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How many people have been hurt or killed on SD 26 streets since 2022?

According to NYC Open Data, from 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-03 there were 11,712 reported crashes in SD 26, causing 5,972 injuries, 80 serious injuries, and 37 deaths. Source: NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets, accessed Sep 3, 2025.

Are crashes getting better or worse this year?

Worse. Year-to-date, SD 26 recorded 2,453 crashes with 1,328 injuries and 11 serious injuries. At the same point last year there were 1,989 crashes, 1,097 injuries, and 13 serious injuries. That’s a 23.3% rise in crashes and 21.1% rise in injuries, based on NYC Open Data.

Who represents this area and what have they done?

State Sen. Andrew Gounardes sponsored and voted yes on S 8344 to extend NYC’s school speed cameras and sponsored and voted yes on S 4045 to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat speeders. Sources: Open States entries for S 8344 and S 4045.

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 for incidents within Senate District 26 and the date window 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-03, then summed crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths, and compared year-to-date totals to the same period last year. Data were accessed Sep 3, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95) and apply the same filters.

Senate District 26: Traffic Crash Statistics

A quiet crosswalk at a Sunset Park intersection where, police say, the driver of a car fatally struck a 75-year-old woman in the crosswalk before fleeing.

Photo: Gothamist (source)

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Crash Count for SD 26 15,998 crashes • 52 deaths

Crashes: 3,796

All Injuries: 1,937

Moderate: 475

Serious: 19

Deaths: 10

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025

Crashes by Hour in SD 26 4 PM • 138 injuries ↑14%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 139 injuries ↓11% Seniors 121 injuries ↓20%

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Moderate Serious Deaths

Caught Speeding Recently in SD 26 KZC2999 — 230 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in SD 26

2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 230 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 96 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2023 White Audi Suburban (921AIR) – 67 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 Black Nissan Suburban (LDH8063) – 57 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here
2025 Blue Mazda Suburban (LTK8860) – 57 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

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Data as of 2025-12-21

Recent severe crashes

20-year-old driver dies in right-turn crash 2025-10-11T13:51:00+00:00
227 23 ST
A 20-year-old driver hit a parked BMW while turning right on 23rd Street in Brooklyn on a rainy Saturday afternoon. He died there, alone in the car.
According to the police report, a 20-year-old man driving a car southeast and making a right turn on 23rd Street in Brooklyn hit a parked BMW sedan around 1:51 p.m. on a rainy Saturday. The driver was recorded with apparent death. No other injuries were listed in the report.
Speeding SUV driver kills 34-year-old on 2nd Ave 2025-09-14T18:25:00+00:00
2 AVE
A northbound SUV driver on 2nd Ave blew the light and hit another SUV and a stopped pickup, killing the 34-year-old driver and crushing two passengers in Brooklyn evening traffic.
According to the police report, a northbound SUV driver on 2nd Ave went straight through 9th St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. and hit another SUV and a pickup truck that a driver had stopped in traffic. The 34-year-old SUV driver died from head crush injuries. A 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat suffered severe head crush injuries, and a 64-year-old front passenger sustained a leg fracture. Police recorded unsafe speed and traffic control disregarded for the SUV driver.
Moped rider killed in 3rd Ave truck crash 2025-09-12T13:05:00+00:00
3 AVE
A 39-year-old moped rider hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place and died. Police recorded improper passing or lane use in the afternoon crash involving a parked SUV.
A 39-year-old moped rider died after he hit a flatbed truck on 3rd Ave at St. Marks Place in Brooklyn on a Friday afternoon. According to the police report, the rider and the flatbed driver were both traveling north and police recorded improper passing or lane use. The rider was ejected and had crush injuries to his head. A parked SUV was also damaged.
Box truck driver kills motorcyclist on BQE ramp 2025-08-27T08:45:00+00:00
BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY RAMP
A box truck driver and a 30-year-old motorcyclist met on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp. Only the rider left in a body bag, crushed and ejected while the truck crew walked away.
According to the police report, a 30-year-old man riding a motorcycle went straight west on a Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ramp when he collided with a westbound box truck driven by another man. The rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. Police noted the motorcycle was demolished and the truck, a large box truck, had undercarriage damage. Two people in the truck were not reported injured.
Driver slams parked car on Henry, kills woman 2025-08-19T08:30:00+00:00
228 HENRY ST
A 58-year-old driver going east on Henry Street hit a parked Mini and died. Police recorded following too closely and passenger distraction before the crash.
According to the police report, a 58-year-old woman driving a 2018 Mazda east near 228 Henry St in Brooklyn hit the rear of a parked 2020 Mini sedan on Tuesday morning. She died at the scene. Police recorded following too closely and passenger distraction as contributing factors. No other people were listed as injured in the report.

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Carnage in SD 26 50 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Killed 10

▸ Crush Injuries 6

▸ Severe Bleeding 4

▸ Severe Lacerations 8

▸ Concussion 14

▸ Whiplash 126

▸ Contusion/Bruise 117

▸ Abrasion 74

▸ Pain/Nausea 44

▸ Internal Injury 20

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 21, 2025

Totals count people injured or killed.

Worst Streets Brooklyn Queens Expressway: 1 death

2025-12-14
2025-12-05
2025-11-05

Dropped off vs. last year

Adams Street
Livingston Street
Belt Parkway

Preventable Speeding 15,774 16+ offenders ↓48%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

SD 26

Data through 2025-12-21

15,774

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

Prev: 30,580 2024 year-to-date

↓48.4% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 37,414 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 75,727 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 15,774 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 30,580 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 91% by Cars and Trucks ↓3.7%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

State Senator Andrew Gounardes A (91)

State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26

Senate 26

Street Safety Record

A (91)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Republican Signs On To Super Speeder Bill, After Defending Reckless Driving

Gounardes Is Mentioned in Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeders Coverage
👍 Positive
2025-11-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Assembly Member Michael Novakhov endorsed the Stop Super Speeders bill on Nov. 24, 2025, after previously defending reckless driving. The bill would force speed‑limiters into repeat offenders’ cars after repeated camera tickets, aiming to prevent deadly high‑speed crashes.
Gounardes Mentioned In Safety‑Boosting Stop Super Speeders Coverage
👍 Positive
2025-11-24 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
A Brooklyn Republican who defended speeding at a funeral endorsed the Stop Super Speeders bill on 2025-11-24. The measure would install speed-limiting devices in repeat speeders’ cars to force compliance with posted limits.
Gounardes Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Limiter Bill
👍 Positive
2025-11-12 · Leadership · New York Post · ↑ helps grade
Proposal would force court-ordered speed-limiter devices into chronic speeders’ cars. Devices link to ignitions, cap speed by GPS, and reset by zones. Demo held Nov. 12, 2025. Backers say the tech can slow deadly drivers and save lives.
Gounardes Calls Smith-9th Elevator Plan Safety-Boosting
👍 Positive
2025-08-11 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps grade
Elevators planned for Smith‑9th Street, NYC's tallest station. Stairs end. Riders with limited mobility win. NYCHA residents and seniors regain access to jobs and care. Project cuts forced walking or biking along hazardous routes and shifts trips onto public transit.

Email: gounardes@nysenate.gov

District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-238-6044

Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
518-455-3270

Twitter: @agounardes

Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes A (95)

Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51

Assembly 51

Street Safety Record

A (95)

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Sunset Park Urges City to Fast-Track Third Avenue Street Fixes

Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Fixes
👍 Positive
2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps grade
Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.
Mitaynes Backs Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Redesign Now
👎 Negative
2025-07-23 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts grade
Two pedestrians killed. Advocates and local leaders demand action. City stalls. Third Avenue stays deadly. Anger and grief fill Sunset Park.
Mitaynes 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.
Mitaynes 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.

Email: mitaynesm@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-492-6334

Legislative Office:
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-3821

Twitter: @MMitaynes

Council Member Alexa Avilés A (99)*

Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38

Council 38

Street Safety Record

A (99)*

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits

A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requirements for police department high-speed vehicle pursuits
👍 Positive
2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Stricter limits, supervisor authorization, and a ban on PIT maneuvers reduce the frequency and intensity of high‑speed chases, lowering risk to pedestrians and cyclists. Aerial handoff and disengagement further shift enforcement away from dangerous street pursuits, improving system-wide safety.
Avilés co-sponsors cafe access expansion, improving street safety citywide.
• Neutral
2025-10-29 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1446-2025 forces DOT to accept sidewalk and roadway cafe applications online and at public locations. Applicants can save drafts. It bars mandatory professional drawing approval while preserving DOT review of required clearances.
Avilés Calls Adams Veto Misguided Backs Safety‑boosting Vending Reform
👍 Positive
2025-08-26 · Leadership · amny.com · ↑ helps grade
Mayor Adams vetoed a council push to decriminalize street vending. Vendors clustered on the narrow Brooklyn Bridge walkway. Crowding squeezes pedestrians, collides with cyclists and strollers, and can impede emergency movement, raising crash and injury risk.
Avilés Urges Safety‑Boosting Third Avenue Street Fixes
👍 Positive
2025-07-24 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps grade
Eighty dead or maimed on Third Avenue since 2018. Sunset Park stands up. Residents, officials, and advocates demand the city end delays. No fixes yet. Danger remains.