Crash Count for Canarsie
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,424
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,495
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 434
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Canarsie
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 57
Neck 20
+15
Back 12
+7
Head 11
+6
Whole body 6
+1
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 48
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Head 6
+1
Face 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Eye 2
Neck 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 47
Neck 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Chest 5
Head 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 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) – 310 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 127 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 125 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2025 Black Honda Sedan (LUT9490) – 57 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2013 Infiniti Sedan (MJP5212) – 51 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.

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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

21
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 21 - SUV turned left on Remsen Ave. Hit a man crossing with the signal. Pedestrian bruised, face injured. Driver and passenger unhurt. Police list no clear cause.

A Toyota SUV turned left onto Remsen Ave at Avenue J in Brooklyn and struck a 42-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a facial contusion. The driver and a passenger, both 55, were not injured. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited in the data. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when hit.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
SUV Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Pedestrian

Jul 20 - A 66-year-old man was struck by an SUV at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd. He suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

An SUV driver hit a 66-year-old man at E 78 St and Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. The man suffered a head injury and was in shock. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. Police listed "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. They also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a secondary contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling north, going straight ahead. The SUV struck the pedestrian at the center front end and police recorded no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Moped Driver Ejected in Farragut Road Crash

Jul 18 - A moped and two sedans collided on Farragut Road. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a head injury. Police cite failure to yield and other vehicular factors. Three others were hurt.

A crash on Farragut Road at East 87th Street in Brooklyn involved a moped and two sedans. The moped driver, a 54-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Three other occupants, ages 24, 57, and 62, sustained unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular.' The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield and other vehicular errors occur.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.


16
SUV Crash on Flatlands Avenue Injures Driver

Jul 16 - SUVs struck on Flatlands Avenue. One driver trapped, incoherent, hurt across entire body. Police cite driver distraction. Others shaken. Metal and glass, sudden violence.

A crash involving multiple SUVs on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn left a 72-year-old woman, the driver, trapped and incoherent, with injuries to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Three other occupants, including a 61-year-old man, a 72-year-old woman, and an infant boy, suffered unspecified injuries. The driver was using a lap belt and harness. The report lists no other contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV and Sedan Crash on Avenue K Injures Three

Jul 15 - SUV and sedan collided on Avenue K. Three people hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. System failed to protect those inside.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, crashed at Avenue K and East 89th Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including both drivers and a front passenger. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The impact left one driver with a shoulder injury and another with a head injury. All injured persons were conscious at the scene. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to pay attention and yield as required.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


14
Driver of SUV Hit Left Rear; Three Hurt

Jul 14 - A driver in an SUV was struck on the left rear quarter panel on Canarsie Road near Rost Place. Three men — the driver and two rear passengers — suffered whiplash and injuries to neck, back and leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'

Three men were injured after a station wagon/SUV was struck on Canarsie Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, "the SUV was going straight ahead when it was struck on the left rear quarter panel." The driver and two rear passengers reported whiplash and injuries to the neck, back and lower leg. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the report. All three occupants remained conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.


8
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn

Jul 8 - A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L

Jul 7 - A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Distracted Drivers Collide on E 98 Street

Jul 4 - Two sedans crashed at Avenue M. Five people hurt. Head and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain spread fast.

Two sedans collided at E 98 Street and Avenue M in Brooklyn. Five occupants were injured, including both drivers and three passengers. Injuries ranged from head trauma to leg contusions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. All injured parties were conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Driver Ignores Signal, Passenger Hurt on Avenue M

Jul 3 - A sedan tore through traffic control on Avenue M. Driver and passenger slammed by impact. Both suffered whiplash. Distraction and disregard fueled the crash.

A sedan crashed on Avenue M at E 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 21-year-old woman, and her 34-year-old front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash and arm injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle struck the right side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Motorcycle Rider Ejected in Rockaway Parkway Crash

Jul 2 - A motorcycle slammed into an SUV on Rockaway Parkway. The rider was ejected and suffered a head injury. Five others in the SUV were hurt. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets remain unforgiving.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue D in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. Five occupants of the SUV, including the driver, were also injured. Both vehicles were making left turns. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The motorcycle rider's safety equipment was unknown. The crash left six people hurt, underscoring the dangers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Distracted Drivers Collide on Paerdegat 3 Street

Jul 1 - Two sedans crashed in Brooklyn. Both drivers distracted. One man hit in the head. Whiplash. Metal twisted. Streets silent after the impact.

Two sedans collided at E 80 St and Paerdegat 3 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were inattentive or distracted. One driver, age 45, suffered a head injury and whiplash. The other driver, age 24, was also involved but not seriously hurt. The crash involved a KIA making a U-turn and a Toyota going straight. Both vehicles were damaged. Driver inattention and distraction were listed as contributing factors for both operators.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.


30
Int 0857-2024 Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


30
Int 0857-2024 Narcisse votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, improving street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.