Brooklyn Community Board 13: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Driver Backing SUV in Neptune Ave Death 2025-10-15T12:42:00+00:00
   NEPTUNE AVE
   On Neptune Ave at W 6 St, a driver backing an SUV was involved in a crash that killed an 89-year-old woman and injured two women, 75 and 43. Police listed the pedestrians as not in the roadway. Another driver was parked.
   An SUV driver was backing on Neptune Ave at W 6 St in Brooklyn around 12:42 p.m. The crash killed an 89-year-old woman. Two pedestrians, ages 75 and 43, were injured. An 86-year-old male driver was injured. According to the police report, the SUV was “Backing” and the sedan was “Parked” before the crash. Police listed the pedestrians as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” The report recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The drivers operated an SUV and a sedan. The SUV had rear damage. The sedan had right‑front damage.
2. Bay 49 Street SUV driver injures e-bike rider 2025-10-06T10:20:00+00:00
   BAY 49 ST
   An SUV driver and an e-bike rider collided on Bay 49 Street at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, 68, was ejected with severe facial cuts. Police cited driver inattention.
   An SUV driver and an e-bike rider crashed on Bay 49 Street at Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The 68-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The 74-year-old SUV driver was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the SUV driver. The report lists both traveling east before the crash, with the SUV stopped in traffic. The e-bike was marked with left-front damage; the SUV with right-rear contact.
3. Driver Inattention Causes Head Injury on 86th Street 2025-07-24T17:45:00+00:00
   86 ST
   A distracted driver struck on 86th Street. A young woman suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The crash left her unconscious. Police cite driver inattention as the main cause.
   A 24-year-old woman operating a motorized vehicle on 86th Street at West 7th Street in Brooklyn was severely injured. According to the police report, she suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, and was found unconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention helmet use or signals as factors. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.
4. SUV Strikes Cyclist on Neptune Avenue 2025-06-22T20:10:00+00:00
   NEPTUNE AVE
   An SUV hit a cyclist on Neptune Avenue. The rider suffered head wounds and shock. Police list injuries as severe. No driver errors named. The street saw blood and fear.
   A cyclist, age 26, was struck by an SUV on Neptune Avenue near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered head injuries and severe lacerations, and was in shock. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The police report notes the cyclist's safety equipment as unknown. The crash left the cyclist injured, while the SUV occupants were not reported as seriously hurt.
5. Taxi Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at U-Turn 2025-05-07T18:45:00+00:00
   2800 W 5 ST
   Taxi making U-turn hit 88-year-old man at intersection. Head wound. Blood on pavement. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.
   An 88-year-old man was struck by a taxi while crossing at the intersection of 2800 W 5 St in Brooklyn. He suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, the taxi was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Infiniti taxi. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The impact was to the left front bumper of the taxi.