Crash Count for Canarsie
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,531
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,589
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 449
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Canarsie
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 2
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 6
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 14
Head 9
+4
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 59
Neck 20
+15
Back 13
+8
Head 11
+6
Whole body 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 58
Lower leg/foot 17
+12
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Head 9
+4
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Face 3
Chest 2
Neck 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 50
Lower arm/hand 14
+9
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Face 6
+1
Head 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Eye 2
Neck 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 48
Neck 9
+4
Back 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Chest 5
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Canarsie?

Preventable Speeding in Canarsie School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Canarsie

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 142 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2015 White Me/Be Suburban (KZP4433) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
Canarsie’s Evening Toll

Canarsie’s Evening Toll

Canarsie: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

Just after 6 PM on Jan 27, 2024, a 14‑year‑old was struck and killed at Glenwood Rd and E 81 St. The police marked the case a fatal pedestrian crash. NYC Open Data

They were one of 12 people killed on Canarsie’s streets since Jan 1, 2022. Another 1,996 were hurt. These figures come from the city’s crash database for this neighborhood through Sep 3, 2025. NYC Open Data

Cars and SUVs account for most of the pedestrian harm here. Trucks and buses add their share. NYC Open Data

Left turns. A person in the crosswalk. A driver who fails to yield. On Jan 10, 2025, at Avenue L and E 88 St, a left‑turning SUV killed a pedestrian; investigators listed “Failure to Yield Right‑of‑Way.” NYC Open Data

Rockaway Parkway takes lives. A 66‑year‑old pedestrian was killed at Seaview Ave on Nov 1, 2024. A 91‑year‑old pedestrian was killed away from any intersection on Dec 29, 2022. NYC Open Data

Evenings hit hardest. Four deaths came in the 6 PM hour. More struck at 9 PM, 10 PM, and 11 PM. NYC Open Data

What changes when we look at this year? Crashes are up. From Jan 1 to Sep 3, 2025, there were 528 crashes, up from 455 over the same window last year. Injuries rose to 459 from 352. Serious injuries rose to seven from five. Deaths fell to one from two. NYC Open Data

The corners that hurt most are no secret: Flatlands Avenue, Rockaway Parkway, Remsen Avenue, Glenwood Road, Avenue L. They keep showing up in the logs. NYC Open Data

Who is moving the levers. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse backed a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans this summer. Legistar She has also pushed to unwind biased jaywalking enforcement. Streetsblog NYC

At the state level, Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. Open States Assembly Member Jaime Williams voted yes to extend school speed zones. Open States

The words are on the record. “I am happy to support the NYC DOT’s relaunch of their ‘We’re Walking Here’ campaign to raise awareness of our collective responsibility to eliminate all traffic deaths and serious injuries,” Narcisse said in 2023. amny.com

What would help now. Slow turns with hardened corners and leading pedestrian intervals at Glenwood, Avenue L, and Rockaway. Clear sightlines at crosswalks. Dedicated enforcement where evening crashes cluster. These are basic tools. The crash data points to where to put them. NYC Open Data

Citywide fixes are ready. The Council can lower default speeds on local streets. Albany can pass the speed‑limiter bill. Our full action guide is here. Take action

A boy died just after 6 PM on Glenwood. The logbooks keep filling. The next move is ours. NYC Open Data

Frequently Asked Questions

What is happening on Canarsie’s streets?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 3, 2025, 12 people were killed and 1,996 were injured in traffic crashes in Canarsie, with four deaths recorded in the 6 PM hour. These figures come from NYC’s crash database for this neighborhood. Source.
Where are the worst spots?
Flatlands Avenue, Rockaway Parkway, Remsen Avenue, Glenwood Road, and Avenue L appear most often among high‑injury and fatal locations in the neighborhood’s crash logs. Source.
Which vehicles are doing the harm?
Most pedestrian injuries and deaths here involve cars and SUVs, with additional cases from trucks and buses. Source.
What are officials doing?
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse backed a bill to crack down on unlicensed commuter vans and supported decriminalizing biased jaywalking enforcement. Senator Roxanne Persaud voted yes in committee for S 4045 (speed limiters for repeat speeders). Assembly Member Jaime Williams voted yes to extend school speed zones. Sources here and here and here.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes within the Canarsie NTA (BK1803) boundary and dates from 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑03. Mode and hour figures come from the same filter. Data was accessed Sep 3, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Jaime Williams

District 59

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

District 46

State Senator Roxanne Persaud

District 19

Other Geographies

Canarsie Canarsie sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 69, District 46, AD 59, SD 19, Brooklyn CB18.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Canarsie

27
Two drivers hurt at Avenue D and Remsen

Oct 27 - A northbound SUV driver and a westbound sedan driver collided at Avenue D and Remsen in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. Police noted center-front damage to the SUV and left-front damage to the sedan.

A northbound SUV driver and a westbound sedan driver crashed at Avenue D and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2025. The 33-year-old SUV driver suffered an arm and hand fracture-dislocation. The 29-year-old sedan driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight before the collision. Police recorded center-front impact to the SUV and left-front quarter impact to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
26
Left-Turning Driver Fractures Pedestrian’s Leg on Rockaway Parkway

Oct 26 - A sedan driver making a left turn hit a 67-year-old man in the intersection at Rockaway Parkway and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. His lower leg was fractured. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Rockaway Parkway and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a left turn and hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing the intersection. Impact came to the left front bumper, damaging the front end. The man suffered a lower‑leg fracture and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was traveling north before the turn and held a valid license. The sedan carried Pennsylvania plates. The crash was logged at 9:14 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
14
Brooklyn boy, 11, remains in critical condition after hit-run; driver on loose
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
4
Left-Turning Driver Injures Teen on Rockaway Parkway

Oct 4 - A left-turning driver on Rockaway Parkway hit a 15-year-old at Seaview Avenue. The boy suffered a chest injury. Police recorded internal trauma. It happened in the intersection.

A driver making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The teen sustained an internal chest injury and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was "Making Left Turn" and the pedestrian was listed as "Injured," with "Chest" injury and "Internal" complaint. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle type was not specified. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
2
Left-Turning Driver Hits Motorized Rider on Avenue D

Oct 2 - A sedan driver turned left at Avenue D and E 89 Street and hit a motorized rider going straight. The rider suffered head and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash at Avenue D and E 89 Street in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old man on a motorized device injured. A driver in a Lexus sedan made a left turn and hit the rider, who was traveling straight. According to the police report, the sedan’s driver was “Making Left Turn” and the rider was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The rider sustained head and internal injuries. The sedan driver reported no injury. No pedestrians were listed among the injured. The report notes “Center Front End” impact for both vehicles, showing how the force fell on the exposed person in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
30
Northbound Sedan Driver Hits SUV at Avenue K

Sep 30 - On Remsen Avenue at Avenue K, a northbound sedan driver hit the right side of an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, 50, reported back pain and whiplash. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.

A northbound sedan driver and an eastbound SUV driver, both "Going Straight Ahead," collided at Remsen Avenue and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The sedan driver hit the SUV on the right side. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan's point of impact was "Left Front Bumper" and the SUV's was "Right Side Doors" with damage to the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
28
SUV, Sedan Collide at E 94 and Seaview

Sep 28 - A northbound SUV driver and an eastbound sedan driver collided at E 94 St and Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured. Police cited Unsafe Speed and Other Vehicular.

Two drivers collided at E 94 St and Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. One drove north in a 2023 Hyundai SUV. The other drove east in a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Impact marked the SUV’s left front and the sedan’s right front. The 19-year-old woman driving the SUV was reported injured with an arm abrasion. Other occupants and the male sedan driver were listed with unspecified injury status. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Other Vehicular as contributing factors." Both drivers were recorded as going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
26
Rear-End Crash on Rockaway Parkway Injures Driver

Sep 26 - Southbound driver rear-ended a sedan on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. A 41-year-old woman driving the lead car was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the rear driver. Two other men were listed with unspecified injuries.

Two southbound sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn at 7:30 a.m. The driver of the trailing car hit the rear of the lead car. A 41-year-old woman driving the lead sedan was injured, with abdomen and pelvis trauma. Two men—a 42-year-old driver and a 45-year-old front passenger—were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' Police recorded Following Too Closely by the rear driver. Both drivers were traveling straight south.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
22
Left Turn on E 108 Injures Motorcyclist

Sep 22 - On E 108 Street at Avenue L in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV turned left as a northbound motorcyclist went straight. They collided. The rider was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

At E 108 Street and Avenue L in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound motorcyclist going straight. The 31-year-old rider was injured, with a reported face abrasion, and remained conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead” when they hit. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. The record does not assign the factor to a specific driver. No other causes were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Rear-end crash injures three kids, teen

Sep 21 - A northbound SUV driver hit the back of another SUV on E 80 St at Preston Ct in Brooklyn. Three boys, a teen girl, and the lead driver were hurt.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a northbound SUV on E 80 St at Preston Ct in Brooklyn at 1:28 p.m. The back of the lead car took the hit. The front of the trailing car was damaged. The lead driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured. A 16-year-old girl in the front seat was injured. Three boys, ages 10 and 9, 9, were injured in the back seats. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight north when the rear driver hit the lead SUV. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. Police also recorded Brakes Defective. The rear driver, a 48-year-old man, was listed as uninjured in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Firefighters racing to emergency collide with moped driver in Brooklyn, sending him to hospital
20
Driver rear-ends SUV on Remsen, injures kids

Sep 20 - A northbound driver in an SUV rear-ended an SUV at 909 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two boys and a woman were hurt. Police recorded following too closely by the driver.

Two northbound SUVs collided at 909 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A driver in a 2016 Toyota SUV hit the back of a 2025 Honda SUV. Three passengers were hurt: boys, 9 and 7, and a 45-year-old woman. They reported whiplash and whole-body pain. Other occupants and both drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn
17
Driver in SUV hits man on Flatlands Ave

Sep 17 - A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 40-year-old man on Flatlands Ave near E 105 St in Brooklyn. He went down. He was unconscious with internal injuries. Impact was to the SUV's center front.

A driver in a 2002 Toyota SUV, westbound on Flatlands Ave, hit a 40-year-old man near E 105 St in Brooklyn at 8:23 p.m. The pedestrian was unconscious and suffered internal injuries. The SUV’s point of impact and damage were at the center front. According to the police report, the driver was licensed, alone in the vehicle, and traveling straight. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver. No driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
14
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman in Brooklyn

Sep 14 - At East 105 Street and Avenue J, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.

A driver in a 2023 Nissan SUV made a right turn at East 105 Street and Avenue J in Brooklyn and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle and a pedestrian. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was licensed in New York. An occupant was listed with unspecified injury. The point of impact was the center front end. The report places the pedestrian at the intersection. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
12
Driver rear-ends stopped sedan on Rockaway Parkway

Sep 12 - A driver hit the rear of a stopped sedan on Rockaway Parkway at Conklin. The front passenger in the stopped car was hurt. A child and a baby sat in back. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Conklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one sedan hit the rear of a stopped sedan. Police recorded damage to the center back end of the stopped car and to the other car’s front end. A 31-year-old man in the front passenger seat of the stopped car was injured, with shoulder and upper-arm pain and whiplash. A 7-year-old boy and a 1-year-old boy in the back were listed with Unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were licensed. Contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified for all parties. No specific driver error was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
12
Dump Truck And Sedan Crash On Glenwood

Sep 12 - A dump truck and a sedan collided on Glenwood Road at East 95th Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, 50, suffered whiplash and a shoulder injury. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A crash on Glenwood Road at East 95th Street in Brooklyn involved a dump truck and a sedan at 4:02 p.m. The woman driving the sedan, 50, was injured with whiplash and a shoulder injury. The man driving the truck, 26, had no reported injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were recorded as parked before impact. The report noted center‑front damage on the dump truck and center‑rear damage on the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash. The record lists both drivers as licensed in New York. No other contributing conditions were documented.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
9
Bus driver turning left collides with sedan

Sep 9 - At Williams Ave and Stanley Ave in Brooklyn, a bus driver turned left as a northbound sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided in the intersection. Two drivers and a 55-year-old passenger were hurt.

Two drivers collided at Williams Ave and Stanley Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan driver traveled north and went straight. A bus driver traveled south and made a left turn. Impact was at the left front bumper on both. Both drivers were injured. A 55-year-old passenger was injured. According to the police report, the sedan was “Going Straight Ahead” and the bus was “Making Left Turn.” Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. No other causes were listed. The crash injured the 22-year-old driver with back pain, the 29-year-old driver with minor head bleeding, and the 55-year-old passenger with back pain.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
29
Left-turning sedan injures Flatlands pedestrian

Aug 29 - A westbound sedan turned left at 7917 Flatlands Ave and struck a woman who was crossing with the signal. She went down hard. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. The car shows no damage. The street bears the bruise.

A westbound Honda sedan making a left turn at 7917 Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 38-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The driver and an occupant were listed with unspecified injuries. The vehicle was registered in Pennsylvania and showed no reported damage. The crash location was not at an intersection, and the pedestrian had the signal. Driver errors—failure to yield and distraction—are the cited causes in the report before any other factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03