Williamsburg: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. Standing Scooter Driver Killed on Union Ave 2025-07-12T07:07:00+00:00
   UNION AVE
   A 60-year-old man died after his standing scooter struck hard on Union Ave. Head injury. Severe bleeding. No helmet. Death at the scene. Brooklyn street, early morning, silent witness.
   A 60-year-old man driving a standing scooter was killed in a crash on Union Ave at Grand St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the victim suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, with no safety equipment used. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The scooter's center front end took the impact. No other injuries were reported. The man was partially ejected and died at the scene.
2. Alcohol-Involved Crash Injures Passenger on Bedford 2025-05-14T22:14:00+00:00
   BEDFORD AVE
   Sedans collided on Bedford Ave. Alcohol played a role. One passenger suffered head injuries. The driver died. Steel and speed met flesh. Brooklyn streets bore the cost.
   A crash involving two sedans on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn left a 29-year-old front passenger injured with head trauma and killed the driver. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors. The injured passenger was not ejected and reported whiplash. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the deadly consequences when alcohol mixes with driving.
3. Elderly Pedestrian Killed Turning Car Strikes 2025-03-24T21:53:00+00:00
   UNION AVE
   A car making a left turn hit a 72-year-old man crossing at Union Ave and Scholes St. The impact crushed his chest. He died at the scene. The street stayed silent after.
   A 72-year-old man walking at the intersection of Union Ave and Scholes St in Brooklyn was killed when a car making a left turn struck him. According to the police report, the vehicle was traveling east and hit the pedestrian in the chest, causing fatal internal injuries. The report lists the pedestrian as being at the intersection, engaged in 'other actions in roadway.' No driver errors or contributing factors are recorded in the data. The crash left one person dead. No further details on vehicle type or driver actions are provided.
4. Box Truck Driver Dies After Losing Consciousness 2025-02-01T03:08:00+00:00
   517 LORIMER ST
   A box truck rolled down Lorimer Street. The driver, alone, lost consciousness at the wheel. The truck did not swerve. The right front bumper struck. The driver died in the cab. The street stayed quiet, darkness holding the scene.
   According to the police report, a box truck was traveling south on Lorimer Street near 517 Lorimer St in Brooklyn at 3:08 a.m. when the 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness. The report states, 'The driver, 51, lost consciousness. The right front bumper struck. He died alone in the cab.' The vehicle continued straight ahead, with no swerving reported. The official contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The point of impact and vehicle damage were both at the right front bumper. No other persons or vehicles were involved, and no victim behaviors are cited as contributing factors. The fatal outcome underscores the systemic dangers present when a driver loses control of a large vehicle on city streets.
5. Motorcyclist Bleeds in Montrose Parked-Car Crash 2025-10-23T08:00:00+00:00
   MONTROSE AVE
   A driver on a motorcycle going east on Montrose Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The rider bled from an arm wound. Police recorded “Other Vehicular” as a factor.
   According to the police report, a 26-year-old man driving a motorcycle east on Montrose Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 a.m. collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The rider suffered severe bleeding with arm and hand injury. The sedan was recorded as parked prior to impact, with damage to its left-side doors. The motorcycle showed front-end damage. “According to the police report … the contributing factor was listed as ‘Other Vehicular.’” No other contributing factors were identified in the data. This crash left a vulnerable rider hurt after contact with a stationary car. No helmet, lighting, or signal issues were recorded as contributing factors.