Crash Count for Gravesend (East)-Homecrest
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,774
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,173
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 224
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest
Killed 11
+5
Crush Injuries 4
Head 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 4
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 4
Head 4
Whiplash 27
Neck 12
+7
Head 7
+2
Back 4
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 73
Lower leg/foot 27
+22
Head 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Face 7
+2
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 4
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 43
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Face 5
Head 5
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 15
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Head 2
Back 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest?

Preventable Speeding in Gravesend (East)-Homecrest School Zones

(since 2022)
Gravesend (East) Keeps Burying Its Dead

Gravesend (East) Keeps Burying Its Dead

Gravesend (East)-Homecrest: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • On Ocean Parkway at Quentin Road, a driver hit a mother and her two daughters as they crossed with the signal. All three died. The NYPD report lists “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Unsafe Speed.” The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. A taxi was turning. Three small bodies in one crosswalk. City data records the crash as 4801962; the brief obit ran citywide, then faded.
  • At Kings Highway and East 14th Street, a garbage truck turned left and struck a 58‑year‑old man at the intersection. Police logged “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way.” He died at the scene. The record is 4597512.
  • On Coney Island Avenue at Avenue T, a 58‑year‑old pedestrian was hit midblock and killed. The car kept “Going Straight Ahead.” Another line in the database: 4698058.

“Criminal charges for him were still pending,” police said after yet another Brooklyn death in separate coverage of a moped crash the same week. The line lands the same every time. Gothamist.

Three corners. One fix.

Gravesend (East) bleeds at the same places. The worst toll sits on Quentin Rd and Coney Island Ave. Pedestrians take the hits: 9 dead, 200 injured since 2022 in this zone. Heavy trucks and buses are small in number, but when they hit, they kill. The garbage truck that turned left at Kings Highway left nothing to debate. Open Data.

The clock teaches the same lesson. Injuries stack up at midday and into the evening. The hour from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. is cruel: six deaths at 1 p.m., one at 2 p.m., then two more by 9 p.m. It is not the night. It is the day. Open Data.

What breaks bodies here is plain in the ledgers: failure to yield, red‑light runs, and speed. “Traffic Control Disregarded.” “Unsafe Speed.” The words repeat like a metronome. Crash 4801962, area rollup.

Fixes are not theory. Daylight the corners. Give pedestrians a head start with hardened turns. Slow the straightaways on Ocean Parkway and Coney Island Avenue. Target left‑turn failure‑to‑yield with enforcement sweeps at Quentin, Avenue P, and Kings Highway. The same corners, every week. Open Data.

The toll climbs. The city waits.

This year isn’t merciful. In this area, 265 crashes year‑to‑date. Seven people dead. Injuries up 22% over last year’s pace. The youngest are dying: four under 18 this year. Area stats.

Some deaths draw cameras. Most do not. The database has no flowers, no candles. Only fields. “Apparent Death.” “Crush Injuries.” “Crossing With Signal.” Crash 4801962.

Officials know what works — do they?

Albany gave the city the power to slow cars. City Hall can set safer speeds. Advocates pushed, and the council renewed cameras around schools through 2030. But drivers who rack up tickets keep killing. A small group does outsized harm. The fix is on the table: lower speeds citywide and force repeat speeders to obey the limit.

The bill in Albany would require speed‑limiting devices for the worst offenders. It moved in June. Some lawmakers missed votes. Others said no to cameras before. The pattern is public. S 4045. Streetsblog.

What to do now

  • Harden turns and daylight at Quentin Rd, Avenue P, Kings Highway. Post LPIs. Enforce failure‑to‑yield. The records point to the spots. Open Data.
  • Slow the default. Make 20 the norm on residential streets. Pair with school‑zone cameras that stay on.
  • Stop repeat speeders with speed limiters when tickets pile up. S 4045.

Lower speeds. Fewer funerals. If you want it, tell them. Take one minute and act.

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Misha Novakhov
Assembly Member Misha Novakhov
District 45
District Office:
1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Legislative Office:
Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Council Member Simcha Felder

District 44

Sam Sutton
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
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Gravesend (East)-Homecrest Gravesend (East)-Homecrest sits in Brooklyn, District 44, AD 45, SD 22, Brooklyn CB15.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Gravesend (East)-Homecrest

30
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Coney Island Avenue

Sep 30 - A 29-year-old man was struck while crossing outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious at the scene. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck a 29-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was semiconscious, complaining of pain and nausea. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Coney Island Ave

Sep 28 - A 42-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash involved a distracted driver and occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn after being hit by a northbound SUV. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, away from an intersection, and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV had damage to its left front quarter panel, indicating the point of impact. A sedan was also involved, traveling north with front bumper damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kings Highway

Sep 27 - A Hyundai sedan hit a 66-year-old man in the crosswalk at Kings Highway and East 13th Street. The impact threw him down. Blood pooled from his head. He lay still, unconscious. The street fell silent. He never stood again.

A 66-year-old man was struck by a westbound Hyundai sedan at the intersection of Kings Highway and East 13th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper as he crossed at the intersection. The man suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are detailed in the data. The victim was in the crosswalk when the crash occurred. The police report describes the man lying still after the impact, blood seeping from his head. No mention is made of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
A 8079 Novakhov co-sponsors e-scooter license bill, likely reducing overall street safety.

Sep 27 - Assembly bill A 8079 would force scooter riders to get licensed, insured, and schooled. No license, no sale. Lawmakers push paperwork, not street fixes. Vulnerable users still face the same steel threat.

Assembly Bill A 8079, now in sponsorship, sits with the New York State Assembly. Filed September 27, 2023, it aims to require a safety manual, licensing, and insurance for electric scooter operators in New York City. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes a bicycle and electric scooter operator's safety manual; provides for the issuance of a license...; requires liability insurance for electric scooters in cities having a population of one million or more.' Assembly Member John Zaccaro Jr. leads, with Rebecca Seawright, Michael Benedetto, Deborah Glick, Jeffrion Aubry, David McDonough, and Michael Novakhov co-sponsoring. The bill targets paperwork and compliance. It does not address the core dangers faced by pedestrians and cyclists on city streets.


12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue U

Sep 12 - A 56-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Avenue U with the signal. The impact caused a head contusion. The driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Avenue U and East 14 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep SUV, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck her with the center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not blamed, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Driver

Sep 8 - Two sedans collided on Avenue T in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a stopped vehicle hit from behind. No ejections occurred. The injured driver remained conscious and was not using safety equipment.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue T in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling east. One sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by another sedan going straight ahead. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 41-year-old man, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. A third parked sedan was also damaged on its left rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Two Sedans Collide on Ocean Parkway

Sep 6 - Two sedans crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit right side doors and left front bumpers. No ejections. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway near Avenue W in Brooklyn. The crash involved one driver who was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. The injured driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction, which contributed to the collision. One vehicle was making a left turn, the other a right turn, and the impact occurred on the right side doors of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists driver inattention as the primary contributing factor to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Tow Truck Sideswipes Sedan on Avenue P

Sep 6 - A tow truck struck the left rear of a sedan traveling east on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 74-year-old female driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a tow truck and a sedan collided on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The tow truck hit the left rear bumper of the sedan, causing damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 74-year-old female driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead when the collision occurred. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Motorscooter Driver Injured in Police Pursuit Crash

Aug 8 - A 23-year-old man on a motorscooter was injured on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash occurred during a police pursuit. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was involved in a crash on Ocean Parkway near Avenue S in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. The 23-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation during the incident. The motorscooter sustained damage to its center front end. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of high-speed vehicle operation under pursuit conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
E-Scooter Rider Bleeds After SUV Collision

Aug 2 - A man on a Blade Mini e-scooter hit a Mazda SUV on Coney Island Avenue. His head bled onto the asphalt. The night was silent. The SUV’s bumper cracked. He stayed conscious as the city pressed in.

A 36-year-old man riding a Blade Mini e-scooter northbound on Coney Island Avenue collided with a Mazda SUV near 2165 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-scooter struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel, cracking the bumper. The rider suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The police narrative notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned only after the crash details. No driver errors were cited in the data. The crash left the street quiet and dark as the injured man lay on the asphalt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Aug 1 - A 14-year-old e-scooter rider was hit by an SUV on Ocean Parkway near Avenue U. The boy suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The SUV struck the scooter head-on. Driver inattention and inexperience caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male riding an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a Nissan SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway near Avenue U in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-scooter head-on, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding to the young rider, who was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The e-scooter rider was also traveling straight ahead westbound at the time of the collision. No mention of helmet use or signaling was made in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
SUV and Sedan Collide on Coney Island Avenue

Aug 1 - A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan making a right turn on red at Coney Island Avenue and Avenue W. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The crash involved traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver in a sedan was injured when his vehicle collided with a northbound SUV on Coney Island Avenue near Avenue W in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a right turn on red when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck its left front bumper with the SUV's right front bumper. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Strikes Woman Crossing Marked Crosswalk

Jul 25 - A 55-year-old woman was hit while crossing Gravesend Neck Road at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, traveling north, struck her with its front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Gravesend Neck Road struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, sustaining contusions and bruises. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Lexus Reverses, Kills Elderly Pedestrian in Brooklyn

Jul 24 - A Lexus backed up on East 10th Street. Metal struck a 71-year-old man crossing Avenue O. He lay semiconscious under the car. He died there, in the dark, beneath the rear bumper. The street stayed quiet. The man did not rise.

A 71-year-old man was killed when a Lexus sedan reversed into him at East 10th Street and Avenue O in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the vehicle backed up, striking him. The man was found semiconscious beneath the rear bumper and died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed and operating a 2011 Lexus sedan. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians, especially when vehicles reverse in intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649253 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Coney Island Ave

Jul 21 - A sedan traveling south struck a parked sedan on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver fatigue as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver fell asleep while driving south on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Her sedan collided with the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. Damage was concentrated on the center front end of the moving vehicle and the left rear bumper of the parked car. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Avenue V

Jul 19 - A 54-year-old bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The sedan struck him head-on at Avenue V and Ocean Parkway. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The cyclist suffered full-body injuries and was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at Avenue V near Ocean Parkway. The sedan driver, a male, was unlicensed and traveling eastbound when the crash happened. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain focus. The bicyclist was semiconscious and complained of pain or nausea. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, and the sedan had one occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Bike Struck on Left Side by Sedan in Brooklyn

Jul 19 - A 22-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Coney Island Avenue. The sedan hit the bike’s left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. Both drivers were distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Coney Island Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The 22-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash caused damage to the left side doors of the bike and the front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Jul 19 - A 50-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Village Road South in Brooklyn. The scooter struck an unspecified object at the center back end. The driver suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No helmet or safety gear was used.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Village Road South in Brooklyn. The crash involved the e-scooter traveling north and impacting an unspecified object at the center back end of the vehicle. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was used by the driver. Vehicle damage was noted at the center front end of the e-scooter. The report does not specify involvement of other vehicles or pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Two Sedans Collide on Avenue U

Jul 18 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue U. One driver, 66, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The collision damaged the left rear bumper of a parked car and the front end of a moving sedan. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue U. One vehicle was parked with damage to its left rear bumper. The other sedan, traveling east, struck the parked car with its front end. A 66-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s injury. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving sedan. No failure to yield or other driver errors were specified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV, Injures Child

Jul 13 - A stopped SUV on Ocean Parkway was struck from behind by another SUV. A 4-year-old boy in the back seat suffered facial abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and lack of license as causes.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by an unlicensed male, struck the stopped front SUV. A 4-year-old boy in the left rear seat of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining facial abrasions. The child was restrained and conscious after the crash. The police report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the rear driver is also noted. No other contributing factors or errors by the injured child were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19