Where is this happening?

Brooklyn Community Board 6, covering parts of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Red Hook, and Park Slope. The worst harm clusters along the BQE near Atlantic Avenue, plus Flatbush, Atlantic, and 4th Avenues, based on NYC crash data from 2022–2025.

What do we know about the Aug 27 BQE crash?

Open data list a motorcycle–box truck crash on a BQE ramp near Atlantic Avenue around the morning rush, killing a 30‑year‑old man. Press reports identify him as an off‑duty NYPD officer and say the truck driver was arrested and charged with leaving the scene that caused a death. Sources: NYC Open Data (CrashID 4838104), ABC7, NY Daily News.

What policies could reduce repeat dangerous driving?

The Stop Super Speeders Act would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations. Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsors the Senate bill (S 4045) and voted yes in committee; Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon co‑sponsors a related Assembly measure. See Open States for bill details.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi‑nx95), Persons (f55k‑p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for crash dates from 2022‑01‑01 through 2025‑09‑03 and for crashes within Brooklyn Community Board 6. We then counted fatalities, injuries, and recurring hotspots (e.g., BQE, Flatbush, Atlantic, 4th Ave). Data were extracted on Sep 3, 2025. You can view the specific BQE fatal crash entry [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/resource/h9gi-nx95.json?collision_id=4838104) and the base crash dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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Brooklyn Community Board 6: Traffic Crash Statistics

BQE ramp, a fire, and a flight — then another family gets the call

May 29, 2026 - A moped driver hit a parked sedan at 240 3rd Avenue. The 39-year-old driver was hurt, with a knee/lower-leg injury and minor bleeding.

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Crash Counter for Brooklyn CB6 520 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 520

All Injuries: 239

Moderate: 69

Serious: 14

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

Caught Speeding in CB 306 RUN1724 — 193 times

193 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW Mp
Caught here 15 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (82), Prospect Heights (15), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (13).
184 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA SGY7043 · 2021 White Mercedes-Benz 4S
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Canarsie (50), Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach (19), and Baisley Park (16).
178 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
PA KZC2999 · 2019 Nissan Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (13), Bensonhurst (11), and East Flatbush-Rugby (10).
177 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LVP1921 · 2022 Gray Chevrolet Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel (36), South Ozone Park (14), and Soundview-Clason Point (12).
160 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
VA TLN8692 · 2013 White Ford Bu
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Flatbush-Rugby (31), Flatlands (20), and Canarsie (14).

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Data as of 2026-06-01

Recent severe crashes

Distracted driver backed into cyclist 2026-04-16T09:25:00+00:00
5 AVE
A driver backing on 5th Avenue at 6th Street hit a 55-year-old cyclist. Police recorded driver inattention and backing unsafely; the cyclist was listed in apparent death condition.
According to the police report, a driver in a sedan was backing on 5th Avenue at 6th Street in Brooklyn around 9:25 a.m. on April 16, 2026, and hit a 55-year-old man riding a bike. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and backing unsafely. The bicyclist was listed with “apparent death.”
Teen SUV driver hits 13-year-old cyclist 2026-05-26T15:50:00+00:00
W 9 ST
A 17-year-old driver in an SUV hit a 13-year-old boy on a bike at W 9th Street and Smith Street, leaving the cyclist with an elbow/arm/hand fracture and dislocation.
According to the police report, a 17-year-old driver in a 2014 Honda Pilot was going straight ahead on W 9th Street at Smith Street in Brooklyn on May 26, 2026, around 3:50 p.m., when a collision injured a 13-year-old bicyclist. The cyclist was conscious and reported an elbow/lower-arm/hand fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Police recorded pedestrian/bicyclist error/confusion as a contributing factor.
Distracted driver hits cyclist on 9th 2026-05-19T08:00:00+00:00
9 ST
A distracted driver hit a 41-year-old cyclist near 9th Street and 4th Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a 34-year-old driver hit a 41-year-old bicyclist around 8 a.m. Tuesday near 9th Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The cyclist was ejected, was listed as unconscious, and reported a concussion with a head injury.
Driver tailed too close on Gowanus 2026-05-17T18:05:00+00:00
GOWANUS EXPY
On the Gowanus Expressway near Centre Street, a driver followed too closely and a crash left two drivers injured, including a 71-year-old with leg crush injuries.
According to the police report, a driver on the Gowanus Expressway near Centre Street followed too closely and collided with another car around 6:05 p.m. on May 17, 2026. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. A 71-year-old driver had knee/lower-leg/foot crush injuries, and a 27-year-old driver had an abdomen/pelvis contusion. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver making left turn sparks pileup 2026-05-14T10:09:00+00:00
NEVINS ST
A 62-year-old driver got hurt on Nevins Street at Union Street after a driver making a left turn hit a chain of parked vehicles. He suffered an internal injury and trauma to his knee and lower leg.
According to the police report, the crash happened at 10:09 a.m. on May 14, 2026, at Nevins Street and Union Street in Brooklyn. A driver making a left turn collided with a parked SUV and a parked sedan, and the impact involved several other parked SUVs. A 62-year-old male driver was injured, with an internal injury and knee/lower-leg trauma. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in CB 306 7 Minor Bleeding (Head)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Crush Injuries 3

▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 2

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2

▸ Internal Injury 2

▸ Whiplash 15

▸ Contusion/Bruise 26

▸ Abrasion 6

▸ Pain/Nausea 9

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in CB 306 6 PM • 36 injuries ↑157%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 7 injuries ↓59% Seniors 20 injuries ↑18%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 1,376 16+ offenders ↓73%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

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Data through 2026-06-01

1,376

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 5,093 2025 year-to-date

↓73.0% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 3,301 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 11,964 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 1,376 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 5,093 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 97% by Cars and Trucks ↓18%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Community Board Contact Eric McClure —

Community Board Contact Eric McClure

District 306

Email: info@bkcb6.org

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon F (50)*

Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
District 52

Assembly 52

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

Tracking recent actions for this district.

Simon co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Simon co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: simonj@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
718-246-4889

Legislative Office:
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5426

Twitter: @JoAnneSimonBK52

Council Member Shahana K. Hanif A (100)

Council Member Shahana K. Hanif
District 39

Council 39

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 only

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York city police department to provide the civilian complaint review board with direct access to officer body-warn camera footage and to establish related procedures

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the New York city police department to provide the civilian complaint review board with direct access to officer body-warn camera footage and to establish related procedures
👍 Positive
2025-11-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Greater CCRB access to body‑camera footage can improve accountability and reduce biased or harmful traffic enforcement against pedestrians and cyclists, supporting equity and willingness to walk/bike. Effects on crash prevention and driver behavior are indirect and likely modest.
Hanif co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Hanif co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Brooklyn Residents: Keep Historic Wood Bridge For Pedestrians And Cyclists Only!

Hanif co-sponsors bill banning NYPD weaponized robots, safety impact unclear.
• Neutral
2026-04-30 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Hanif co-sponsors bill banning NYPD weaponized robots, safety impact unclear.
Hanif Backs Safety‑Boosting Pedestrianization Of Carroll Street Bridge
👍 Positive
2026-03-17 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
DOT is set to reopen the Carroll Street Bridge. Neighbors want a people-only span. They warn that bringing cars back restores conflict to a narrow crossing.
Hanif Urges Safety Boosting Curb Extensions at Dangerous Intersections
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
T2026-1335 was introduced to force curb extensions at the city’s most dangerous intersections. It would clear parking near crosswalks and push back turning space. The goal is fewer pedestrian hits, less blind-corner violence.
Hanif co-sponsors curb extensions law, boosting safety at dangerous intersections.
👍 Positive
2026-03-10 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
T2026-1335 was introduced to force curb extensions where pedestrians keep getting hit. It would bar parking near crosswalks and push the curb into the lane. The aim is sightlines and shorter crossings at danger spots.

Email: district39@council.nyc.gov

District Office:
456 5th Avenue, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-499-1090

Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1745, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6969

Twitter: @ShahanaFromBK

State Senator Andrew Gounardes B (77)

State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26

Senate 26

Street Safety Record

B (77)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Proposal Will Only Work If Albany Gets The Details Right … And The City Follows Through: Analysis

Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeders Plan
👍 Positive
2026-05-11 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
A plan targets drivers with 16 speed-camera tickets in 12 months. It would order a speed governor after the 16th hit. But the piece says weak rules and weak follow-through could leave repeat speeding on the street.
Gounardes Mentioned in Stop Super Speeders Safety Boosting Plan
👍 Positive
2026-05-07 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
A must-pass budget now carries the “Stop Super Speeders” plan. It targets repeat speed-camera violators for speed-limiting tech. The details are still in flux.
Gounardes Backs Stop Super Speeders Act as Safety‑boosting
👎 Negative
2026-05-05 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↓ hurts grade
Albany argued while danger stayed put. Speed-limiter plan for repeat speeders hit due-process and privacy pushback. The delay keeps fast cars in play for people on foot and on bikes.
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeders Proposal
👍 Positive
2026-04-22 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
Grieving parents pressed Speaker Carl Heastie to back the Stop Super Speeders Act. They warned that blocking it leaves repeat speeders free to keep hurting people.