Crash Count for SD 21
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,376
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,655
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 966
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 79
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 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

Turning SUV Strikes E-Scooter Rider on Flatbush

A man on an e-scooter hit by a turning SUV. His leg split open, blood pooled on Flatbush Avenue. He stayed conscious, partially thrown. The SUV showed no damage. The street bore the mark of impact. No helmet listed as a factor.

A man riding an e-scooter was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Regent Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man on an e-scooter struck by a turning SUV. No helmet. His leg split open, blood pooling on the street. He stayed awake. The SUV bore no damage. He was partially thrown.' The e-scooter rider suffered a severe leg injury and was partially ejected. The SUV driver was uninjured. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The absence of a helmet is noted, but only after the crash details. The impact left the vulnerable rider bleeding in the street while the SUV remained unscathed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Stopped Car on Schenectady Avenue

A Ford SUV plowed into a slowing Toyota on Schenectady Avenue. Metal twisted. A 66-year-old man in the front seat groaned, clutching his back. The crash left pain and confusion in the heat. Following too closely caused the impact.

A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind on Schenectady Avenue. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV struck a slowing Toyota from behind. Metal folded. A 66-year-old man in the front seat clutched his back, hurt and conscious, his breath shallow in the heat, pain blooming beneath crushed steel.' Five people were involved. The 66-year-old front passenger in the Toyota suffered back injuries and crush trauma. The crash data lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling west. The Toyota was slowing or stopping when the Ford hit it. No other contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Cyclist on Utica Avenue

A man turns left on his bike. An SUV barrels straight. Metal crushes bone. Blood pools on the street. The cyclist lies semiconscious, head split open. The SUV’s front end is wrecked. Night air thick with sirens. The street stays silent.

A 57-year-old man riding a bike was struck by an SUV on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the SUV hit him head-on. The crash left the cyclist semiconscious with severe bleeding from a head injury. The SUV’s front end was crushed. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the driver’s failure to yield. No injuries were reported for the SUV’s occupants. The scene was marked by violence and silence.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A man crossed Ocean Avenue with the light. An SUV turned and hit his leg. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver kept his license. The city kept moving. The wound ran deep. The system failed.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was struck by a turning SUV while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered severe bleeding to his lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2015 Toyota, showed no damage and the driver retained his license. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes the pedestrian was in the intersection and crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. No injuries were reported for the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by those on foot when drivers fail to yield and pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545842 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Nissan Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Flatbush

A Nissan turned right on Flatbush. A man rode his bike straight. The car hit his back wheel. He crashed hard. Blood pooled from his head. He lay semiconscious as dusk closed in. The street did not forgive.

A man riding a bike on Flatbush Avenue near Hubbard Place was struck by a Nissan making a right turn. According to the police report, the car hit the back wheel of the bike, sending the cyclist to the pavement with a bleeding head injury. The cyclist, age 55, was left semiconscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report after the driver errors. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn without yielding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Infiniti Speeds, Strikes Woman at Flatbush Corner

A speeding Infiniti hit a 61-year-old woman at Nostrand and Flatbush. She stood near the intersection. The car tore open her leg. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, wounded and bleeding under harsh lights.

A 61-year-old woman was struck and injured by a southbound Infiniti at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened late at night when the car sped through the intersection and hit the woman, who was not in the roadway. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention any other errors or helmet or signal use. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and bleeding under the streetlights.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Ford Sedan Kills Woman Crossing Flatlands Avenue

A Ford sedan hit a young woman crossing Flatlands Avenue. The car’s left front bumper struck her head. She died on the street. The night was silent. The lights blinked. No one moved. The city swallowed another life.

A 24-year-old woman was killed on Flatlands Avenue when a Ford sedan struck her as she crossed the street. According to the police report, the left front bumper hit her head. She died at the scene from head and internal injuries. The report lists her as a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but does not specify any driver error or contributing factor. The driver was a 25-year-old man, licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other injuries were reported. The police narrative notes, 'She died there, on the asphalt, from head and internal wounds. The streetlights blinked. No one screamed.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Left Turns Collide, Elderly Driver Injured

Two cars turned left on Fillmore Avenue. Metal smashed metal. An 87-year-old man, strapped in, was cut by glass. His body throbbed. Both drivers looked away. The street bore witness. Distraction ruled. Pain followed.

Two vehicles, a sedan and a taxi, collided while both were making left turns at Fillmore Avenue and East 49th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' An 87-year-old male driver suffered severe lacerations and pain throughout his body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No other injuries were specified for the other occupants. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as noted in the official account. Both drivers were licensed and wearing seat belts. The impact left one elderly man hurt and a street marked by shattered glass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537675 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Collide Head-On Avenue J

Two sedans crashed head-on at Avenue J and East 37th. Metal twisted. A 40-year-old man suffered crush wounds to his shoulder. Both drivers were distracted. Brooklyn’s morning broke with the sound of steel and pain.

Two sedans collided head-on at Avenue J and East 37th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The impact left a 40-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his shoulder. The report states: “Both drivers were distracted. Morning broke in Brooklyn under the sound of screeching steel and pain.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were wearing seat belts. The crash underscores the danger posed when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537669 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Parker Mentioned in Supportive Context on Parking Placard Reform

Councilman Restler wants to rip up thousands of parking placards. He targets abuse by city officials and fake permits. His bill exempts people with disabilities. Another measure rewards whistleblowers. The Council should pass both. The city’s streets demand it.

On June 7, 2022, Councilman Lincoln Restler (District 33) announced legislation to revoke tens of thousands of personal vehicle parking placards, with exemptions for people with disabilities and those covered by collective bargaining. The editorial, titled 'Free perking: Pull back run amok NYC parking placards,' calls out rampant placard abuse: 'End this scam.' Restler’s companion bill would reward whistleblowers who report cheaters with 25% of fines collected. Both measures have four co-sponsors. The editorial urges the Council to pass the bills and for Mayor Adams to sign them. Placard abuse fuels lawless parking, endangering pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s lack of oversight lets drivers block crosswalks and bike lanes. Restler’s push aims to restore fairness and safety to New York’s streets.


Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Foster Avenue

A westbound SUV hit a man on Foster Avenue. The left front bumper smashed his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. No intersection. Darkness hid the danger. The city failed to protect him.

A 46-year-old man walking on Foster Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV. According to the police report, 'A westbound SUV struck a 46-year-old man in the dark. The left front bumper hit his head. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. There was no intersection.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The crash data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred away from any intersection, leaving the pedestrian exposed. Systemic danger and driver distraction combined to put a vulnerable road user in harm’s way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed SUV Driver Kills Pedestrian on Utica Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a man crossing Utica Avenue near Avenue N. The left bumper hit his head. He died in the street. The driver had no license. The night was silent after the crash.

A 31-year-old man was killed when a southbound Ford SUV hit him on Utica Avenue near Avenue N in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A man stepped into the dark. A southbound Ford SUV struck his head with its left bumper. He died on the street. The driver held no license.' The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The impact was to the pedestrian's head, and he died at the scene. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the lethal risk unlicensed drivers pose to people on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush

A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.

A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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BMW Speeding on Kings Highway Kills Teen

A BMW sped down Kings Highway. The driver lost control. The car struck a seventeen-year-old boy crossing the street. He died under the lights. The driver was injured. Unsafe speed and improper lane use fueled the crash.

A BMW sedan, traveling west on Kings Highway, struck and killed a seventeen-year-old boy who was crossing the street. According to the police report, 'A BMW sped west. A boy, seventeen, stepped into the street. No crosswalk. No signal. The car struck him with its left front bumper. He died there, under the streetlights.' The driver, a nineteen-year-old man, was injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The crash left the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver and a front-seat passenger, aged eighteen, survived. The data points to driver error as the cause of this fatal collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes E-Bike Rider on Avenue I

A sedan hit a northbound e-bike on Avenue I near Flatbush. The 27-year-old rider flew from his bike, head split open, blood on the cold asphalt. Driver inattention listed. The night swallowed the sound.

A sedan traveling west on Avenue I struck a northbound e-bike near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider semiconscious, suffering severe head injuries and lacerations. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor in the collision. The e-bike rider was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The impact was severe, with the sedan's right front quarter panel hitting the e-bike's center front end. The data highlights driver inattention as the primary error leading to this violent crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Trailer in Brooklyn

A sedan tore down Glenwood Road and smashed head-on into a parked trailer. The driver, trapped and unconscious, suffered head wounds and crushed limbs. Two other occupants were hurt. Sirens cut the silence. Unsafe speed left wreckage and pain.

A sedan traveling at unsafe speed struck a parked trailer head-on near East 43rd Street on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the 45-year-old male driver was found trapped, unconscious, with head injuries and crushed limbs. Two other occupants, a 39-year-old woman and an infant boy, were also injured. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error by the trailer or its owner. The crash left the street silent until emergency crews arrived. The police report makes clear: speed was the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue

A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.

A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04