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.

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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

Speeding Car Hits Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk

A car sped south on East 81st. A man crossed Flatlands Avenue in the crosswalk. The driver did not stop. The car struck him. He fell face first. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. He bled in the street.

A 61-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 81st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when a southbound car approached at unsafe speed and did not stop. The impact knocked the man to the ground, causing severe bleeding to his face. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No vehicle or driver details were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Hits Pedestrian, Flees Flatlands Avenue

A car sped down Flatlands Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The driver did not stop. Metal struck flesh. Blood pooled on the street. The driver fled. The man lay hurt, head bleeding, as the night stayed silent.

A 57-year-old man was crossing Flatlands Avenue at East 86th Street in Brooklyn when a car struck him in the head. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal. The driver did not stop and fled the scene. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was in shock, bleeding on the asphalt. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The man was following the signal at the intersection. No other contributing factors are mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594367 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Chevy Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Rockaway Parkway

A Chevy sedan hit a 91-year-old woman crossing Rockaway Parkway. The car’s right front bumper struck her head. She died at the scene. Dusk fell. Driver inattention marked the crash. The street stayed cold and empty.

A 91-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rockaway Parkway when a southbound Chevy sedan struck her with its right front bumper. According to the police report, 'A 91-year-old woman, crossing alone without a signal, was struck by the right front bumper of a southbound Chevy sedan. Her head took the blow. She died there, in the cold, as the light faded.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention for pedestrians outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Dies After Striking Parked Cars in Brooklyn

A young man died behind the wheel on Fountain Avenue. His car hit three parked vehicles. The night was silent. Passengers sat still. Metal echoed in the dark. No clear cause. Only loss and the hush of sudden death.

A 24-year-old man died after his vehicle struck three parked cars on Fountain Avenue near Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 24-year-old man was found dead behind the wheel. His car struck three parked vehicles. Belts buckled. No motion. No sound. Just a still body and the echo of metal in the dark.' Several passengers, including a 21-year-old woman, a 1-year-old boy, and others, were present but their injuries were unspecified. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left one dead and others shaken, with no clear explanation in the official record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Buick Turns Left, Harley Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A Buick turned left on Stanley Avenue. A Harley came straight. They collided head-on. The rider, helmet on, flew from his bike. Blood poured from his neck. He lay conscious on the asphalt, staring at the sky.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn involved a Buick sedan making a left turn and a Harley motorcycle traveling straight. The vehicles collided head-on. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The 59-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected, suffered a severe neck injury, and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was not reported injured. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582284 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On SUV Collision Crushes Brooklyn Driver

Two SUVs smashed head-on before sunrise on New Lots Avenue. Steel twisted. Glass flew. A 29-year-old man, strapped in, took the brunt. His face bore the blow. Parked cars stood silent. The street froze. One man injured. The city moved on.

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on New Lots Avenue near Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened before dawn. A 29-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries to his face and was reported conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed was 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Other occupants, including a 26-year-old male driver and a 25-year-old female passenger, were not reported injured. Parked cars were struck but no further injuries were documented. Both injured and uninjured parties were using lap belts and harnesses, as noted after the driver error. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane usage on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding SUV Kills Pedestrian on Avenue M

A man tried to cross Avenue M near midnight. An SUV, moving too fast, struck him with its right front bumper. His head hit the ground. He died there. The street stayed quiet. A second SUV sat parked, its rear bumper dented.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue M late at night. According to the police report, a speeding SUV hit him with its right front bumper. The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk, but the primary cause remains the driver's unsafe speed. A second SUV, parked nearby, was also damaged but not involved in the fatal impact. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the deadly risk when drivers travel too fast for city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Diesel Truck Turns, E-Bike Rider Killed

A diesel truck turned right on Pennsylvania Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. The trailer caught him. He was thrown. His body broke on the street. He died there, alone, in daylight. The driver kept going. The city stayed loud.

A deadly crash unfolded at Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a diesel tractor truck turned right while a 43-year-old man on an e-bike continued straight. The truck's trailer struck the cyclist, ejecting him. He died at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors beyond this are noted in the data. The e-bike rider was not wearing a helmet, as recorded after the truck driver's actions. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when massive vehicles and vulnerable road users cross paths on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams Sedan on Barbey Street

A motorcycle hit the rear of a sedan on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 25, was thrown halfway off. His arm ripped open. Blood marked the street. The bike stood whole. The man did not.

A crash unfolded on Barbey Street near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a motorcycle slammed into the rear of a sedan. The 25-year-old motorcycle rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. Blood covered the street. The sedan’s driver was not reported injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were cited in the data. Helmet use or signals were not mentioned as contributing factors. The crash left the motorcycle rider injured and the sedan undamaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Man in Brooklyn Crosswalk

A Chrysler sedan hit a 52-year-old man crossing Hegeman Avenue. He bled from the head, face split open, under harsh streetlights. The car’s front end crumpled. The man lay conscious, wounded, in the marked crosswalk.

A Chrysler sedan struck a 52-year-old man in a marked crosswalk on Hegeman Avenue near Bristol Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with no signal when the car hit him, leaving him conscious but bleeding from the head with severe lacerations. The sedan’s front end was crumpled from the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specified in the data. The pedestrian was the only person injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Woman Killed Head-On by Car on Belt Parkway

A car struck a 35-year-old woman head-on in the dark on Belt Parkway. Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going. She did not. She died there, alone, under the headlights.

A 35-year-old woman was killed when a car hit her head-on on Belt Parkway near mile marker 42. According to the police report, 'Her skull split. Her body crushed. No crosswalk. No warning. The car kept going straight. She did not.' The woman was not at an intersection when struck. The report lists her injuries as fatal, with head trauma and crush injuries. The vehicle was traveling east, going straight, and struck her with its center front end. The police report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors. No information is provided about the vehicle or driver. The victim was a pedestrian. No helmet or signal use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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E-Bike Crash Hurls Two on East 98th

An e-bike turned and struck. Two men flew. Blood pooled on Willmohr Street. One man lay still, the other crawled, torn and gasping. Both suffered severe lacerations. Sirens came late. The bike’s front end crumpled against the Brooklyn asphalt.

Two men were injured in a violent e-bike crash at East 98th Street and Willmohr Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike was struck mid-turn. Both the 22-year-old passenger and the 38-year-old driver were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their entire bodies. The report states, 'One lay still, blood pooling. The other crawled, torn and gasping.' The e-bike’s front end was crushed. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left both men injured and the street marked by blood and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Jeep Runs Red, Slams Honda Side in Brooklyn

A Jeep blasted through Flatlands Avenue, smashing headlong into a Honda’s flank. Metal screamed. A 33-year-old man took the brunt, his shoulder crushed. A 17-year-old girl suffered whiplash. The light was red. The street stayed dark.

On Flatlands Avenue near Vermont Street in Brooklyn, a Jeep SUV struck the side of a Honda sedan. According to the police report, the Jeep hit the Honda’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. The crash left a 33-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his shoulder and a 17-year-old female passenger with whiplash. Three other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver ran a red light. No other contributing factors are noted. The impact and injuries stemmed from the failure to obey traffic signals, as documented in the official report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Kills Infant Pedestrian on East 108th

A sedan struck a baby boy before dawn on East 108th Street. The car hit him outside the crosswalk. The front end crushed his body. He died there. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed silent after the impact.

A deadly crash unfolded on East 108th Street near Farragut Road in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck and killed a baby boy who was outside the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end crushed him. He died there, whole body torn. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The child, a male pedestrian, suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. The data does not mention any other contributing factors related to the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed SUV Driver Hits Child Cyclist

A ten-year-old boy rode his bike on Hendrix Street. An old GMC SUV struck him. He flew. His head hit the pavement. He did not wake. Both drivers were unlicensed. The boy suffered severe head injuries. The street stayed silent.

A crash on Hendrix Street near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn left a ten-year-old boy unconscious with head injuries after he was struck by a 1984 GMC SUV while riding his bike. According to the police report, 'A 10-year-old boy on a bike, no helmet, no license, struck by an old GMC SUV. He flew. His head hit pavement. He did not wake. Two unlicensed drivers. One broken child.' The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. Both the child cyclist and the SUV driver were unlicensed. The boy was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his head. The data notes the absence of a helmet only after citing driver inexperience. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Ignores Light, Kills Cyclist on Flatlands

A BMW sped south on Flatlands. The driver ran the light. He struck a cyclist head-on. The man flew from his bike. Blood pooled. No pulse. The street fell silent. One life ended. Steel and speed won again.

A 46-year-old cyclist was killed on East 83rd Street at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn when a southbound BMW struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A helmetless cyclist, 46, struck head-on by a southbound BMW. He was thrown from the bike. Blood pooled on the asphalt. No pulse. The light, someone said, had been ignored.' The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey a traffic signal. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver’s error. The crash left the cyclist dead at the scene. No injuries were reported for the car’s occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Passenger on Rockaway Parkway

Two sedans slammed head-first near Rutland Road. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. Her back broke against the dash. She sat silent, stunned, as the wreck caved in around her.

Two sedans collided head-on at Rockaway Parkway near Rutland Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered a broken back and crush injuries. She wore no belt. Both drivers, men aged 36 and 49, were also involved and listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Two sedans collided head-first. A 48-year-old woman in the front seat wore no belt. Her back broke against the dash.' No contributing factors or driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the passenger in shock, trapped in the twisted metal. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Lane Change Shatters Leg on Belt Parkway

A motorcycle veered and overturned on Belt Parkway. Metal screamed. Parked cars shook. Blood streaked the lane. A 29-year-old man clutched his crushed leg. Two others hurt. The road fell silent. Aggressive driving left bodies broken.

On Belt Parkway, a motorcycle veered, overturned, and struck parked cars. According to the police report, the crash left a 29-year-old man with severe crush injuries to his leg. Two others, including an 18-year-old passenger and a 22-year-old driver, suffered injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash’s violence overwhelmed any protection. The scene was marked by wrecked vehicles and blood on the asphalt. No pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore lane discipline and act aggressively.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nissan Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatlands Avenue

A man crossed Flatlands Avenue. A Nissan sedan hit him head-on. His body broke on the asphalt. He died there. The car kept going straight. The street offered no crosswalk, no signal. The driver did not stop.

A 42-year-old man was killed on Flatlands Avenue when a westbound Nissan sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street with no crosswalk or signal. The impact shattered his body. He died at the scene. The sedan continued straight after the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead and the driver uninjured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Ignores Signal, E-Scooter Rider Bloodied

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound e-scooter on Avenue L. The rider’s leg split open. Blood pooled on hot Brooklyn pavement. The SUV’s front end hit flesh. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Nissan SUV hit a northbound e-scooter at Avenue L and East 102nd Street in Brooklyn. The 51-year-old man riding the e-scooter suffered severe lacerations to his leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The SUV’s center front end struck the rider. The e-scooter operator was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details follow the primary driver error. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s driver. The crash left the e-scooter rider bleeding on the street, another vulnerable road user hurt by a driver’s failure to obey traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536025 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04