Crash Count for Brownsville
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,913
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,130
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 227
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brownsville?

Brownsville Bleeds—Leaders Stall. Demand Safe Streets Now.

Brownsville Bleeds—Leaders Stall. Demand Safe Streets Now.

Brownsville: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll in Brownsville

Five dead. Fifteen seriously hurt. That’s the count in Brownsville since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about hope or habit. They only rise. In the past twelve months, four people lost their lives here. Three were between 25 and 34. One was over 65. Children are not spared: 37 injured in the last year alone.

Just last month, a cyclist was crushed at Newport Street and Rockaway Avenue. A 40-year-old man, hip and leg broken, pinned by a car. The week before, a child was hit on Herzl Street. The driver was distracted. The child bled on the pavement. Every week, another family waits in the ER.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Since 2022, they have killed one person and injured 169 more on Brownsville’s streets. Trucks and buses hit 14. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. Bikes, three. The numbers are plain. The pain is not.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Some leaders have moved. Council Member Darlene Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. It could save lives, if enforced. State Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes to extend school speed zones. He also backed a bill to force repeat speeders to install limiters on their cars (File S 4045). But the streets are still not safe. The deaths keep coming.

Neighbors see it. After a hit-and-run killed two men in Brooklyn, a local said, “drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” The city knows. The numbers do not lie.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras. Demand streets for people, not just cars.

Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brownsville sit politically?
Brownsville belongs to borough Brooklyn, community board Brooklyn CB16, city council district District 41, assembly district AD 55 and state senate district SD 25.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brownsville?
Cars and SUVs: 1 death, 169 injuries. Trucks and buses: 0 deaths, 14 injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: 0 deaths, 2 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 3 injuries. Cars and SUVs do most of the harm.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The numbers show a pattern. Speed, street design, and enforcement shape these outcomes. They are preventable.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce lower speed limits, expand speed cameras, redesign streets, and ban parking near crosswalks. They can act now.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How many children have been injured in Brownsville crashes recently?
In the last 12 months, 37 people under 18 were injured in Brownsville traffic crashes.
What recent steps have leaders taken for street safety here?
Council Member Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks. State Senator Brisport voted to extend school speed zones (File S 3304) and to require speed limiters for repeat speeders (File S 4045).

Citations

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Other Representatives

Latrice Walker
Assembly Member Latrice Walker
District 55
District Office:
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Legislative Office:
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Darlene Mealy
Council Member Darlene Mealy
District 41
District Office:
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Brownsville Brownsville sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 73, District 41, AD 55, SD 25, Brooklyn CB16.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brownsville

Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Junius Street

Two sedans collided on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 9-year-old passenger in the front sedan was injured and shocked. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. A 9-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the front vehicle was injured and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the rear vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn Crash Injures 21-Year-Old Occupant

A 21-year-old male occupant suffered a hip and upper leg contusion in a Brooklyn crash near Pitkin Avenue. The impact struck the vehicle’s center front end. The injured party remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 1601 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an unspecified vehicle. The vehicle sustained impact to the center front end. A 21-year-old male occupant was injured, suffering contusions to the hip and upper leg. He remained conscious throughout. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The occupant’s position in the vehicle and safety equipment use were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash details lack information on vehicle type, driver actions, or cause. The report focuses solely on the occupant’s injury and the point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Struck, Bloodied on New Lots Avenue

A man crossed New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street. A vehicle hit him. Blood spilled down his leg. Deep cuts marked his flesh. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The pain was sharp. The crash left him wounded.

A 35-year-old man was crossing New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A vehicle struck him. Blood ran down his leg. Deep cuts tore his flesh. He stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash happened in the stillness of early morning. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 21-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boyland Street with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her in the knee and lower leg. She suffered bruises and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Boyland Street in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian rather than a collision with another vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Stone Avenue Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed at Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the front ends of both cars. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles struck each other front-to-front, damaging their center and right front ends. A 23-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision involved four occupants in one sedan and two in the other, with one driver holding a permit license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Car in Brooklyn

A speeding sedan struck a parked car on Livonia Avenue. The crash left a front passenger with chest and internal injuries. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving fueled the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling east on Livonia Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of both vehicles. A 37-year-old female front passenger in the Chevrolet suffered chest trauma and internal injuries. Police listed unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were reported. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 49-year-old man was hit by an SUV on East New York Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck him as it traveled northeast. The man was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a 2018 SUV traveling northeast, which impacted him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Dumont Avenue

A 16-year-old girl was struck while crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash happened away from an intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection. She was hit by a 2017 Dodge sedan traveling east, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report marks the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver faults such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn

A 40-year-old man was struck by a car on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2020 Honda traveling east. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Driver on Saratoga Avenue

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn suffered a head abrasion after being rear-ended. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Saratoga Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head abrasion but was not ejected from the vehicle. The striking vehicle was a 2022 Nissan sedan traveling south, which impacted the center back end of the driver's vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the driver but no other persons were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Teen E-Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Brooklyn Crash

A 15-year-old girl on an e-scooter turned left on Dumont Avenue and struck a parked Jeep. Her head split open. She was partially thrown. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze her eyes. The city watched, silent.

A 15-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was severely injured on Dumont Avenue near Chester Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she turned left and struck a parked Jeep. The impact split her head open and partially ejected her from the scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The girl was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The Jeep was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Parked Ambulance in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling north struck a parked ambulance on its right side doors in Brooklyn. The ambulance had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who suffered an elbow abrasion. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north collided with a parked ambulance on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The ambulance was stationary when the sedan struck its right side doors. The ambulance carried one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the ambulance's right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 7043
Brisport votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Persaud votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


SUV Hits Right Rear Passenger, Injures Woman

An SUV struck its right rear passenger in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old woman was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cell phone use caused the crash. The passenger was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn struck its right rear passenger, a 63-year-old woman. She was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, specifically cell phone use (hands-free), as contributing factors. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred on the right side doors. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
A 7043
Brisport votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Persaud votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Walker votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Walker votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


72-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Sedan Brooklyn

A 72-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal on Pitkin Avenue. A sedan backing unsafely struck him at the intersection. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a sedan that was backing unsafely. The impact caused a head injury, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was alone in the vehicle, which was parked before the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is recorded but the report emphasizes the driver's unsafe backing as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07