Crash Count for Madison
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,151
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 877
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 147
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Madison
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Amputation 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Face 3
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 20
Back 7
+2
Neck 5
Head 4
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 36
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 3
Whole body 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 24
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 7
Back 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Madison?

Preventable Speeding in Madison School Zones

(since 2022)

Madison’s corners break bones and take lives

Madison: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Madison bleeds in daylight.

Seven people are dead here since 2022. Four were walking. One was on a bike. Two were in cars. Trucks and buses are in too many of these crashes, and they hit hard. That is the record, not a story.

Avenue P and Kings Highway won’t forgive

At Avenue P and East 19th a dump truck going straight killed a 77‑year‑old woman in the crosswalk in 2023. On Kings Highway, an SUV struck and killed a 70‑year‑old man in 2024. The city’s own rollup shows trucks and buses causing a share of pedestrian deaths and severe injuries here, out of proportion to their numbers.

Peak harm comes when the streets are full. Injury counts jump in the afternoon—2 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 6 p.m. The worst corridors are named in the crash logs: Avenue P, Kings Highway, Ocean Avenue, and Nostrand Avenue.

A cyclist down on Nostrand and Avenue R

On Nostrand at Avenue R, a driver in an SUV hit a man on an e‑bike at night in 2023. The rider was ejected and died. The city dataset shows the SUV “going straight.” The bike was “going straight.” The man never got up. The case sits in the ledger as CrashID 4633095.

Older New Yorkers carry the toll

The dead here skew old. Ages 74, 77, 70, and 90 appear next to “Apparent Death” in the files. The neighborhood record lists four pedestrian deaths, one cyclist, two occupants. The serious injuries are few on paper, but the injuries are not: 682 hurt since 2022. Numbers don’t limp; people do.

What keeps breaking people here

Top listed factors in these crashes cluster under “other,” with failures to yield and distraction repeating in smaller numbers. Trucks and buses show up in the worst outcomes. The intersection list is a warning label, not a map.

Fix the corners that kill

Start with the deadly blocks. Cut turning speeds and sightline traps on Avenue P and Kings Highway. Harden the turns. Daylight every approach. Give walkers a head start. Keep heavy rigs off tight residential corners and set clear truck routes. Target the repeated hotspots with enforcement when injuries spike in the afternoon. These are the moves that stop bodies from hitting asphalt.

The politics of slow or dead

City power exists to slow the cars. Albany already renewed 24/7 school‑zone cameras; the Council passed the home rule and the state acted, making cameras round‑the‑clock through 2030, according to prior reporting. Locally, some officials fight basic visibility fixes. DOT’s own report on daylighting was used by council members including Inna Vernikov to stall a citywide plan. She also helped pause bike lanes in Southern Brooklyn, despite the crash history. The deaths kept coming.

There is a tool to stop the worst repeat speeders. The Senate moved bill S4045 through committees to require speed‑limiting tech for drivers with repeated violations. One Brooklyn family is already in the ground because a driver with a long ticket record ran a red; two committees advanced the fix while some lawmakers missed the vote.

Make the choice

Lower speeds save lives. Limit the repeat offenders who treat streets like strips. Protect the corners where people die. Then do it again on the next block.

If you want this to change, take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany to use the tools they have. Start here: take action.

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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
Inna Vernikov
Council Member Inna Vernikov
District 48
District Office:
2401 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-368-9176
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1773, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
Twitter: @InnaVernikov
Sam Sutton
State Senator Sam Sutton
District 22
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Madison Madison sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 41, SD 22, Brooklyn CB15.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Madison

24
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Kings Highway

Nov 24 - A 73-year-old woman was struck while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The SUV involved showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn, away from an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Lexus SUV traveling west, driven by a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV showed no damage at the point of impact. The pedestrian’s actions were recorded as crossing without signal or crosswalk, but no driver errors were noted. No safety equipment or other factors were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Nov 7 - A 31-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a right turn on Avenue R in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding, left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue R in Brooklyn struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Ocean Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper, causing facial injuries and minor bleeding to the pedestrian, who was left in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Brooklyn SUV and Sedan Collide on East 23 Street

Nov 3 - A 26-year-old female driver was injured in a collision involving an Audi SUV and a Mercedes sedan on East 23 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. The driver suffered internal injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 23 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2021 Audi SUV traveling south and a 2023 Mercedes sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The 26-year-old female driver of the Audi SUV was injured, sustaining internal injuries to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused damage to the front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Driver Distraction Crash

Oct 31 - A 19-year-old bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn on Avenue U. The cyclist suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Avenue U in Brooklyn was injured due to driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist sustained internal complaints and upper arm and shoulder injuries but was conscious and not ejected. The bike showed no damage, and a parked BMW nearby was also undamaged. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, which was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Sedan Demolished in Brooklyn Bus Collision

Oct 20 - A 25-year-old male sedan driver suffered neck injuries and shock after a violent crash with a bus on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The sedan was demolished on impact. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue U in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bus. The sedan, traveling southwest, was demolished on impact with the bus, which was traveling east. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bus driver’s license status was not provided. The sedan driver complained of pain and nausea following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV and Sedan Collide on Avenue S

Oct 20 - A sedan struck an SUV on Avenue S. The SUV’s female driver disregarded traffic control. A 67-year-old female passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash left her in shock, restrained by a lap belt in the rear seat.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan traveling west collided with a 2019 SUV traveling south on Avenue S. The SUV driver, a licensed female, disregarded traffic control, causing the crash. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s left front bumper. A 67-year-old female occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Oct 16 - A 36-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and unconscious after a collision with a sedan in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. Alcohol was involved. The e-scooter driver wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver suffered facial abrasions.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, leaving him unconscious. The sedan driver, a 47-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his face but remained conscious. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver had no specified contributing factors. The crash involved both vehicles traveling north, with impact to the sedan's front center and the e-scooter's unspecified point. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the primary driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Bike Collides with SUV Turning Right

Oct 10 - A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Quentin Road in Brooklyn. Both the bike and SUV were making right turns when they collided. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist and an SUV, both traveling south on Quentin Road, were making right turns when the collision occurred. The bicyclist sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was impacted at the center front end. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided. The crash highlights the dangers cyclists face when sharing road space with turning vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
E-Bike and SUV Collide on Ocean Avenue

Oct 6 - A 56-year-old man on an e-bike collided with an SUV while making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed no damage after impact.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male e-bike rider was making a U-turn southbound on Ocean Avenue when he collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The e-bike rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles showed no damage at the center front end. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of turning maneuvers involving vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 27 Street

Sep 29 - A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 27 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and shock. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and following too closely as factors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2013 Chevrolet sedan hit him head-on while both traveled west on East 27 Street near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver errors including following too closely and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan’s right front bumper and the bike’s front end were damaged. The driver of the sedan was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights risks from close following and unclear movements by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Avenue R Brooklyn

Sep 22 - A sedan struck an e-bike on Avenue R in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. The driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist was semiconscious with internal injuries after the impact to his right side.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue R collided with an e-bike traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end against the e-bike's right side doors. The 28-year-old male cyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his entire body, leaving him semiconscious with internal complaints. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. No other contributing factors were specified for the cyclist. The cyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the sedan's front and the e-bike's right side doors impacted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side Doors

Sep 9 - A southbound SUV struck the right side doors of an eastbound sedan on East 28 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The crash involved traffic control disregard by one driver.

According to the police report, a 2022 Kia SUV traveling south on East 28 Street collided with the right side doors of a 2017 Honda sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 24-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the sedan and the right side doors of the SUV. A third parked SUV was also damaged on its left rear bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
16-Year-Old E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Sep 5 - A 16-year-old male on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a 2018 SUV on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled north. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male e-bike rider was injured in a crash with a 2018 Toyota SUV on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the collision occurred. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users like e-bike riders.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Moped Hits Sedan Turning Left on Avenue S

Sep 3 - A moped with two riders struck a sedan making a left turn on Avenue S. Both moped occupants suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The sedan driver was uninjured. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a left turn on Avenue S when it was struck by a moped traveling straight ahead. The moped carried two occupants, both injured with abrasions to their knees and lower legs. The sedan driver was not injured. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet; the passenger did not. The sedan driver had no reported errors. The collision caused damage to the moped's front end but no damage to the sedan. Both injured parties were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Failure to Yield Triggers Brooklyn Multi-Car Crash

Aug 30 - Two drivers hurt when sedan and SUVs collide on East 24 Street. Police cite failure to yield and traffic control disregard. Impact leaves both men injured, cars battered, danger plain.

According to the police report, a crash on East 24 Street near Avenue T in Brooklyn involved a sedan and two sport utility vehicles. Two male drivers, ages 38 and 53, suffered whiplash and body pain. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The crash damaged the rear and front ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injuries were moderate. No ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV Strikes Vehicle's Left Rear Quarter Panel

Aug 20 - A 2017 SUV traveling south hit another vehicle on its left rear quarter panel at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Two rear passengers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage. Both passengers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 Cadillac SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with another vehicle by striking its left rear quarter panel. Two rear passengers in the SUV, a 23-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane control. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify the other vehicle's type or driver details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Sedans Slam in Brooklyn, Passenger Hurt

Aug 15 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue R and East 19 Street. A woman in the front seat took a hard hit to her shoulder and arm. Police blamed traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Avenue R and East 19 Street in Brooklyn. The westbound sedan struck the right side doors of the northbound sedan. A 46-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the northbound car suffered contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was conscious and not ejected. Police listed traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No other factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The crash damaged the center front end of the westbound sedan and the right side doors of the northbound sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Truck Slams Sedan on Ocean Avenue, Driver Loses Leg

Aug 1 - A pick-up truck hit a sedan head-on near 2158 Ocean Avenue. The sedan’s driver, 22, stayed conscious as his leg was crushed and amputated. The seatbelt held him. His foot did not. The road kept it.

A violent crash unfolded on Ocean Avenue near 2158 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two northbound vehicles—a pick-up truck and a sedan—collided head-on. The sedan’s 22-year-old driver suffered a traumatic leg amputation but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The truck struck head-on. The sedan’s driver, 22, stayed awake as his leg shattered. The belt held him fast. His foot did not stay. The road kept it.' Both vehicles were traveling north. The sedan was changing lanes; the truck was going straight. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The sedan driver wore a lap belt, as noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV and Sedan Collide on East 29 Street

Jul 29 - Two vehicles crashed head-on on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old front-seat passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The SUV driver was distracted. Damage hit left front bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2013 BMW sedan traveling east collided head-on on East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was unlicensed, and the SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The impact occurred at the left front bumpers of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Kings Highway

Jul 25 - A sedan struck a 39-year-old woman crossing Kings Highway at Ocean Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The impact damaged the car’s front center.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Kings Highway near Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicle’s center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19