Crash Count for Midwood
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 853
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 566
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 118
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 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

A 602
Eichenstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Hermel votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Parked Sedan

An SUV made a right turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a parked sedan with its right front bumper. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV was making a right turn on Ocean Avenue and collided with a parked sedan. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old female occupant, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error during the turn. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 602
Eichenstein votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Hermel votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Sedan Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Side Collision

A sedan passed too closely and struck a garbage truck on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The passenger remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan traveling west on Avenue L attempted to pass a garbage truck going straight ahead. The sedan struck the truck’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The front passenger, a 71-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The injured person was a passenger in the sedan. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 1280
Hermelyn co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


SUV Strikes Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A BMW SUV traveling west on Avenue O struck multiple parked vehicles. The driver, a 27-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The impact damaged the rear and side of several parked SUVs and a sedan.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver of a BMW SUV was traveling west on Avenue O in Brooklyn when he collided with several parked vehicles. The crash involved multiple parked SUVs and a sedan, with damage to their rear and side panels. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm, but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists the contributing factor as "Other Vehicular," with unspecified driver errors. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
SUV Collides With Parked Sedans on Avenue O

Two SUVs traveling on Avenue O crashed into parked sedans. Both drivers and a passenger suffered head contusions. The impact damaged front and rear ends of vehicles. Injured occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs traveling on Avenue O collided with parked sedans. The drivers and a front-seat passenger sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The collision caused damage to the front ends of the moving SUVs and the rear ends of the parked sedans. No ejections occurred. The incident involved multiple vehicles but no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Coney Island Avenue

A 41-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted outside the car. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Coney Island Avenue struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical factors in the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turns Right, Strikes Woman Crossing Avenue K

A northbound SUV turned right on Avenue K. It struck a 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head wound. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious. The SUV was undamaged. The bleeding would not stop.

A 61-year-old woman was crossing Avenue K with the signal when a northbound SUV turned right and struck her. According to the police report, she suffered a head wound and severe bleeding, but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, driven by a 64-year-old woman, was undamaged. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing with the signal. No helmet or signal violations were listed. The crash left the pedestrian injured and the vehicle unharmed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591101 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 18 Street

A 23-year-old man crossing East 18 Street was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. The vehicle hit the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. Emergency responders treated internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was crossing East 18 Street outside an intersection when he was hit by a southbound 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signalized crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Slippery Brooklyn Road

A Ford SUV struck a Hyundai sedan from behind on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and a young passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The road was slippery. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was slowing; the sedan went straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2018 Hyundai sedan on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old passenger were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness; the child was in a child restraint. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The SUV was slowing or stopping before the collision; the sedan was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Bus Crash

An e-scooter driver collided with a bus on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bus and scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound MTA bus. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center back end of the scooter and center front end of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and the scooter driver held a permit. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The injured rider was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584153 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing East 17 Street at Avenue N in Brooklyn. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 17 Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian’s actions complied with traffic signals, and no helmet or safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583929 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

A 16-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn hit him. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 12 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's pre-crash action of making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Ford sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits 66-Year-Old Pedestrian on Avenue L

A 66-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a male driver in a licensed SUV was making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn when he struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 15 Street

A sedan struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had front-end damage. Both were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 15 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Yeger Opposes Congestion Pricing Citing Outer Borough Traffic Increase

Councilman Holden and Borough President Richards fought online over congestion pricing. Holden called it a tax on workers. Richards fired back, sparking accusations of racism and party betrayal. The dispute exposed deep rifts over street safety and car dominance.

On November 5, 2022, Councilman Robert F. Holden (District 30) and Queens Borough President Donovan Richards clashed publicly over the MTA's congestion pricing plan. The dispute, reported by nypost.com, began with Holden calling the plan 'another tax on hardworking New Yorkers' and demanding a referendum. Richards retweeted Holden, suggesting an 'actual Democrat' should replace him, and responded to a supporter with 'Yeah white supremacy.' The exchange escalated, drawing condemnation from other officials. The matter centered on the policy to charge motorists entering Manhattan below 60th Street. Holden joined a bipartisan press conference urging Governor Hochul to let voters decide. The spat revealed sharp divides over congestion pricing, with Holden opposing the plan and Richards defending it. No formal council bill or vote was involved, but the fight highlighted the political and racial tensions surrounding street safety and car use in New York City.


12-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by SUV in Brooklyn

A 12-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing East 28 Street at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The girl suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on East 28 Street struck her at a marked crosswalk. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The girl sustained contusions and an injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05