Crash Count for SD 19
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 12,828
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 8,290
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,445
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 74
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 28
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 19?

Streets of Sorrow: Demand Action Before Another Life Is Lost

Streets of Sorrow: Demand Action Before Another Life Is Lost

SD 19: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Death Toll Grows

In Senate District 19, the road takes and takes. Twenty-five people have died since 2022. Seventy-one suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do. A mother crossing with the light. A child in a crosswalk. A man behind the wheel, never coming home. The streets do not care who you are.

Just days ago, July 13, a young woman was killed in a parking lot in East New York. Her boyfriend lost control while doing donuts. She was sitting on the curb. He struck her. She died at the hospital. Police charged him with negligent homicide. “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle,” he told police. The tire marks are still there.

A month before, a grocery delivery worker was beaten with a pipe after a minor crash in Cypress Hills. He was just doing his job. The attacker fled. The worker went to the hospital. “A 36-year-old man delivering groceries was hospitalized after he was viciously beaten with a pipe during a road rage-fueled attack,” police said.

The Pattern: Cars, SUVs, and the Cost

Cars and SUVs do most of the killing. Fourteen deaths from cars and SUVs. One from a truck or bus. Bikes and mopeds, almost none. The pattern is clear. The pain is not shared equally. Pedestrians and cyclists pay the price.

What Has Senator Persaud Done?

Senator Roxanne Persaud has voted yes on bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. She backed the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force drivers with a record of violations to install speed-limiting devices. She voted to create more safety zones and raise penalties for endangering highway workers. These are steps. But the blood on the street says it is not enough.

The Call

Every day of delay is another risk. Call Senator Persaud. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand real consequences for repeat offenders. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New York State Senate and how does it work?
The New York State Senate is the upper chamber of the state legislature. It passes laws, approves budgets, and represents districts like SD 19.
Where does SD 19 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 46 and assembly district AD 60.
Which areas are in SD 19?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 19?
Cars and SUVs caused 15 pedestrian deaths and over 1,000 injuries in SD 19 since 2022. Motorcycles and mopeds caused no pedestrian deaths and 15 injuries. Bikes caused no pedestrian deaths and 13 injuries. NYC Open Data
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These deaths and injuries are preventable. Lower speeds, better enforcement, and safer street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws for lower speed limits, support speed cameras, and hold repeat dangerous drivers accountable.
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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Fix the Problem

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 Representatives

Nikki Lucas
Assembly Member Nikki Lucas
District 60
District Office:
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Legislative Office:
Room 702, 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
Other Geographies

SD 19 Senate District 19 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 69, District 46, AD 60.

It contains East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Brownsville, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Canarsie, Mcguire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier, Barren Island-Floyd Bennett Field, Jamaica Bay (West), Shirley Chisholm State Park, Howard Beach-Lindenwood, Spring Creek Park, Brooklyn CB16, Brooklyn CB56, Brooklyn CB5, Brooklyn CB18.

See also
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 19

Sedan Strikes Motorcyclist on Linden Boulevard

A sedan hit a westbound motorcycle at Linden and Schenck. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. He lost a leg. Blood pooled on the street. Alcohol shadowed the crash. The night held its breath.

A sedan collided with a motorcycle at the corner of Linden Boulevard and Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered an amputation. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a westbound motorcycle. The rider, 35, flew off. No helmet. Conscious. Bleeding. One leg gone. The street drank deep. Alcohol lingered in the dark.' The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor in the crash. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary danger stemmed from alcohol involvement. The crash left the rider conscious but gravely injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Woman Struck and Left Bleeding on Remsen Avenue

A car hit a woman at Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road. She fell, bleeding and unconscious, on the street. The driver fled. The night pressed in. Only the streetlights watched her fade.

A 46-year-old woman was struck at the intersection of Remsen Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was found bleeding from the abdomen and unconscious on the pavement. The vehicle involved left the scene without stopping. No contributing factors or vehicle details were listed in the report. The driver’s identity remains unknown. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrian. The only fact: a woman, hit and left behind, as the car vanished into the night.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Struck Head-On by Sedan in Brooklyn

A Honda sedan hit a 54-year-old cyclist head-on at dawn on Livonia Avenue. The man’s skull met the bumper. Blood marked the street. He stayed conscious. The car kept straight. The cyclist did not.

A 54-year-old man riding a bike east on Livonia Avenue near Legion Street was struck head-on by a Honda sedan. According to the police report, 'A Honda met him head-on. His skull took the blow. Blood slicked the street. He stayed conscious.' The cyclist suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious at the scene. Both the car and the bike were traveling straight. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661471 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on East 94th Street

A sedan hit a 23-year-old man on East 94th. His shoulder split open. Blood pooled on the street. The car’s front caved in. He stayed conscious as sirens wailed. The street bore witness to the violence.

A sedan struck a 23-year-old man walking with traffic at East 94th Street and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan hit a 23-year-old man walking with traffic. His shoulder split. Blood pooled. The car’s front caved in. He stayed conscious. Sirens came.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his upper arm and shoulder. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited in the data. The impact left the car’s front end damaged and the pedestrian injured, conscious, and bleeding in the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Hyundai Slams Parked SUV on Cross Bay

A Hyundai sedan crashed into a parked Volkswagen SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard. The driver, a 31-year-old woman, was crushed in her seat. She stayed conscious. Her whole body hurt. Unsafe speed and improper turning led to pain and chaos.

A Hyundai sedan struck the back of a parked Volkswagen SUV near 160th Avenue on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The 31-year-old driver of the Hyundai was crushed in her seat and suffered injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The Volkswagen SUV was parked at the time of the collision. The impact damaged the right front of the Hyundai and the left rear of the SUV. The report does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash left one person hurt and highlighted driver errors as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Woman Crossing Atlantic Avenue

A Nissan sedan hit a 26-year-old woman on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen. She crossed against the light. The car’s left front bumper struck her. She suffered head trauma and deep cuts. She died on the street. Traffic kept moving.

A 26-year-old woman was killed on Atlantic Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing against the signal when a westbound Nissan sedan struck her with its left front bumper. The impact caused head trauma and severe lacerations. She died at the scene. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are specified in the data. The victim was a pedestrian at the intersection. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of vehicle-pedestrian collisions on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Bleeds After Violent Front-End Crash

A 28-year-old man crashed his motorcycle on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield. The front end struck hard. He went down. Blood poured from his face. He was awake, alone, and badly hurt. No helmet. The street ran red.

A 28-year-old man riding a motorcycle south on New Lots Avenue near Sheffield Avenue crashed, suffering severe facial bleeding. According to the police report, 'The front end hit hard. He went down. Blood ran from his face. He was awake. He was alone.' The report lists no other vehicles or people involved. The only contributing factors noted are 'Unspecified.' The impact was to the center front end of the motorcycle. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as documented in the report, but no driver errors or specific causes are listed. The crash left the man conscious but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck, Bloodied on New Lots Avenue

A man crossed New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street. A vehicle hit him. Blood spilled down his leg. Deep cuts marked his flesh. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The pain was sharp. The crash left him wounded.

A 35-year-old man was crossing New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A vehicle struck him. Blood ran down his leg. Deep cuts tore his flesh. He stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash happened in the stillness of early morning. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Left Turn Kills Motorcyclist on Rockaway Parkway

A BMW turned left across Rockaway Parkway. A motorcycle hit the sedan head-on. The rider, 34, was thrown and killed. His head struck hard. Failure to yield ended his life. Brooklyn’s night swallowed another victim.

A deadly crash took place at Rockaway Parkway and Skidmore Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a BMW sedan made a left turn and a southbound motorcycle crashed into its right side doors. The 34-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and died at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The BMW driver was licensed and uninjured. The motorcycle rider was unlicensed. The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Alcohol Involvement' for the motorcycle rider. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative states: 'A BMW turned left. A motorcycle slammed head-on. The rider, 34, unlicensed, flew through the dark. His head struck. Crushed. Dead on the street.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Slams Parked Sedan on Linwood Street

A man on a bike struck a parked Toyota in Brooklyn. Metal bent. Blood ran from his arm. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. No one else was hurt. The crash left silence and pain behind.

A 55-year-old man riding a bike collided with a parked Toyota sedan at 551 Linwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist hit the car's front end, causing severe bleeding to his arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other people were injured. The sedan was parked and unoccupied at the time. The police report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the risks faced by cyclists on city streets shaped by parked cars and poor pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Tesla Rear, Driver’s Arm Crushed

Two SUVs collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue. A 2003 Honda struck the rear of a Tesla. The Honda driver, a 44-year-old woman, sat conscious, arm crushed, pain sharp in the heat. Metal and glass scattered. Silence followed the impact.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Crescent Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 2003 Honda SUV struck the rear of a Tesla SUV. The Honda’s driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her arm but remained conscious and belted. The report states, “A 2003 Honda struck the Tesla’s rear. The driver, 44, sat conscious, arm crushed, seatbelt tight.” Both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal and glass scattered, and the driver’s pain marked the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646914 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Sedan Driver, Motorcyclist Collide on Belt Parkway

A young motorcyclist hit a sedan’s rear as both changed lanes. He flew from his bike. His arm split open. The sedan’s driver had no license. The road ran red. Metal and flesh paid the price.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was injured on Belt Parkway after striking the rear quarter panel of a sedan during a lane change. According to the police report, both vehicles were eastbound and changing lanes when the crash occurred. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffered severe lacerations to his arm, and was wearing a helmet. The sedan’s driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing,' 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the sedan driver and improper lane usage created a dangerous situation. The motorcyclist was left conscious but badly hurt. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Aggressive Driving Injures Pedestrian on Pennsylvania Avenue

A van backed up. A sedan lunged forward. A man, 33, was struck on Pennsylvania Avenue. Blood spilled from his leg. The street froze. Aggressive driving shattered the calm. Metal bent. Silence followed.

A crash at Pennsylvania Avenue and Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old man injured. According to the police report, a van was backing up while a sedan surged ahead. The pedestrian, not at a crosswalk, was hit by the sedan’s front end and suffered severe bleeding to his leg. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front crumpled from the impact. No other injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. The data highlights aggressive driving as the key driver error in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Scooter Rider Head-On in Brooklyn

An SUV slammed into a man riding an e-scooter on Remsen Avenue. His head split open. Blood pooled on the street. The SUV did not stop. Sirens came late. The man lay still, unconscious, bleeding out on the asphalt.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by an SUV on Remsen Avenue near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the rider suffered a severe head injury and was found unconscious, bleeding heavily. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The narrative states, 'A man on an e-scooter hit head-on by an SUV. No helmet. Head split. Blood on the asphalt. He lay still. The SUV rolled on. Sirens came late.' The data notes the rider was not wearing a helmet, but no specific driver errors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Left, Crushes Baby’s Legs in Brooklyn

A Ford SUV turned left on Atkins Avenue. Its bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the light. The child’s legs were crushed. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was untouched. The boy was not.

A Ford SUV hit a baby boy at Atkins Avenue near Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned left and its bumper struck the child’s legs as he crossed with the signal. The boy suffered crush injuries and lay in shock on the pavement. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver was licensed. The vehicle had no damage. The police report states: 'A Ford SUV turned left. A baby boy crossed with the light. The bumper hit his legs. Crush injuries. He lay in shock on the pavement. The car was fine. He was not.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Dies in Brooklyn U-Turn Collision

A motorcycle hit a turning sedan on East 103rd Street. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and killed. Two in the car were hurt. The crash left metal twisted and the street silent under the lights.

A fatal crash took place on East 103rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle struck a sedan head-on as the car made a U-turn. The 57-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was ejected and killed. Three people were in the sedan; two were injured, including the 39-year-old female driver and a 24-year-old female passenger. The police report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The sedan was damaged at the left front bumper, and the motorcycle was hit at the center front end. No further details on specific driver actions were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Box Truck Scrapes Parked SUV, Woman Hurt

A box truck skimmed a parked SUV on Miller Avenue. Steel scraped steel. A 64-year-old woman sat belted in the front seat. The crash crushed her shoulder. She stayed awake. Pain filled the car. Passing too closely caused the harm.

A box truck struck a parked SUV on Miller Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A box truck skimmed too close. Steel met steel. A woman, 64, sat belted in the parked SUV. The crash crushed her shoulder.' The front passenger, a 64-year-old woman, suffered crush injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. The crash was caused by the box truck 'Passing Too Closely,' as listed in the contributing factors. The injured woman was wearing a lap belt and harness. The data shows no errors by the SUV occupants. The impact damaged the SUV's left rear bumper and scraped the truck's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Car Crushes Woman at Brooklyn Corner

A car tore down Glenmore Avenue. It ran the signal. It struck a young woman waiting at the corner. Her head hit the pavement. She lay crushed and semiconscious under the streetlights. The night echoed with sirens and broken glass.

A 25-year-old woman was standing at the intersection of Glenmore Avenue and Warwick Street in Brooklyn when a car, traveling west at unsafe speed, disregarded a traffic signal and struck her. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries and was left semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but at the intersection when the collision occurred. No information about the vehicle or driver was provided in the report. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of speeding and ignoring traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616303 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Crushes Elderly Woman’s Leg on Linden

A bus struck a 75-year-old woman on Linden Boulevard. The right front bumper crushed her leg. She lay awake in the street, body broken. Pavement was slick. The bus rolled south. The woman survived, but the street did not forgive.

A southbound bus hit a 75-year-old woman at Linden Boulevard and Ashford Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A southbound bus struck a 75-year-old woman crossing against the light. The right front bumper crushed her leg on slick pavement. She lay conscious in the street, her body broken but awake.' The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Oversized Vehicle' as contributing factors. The impact caused crush injuries to the woman’s lower leg and foot. The bus’s right front bumper was damaged. No driver errors beyond the listed factors appear in the report. The woman was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Jeep Head-On Crash Leaves Two Bleeding

A Jeep smashed head-on on East 76th Street. Two men inside, both drunk, both hurt. One's head bled, the other's face torn. No seat belts. Morning broke over blood and shattered glass.

A Jeep SUV crashed head-on at 929 East 76th Street in Brooklyn. Two male passengers, ages 29 and 31, suffered severe injuries—one to the head, the other to the face. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor. Both men were not wearing seat belts. The report notes both were bleeding, one incoherent, one conscious, as dawn rose over the wreck. No other driver errors are listed beyond alcohol involvement and falling asleep. The crash left blood on the seats and glass scattered across the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04