How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets — Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4) — filtered to the period 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-27 and to Senate District 20. We counted deaths, injuries, and serious injuries from the Persons table and matched locations to the Crashes table. Data were extracted on Sept 26, 2025. You can view the source datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

Who represents this area?

Senate District 20 is represented by State Senator Zellnor Myrie. The overlapping City Council district is represented by Council Member Crystal Hudson, and the overlapping Assembly district is represented by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest.

What policies could change this pattern?

Two concrete steps are on the table: lower city speed limits under Sammy’s Law, and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsored S4045 but missed two committee votes in June 2025. The Assembly’s parallel bill is not documented here.

Why focus on pedestrians and cyclists?

They carry the risk when drivers speed or fail to yield. In this district since 2022, 30 people have been killed and 7,543 injured in crashes. Most deaths in the recent cases cited involved people walking, including children and elders, according to [NYC Open Data](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Senate District 20: Traffic Crash Statistics

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May 31, 2026 - On E 39th Street at Clarkson Avenue, a driver starting from parking crashed and left a 59-year-old driver ejected and unconscious with crush injuries.

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Crash Counter for SD 20 1,343 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 1,343

All Injuries: 776

Moderate: 185

Serious: 34

Deaths: 0

Police records: Jan 1, 2026-Jul 10, 2026

Caught Speeding in SD 20 KXM7078 — 286 times

286 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford Pickup
Caught here 37 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (27), Crown Heights (North) (22), and Concourse-Concourse Village (16).
196 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW Mp
Caught here 121 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (88), Prospect Heights (19), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (12).
191 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 17 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (13), Ocean Hill (11), and Crown Heights (North) (10).
188 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
VA SZN9879 · 2016 Gray Mercedes-Benz Sedan
Caught here 13 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Flatbush-Rugby (59), Canarsie (14), and Flatlands (13).
178 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM8750 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 6 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: St. Albans (23), South Jamaica (16), and Laurelton (15).

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Driver pulling from parking wrecks SUV 2026-05-31T07:22:00+00:00
E 39 ST
On E 39th Street at Clarkson Avenue, a driver starting from parking crashed and left a 59-year-old driver ejected and unconscious with crush injuries.
According to the police report, a 59-year-old man driving a 2019 Honda Pilot was starting from parking on E 39th Street at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn when a crash occurred involving a parked 2025 Honda Accord sedan and a parked 2019 Jeep Compass SUV. The Pilot driver was listed as injured, ejected, and unconscious, with abdomen/pelvis crush injuries. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver blows traffic control, concusses motorist 2026-05-31T06:50:00+00:00
ST JOHNS PL
On Johns Place at Troy Avenue, a driver disregarded traffic control and hit another sedan. A 23-year-old driver suffered a concussion and neck injury.
According to the police report, a driver disregarded traffic control on Johns Place at Troy Avenue in Brooklyn and hit another sedan around 6:50 a.m. on May 31, 2026. A 23-year-old man listed as a driver was injured, with a concussion and neck injury recorded. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver hit rider on Brooklyn Ave 2026-05-28T23:03:00+00:00
BROOKLYN AVE
A sedan driver hit a MOPD rider near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 27, suffered an arm fracture and dislocation.
According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan Altima driver and a MOPD rider were both traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:03 p.m. on May 28, 2026, when the driver hit the rider. Police recorded fractures and a dislocation to the rider’s elbow, lower arm, or hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver failed to yield, hit woman 2026-05-21T06:20:00+00:00
RUTLAND RD
A 74-year-old driver making a left turn failed to yield and hit a 58-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal on Rutland Road at Troy Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention; she suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a 74-year-old driver in a 2020 Nissan Pathfinder was making a left turn at Rutland Road and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn around 6:20 a.m. and hit a 58-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. She was reported injured with a concussion and elbow/arm/hand injuries.
Distracted driver hits teen in crosswalk 2026-05-19T15:00:00+00:00
NEW YORK AVE
A 22-year-old driver, police say, got distracted and hit a 16-year-old boy crossing in a marked crosswalk on New York Avenue at Winthrop Street. The teen suffered a knee/lower-leg/foot injury with severe bleeding.
According to the police report, a 22-year-old woman driving a 2021 Toyota CH-R sedan was going straight ahead on New York Avenue at Winthrop Street in Brooklyn on May 19, 2026, around 3 p.m., when she hit a 16-year-old pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was listed as injured, with severe bleeding and a knee/lower-leg/foot injury.

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Carnage in SD 20 18 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Crush Injuries 5

▸ Severe Bleeding 4

▸ Concussion 6

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 9

▸ Internal Injury 6

▸ Whiplash 49

▸ Contusion/Bruise 56

▸ Abrasion 18

▸ Pain/Nausea 19

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jul 10, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in SD 20 4 PM • 64 injuries ↑4.9%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 54 injuries ↓30% Seniors 52 injuries ↓31%

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How we calculate this

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."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 3,768 16+ offenders ↓76%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 20

Speed data through 2026-04-30

3,768

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

Prev: 15,422 2025 year-to-date

↓75.6% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 8,203 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 32,967 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 3,768 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 15,422 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 97% by Cars and Trucks ↓23%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

State Senator Zellnor Myrie C (62)

State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20

Senate 20

Street Safety Record

C (62)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Here’s What Mamdani Can Steal From Other Candidates To Strengthen His Livable Streets Platform

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Email: myrie@nysenate.gov

District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-284-4700

Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building 188 State Street, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2410

Twitter: @zellnor4ny

Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest A (100)*

Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest
District 57

Assembly 57

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Wednesday’s Headlines: A Huge Night For Livable Streets Edition

Forrest Champions Safety‑Boosting Livable Streets Sweep
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2026-06-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Primary night shifted power toward livable-streets allies. Streetsblog called it “a huge sweep.” The roundup named winners and losers, not laws or projects. Street danger stayed on the page, not in policy.
Forrest co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
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2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Forrest co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: souffrantforrestp@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-596-0100

Legislative Office:
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5325

Twitter: @phara4assembly

Borough President Antonio Reynoso —

Borough President Antonio Reynoso

District Brooklyn

Borough Brooklyn

Street Safety Record

Twitter: @BKBPReynoso

Council Member Crystal Hudson A (86)

Council Member Crystal Hudson
District 35

Council 35

Street Safety Record

A (86)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Mamdani and City Council Agree to Expand ‘Fair Fares’ Half-Priced Transit Program

Crystal Hudson Backs Automatic Enrollment for Fair Fares
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2026-06-30 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
City Hall and the Council widened half-price transit to 1.3 million adults. It’s the biggest jump since 2019. But riders still must hunt down the subsidy and apply.
Hudson Urged to Move Safety‑Boosting Intro 244 Now
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2026-05-28 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Two riders collided in the Queensboro Bridge bike lane. Police got the call at 8:21 a.m. Both were rushed to Weill Cornell Surgery. Both died. Advocates pressed the Council to move Intro 244.
Hudson Mentioned in Fair Fares Expansion Debate Urging Support
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2026-05-12 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps grade
Council and advocates pushed Fair Fares growth. The mayor’s executive budget added no new money. Riders stay squeezed. More driving pressure means more danger for pedestrians and cyclists.
Hudson Joins Calls to Expand Fair Fares Eligibility
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2026-05-12 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Council and advocates press to grow Fair Fares. Mamdani’s executive budget adds no new money. The city baselines $25 million, but riders still face the fare wall.