Crash Count for SD 20
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 13,274
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 7,990
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,673
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 104
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 30
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in SD 20
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 28
+13
Crush Injuries 36
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Whole body 5
Back 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Severe Bleeding 26
Head 22
+17
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 31
Head 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Concussion 45
Head 18
+13
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Chest 4
Whole body 4
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Face 1
Whiplash 260
Neck 115
+110
Back 75
+70
Head 40
+35
Whole body 21
+16
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Chest 8
+3
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 398
Lower leg/foot 159
+154
Head 50
+45
Back 42
+37
Lower arm/hand 40
+35
Hip/upper leg 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 27
+22
Face 20
+15
Neck 16
+11
Whole body 16
+11
Chest 10
+5
Abdomen/pelvis 8
+3
Eye 1
Abrasion 261
Lower leg/foot 104
+99
Lower arm/hand 50
+45
Head 36
+31
Face 20
+15
Whole body 19
+14
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Back 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 4
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 120
Back 20
+15
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Head 15
+10
Neck 15
+10
Whole body 15
+10
Chest 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 20?

Preventable Speeding in SD 20 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 20

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Honda 4H (TLB7922) – 154 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2002 White Ford Van (TES2082) – 151 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2016 BMW Sedan (MHA9607) – 149 times • 2 in last 90d here
Ralph and Sterling: a right turn, a woman down

Ralph and Sterling: a right turn, a woman down

SD 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 22, 2025

On Oct 27, 2025, in the afternoon at Ralph Avenue and Sterling Place, the driver of a 2003 Acura sedan turned right and hit a 61‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded severe bleeding; she was conscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Oct 27: A driver turning right hit a person walking at Ralph Ave and Sterling Pl; police recorded severe bleeding and a serious injury (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 20: A man on an e‑bike going straight was seriously injured amid parked cars and an SUV at Lenox Rd and E 39 St (NYC Open Data).

The count does not stop

Since Jan 1, 2022 in Senate District 20: 30 people killed, 7,857 injured, 13,086 crashes. That is the record through Nov 22, 2025 (CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data).

The past year kept pace. In the last 12 months alone: 7 killed and 1,977 injured in 3,001 crashes here (CrashCount period stats). Year‑to‑date, 6 killed and 1,760 injured in 2,657 crashes (CrashCount period stats).

Names, corners, consequences

An 8‑year‑old boy died in a crossing at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave on Jun 28, 2025 (NYC Open Data). A 101‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal was killed at Montgomery St and Brooklyn Ave on Apr 8, 2025; police cited failure to yield by the driver making a left turn (NYC Open Data). A 56‑year‑old man on an e‑bike was killed when a truck driver turned right at Rogers Ave and Clarkson Ave on Oct 4, 2023 (NYC Open Data).

In court this fall, a Brooklyn driver who ran a red light and killed a mother and her daughters was sentenced to 3 to 9 years. “The deaths spurred calls for increased traffic safety,” reported the New York Times. The calls keep coming.

Power exists. Will it be used?

State Senator Zellnor Myrie said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” while riding Brooklyn streets and pointing to blocked bike lanes and missing protection (Streetsblog NYC).

Myrie co‑sponsors the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators (Open States). He was excused on two committee votes on Jun 11 and Jun 12, 2025 (vote 1, vote 2). The Assembly version is A2299C; Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest represents much of this area. Has she co‑sponsored it? What gives? Council Member Crystal Hudson represents the council district that overlaps here.

Two steps sit on the table.

  • Lower the city’s default speed limit using Sammy’s Law authority. Slow the turns that break us.
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act so cars driven by repeat speeders can’t exceed the limit by more than 5 MPH (Open States; CrashCount explainer).

One woman stepped into the crosswalk at Ralph and Sterling and bled on the street. That is the opening scene. The ending is up to the people in office. Act now: take one step.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Ralph Avenue and Sterling Place?
On Oct 27, 2025, a driver turning right in a 2003 Acura sedan hit a 61‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded severe bleeding and a serious injury. Source: NYC Open Data crash records here.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
In Senate District 20 since Jan 1, 2022: 30 people were killed and 7,857 were injured in 13,086 crashes, through Nov 22, 2025. Source: CrashCount analysis of NYC Open Data collisions.
What is the Stop Super Speeders Act?
State bill S4045 would require drivers with repeated violations to install intelligent speed assistance that prevents exceeding the speed limit by more than 5 MPH. Source: bill text and summaries here.
Where do local officials stand?
State Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors S4045 and was excused on two June 2025 committee votes. The overlapping Assembly district is represented by Phara Souffrant Forrest; public sponsorship of A2299C is not documented in our context. Sources: Open States/NYS Senate and Streetsblog NYC.
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 between 2022‑01‑01 and 2025‑11‑22 within Senate District 20 and counted totals for crashes, injuries, and fatalities. Data were extracted Nov 21, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here, with related tables for Persons and Vehicles.
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

Citations

Fix the Problem

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest

District 57

Council Member Crystal Hudson

District 35

Other Geographies

SD 20 Senate District 20 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 71, District 35, AD 57.

It contains Park Slope, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park, Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Rugby, Prospect Park, Brooklyn CB8, Brooklyn CB9, Brooklyn CB55.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 20

24
Nissan driver hits man on Eastern Parkway

Nov 24 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 44-year-old man crossing Eastern Parkway near Nostrand Avenue at 11 p.m. He bled from the head and went unconscious. The driver reported head pain. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 2009 Nissan sedan, heading west on Eastern Parkway, hit a 44-year-old man crossing near Nostrand Avenue around 11 p.m. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and was unconscious. The driver reported head pain. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead westbound, the point of impact was the center front end, and contributing factors were recorded as Unspecified. Records also note the pedestrian location as Not at Intersection, in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
18
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
27
Right-turning driver hits woman at Ralph, Sterling

Oct 27 - A driver in a sedan turned right at Ralph Ave and Sterling Pl and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She had a head wound with severe bleeding. The driver was hurt.

At Ralph Ave and Sterling Pl in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a right turn and hit a 61-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The driver was also injured. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and the center front of the sedan was the point of impact. The crash location was recorded at the Ralph Ave and Sterling Pl intersection. The report did not list a driver error among the contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
20
E-Bike Rider Hurt on Lenox Road

Oct 20 - A crash involving an e-bike on Lenox Road at East 39th in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old bicyclist. He suffered severe arm lacerations and stayed conscious. Two motor vehicles were parked. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash on Lenox Road at East 39 Street in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west and going straight ahead. An Acura SUV and a Honda sedan were listed as parked at the time. Damage was noted to the left rear of the SUV and the left side of the sedan. Two vehicle occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The record lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
18
Motorcyclist hits parked sedan on Bergen

Oct 18 - A westbound rider hit a parked sedan on Bergen at Albany. He was thrown and cut badly in the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A motorcyclist traveling west on Bergen Street hit a parked sedan near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:05 p.m. The 53-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lower-leg lacerations. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the report notes damage to its back end and a left-rear bumper strike. Police list the motorcycle’s point of impact as the center front. The report lists the injured person as the driver of the motorcycle and notes he was conscious. Collision ID 4852664.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
15
E-scooter rider ejected at Ocean and Lincoln

Oct 15 - Northbound on Ocean by Lincoln. A Jeep driver moved to park. An e-scooter collided. The rider was ejected, unconscious, bleeding. The car driver reported shoulder pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A collision on Ocean Ave at Lincoln Rd in Brooklyn involved a northbound e-scooter and a northbound Jeep whose driver was entering a parked position. The e-scooter rider, 38, was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver, 58, reported shoulder pain. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage listed in the report shows impact to the Jeep’s center back end and the scooter’s center front end. The crash ID is 4853617.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
27
E-bike driver hits two pedestrians on Fulton

Sep 27 - An e-bike driver going west on Fulton hit two men at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old suffered head lacerations. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of an e-bike traveled west on Fulton Street and hit two pedestrians at Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:29 p.m. on September 27, 2025. A 73-year-old man suffered severe head lacerations. A 69-year-old man had an unspecified condition. They were not at an intersection. It happened within the 81st Precinct. The driver was going straight ahead. The report lists the point of impact as the center front end. The e-bike showed no damage. One rider. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Driver kills 69-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Sep 19 - A driver headed east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. The front end struck her. Head trauma. Crush injuries. She died in Brooklyn.

A driver traveling east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. She was a pedestrian, not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered head trauma and crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The report lists Brooklyn and the 71st Precinct location. No vehicle type was identified in the report. An occupant was listed as a notified person, with no reported injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
11
Scooter Rider Ejected in Atlantic Avenue Turn

Sep 11 - A standing-scooter driver turned right at Atlantic and New York in Brooklyn. He crashed and was ejected. He bled from the head but was conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and an unsafe lane change.

At Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a standing-scooter driver crashed while making a right turn around 1:30 p.m. The 49-year-old man was ejected. He suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious. According to the police report, the vehicle was listed as 'Other' and the pre-crash action was 'Making Right Turn.' Police recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The report notes front-center impact and damage. No other people were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany

Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.

A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
14
Sedan Hits 61-Year-Old Woman on Utica

Aug 14 - A southbound sedan hit a 61-year-old woman crossing Utica Avenue at Lenox Road. She suffered head trauma, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. The sedan's center front end took the impact.

A southbound 2022 Honda sedan traveling straight on Utica Avenue struck a 61-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection at Lenox Road. She suffered head injuries, severe bleeding and was semiconscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified." The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact and showed center-front damage. The report notes the driver was licensed and the car registered in New Jersey. No specific driver failures or charges are recorded in the provided data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist

Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.

The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
4
Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection

Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.

A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
22
SUV Strikes Child Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Jul 22 - A 10-year-old boy lay unconscious after an SUV hit him on Eastern Parkway. The crash left him with head and crush injuries. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 10-year-old pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries after being struck by a station wagon/SUV on Eastern Parkway at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the westbound SUV hit him with its left front bumper. The boy was found unconscious at the scene. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.

A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
10
SUV Hits Cyclist on Bergen Street

Jul 10 - The driver of an SUV hit a bicyclist at Bergen Street and New York Avenue. The 31-year-old man was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding and arm injuries. Three SUV occupants were unhurt.

The driver of an SUV, traveling west on Bergen Street, struck a bicyclist riding north at New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered severe bleeding to his elbow/lower arm/hand. Three occupants in the SUV were not injured. “According to the police report,” contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." The report does not list any driver errors. Police logged the SUV point of impact as center front end and the bicycle point of impact as the right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
7
Sedan Turns Into Cyclist on St Johns Place

Jul 7 - A sedan turned left and struck a cyclist head-on. The rider was ejected, suffering severe face wounds. Police cite driver inattention and improper turning. The street stayed quiet. The damage was not.

A sedan making a left turn on St Johns Place collided with a southbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his face. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this was noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The crash left the bike damaged at the front end. The system failed the vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
6
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Passenger Bleeds

Jul 6 - SUV slammed center front on Brooklyn Ave. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger suffered head injury, severe bleeding. Police cite illness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV struck hard at the center front on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, age 65, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness due to illness, leading to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets showed no mercy to those inside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14