Crash Count for Canarsie Park & Pier
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 341
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 299
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 55
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 0
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Canarsie Park & Pier?
SUVs/Cars 3 0 0 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

No Deaths—Just Broken Bodies. Canarsie Deserves Better.

Canarsie Park & Pier: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

No one died, but nearly 100 people were hurt in the last year alone. In Canarsie Park & Pier, the numbers pile up. In the past twelve months, 97 people were injured in 106 crashes (NYC Open Data). No deaths this year. But pain is not measured only in funerals. It is measured in broken bones, concussions, and the long silence after the crash.

Children are not spared. Ten kids under 18 were hurt in the last year. The oldest victims are not spared either. Nine people aged 65 to 74, and six over 75, were injured. The road does not care about age. It takes what it wants.

Patterns in the Wreckage

The Belt Parkway and Rockaway Parkway see the worst. Crash after crash, the same streets, the same story. Drivers distracted, following too close, failing to yield. Sometimes the cause is as simple as “brakes defective.” Sometimes it is just “inattention.”

No one is immune. Drivers, passengers, pedestrians—all were injured in the last year. But the machines are the same: sedans, SUVs, trucks. No bikes, mopeds, or motorcycles caused serious harm here. The danger comes on four wheels, heavy and fast.

Leadership: Words and Waiting

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can act. But the limit is not yet lowered. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The law that keeps them running is up for renewal. Every delay is a risk. Every day without action is another day someone gets hurt.

Local leaders have tools. They have not used them all. The silence is loud. The waiting is deadly. The numbers do not wait.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The state can keep speed cameras on. Local leaders can demand safer streets—not just for drivers, but for everyone who walks, bikes, or waits at the curb.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. The next crash is not an accident. It is a choice. Take action now.

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Canarsie Park & Pier

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A sedan and an SUV collided on Belt Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s rear center. The sedan’s female driver, 42, suffered facial bruises. Unsafe lane changing and driver distraction caused the crash. Airbags deployed; no ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female sedan driver was injured when an SUV rear-ended her vehicle on Belt Parkway. The sedan was changing lanes when the SUV, traveling straight ahead, struck its center back end. The sedan driver sustained facial contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. Airbags deployed and seat belts were in use. The crash involved two vehicles: a 2016 Nissan sedan and a 2003 Acura SUV. The collision caused damage to the center rear of the sedan and the center front of the SUV.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Seaview Avenue

A sedan turning left struck an SUV going straight east on Seaview Avenue. The SUV’s left side took the hit. A 15-year-old front passenger in the SUV suffered a head contusion. The crash involved improper lane usage and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an SUV traveling straight ahead on Seaview Avenue. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A 15-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Shore Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Shore Parkway. A 41-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision involved front and side impacts. Driver errors included failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The passenger was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Shore Parkway near Rockaway Parkway. The crash involved a front-end impact from one vehicle and a right-side impact from the other. A 41-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the collision. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or victims were reported.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on Shore Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Shore Parkway. A westbound Jeep slowed behind a stopped Mercedes. The Jeep struck the Mercedes from behind. The Mercedes driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Shore Parkway. The Mercedes SUV was stopped in traffic when the Jeep SUV behind it slowed but failed to stop in time, striking the Mercedes from the rear. The Mercedes driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The Jeep driver was slowing or stopping but did not maintain attention, leading to the rear-end collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


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Tow Truck Rear-Ends SUV, Two Passengers Hurt

A tow truck struck an SUV from behind on Belt Parkway. Two female passengers in the SUV suffered hip and neck injuries. Both were restrained and experienced shock. The tow truck driver followed too closely and drove aggressively, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a tow truck traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a westbound SUV. Two female passengers, ages 23 and 22, seated in the front and rear of the SUV, were injured with hip and neck trauma. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and suffered shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely," "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The tow truck driver was slowing or stopping at impact, striking the SUV's right front bumper with the truck's left rear bumper. Neither passenger was ejected. The crash caused moderate injuries to vulnerable occupants inside the SUV.


Sedan Hits Passenger on East 92 Street

A sedan traveling south on East 92 Street struck a passenger inside the vehicle. The passenger, a 40-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and a concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling south on East 92 Street in Brooklyn collided due to the driver's failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the vehicle. A 40-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash.


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Aggressive Driving Causes Multi-Vehicle Crash

Four vehicles stopped in traffic on Shore Parkway collided. Two men, a 44-year-old driver and a 28-year-old passenger, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved SUVs and sedans, with front-end impacts. Aggressive driving triggered the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Shore Parkway involving four vehicles stopped in traffic. The collision was caused by aggressive driving, a contributing factor cited in the report. Two men, a 44-year-old driver and a 28-year-old front-seat passenger, were injured with neck injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles involved included a 2017 Ford SUV, two sedans, and an unspecified vehicle, all sustaining front-end or quarter panel damage. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as the driver errors leading to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Rockaway Parkway Collision

A sedan turning right struck an e-bike going straight on Rockaway Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield as contributing factors. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on Rockaway Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors including pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike driver. Alcohol involvement was also noted. The sedan driver was female and traveling north. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused center front end damage to both vehicles.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Shore Parkway

A station wagon/SUV struck a sedan from behind on Shore Parkway late at night. The sedan carried a 61-year-old female passenger who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling west on Shore Parkway rear-ended a sedan also heading west. The sedan had one occupant, a 61-year-old female passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic before the collision, while the sedan was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no damage despite the impact occurring at the center back end of the SUV and center front end of the sedan. The passenger was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Belt Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. The driver of the front SUV, a 49-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Glare was a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The rear SUV, traveling west, struck the center back end of the front SUV, also heading west. The front vehicle’s driver, a 49-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists glare as a contributing factor to the crash. The rear vehicle was slowing or stopping before impact, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the data.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A distracted driver slammed an SUV into the back of a slowing sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles bore rear-end damage. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving an SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling east, rear-ended the sedan, which was slowing or stopping. The sedan’s driver, a 58-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained center back-end damage. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the consequences of driver distraction and tailgating on busy roadways.


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E-Scooter and Bike Collide on Belt Parkway

A 43-year-old bicyclist and a 34-year-old e-scooter rider crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. Both men were conscious but suffered internal injuries to the hip and chest. Each wore a helmet. Both vehicles struck front to front while traveling straight.

According to the police report, a bicyclist and an e-scooter rider collided on Belt Parkway. The 43-year-old bicyclist sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, while the 34-year-old e-scooter driver suffered chest injuries. Both drivers were conscious and wearing helmets. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight ahead, impacting center front ends. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to the front center of both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or additional factors.


SUV Chain Collision Injures Child Passenger

Three SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. A 5-year-old boy in the rear seat suffered a head abrasion. Drivers distracted and speeding caused the crash. The child was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles traveling east on Belt Parkway collided in a chain reaction. The impact involved front and rear ends of the vehicles. A 5-year-old male occupant in the left rear passenger seat of one SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. He was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' contributing to the crash. No other injuries or factors were noted. The collision caused center front and back-end damage to the vehicles involved.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Seaview Avenue

A 35-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a collision with a sedan on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and aggressive driving as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 SUV and a sedan. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old woman, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The sedan was changing lanes eastbound when the collision happened. The SUV was traveling straight ahead. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash caused damage to the front ends of both vehicles. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Rockaway Parkway

A 30-year-old female SUV driver crashed into a sedan on Rockaway Parkway. She suffered head abrasions and shock. Police cited aggressive driving and following too closely. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end and left side doors.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female driver in a 2019 SUV was injured after colliding with a sedan on Rockaway Parkway. The SUV driver suffered head abrasions and was in shock but was not ejected. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled south. The SUV struck the sedan’s center front end and left side doors. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


Multi-Vehicle Crash on Shore Parkway Injures Driver

Three vehicles collided on Shore Parkway. A 37-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion. Impact struck center back and front ends of vehicles. Injuries serious but no ejection. Driver errors unspecified. Crash left damage to multiple cars.

According to the police report, a collision involving two sedans and one SUV occurred on Shore Parkway. The 37-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured but not ejected. The crash involved impacts to the center back and front ends of the vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The injured party was the driver of one of the sedans. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. Vehicle damage was concentrated at the center back and front ends, indicating a chain-reaction crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Rockaway Parkway

A westbound SUV struck the rear quarter panel of a sedan on Rockaway Parkway. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered a head contusion but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred. Damage concentrated on rear and front ends.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a westbound SUV collided with the sedan's right rear quarter panel on Rockaway Parkway. The sedan driver sustained a head contusion but was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the sedan's rear quarter panel. Another SUV was parked nearby with damage to its center back end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage primarily to the front of the moving SUV and the rear quarter of the sedan.


Two Sedans Collide on Seaview Avenue

Two sedans crashed near East 86 Street in Brooklyn late at night. One driver was injured, suffering hip and upper leg bruises. Impact hit left side doors and left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:50 p.m. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 33-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining contusions to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers held valid licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Belt Parkway

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Belt Parkway. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Airbags deployed. Driver inexperience and improper turning caused the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Belt Parkway involving a 2015 SUV and a 2018 sedan, both traveling west. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness; airbags deployed. The report lists driver inexperience and turning improperly as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage primarily to the front ends of both vehicles.