Crash Count for SD 20
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 9,499
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,590
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,193
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 74
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 22
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 20?

No More Dead Kids—Hold Power Accountable Before the Next Blood Hits the Pavement

No More Dead Kids—Hold Power Accountable Before the Next Blood Hits the Pavement

SD 20: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

Children, Blood, and Broken Crossings

Just last month, an eight-year-old boy was killed by a black Honda Pilot while crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. Witnesses saw his body dragged from under the SUV. “I just saw a lot of blood gushing out of his ears, his mouth,” said one witness. The driver stayed. The boy did not. No arrests. No peace.

In the last twelve months, six people have died on SD 20 streets. One was a child. One was 101 years old. There were 1,769 injuries. Twenty-one were serious.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

The dead are not numbers, but the numbers do not lie. SUVs and cars killed 7. Trucks and buses killed 3. Cyclists, pedestrians, children—all at risk. The street does not care if you are young or old. It does not care if you cross with the light or against it. “Yeah, this street is dangerous,” said a neighbor.

Leadership: Words, Votes, and Absence

State Senator Zellnor Myrie has spoken for safer streets. He rode a bike with a reporter and said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” on a ride through Brooklyn. He co-sponsored the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. But when the bill came to a vote in June, he was excused from both committee votes on S4045. The bill passed. The streets remain the same.

The Call: No More Waiting

This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by those in power. Call Senator Myrie. Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand action on repeat offenders. Do not wait for another child’s blood on the street.

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 20 in Albany.
Where does SD 20 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 35 and assembly district AD 57.
Which areas are in SD 20?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 20?
In SD 20, cars and SUVs caused the most harm, with 7 deaths and 19 serious injuries. Trucks and buses caused 3 deaths and 7 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds caused no deaths but 13 serious injuries. Bikes caused no deaths and 1 serious injury.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are not fate. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by lawmakers, by city planners. Every death and injury can be prevented with better policy and safer streets.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, pass and enforce laws against repeat dangerous drivers, and fund protected infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
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

Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Phara Souffrant Forrest
Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest
District 57
District Office:
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Legislative Office:
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Crystal Hudson
Council Member Crystal Hudson
District 35
District Office:
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
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

Sedan Slams Cyclist on Eastern Parkway

A sedan hit a 28-year-old cyclist at Eastern Parkway and Underhill Avenue. She flew from her bike. Blood pooled from her head. She lay on the asphalt, conscious, eyes open. The car’s bumper bent. The morning light caught the wreckage.

A sedan struck a 28-year-old woman riding her bike on Eastern Parkway at Underhill Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A sedan struck a 28-year-old cyclist. She flew from her bike. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The bumper bent. She lay on the asphalt, eyes open, staring up through the morning light.' The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn, as noted in the report, but driver errors are primary. Two sedan occupants and a witness were unhurt. The crash left the cyclist injured and the car’s bumper damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn

A Toyota sedan struck a man on Midwood Street. The driver was distracted. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street was quiet. Metal tore flesh. Pain followed steel. The crash left him broken, the night unchanged.

A 29-year-old man suffered a crushed leg when a westbound Toyota sedan struck him on Midwood Street near 806 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the sedan hit him, causing severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but did not report significant injuries. The data does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop

A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.

A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedans Collide at High Speed, Teen Killed

Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Metal twisted. An 18-year-old girl in the back seat died. Three others hurt, bodies broken. The crash tore through the night. Sirens wailed. The street stood still.

On Eastern Parkway at Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans collided at 2:09 a.m. According to the police report, one car struck the other broadside. An 18-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was killed. Three others—a 19-year-old male rear passenger, a 20-year-old male front passenger, and an 18-year-old male driver—were injured. A 61-year-old female driver was also hurt. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The impact left one dead and several injured, with the force of the crash shattering bodies and silencing the street. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

A box truck struck a 64-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue. The truck rolled south. The man’s leg was crushed. He lay conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street did not stop.

A 64-year-old man was hit by a southbound box truck on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, the man was crossing outside the crosswalk when the truck struck him, crushing his leg. He remained conscious after the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The truck, a 2016 Freightliner registered in Illinois, showed no damage. No other injuries were reported. The report does not cite driver-specific errors or mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Slams Worker on Pacific Street

A box truck veered on Pacific Street. It struck a 23-year-old man working in the road. His head split open. Blood pooled. An SUV hit too. Aggressive driving and unsafe lane changes left the man unconscious. Steel met flesh. Silence followed.

A crash on Pacific Street near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn left a 23-year-old man, working in the roadway, severely injured. According to the police report, a box truck veered west and struck the man, causing severe head lacerations and unconsciousness. The report states, 'Aggression drove steel. Flesh gave way.' An SUV was also involved. The police report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. No helmet or signal use is noted as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles move with aggression and fail to maintain safe lanes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Slams Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway

A sedan, moving too fast, struck a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. Metal tore. A 17-year-old girl bled from the head. Two other young women suffered pain. The night air stayed cold. The crash left scars and silence.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed crashed into a stopped SUV near Eastern Parkway and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A speeding sedan struck a stopped SUV. Metal screamed. A 17-year-old girl in the back seat bled from the head.' She suffered severe head lacerations. Two other female passengers, ages 19, reported pain in their back and legs. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data shows the injured passengers were wearing lap belts or harnesses, except one who had no safety equipment. No driver errors beyond unsafe speed are listed. The SUV was stopped in traffic when hit. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Two Cyclists on Bedford

A sedan turned left on Bedford Avenue. Its driver was distracted. Two men on a bike took the hit. One bled from the head, conscious but hurt. The other suffered leg injuries. Steel met flesh. The street stayed silent.

Two cyclists were struck by a sedan making a left turn on Bedford Avenue just after midnight. According to the police report, the sedan's driver was inattentive and distracted. The crash left a 53-year-old male cyclist with a severe head injury and bleeding, while a 41-year-old male cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both cyclists were conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. The 53-year-old was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver's failure to pay attention. No injuries were reported for the sedan's occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04