What happened at Pennsylvania and Hegeman on Sep 14, 2025?

Just before 10 AM, a driver hit a 71‑year‑old man at the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and Hegeman Avenue. Police recorded unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing, and listed the driver as unlicensed. Source: NYC Open Data crash record 4842244 and ABC7 coverage.

How bad is traffic violence in this Senate district?

From Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 19, 2025, the district’s records show 37 people killed and 10,988 injured in crashes. Year to date, there have been 2,856 crashes, 2,119 injuries, and 8 deaths, compared to 3,168 crashes, 2,126 injuries, and 4 deaths over the same period last year. Source: NYC Open Data.

Which streets show repeat harm here?

Pennsylvania Avenue appears in multiple serious and fatal cases, including a left‑turn failure to yield that killed a 57‑year‑old woman at Pennsylvania Avenue and Blake Avenue on Jan 24, 2025, and the severe injury at Pennsylvania and Hegeman on Sep 14, 2025. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.

Who represents this area, and where do they stand on reining in repeat speeders?

State Senator Roxanne Persaud represents Senate District 19 and voted yes in committee on S4045, the Stop Super Speeders Act, on May 20 and Jun 12, 2025. Assembly Member Nikki Lucas represents Assembly District 60; our context does not list her as a sponsor. Source: Open States; district listings in our context.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to New York State Senate District 19 and the window Jan 1, 2022–Sep 19, 2025, then counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths. Data were extracted as of Sep 18, 2025. You can explore the base datasets [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Crash Count for SD 19 17,738 crashes • 37 deaths

Crashes: 3,810

All Injuries: 2,692

Moderate: 556

Serious: 32

Deaths: 8

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 19 7 PM • 186 injuries ↑1.6%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 240 injuries ↓0.4% Seniors 203 injuries ↑4.6%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 19 TLN8692 — 231 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 19

2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 231 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 131 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2007 Honda Sedan (MVC2479) – 50 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 39 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2022 Black Ford Suburban (KYJ1478) – 36 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

Senate District 19: Traffic Crash Statistics

Pennsylvania and Hegeman: one man down, the street keeps moving

NYPD lights flash on a busy city street after a delivery truck driver ran a red light at Rockaway Parkway and Avenue D, killing 12-year-old cyclist Malik Thompson.

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Data as of 2025-12-08

Recent severe crashes

SUV Left Turn Kills Two Motorcyclists 2025-09-01T20:11:00+00:00
ATLANTIC AVE
A driver in an SUV turned left into a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St. The motorcycle driver and passenger were ejected and killed. Police recorded the SUV as "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle as "Going Straight Ahead."
A driver in an SUV turned left into a westbound motorcycle on Atlantic Ave at Elton St in Brooklyn, killing both people on the motorcycle. According to the police report, the SUV was "Making Left Turn" and the motorcycle was "Going Straight Ahead." Two occupants of the motorcycle — a 42-year-old male driver and a 42-year-old female passenger — were ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. Police listed the SUV point of impact as "Right Side Doors" and the motorcycle point of impact as "Center Front End." The SUV driver reported back pain. Police recorded the SUV driver’s pre-crash action as the primary recorded factor.
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Gateway Drive 2025-07-13T00:30:00+00:00
395 GATEWAY DR
A sedan hit a 21-year-old woman off Gateway Drive. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The car’s front end took the impact. No other injuries reported.
A 21-year-old woman walking near 395 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the car hit her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other serious injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error in city streets.
Pedestrian Killed Crossing With Signal on Rutland Road 2025-05-14T18:02:00+00:00
RUTLAND RD
A sedan struck a woman crossing with the signal on Rutland Road. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The car’s front end hit her. Others in the car were not seriously hurt.
A 68-year-old woman was killed while crossing Rutland Road at E 95 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck her, causing fatal chest injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian. Three vehicle occupants, including the driver, were not seriously injured. The driver was licensed in Florida. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.
SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Brooklyn Crash 2025-04-29T20:04:00+00:00
PENNSYLVANIA AVE
A speeding SUV and pickup collided on Pennsylvania Avenue. One driver died. Passengers hurt. Police cite distraction and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.
A deadly crash on Pennsylvania Avenue at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn involved a pickup truck and an SUV. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 28-year-old man, was killed. Several passengers in both vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the SUV's front end and the pickup's right side mangled. No helmet or signal use was noted as a factor.
BMW SUV Driver Killed in High-Speed Solo Crash 2025-02-16T04:14:00+00:00
BELT PARKWAY
A BMW SUV hurtled east on Belt Parkway, speed unchecked. The driver, unbelted, lost control on slick pavement. Metal twisted, glass burst. Thrown from the wreck, his head struck hard. Alone, he died on the frozen asphalt.
According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling eastbound on Belt Parkway crashed while moving at unsafe speed on slippery pavement. The sole occupant, a 41-year-old male driver, was ejected from the vehicle and killed, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV was described as 'demolished' at the point of impact. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, but the police report attributes the crash primarily to excessive speed and hazardous road conditions. No other vehicles or road users were involved. The narrative underscores the violence of the crash and the systemic danger posed by high speeds, especially under adverse conditions.

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Worst Streets Linden Boulevard: 2 serious injuries

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Dropped off vs. last year

526 Pennsylvania Avenue
New Lots Avenue

Carnage in SD 19 35 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 8

▸ Crush Injuries 11

▸ Amputation 1

▸ Severe Bleeding 8

▸ Severe Lacerations 11

▸ Concussion 16

▸ Whiplash 130

▸ Contusion/Bruise 126

▸ Abrasion 74

▸ Pain/Nausea 97

▸ Internal Injury 32

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Preventable Speeding 38,427 16+ offenders ↓53%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 19

Data through 2025-12-08

38,427

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 81,517 2024 year-to-date

↓52.9% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 76,951 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 166,527 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 38,427 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 81,517 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 98% by Cars and Trucks ↓3.0%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Contact State Senator Roxanne Persaud A 100

State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

Persaud votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
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.
Persaud votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
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.
Persaud votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
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.
Persaud votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.
• Neutral
2025-06-12 · Vote · Open States
Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Email: persaud@nysenate.gov

District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
718-649-7653

Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-2788

Twitter: @SenatorPersaud

Contact Assembly Member Nikki Lucas A 89

Assembly Member Nikki Lucas
District 60

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

Lucas votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
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.
Lucas votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Lucas votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Lucas votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.
• Neutral
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States
Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Email: lucasn@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
425 New Lots Ave. First Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-257-5824

Legislative Office:
Room 702, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5912

Twitter: @NikkiLucasNYC

Contact Council Member Mercedes Narcisse B 81

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46

Street Safety Record

B81

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the licensing and use of autonomous vehicles as taxis

Narcisse co-sponsors autonomous taxi licensing bill; safety impact uncertain.
👍 Positive
2025-11-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council sends robotaxis to committee. Human drivers stay. No licenses until rules. Data, safety, access, insurance. Guardrails before rollout. Pedestrians and cyclists can’t be test dummies.
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.
👎 Negative
2025-08-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.
👎 Negative
2025-08-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.
Commuter Van Industry Study Mandated
• Neutral
2025-08-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
City orders a study of commuter vans. It will count licensed and unlicensed vehicles, map stops, and identify where vans block lanes, bus stops, and crosswalks. The report is to be published and sent to the mayor and council.