Crash Count for Canarsie
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,652
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,927
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 327
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Canarsie?

Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

Speed Kills in Canarsie. Who Will Stop It?

Canarsie: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Twelve dead. Thirteen left with injuries so grave they may never walk the same. In Canarsie, from 2022 to June 2025, the streets have not been kind. Nearly 1,700 people hurt. The numbers do not soften. They do not blink. They only rise.

Pedestrians pay the highest price. A 14-year-old boy, crushed at an intersection. An elderly man, struck crossing Rockaway Parkway. A woman, killed on Avenue L. Each death is a family broken, a chair left empty, a name turned to a number.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and sedans are the main weapons. Of the vehicles that killed or maimed pedestrians here, 7 were cars or SUVs, 1 was a truck, none were bikes. The pattern is clear. The threat is heavy, fast, and steel.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Waiting

Local leaders have tools. They have the law. They have the power. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But in Canarsie, the limit stands. The silence is loud.

When the police swarm after a crash, the city notices. “He’s like, ‘Oh my god, another, like, 10 just flew by. You know, 30 cops, oh my god, 40 cops, that’s insane.’” said Doris Isakov. The response is swift after the blood is spilled. The prevention is slow.

What Comes Next

Every day without action is a day closer to the next siren. The city can lower the speed limit. The council can demand safer crossings. The state can keep speed cameras running. But none of it matters if leaders wait.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where children can cross and come home.

Take action now.

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Other Representatives

Jaime Williams
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
District Office:
5318 N Ave. 1st Floor Store, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Legislative Office:
Room 641, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Mercedes Narcisse
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
District Office:
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
Twitter: CMMNarcisse
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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

Sedan Slams Parked Car After Driver Faints

A sedan struck a parked car on East 105 Street. The driver, a 74-year-old woman, lost consciousness and was injured. No one else was hurt. The crash left the moving car’s front and the parked car’s rear damaged.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old woman driving a sedan southbound on East 105 Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness and crashed into the left rear bumper of a parked sedan. The driver was semiconscious after the crash, reporting pain and nausea. The only contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' No other driver errors or victim actions are cited. The parked vehicle was unoccupied. The impact damaged the right front of the moving car and the left rear of the parked car. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

An e-bike rider was injured and ejected after a collision on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle striking the e-bike’s front end. The rider suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:43 PM. A 57-year-old male e-bike rider, traveling southbound, was injured when his bike was struck at the center front end by a vehicle traveling westbound. The rider was ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was not cited for any contributing factors, and no helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The vehicle impacted the right side doors of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. This crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Causes Sedan Collision in Brooklyn

Two sedans collided on East 79 Street in Brooklyn. The driver with a permit was distracted, hitting another sedan making a left turn. The permit driver suffered a head injury but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:17 on East 79 Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans. One driver, holding a learner's permit, was traveling westgoing straight ahead when he collided with a second sedan making a left turn southeast. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the permit driver's vehicle and the left front bumper of the other sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the permit driver. This driver, a 44-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury classified as severity 3 but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The other driver was licensed and not reported injured. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and the risks of inexperienced drivers operating vehicles in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Driver Strikes and Kills Pedestrian in Brooklyn After Drinking

A Dodge SUV, westbound on Glenwood Road, hit a 68-year-old man at East 105th Street. The driver had been drinking. The man’s skull was crushed. He died on the asphalt. Alcohol and tinted windows cited in the police report.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old man was killed at the corner of Glenwood Road and East 105th Street in Brooklyn when a westbound Dodge SUV struck him at 6:51 p.m. The report states the driver had been drinking, listing 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the pedestrian, crushing his skull and causing fatal injuries. Police also cited 'Tinted Windows' as a contributing factor. The victim was crossing against the signal, as documented in the report, but the focus remains on the driver's actions and the systemic dangers present. The driver’s impairment and vehicle conditions are central to the deadly outcome.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A 70-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Flatlands Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:40 AM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at an intersection, was hit by a Nissan SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver’s errors in yielding and attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 6808
Persaud votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 6808
Persaud votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Speeding Pickup and SUV Kill Brooklyn Teen

A 14-year-old boy died at Glenwood Road and East 81st Street. Two vehicles collided at unsafe speed. View blocked. Metal struck flesh. The boy’s body broke beneath headlights. The street fell silent. Systemic danger left another child dead.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was killed at the intersection of Glenwood Road and East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck and an SUV collided while both were 'going straight ahead.' The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV was driven by an unlicensed driver, as noted in the report. The narrative states the boy was 'crushed beneath speeding steel' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his entire body. The collision occurred at 6:15 p.m., leaving the child dead at the scene. The report does not cite any pedestrian actions as contributing factors. The focus remains on driver speed, obstructed views, and the presence of an unlicensed driver, all of which contributed to this fatal crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 54-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the bicyclist, resulting in knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:15 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and a bicyclist traveling south. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old male, was partially ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the bicyclist. The sedan showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the collision. The police report highlights the bicyclist's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver-related error leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling south on Rockaway Parkway was rear-ended by another vehicle whose driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 AM on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan driven by a 38-year-old woman was struck from behind by another vehicle traveling south. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" as contributing factors for the striking vehicle. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk

A 25-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after a sedan struck her at a marked crosswalk on East 92 Street in Brooklyn. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s right front bumper while traveling northbound at 7:14 a.m.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 92 Street near Glenwood Road in Brooklyn when she was struck by a northbound sedan. The vehicle, a 2016 Ford sedan registered in New Jersey, impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any pedestrian fault. The collision highlights a failure in vehicle operation leading to serious injury at a crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Brooklyn Crash Injures Passenger in Sedan

A 27-year-old female passenger was injured in a Brooklyn crash. The driver, unlicensed, was aggressive. The impact was severe. The passenger suffered an elbow injury. She was conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred on Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn, injuring a 27-year-old female passenger. According to the police report, the driver was unlicensed and exhibited aggressive driving behavior. The passenger sustained an elbow injury and was conscious after the impact. The driver’s actions contributed to the crash, which involved two sedans and a parked pickup truck. The report notes the driver’s aggressive driving as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Hits Parked SUV on Flatlands Avenue

An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV in Brooklyn’s Flatlands Avenue. The cyclist suffered a severe elbow injury with fracture and dislocation. The SUV showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors for the cyclist’s crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike eastbound collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The SUV was stationary and undamaged at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors by the SUV driver. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision point was the center front end of the e-bike. No ejection occurred. The report does not indicate any violations or failures by the SUV driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatlands Avenue

A taxi slammed into the back of a sedan parked on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan’s driver, 58, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 9:39 a.m. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The taxi driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a taxi collided with the rear of a parked sedan on Flatlands Avenue. The sedan’s 58-year-old male driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was in shock. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were traveling east before the collision, with the taxi striking the sedan’s center back end. The taxi’s front end sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
3
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Into Another on Avenue M

Two SUVs crashed on Avenue M. Three people inside one SUV hurt. Driver ignored traffic control, lost focus. Impact tore metal, left pain and shock. Brooklyn street turned brutal in seconds.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue M in Brooklyn. Three occupants in a Kia SUV—a 31-year-old woman driving, a 36-year-old man, and a 51-year-old woman—were injured. All suffered whiplash and injuries to the neck, back, and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The Kia driver was distracted and failed to obey traffic controls. The impact struck the Kia’s right front bumper and the Infiniti’s left front. All injured wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing Remsen Avenue with the signal. A sedan making a right turn hit him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Remsen Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Toyota sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling west and making a right turn, struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries affecting his entire body and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The vehicle sustained damage to the right rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687004 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide During Police Pursuit

Two sedans crashed in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. The left front of one sedan hit the right rear of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both drivers were licensed men. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at East 102 Street in Brooklyn during a police pursuit. The left front bumper of one vehicle struck the right rear bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors beyond the police pursuit context. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment was noted for the passenger. The collision caused damage to the left front quarter panel of one sedan and the right rear quarter panel of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Crashes on Stanley Avenue, Driver Injured

A sedan struck an object on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old male driver was injured, unconscious, and suffered upper arm and shoulder trauma. Unsafe speed and improper turning caused the crash. The vehicle’s front center was damaged.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver in a 2020 GMC sedan was injured in a crash on Stanley Avenue, Brooklyn. The driver was unconscious and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists unsafe speed and turning improperly as contributing factors. The vehicle, traveling west, impacted with its center front end, causing damage. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash occurred at 3:40 a.m. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Glenwood Road

A 71-year-old man driving a sedan on Glenwood Road suffered back injuries and whiplash after a rear-end collision. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Glenwood Road struck another vehicle from behind. The 71-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the struck vehicle and the right rear bumper of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused moderate injuries to the driver, who was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Thrown, Limbs Broken on Flatlands

E-bike rider thrown on Flatlands Avenue. Bones snapped, joints twisted. Unsafe speed and other vehicular factors fueled the crash. Brooklyn street, broken body, danger unchecked.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-bike rider was partially ejected in a crash on Flatlands Avenue near East 92 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-bike’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The rider was conscious at the scene. No details are given about helmet use or signaling. The crash underscores the risks posed by unsafe speeds and hazardous vehicle actions on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06