While New York City’s “Vision Zero” initiative has made cycling safer through expanded bike lanes, improved intersection designs, and enhanced traffic enforcement, accidents still occur.

With over 762,000 regular cyclists navigating Brooklyn’s streets, understanding your rights and knowing what to do after an accident is crucial.

The Reality of Brooklyn’s Bike Scene

Brooklyn boasts some of NYC’s busiest bike routes, with the Williamsburg Bridge area seeing over 7,000 daily cyclists. But with this volume comes risk—there were about eight accidents per mile of available cycling paths in 2025.

Common Accident Scenarios

Most—but not all—bicycle accidents stem from driver negligence:

Intersection collisions due to drivers failing to spot cyclists

“Dooring” incidents when parked cars open

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