What happened at Pennsylvania and Hegeman on Sep 14, 2025?

Just before 10 AM, a driver hit a 71‑year‑old man at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Hegeman Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing, and listed the driver as unlicensed. Source: NYC Open Data crash record 4842244 and ABC7 coverage.

How bad is traffic violence in this Senate district?

From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 19, 2025, the district’s records show 37 people killed and 10,988 injured in crashes. Year to date, there have been 2,856 crashes, 2,119 injuries, and 8 deaths, compared to 3,168 crashes, 2,126 injuries, and 4 deaths over the same period last year. Source: NYC Open Data.

Which streets show repeat harm here?

Pennsylvania Avenue appears in multiple serious and fatal cases, including a left‑turn failure to yield that killed a 57‑year‑old woman at Pennsylvania Avenue and Blake Avenue on Jan 24, 2025, and the severe injury at Pennsylvania and Hegeman on Sep 14, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.

Who represents this area, and where do they stand on reining in repeat speeders?

State Senator Roxanne Persaud represents Senate District 19 and voted yes in committee on S4045, the Stop Super Speeders Act, on May 20 and Jun 12, 2025. Assembly Member Nikki Lucas represents Assembly District 60; our context does not list her as a sponsor. Source: Open States; district listings in our context.

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 records to New York State Senate District 19 and the window Jan 1, 2022–Sep 19, 2025, then counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths. Data were extracted as of Sep 18, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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MAR 15, 2026 SAFETY ALERT

Senate District 19 erupts with serious injuries in one week

Four crashes in seven days left five people seriously hurt.

Senate District 19: Traffic Crash Statistics

Pennsylvania and Hegeman: one man down, the street keeps moving

Mar 15, 2026 - A 76-year-old driver turned left near 494 Gateway Drive and crashed, leaving her with a fractured, dislocated arm and hand injury. Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn.

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Crash Counter for SD 19 800 crashes • 3 deaths

Crashes: 800

All Injuries: 460

Moderate: 77

Serious: 19

Deaths: 3

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 19 KXM7078 — 244 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 19

2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 244 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 Black Dodge Suburban (KMG9982) – 85 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2019 Lambo Spor (Z19VDC) – 58 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2016 Gray Me/Be Sedan (SZN9879) – 79 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 BMW Seda (Y32VRB) – 47 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2026-03-17

Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver killed man on Linden 2026-03-07T04:03:00+00:00
LINDEN BLVD
Before dawn on Linden Boulevard, police say a distracted driver hit and killed a man in the roadway. Another SUV driver was also listed in the crash.
According to the police report, a pedestrian was killed around 4:03 a.m. on March 7, 2026, on Linden Boulevard at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The pedestrian was a man, and the report lists head injuries and crush injuries. Two SUV drivers were listed, both traveling straight ahead westbound.
SUV driver kills 4-year-old boy 2026-03-05T11:05:00+00:00
ROCKAWAY PKWY
A driver in an SUV hit two pedestrians on Rockaway Parkway, killing a 4-year-old boy and injuring a 44-year-old woman. They were crossing in a marked crosswalk.
According to the police report, a driver in a Ford SUV was going straight ahead on Rockaway Parkway at about 11:05 a.m. and hit two pedestrians who were crossing in a marked crosswalk. A 4-year-old boy was killed; a 44-year-old woman was injured. The report lists other occupants but does not describe their injuries.
Left-turning driver shatters Brooklyn man’s leg 2026-01-01T00:55:00+00:00
LINDEN BLVD
A driver turning left off Linden Boulevard hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection and fractured his lower leg. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention in the overnight crash.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan turned left from Linden Boulevard onto Ashford Street just before 1 a.m. and hit a 68-year-old man walking in the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention. Light snow was recorded at the time.
SUV driver’s left turn breaks her arm 2026-03-15T15:00:00+00:00
494 GATEWAY DR
A 76-year-old driver turned left near 494 Gateway Drive and crashed, leaving her with a fractured, dislocated arm and hand injury. Sunday afternoon in Brooklyn.
According to the police report, a 76-year-old woman driving a 2008 Lexus SUV was making a left turn near 494 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn on March 15, 2026, around 3 p.m. She was injured, with a fracture and dislocation reported to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Another 76-year-old occupant was listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver hit motorcyclist on Lincoln Ave 2026-03-11T17:53:00+00:00
LINCOLN AVE
A driver hit a 61-year-old motorcycle rider near Lincoln Avenue and Blake Avenue. The rider suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot injury with severe bleeding.
According to the police report, a driver hit a motorcycle rider near Lincoln Avenue and Blake Avenue in Brooklyn’s 75th Precinct on March 11, 2026, around 5:53 p.m. Police recorded the motorcycle rider, 61, as injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and severe bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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▸ Killed 3

▸ Crush Injuries 5

▸ Severe Bleeding 2

▸ Concussion 4

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 3

▸ Whiplash 13

▸ Contusion/Bruise 16

▸ Abrasion 13

▸ Pain/Nausea 10

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Mar 17, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in SD 19 4 PM • 40 injuries ↓2.4%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 54 injuries ↓8.5% Seniors 34 injuries ↓17%

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We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

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Preventable Speeding 3,613 16+ offenders ↓77%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 19

Data through 2026-03-17

3,613

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 15,890 2025 year-to-date

↓77.3% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 7,275 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 31,459 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 3,613 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 15,890 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↑7.3%

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State Senator Roxanne Persaud A (100)*

State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19

Senate 19

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Relates to school bus stop-arm cameras: Council passes

Persaud votes yes to boost safety with school bus stop-arm cameras.
👍 Positive
2026-02-04 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
S 7955 moved in the Senate. It ties school bus stop‑arm cameras to how tickets get judged. The aim is enforcement around stopped school buses.

Email: persaud@nysenate.gov

District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
718-649-7653

Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2788

Twitter: @SenatorPersaud

Assembly Member Nikki Lucas B (75)

Assembly Member Nikki Lucas
District 60

Assembly 60

Street Safety Record

B (75)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

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Email: lucasn@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-257-5824

Legislative Office:
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5912

Twitter: @NikkiLucasNYC

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse A (100)*

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46

Council 46

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to establishing ferry service at Canarsie Pier

Narcisse co-sponsors Canarsie Pier ferry service bill with unclear safety effects.
👍 Positive
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0704-2026 landed in committee. It would mandate regular ferry service at Canarsie Pier in Brooklyn. A new route. A new rush to the waterfront.
Narcisse co-sponsors Canarsie Pier ferry service bill with no safety impact.
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2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Narcisse co-sponsors Canarsie Pier ferry service bill with no safety impact.
Narcisse co-sponsors tow pound capacity bill with no clear safety impact
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2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Narcisse co-sponsors tow pound capacity bill with no clear safety impact
Narcisse co-sponsors solar-powered crosswalk bill to improve pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0013-2026 lands in committee. It orders DOT to add solar-lit crosswalk devices. One hundred a year for five years. Then a study on whether they curb violations.