Crash Count for SD 21
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,357
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,644
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 961
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 74
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 24, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in SD 21?

Brooklyn Bleeds While Politicians Stall

Brooklyn Bleeds While Politicians Stall

SD 21: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025

The Death Toll Grows

In Senate District 21, the road takes its due. Eighteen people killed. Seventy-one left with serious injuries. More than 8,000 crashes since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care about age. Children, elders, mothers, sons. The street does not choose.

Just last week, two men died crossing a Brooklyn intersection. The driver fled. Neighbors spoke plain: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway” (CBS New York). A 90-year-old man was struck by a moped and left to die. Security video showed the moment. The driver kept going (CBS New York).

SUVs and sedans do the most harm. In this district, cars and SUVs killed eight, trucks and buses killed four, motorcycles and mopeds killed none, and bikes killed none. The dead do not get to ask why.

Leadership: Votes and Silence

State Senator Kevin Parker has voted for bills to curb repeat speeders and extend school speed zones. He said yes to the Stop Super Speeders Act, which would force the worst offenders to slow down (Open States). He voted to keep speed cameras near schools. These are steps. But the blood on the street says more is needed.

In 2022, safe streets groups called out Parker for ignoring their calls. They wanted more protected bike lanes, better bus routes, and a voice for the dead and injured (Streetsblog NYC). The record is mixed. The danger is not.

The Work Ahead

Every crash is preventable. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The state can force repeat speeders off the road. But laws mean nothing if leaders do not act, and if the public does not demand it.

Call your senator. Call your council member. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list. The dead cannot speak. The living must.

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, responsible for making laws and overseeing statewide policy. Senators represent districts and vote on bills that affect all New Yorkers.
Where does SD 21 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 45 and assembly district AD 41. Crash data is available from NYC Open Data.
Which areas are in SD 21?
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in SD 21?
Cars and SUVs killed 8 people and caused hundreds of injuries. Trucks and buses killed 4 people. Motorcycles and mopeds caused 0 deaths and 18 injuries. Bikes caused 0 deaths and 10 injuries. See NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Every crash is preventable. Lower speeds, better street design, and stronger enforcement can save lives.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, support automated enforcement, redesign dangerous streets, and pass laws to get repeat dangerous drivers off the road.
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

Kevin Parker
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
District Office:
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Legislative Office:
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

Other Representatives

Kalman Yeger
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
District Office:
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Legislative Office:
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Farah N. Louis
Council Member Farah N. Louis
District 45
District Office:
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
Twitter: FarahNLouis
Other Geographies

SD 21 Senate District 21 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 63, District 45, AD 41.

It contains Kensington, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, Holy Cross Cemetery, Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Brooklyn CB17, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB18.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Senate District 21

5
SUV and Sedan Crash Injures Five in Brooklyn

SUV and sedan collided on Tilden Ave. Five passengers hurt. Crush injuries to neck, head, and legs. Police cite obstructed view. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV and a sedan crashed at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people, including a 14-year-old, a 19-year-old, a 57-year-old, and a 74-year-old, suffered injuries to the neck, head, and legs. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Helmet or signal use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores the danger when sightlines fail and streets fill with metal and speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
3
Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place

Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


Improper Lane Change Kills Moped Rider on Clarendon

A moped rider died on Clarendon Road after an SUV changed lanes improperly. The crash left one dead and others shaken. Brooklyn streets claimed another life in the dark, early morning.

A deadly crash on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn took the life of a 34-year-old moped rider. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a moped collided when the SUV was changing lanes. The moped driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to the chest. Police cited 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. Several others involved sustained unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper lane changes on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
2
Ambulance and Sedan Collide on Glenwood Road

Ambulance and sedan crashed on Glenwood Road. Two drivers injured—one with crush injuries, one with concussion. Impact tore bumpers and quarter panels. No clear cause. Brooklyn street, midday, chaos.

An ambulance and a sedan collided at Glenwood Road and East 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they struck each other. The 23-year-old sedan driver suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The 53-year-old ambulance driver sustained a concussion and back injury. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front of the ambulance and the left front of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
S 8344
Parker votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 4045
Parker votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


S 8344
Parker votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8344
Parker votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


NYC DOT Targets Intersection Danger Zones

City crews will block cars from corners. Barriers, granite, planters—hard lines drawn. Sightlines open. Pedestrians and cyclists step forward, visible. Intersections, once blind, now clear. The city moves to cut the toll where most blood spills.

amNY reported on June 11, 2025, that the NYC Department of Transportation will redesign intersections to protect pedestrians and cyclists. The plan uses 'hardened daylighting'—physical barriers, granite blocks, and planters—to stop vehicles from parking near corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.' Nearly half of city traffic deaths happen at intersections. The new design will first appear at high-crash sites in Brooklyn, including Ocean Avenue at Church Avenue and several others. The move highlights a systemic effort to address visibility failures and reduce deadly conflicts at crossings.


S 4045
Parker votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


S 4045
Parker votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


Motorcyclist Ejected in Clarendon Road Crash

A sedan turned left on Clarendon Road. A motorcycle sped east. The two collided. The motorcyclist flew from his bike. He suffered a head injury. The sedan driver walked away. Failure to yield and unsafe speed fueled the crash.

A sedan and a motorcycle collided at Clarendon Road and East 56th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. The 21-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe lacerations. The sedan driver, a 39-year-old man, was not seriously hurt. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was not using safety equipment, as noted in the report, but only after the driver errors. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield and speed on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817197 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Driver Killed in Ditmas Avenue Crash

A woman died behind the wheel of an SUV on Ditmas Avenue. Another occupant was hurt. Police cite driver inattention. The SUV’s front left bumper took the hit. The crash left one dead, one injured, and a street marked by impact.

A crash on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn involved a 2021 Mercedes SUV registered in Florida. According to the police report, the SUV was parked and then struck, with the point of impact at the left front bumper. The driver, a 38-year-old woman, was killed. Another 38-year-old female occupant suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles are clearly identified in the report. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The report does not mention any actions by the injured occupant. The facts show a deadly collision, with inattention behind the wheel called out by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Motorcycle Ejection and Child Hurt on Schenectady Ave

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Schenectady Ave. The motorcyclist was ejected, unconscious, bleeding from the head. A one-year-old passenger in the SUV was injured. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

A crash between a motorcycle and an SUV on Schenectady Ave at Tilden Ave in Brooklyn left a 22-year-old male motorcyclist ejected and unconscious with head injuries and severe bleeding. A one-year-old male passenger in the SUV was also injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the data. The report notes the motorcyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is mentioned only after the absence of driver errors. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users and passengers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Sedan Slams Parked SUV on Arkansas Drive

A sedan rams a parked SUV in Brooklyn. Metal buckles. An 89-year-old driver lies unconscious. A baby and toddler sit strapped in. The street falls silent. No clear cause. The danger is real.

A sedan struck the back of a parked SUV on Arkansas Drive near 56th Drive in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an 89-year-old male driver was found unconscious. A baby, a toddler, and several adults were in the vehicles, with injuries listed as unspecified for most. The report does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV was parked at the time of impact. No helmet or signal issues are mentioned. The crash left the street quiet, the toll clear, the cause unlisted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
2
SUV Driver Distracted, Teen on Scooter Bleeds Out

A Ford SUV struck a 17-year-old on an e-scooter at Avenue J and East 51st. The teen lay unconscious, head split open. Police cite driver inattention. Blood on the bumper. Another young life torn by steel.

A 17-year-old boy riding an e-scooter was struck and severely injured by a Ford SUV on Avenue J near East 51st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was found unconscious with severe head lacerations. The SUV's front left bumper bore the marks of the crash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The SUV was traveling straight ahead when it hit the teen. The impact left the boy bleeding on the pavement, his ride and future shattered by a moment of distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Pickup Turns Left, Strikes Woman Crossing

A pickup turned left and hit a woman crossing with the signal. Blood ran from her eye. She stood conscious, hurt. The driver, young and unscathed, held only a permit.

A 50-year-old woman crossing E 51st Street with the signal was struck by a northbound GMC pickup making a left turn at Clarendon Road. According to the police report, blood ran from her eye after the impact. The driver, a 25-year-old man with a permit, was not injured. The report lists 'Unspecified' for contributing factors, but the narrative details the woman had the signal. No driver errors are explicitly named in the data. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
School Bus Jumps Curb, Hits Two Pedestrians

A school bus veered off course in Flatbush. Metal crumpled. A woman and boy fell. The boy’s arm broke. The woman’s neck and hip throbbed. The bus smashed a fence. Sirens wailed. Both survived. The driver stayed. The city’s danger remained.

ABC7 reported on April 9, 2025, that a 66-year-old school bus driver struck a 43-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. The driver told police he 'hit the gas instead of the brakes, jumped the curb and struck the pedestrians before smashing into a fence.' The woman suffered neck and hip pain; the boy’s arm broke. Both were hospitalized and are expected to survive. No charges were immediately filed. The bus remained at the scene. The article notes the investigation is ongoing. The incident highlights risks at intersections and the consequences of driver error, especially when large vehicles enter pedestrian space.