Crash Count for Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,214
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,411
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 273
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 9
Head 8
+3
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 37
Neck 14
+9
Head 11
+6
Back 7
+2
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 70
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Head 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Back 6
+1
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 4
Face 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 37
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Head 5
Face 3
Whole body 3
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 4
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Head 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 Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach?

Preventable Speeding in Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach School Zones

(since 2022)
Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

Belt Parkway Bleeds. Ocean Avenue Mourns.

Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

  • Four people are dead here since 2022. Hundreds are hurt. Pedestrians take two of the deaths; car occupants take two more, according to city data for Sheepshead Bay–Manhattan Beach–Gerritsen Beach. The worst toll sits on the Belt Parkway. Two killed. 257 injured.
  • A 58-year-old man died walking near the Belt in 2022. A taxi and a sedan hit him. Police logged him as a pedestrian not at an intersection (CrashID 4578958).
  • A 57-year-old passenger died in a Belt Parkway pileup in 2023. Seven vehicles. One unlicensed driver among them (CrashID 4680397).
  • In 2024, a 77-year-old driver on Ocean Avenue was killed in a three-car crash. He was unconscious at the scene (CrashID 4720212).
  • Since then, the injuries keep coming. Pedestrians: 212. Cyclists: 71. Other motorized riders: 43. The data runs through August 24, 2025 (NYC Open Data rollup).

Speed peaks. People break.

  • The clock tells a story. Injuries spike in the afternoon. The 4 p.m. hour carries 84 injuries and two deaths. The 5 p.m. hour has 102 injuries. Night doesn’t save you: 9 p.m. shows another death (hourly distribution).
  • SUVs lead pedestrian harm here: 93 pedestrian casualties, including one death, tied to SUVs. Sedans follow with 77. A taxi accounts for another pedestrian death (causes of pedestrian injuries).
  • “Criminal charges for him were still pending,” police said in one Brooklyn crash covered citywide this month. Another line from the same day: a bus hit a teen on a scooter; the boy was critical (Gothamist roundup). The pattern is bigger than one block.

Three corners. One fix.

  • The Belt Parkway is a hotspot. So is Ocean Avenue. Oriental Boulevard, too, where a 99-year-old man was killed in a crosswalk area in 2022 (CrashID 4500449).
  • Contributing factors logged by NYPD put “other” at the top, but the injuries show the shape: inattention, failure to yield, and unsafe speed all appear in the file (contributing factors).
  • The fixes are not theory. Daylighting at corners. Hardened turns. Leading pedestrian intervals. Targeted enforcement at the repeat hotspots. The afternoon hours need it most.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • Albany gave the city power to lower speeds. Advocates say use it. “Sammy’s Law gave NYC the power to set safer speeds. Lower our residential speed limit to 20 mph,” our site tells readers to demand (Take Action).
  • The state is weighing speed limiters for repeat speeders. The bill — S 4045 — would require intelligent speed assistance after a record of violations. Senators moved it through committee in June (Open States file). City press has shown what repeat offenders do to families. One Streetsblog analysis ties a small group of drivers to a big share of deaths (Streetsblog overview).
  • On the ground, some electeds fought basic visibility. A DOT report against universal daylighting became fuel for opponents, including Council Member Inna Vernikov (coverage). Earlier, she pushed DOT to pause bike lanes in Southern Brooklyn (report).

The names fade. The corners don’t.

  • This year to date, crashes are up about 27% over last year at this time. Injuries are up, too (period stats).
  • Peak hours. Same streets. Same toll.

What now

  • Lower the default city speed to 20 mph. Deploy speed limiters for repeat speeders. Fix the corners that do the most harm. The law and the data allow it. The delay costs lives. Act. Take action.

Citations

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Other Representatives

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
Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
State Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton
District 23
District Office:
2875 W. 8th St. Unit #3, Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 617, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 41, SD 23, Brooklyn CB15.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach

24
SUV Hits Parked Dump Truck in Brooklyn

Feb 24 - A 82-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked dump truck on Knapp Street, Brooklyn. The SUV’s right front bumper hit the truck’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Knapp Street collided with a parked dump truck. The impact occurred at the center front end of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The 82-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The dump truck was unoccupied and undamaged. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other parties were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUVs Collide on Avenue X in Brooklyn

Feb 14 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One was making a left turn, the other going straight. A 7-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles damaged front and side.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue X in Brooklyn. One driver was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight east. The crash injured a 7-year-old passenger in the rear seat of one SUV, causing abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The child was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The vehicles sustained damage to the center front end and right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

Feb 6 - A sedan made a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. It collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist suffered back injuries and shock. Glare was a factor. The driver had a valid license. The cyclist wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2012 sedan was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it struck a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight eastbound. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired visibility. The sedan's driver was licensed and traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the danger of left-turning vehicles failing to yield to straight-moving cyclists under poor visibility conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Oriental Boulevard

Feb 5 - A BMW SUV hit a 99-year-old man crossing Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street. The impact was head-on. The man died on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark. No other injuries reported.

A 99-year-old man was killed when a BMW SUV struck him head-on as he crossed Oriental Boulevard near Coleridge Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 99-year-old man stepped into the street without a signal. A westbound BMW struck him head-on. He died there, on the pavement. The SUV’s right front bumper bore the mark.' The data lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or mention helmet or signal use as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Collision

Feb 2 - A 59-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with an SUV on Avenue X in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist was conscious but bruised, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a 2022 SUV on Avenue X, Brooklyn. The SUV and bike were both traveling straight when the SUV struck the bike’s center back end. The bicyclist suffered head contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Two SUVs Collide on Slippery Brooklyn Road

Jan 31 - Two SUVs crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head injury and shock. The road was slippery. Both drivers were licensed women traveling east. Damage hit front and rear ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue U in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2010 Honda SUV traveling east and a 2003 Jeep SUV also heading east but slowing or stopping. The front passenger in the Honda suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed women from New York. The Honda sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the Jeep was damaged at its center back end. No other driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
SUVs Slam on Slippery Belt Parkway

Jan 31 - Three SUVs crashed hard on Belt Parkway. One driver took full-body injuries and shock. Pavement slick. Metal twisted at right side and rear. No driver errors listed. The road did not forgive.

According to the police report, three SUVs traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The crash struck the right front quarter panel, right rear bumper, and left front bumper. One 23-year-old male driver suffered full-body trauma and shock, with pain and nausea. He wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No specific driver errors were identified in the data. Damage hit right side doors and rear bumpers. The crash left one driver injured, the others unhurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedans Smash Fronts on Avenue Y Brooklyn

Jan 11 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Avenue Y. Three women hurt. Back, abdomen, pelvis injuries. Shock. Both drivers licensed. No ejections. Impact hit center fronts. Streets turned violent in daylight.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue Y in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2013 Toyota heading south and a 2018 Dodge going east. Both vehicles struck each other at the center front ends. Three women were injured: a 58-year-old driver with back injuries, a 35-year-old front passenger with abdomen and pelvis trauma, and a 26-year-old driver with unknown injuries. All wore lap belts and harnesses. No one was ejected. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Jan 3 - A 42-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Voorhies Avenue. The sedan made a right turn and hit her in the center front. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Voorhies Avenue made a right turn and struck a pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 42-year-old woman, was injured in the knee and lower leg area and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision caused internal complaints and moderate injury severity to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19