenue J. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary at the time.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Avenue J collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 SUV. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The SUV driver was licensed and stationary before the crash. The bicyclist was unlicensed and riding straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, only unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the bike and the left side doors of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue J

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Avenue J with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Avenue J struck a 45-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and failed to pay attention, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was semiconscious, diagnosed with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle had no visible damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683434 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing East 15 Street with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The child remained conscious after the collision. Details on the vehicle and driver are unspecified.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East 15 Street while crossing with the signal. He sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the data. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Left Turn Hits SUV on Avenue J

A motorcycle making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling north on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Avenue J was making a left turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a northbound SUV. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused significant damage to the motorcycle’s center front end and the SUV’s left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue J

A sedan hit a 36-year-old woman crossing Avenue J with the signal. The driver failed to yield and drove aggressively. She suffered arm abrasions and shock. The crash left her injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian as she crossed Avenue J with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm, and was in shock after the crash. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The sedan's center front end hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
67-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Avenue J

A 67-year-old woman was struck while crossing Avenue J at East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The driver was operating a Kia SUV. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue J and East 12 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was a Kia SUV with one occupant. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians even when crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured with back contusions after a collision on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a right turn and struck the cyclist traveling straight south. The bike suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a right turn while the bicyclist was traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes unspecified factors for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling information was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs crashed on Avenue J. One struck the other's left side. A 24-year-old front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit center front and left side doors. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue J. The 2023 Tesla SUV was traveling north and struck the left side of a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west. The front passenger, a 24-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the Tesla and the left side doors of the Ford. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on Avenue L

A pick-up truck struck a bicyclist on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The truck was parked before impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck parked on Avenue L in Brooklyn was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The truck driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Dodge pick-up. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved impact to the truck's left side doors and the bike's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Pick-up Truck Hits Bike, Two Teens Ejected

A pick-up truck struck a bike traveling north on East 26 Street in Brooklyn. Two boys, ages 12 and 13, were ejected from the bike. Both suffered internal injuries to face and hip. The truck hit the bike’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Avenue K collided with a bike going north on East 26 Street. The impact occurred on the bike’s right side doors. Two male bicyclists, ages 12 and 13, were ejected and sustained internal injuries to the face and upper leg. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. The truck’s front center end was damaged. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young cyclists in collisions with larger vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Teenage Cyclist on East 13th

A sedan hit a 17-year-old bicyclist in Brooklyn. Both moved east. The car struck the bike’s front. The cyclist suffered leg bruises. She stayed conscious. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a sedan struck her on East 13 Street in Brooklyn. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling east, straight ahead, when the sedan hit the bike’s left front bumper. The cyclist suffered contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors for the sedan. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The impact damaged the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Along Brooklyn Highway

A 33-year-old man walking along a Brooklyn highway suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The crash occurred near Avenue J. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but details on the vehicle and driver errors are not specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along a highway in Brooklyn near Avenue J. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on driver actions or vehicle type. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but walking along the highway with traffic when the injury occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Chevy Sedan Hits Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

A Chevy sedan turned left on Avenue M. The driver struck a 77-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She bled from the head in the crosswalk. The car showed no damage. The street fell silent. The driver failed to yield.

A 77-year-old woman was crossing Avenue M with the signal when a Chevy sedan, making a left turn, struck her in the head. According to the police report, she suffered severe bleeding and remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'A 77-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, was struck in the head by a turning Chevy sedan.' The car was undamaged. The driver held a valid license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes 63-Year-Old Pedestrian on Ocean Avenue

A 63-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The vehicle struck him with its right front bumper while traveling south. The man was conscious but injured and off intersection.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Ocean Avenue struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was located off the intersection and engaged in other actions in the roadway. He sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors or violations. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused damage to the vehicle's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Collides With E-Bike on Coney Island Avenue

A 24-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions and partial ejection after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front bumper. The rider remained conscious but injured in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2010 SUV and a 24-year-old male e-bike rider. The SUV, traveling south, struck the e-bike, which was traveling west, impacting the bike’s center front end with the SUV’s left front bumper. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. No safety equipment was noted for the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 41-year-old woman on an e-bike was injured in Brooklyn after colliding with a parked sedan. The impact struck her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist riding an e-bike westbound collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn near Avenue J. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan was stationary before the crash and showed no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04