Crash Count for Brooklyn CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,236
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,813
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 433
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB8?

A Boy Is Dead. The Street Still Bleeds.

A Boy Is Dead. The Street Still Bleeds.

Brooklyn CB8: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025

The Toll This Year

Another child is dead. On June 28, an eight-year-old boy was crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. A black Honda Pilot hit him. Neighbors saw the boy dragged from under the SUV. “I just saw a lot of blood gushing out of his ears, his mouth,” a witness said. The driver stayed. No arrest. The street was cleaned. The boy did not go home.

In the past twelve months, one person died and five suffered serious injuries on these streets. 387 people were hurt. Children, elders, cyclists, walkers. The numbers do not stop. Since 2022, ten have died, including a child. More than 1,600 have been injured. The wounds are not just numbers. They are broken bodies, empty beds, families left with silence.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and trucks do most of the harm. SUVs and sedans alone caused over 250 pedestrian injuries and one death. Trucks and buses killed another. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left more people hurt. The street is a gauntlet. The risk is not shared. The strong survive. The vulnerable bleed.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

Local leaders have spoken. Council Members Crystal Hudson and Chi Ossé have co-sponsored bills to ban parking near crosswalks, speed up protected bike lanes, and push for citywide safety upgrades. But the bills sit in committee. The danger waits for no one.

State Senator Zellnor Myrie rode a bike through Brooklyn. He said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” he told Streetsblog. The streets did not change.

The Street Remembers

A teacher said of the boy, “I loved that boy. He was a great kid” the New York Post reported. The city moved on. The blood on the street dried. The risk remains.

Call to Action

This is not fate. These deaths are not the weather. Demand more. Call your council member. Call your senator. Tell them to pass the bills, build the lanes, clear the corners, and slow the cars. Do not wait for another child to die.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Brian Cunningham
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43
District Office:
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: CMOsse
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB8 Brooklyn Community Board 8 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 77, District 36, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 8

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Ford SUV traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection near Sterling Place when the collision occurred. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing unspecified vehicle damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Three Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Two SUVs collided on Park Place. Three drivers suffered full-body injuries. Shock followed. Parked cars were struck. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Police list only unspecified factors.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Park Place near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Three drivers, aged 45, 63, and 71, were injured with full-body trauma and shock. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors for all drivers. Parked vehicles were also struck and damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash resulted in center front-end and side damage to the vehicles. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted SUV Driver Rear-Ends Another on Atlantic

Two SUVs, both eastbound, collided on Atlantic Avenue. The trailing driver was distracted. The lead driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Impact crushed the center back and front ends.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided when the trailing SUV struck the center back end of the lead SUV. The lead driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The lead driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing SUV. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Avenue

A Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic on Bedford Avenue. A Honda sedan behind it crashed into the SUV’s center back end. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female driver in a 2008 Honda sedan was injured when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2021 Hyundai SUV stopped in traffic on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675528 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Bedford Avenue

Two sedans crashed at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one car suffered back injuries and whiplash. She was trapped inside her vehicle. Both vehicles hit front ends. Police cited traffic control disregard as cause.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of a 2016 Honda was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and was trapped inside her vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred, impacting the front ends. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671637 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Moped Driver Ejected on Atlantic Avenue

A 35-year-old moped driver was ejected and injured on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved driver inattention. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The moped struck another vehicle head-on. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Atlantic Avenue. The moped, traveling west, impacted another vehicle also moving west. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the other vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet classified as "Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)." No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A moped driver was injured in Brooklyn after a vehicle turned improperly. The crash struck the moped’s left front bumper. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a moped driver traveling east on Saint Johns Place was struck when another vehicle made an improper turn. The point of impact was the moped’s left front bumper. The 28-year-old male driver of the moped was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. He was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The other vehicle involved was making a right turn and had no damage reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV and Pickup Truck Collide on Utica Avenue

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Utica Avenue. The SUV and pickup truck hit front bumpers. A front-seat passenger in the SUV suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2006 SUV traveling south and a 2018 pickup truck traveling west collided on Utica Avenue. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the pickup truck. A 48-year-old male front-seat passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining abrasions to his knee and lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' front bumpers and resulted in injury to the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.

Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.


Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.


Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bedford Avenue

A female driver in an SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely as a key factor. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver in a 2015 SUV was traveling north on Bedford Avenue when she rear-ended a 2009 sedan also heading north. The sedan driver was making a left turn at the time of the collision. The SUV sustained front-end damage, and the sedan was damaged at the rear. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. The pedestrian/bicyclist error noted in the report does not apply here. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
Taxi Slams Sedan; Passengers Hurt on Atlantic

Taxi rear-ends sedan on Atlantic Avenue. Two taxi passengers suffer whiplash, back, and shoulder injuries. Both vehicles moved east. Police cite following too closely as cause. Sedan driver unlicensed.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue struck a sedan from behind. Two male passengers in the taxi, ages 40 and 53, were injured with whiplash and injuries to the back and shoulder. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was unlicensed. The taxi was damaged on its left rear quarter panel; the sedan on its right front. No safety equipment was noted for the injured passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664824 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Moped Hits 13-Year-Old Crossing Lincoln Place

A moped struck a 13-year-old boy crossing Lincoln Place. The rider’s distraction and inexperience led to the crash. The boy suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The impact left him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Lincoln Place hit a 13-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The boy suffered a fractured and dislocated upper arm, a serious injury. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moped struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other vehicles or factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673768 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Turning Left Hits Bicyclist Going Straight

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. Limited view and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle contributed. The cyclist suffered facial bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 Honda SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Contributing factors included the SUV driver's limited or obstructed view and the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists no other driver errors or victim faults. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Lincoln Place

A 82-year-old sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck his vehicle from behind on Lincoln Place. The SUV was starting from a parked position when the collision occurred. Driver inexperience was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an SUV starting from a parked position rear-ended a sedan traveling west on Lincoln Place. The sedan's 82-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the sedan's center back end, causing damage to both vehicles. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Prospect Place with the signal. The driver made a left turn and hit her with the vehicle’s left front bumper. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Place at an intersection with the signal. The driver, operating a 2021 SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The driver’s failure to maintain attention while turning caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 44-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Buffalo Avenue. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and shock. The driver was avoiding an object in the road at the time.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a southbound 2007 Ford sedan, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and reportedly attempting to avoid an object in the roadway before the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections, even when drivers take evasive actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Driver Ejected on Troy Avenue

A 44-year-old man riding an e-bike was ejected and injured on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruises. Alcohol was involved. The crash happened late at night. The e-bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:27 p.m. The driver sustained an upper arm shoulder injury and contusions. The report lists alcohol involvement as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a role. The driver was licensed and traveling straight north when the crash occurred. The e-bike sustained no damage. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report does not indicate any victim errors or safety equipment use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Motorcyclist Suffers Head Injury on Nostrand

A man turned left on Nostrand. His Yamaha smashed hard. The front crumpled. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The pavement held him. The city watched, unmoved.

A 50-year-old man riding a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle was injured while turning left at Nostrand Avenue and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck hard, crumpling the front. The rider suffered severe head lacerations and remained conscious at the scene. The report notes he wore no helmet. No specific driver errors were listed beyond 'Unspecified' contributing factors. The crash left blood pooling on the street. The incident underscores the violence of impact when a vulnerable road user meets the city’s pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10