Where is this happening?

Assembly District 56 covers Bedford-Stuyvesant (West and East) and parts of Brooklyn Community Board 3. Key corridors in the crash data include Broadway, Atlantic Avenue, and Ralph Avenue.

What do the numbers show for Assembly District 56 since 2022?

Police reports record 5,638 crashes, 15 deaths, and 3,145 injuries in this district from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 19, 2025. Pedestrians suffered 621 injuries; people on bikes suffered 389. Source: NYC Open Data.

Which intersections stand out as trouble spots?

Ralph Avenue, Broadway, and Atlantic Avenue rank among the top for injuries and deaths in the district. These are based on counts of injuries, serious injuries, and fatalities in NYC Open Data.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: dates 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-19; geography limited to Assembly District 56; all modes. We summed deaths, injuries, and crash counts and reviewed police-listed contributing factors and locations. Data were accessed Sep 19, 2025. You can start from the Crashes dataset [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95).

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JUN 7, 2026 SAFETY ALERT

Assembly District 56 turns loud with 3 serious-injury crashes

Assembly District 56 saw 3 crashes in 7 days. Three people had serious injuries.

Assembly District 56: Traffic Crash Statistics

Bed-Stuy’s Long Walk Through Traffic Violence

Jun 7, 2026 - Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage by a driver near 988 Myrtle Avenue. A 34-year-old woman driving was injured and reported a concussion.

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Crash Counter for AD 56 623 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 623

All Injuries: 309

Moderate: 93

Serious: 10

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in AD 56 KXM7078 — 286 times

286 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford Pickup
Caught here 5 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (27), Crown Heights (North) (22), and Concourse-Concourse Village (16).
196 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW Mp
Caught here 5 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (88), Prospect Heights (19), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (12).
191 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KZF9054 · 2023 Black Mitsubishi Suburban
Caught here 6 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (13), Ocean Hill (11), and Crown Heights (North) (10).
188 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
VA SZN9879 · 2016 Gray Mercedes-Benz Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East Flatbush-Rugby (59), Canarsie (14), and Flatlands (13).
176 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA SGY7043 · 2021 White Mercedes-Benz 4S
Caught here 4 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Canarsie (51), Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach (19), and Baisley Park (14).

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AD 56 Hot Spots Danger zones and recent crashes

Data as of 2026-06-11

Recent severe crashes

Road-rage driver slams SUVs on Myrtle 2026-06-07T23:24:00+00:00
988 MYRTLE AVE
Police recorded aggressive driving/road rage by a driver near 988 Myrtle Avenue. A 34-year-old woman driving was injured and reported a concussion.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2026 Kia SUV went straight ahead near 988 Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:24 p.m. on June 7, 2026, and police recorded aggressive driving/road rage. The 34-year-old woman driving that SUV was injured, was listed as unconscious, and reported a concussion and head injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Drunk driver slams another car 2026-06-05T20:05:00+00:00
RALPH AVE
Police recorded alcohol involvement after a driver hit another driver on Ralph Avenue near Monroe Street. Three people were injured, including one driver with a concussion.
According to the police report, two drivers going straight on Ralph Avenue at Monroe Street collided around 8:05 p.m. in Brooklyn. Police recorded alcohol involvement. A 51-year-old driver was listed as incoherent and injured with a concussion and a lower-leg injury. A 28-year-old driver had a bruise to an arm or hand, and a 22-year-old passenger had a head bruise.
Distracted driver hit e-bike rider 2026-06-04T21:30:00+00:00
220 THROOP AVE
A distracted driver hit a 29-year-old e-bike rider near 220 Throop Ave after dark. She suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. near 220 Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured, with a concussion and facial injury noted, and the report lists her as conscious and ejected.
Driver hit rider on Brooklyn Ave 2026-05-28T23:03:00+00:00
BROOKLYN AVE
A sedan driver hit a MOPD rider near Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 27, suffered an arm fracture and dislocation.
According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan Altima driver and a MOPD rider were both traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 11:03 p.m. on May 28, 2026, when the driver hit the rider. Police recorded fractures and a dislocation to the rider’s elbow, lower arm, or hand. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver crashes SUV, leaves with concussion 2026-05-20T19:25:00+00:00
109 VERNON AVE
A driver going straight in a Mazda CX-5 crashed near 109 Vernon Avenue and ended up injured with a concussion and neck trauma. Another occupant was listed in the report.
According to the police report, a 43-year-old driver was going straight ahead in a 2019 Mazda CX-5 near 109 Vernon Avenue in Brooklyn around 7:25 p.m. on May 20, 2026, and crashed. The driver was reported injured with a concussion and a neck injury. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in AD 56 7 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 4

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 3

▸ Whiplash 24

▸ Contusion/Bruise 29

▸ Abrasion 13

▸ Pain/Nausea 5

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in AD 56 8 PM • 23 injuries ↑15%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 15 injuries ↓38% Seniors 12 injuries ↓45%

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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 769 16+ offenders ↓73%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

AD 56

Speed data through 2026-04-30

769

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

Prev: 2,898 2025 year-to-date

↓73.5% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 1,719 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 5,983 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 769 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,898 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 97% by Cars and Trucks ↓11%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman C (79)*

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56

Assembly 56

Street Safety Record

C (79)*

2026 year-to-date

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

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Email: zinermans@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
1368 Fulton St. 3rd Floor, NW, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-399-7630

Legislative Office:
Room 553, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5474

Twitter: @stefanizinerman

Borough President Antonio Reynoso —

Borough President Antonio Reynoso

District Brooklyn

Borough Brooklyn

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Twitter: @BKBPReynoso

Council Member Chi A. Ossé A (100)*

Council Member Chi A. Ossé
District 36

Council 36

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A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, legislation prohibiting the issuance of police courtesy cards

Ossé primary sponsors police courtesy card ban, boosting traffic safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0248-2026 moved to Public Safety committee. It targets police courtesy cards tied to skipped traffic penalties. The measure presses Albany to end a quiet pass.
Ossé primary sponsors bike-share fee caps, boosting overall street safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0656-2026 would cap bike-share member fees at a subway fare. E-bikes get one hour. Pedal bikes get two. The bill sits in the transportation committee.
Ossé sponsors sidewalk and roadway cafe expansion bill with neutral safety impact.
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2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 0655-2026 landed in committee. It widens who can build cafes and keeps roadway cafes open year-round. Sidewalks and curb lanes get more structures, more barriers, more friction.
Ossé primarily sponsors bike-share fee caps, boosting overall street safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
A new Council bill would cap certain bike-share member usage fees. It landed in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. The fight is over access to bikes on dangerous streets.