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2009. Tri‐State Transportation Campaign’s analysis of federal traffic fatality data
reveal that Atlantic Ave, Kings Hwy, Ocean Pkwy, 4th Ave, Neptune Ave, and Eastern
Pkwy suffered the highest number of pedestrian deaths over the period.
Annual Borough‐wide Pedestrian Fatalities
2007 2008 2009 Total
55 54 43 152
Most Dangerous Roads
Road 2007 2008 2009 Total
1. Atlantic Ave 3 4 1 8
2. Kings Hwy 1 4 2 7
2. Ocean Pkwy 3 2 2 7
4. 4th Ave 3 1 2 6
4. Neptune Ave 4 1 1 6
5. Eastern Pkwy 1 1 3 5
Data source: TSTC analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting
System, year 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Note: Analysis of most dangerous roads excludes Interstates, highways and other roads where pedestrians
are prohibited.
Location of Brooklyn Pedestrian Fatalities
With most dangerous roads identified
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Children (≤15 yrs)
Adults (16‐59 yrs)
Map data ©2010 Google Seniors (≥60 yrs)
©2010 Google
Data source: TSTC analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting
System, year 2007, 2008, and 2009. Note: Analysis of most dangerous roads excludes Interstates, highways
and other roads where pedestrians are prohibited.
For more information, contact Kate Slevin at 212.268.7474 or kates@tstc.org
The Tri‐State Transportation Campaign is non‐profit organization working toward a
more balanced, transit‐friendly and equitable transportation system in New York,
New Jersey and Connecticut. www.tstc.org