Crash Count for Brooklyn CB8
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,244
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,817
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 434
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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

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 2025-08-13
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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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
Box Truck Unsafe Lane Change Injures Passenger

A box truck made a right turn on Atlantic Avenue. The truck driver changed lanes unsafely and passed too closely. The front passenger was partially ejected and suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash left the passenger injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue made a right turn and collided with another vehicle going straight ahead. The truck driver committed unsafe lane changing and passed too closely, contributing to the crash. The front passenger in the truck was partially ejected and sustained back injuries and whiplash. The passenger, a 35-year-old male, was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the other vehicle, while the truck showed no damage. The report lists the driver errors as unsafe lane changing and following too closely. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659193 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

An e-bike rider crashed into the left rear quarter of a stopped sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver was distracted. The crash left the rider fractured and dislocated, conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider collided with the left rear quarter panel of a 2009 Toyota sedan stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained fractures, dislocations, and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The e-bike rider was slowing or stopping at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with the e-bike's front end and the sedan's left rear quarter panel impacted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Improper Turn Injures Passenger on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway. One driver turned improperly. A woman in the back seat took the hit. She suffered a back injury and shock. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a flash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Eastern Parkway collided when one driver turned improperly while changing lanes. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. A 39-year-old female passenger in the right rear seat was injured, suffering a back injury and shock. She was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed men. The police listed "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Saint Johns Place

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Saint Johns Place. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed by the driver. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle traveling east on Saint Johns Place collided. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was injured severely, unconscious at the scene, and suffered multiple fractures. The sedan's front end and the bike's back end were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655170 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Moped on Dean Street

A Nissan SUV struck a moped on Dean Street late at night. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2019 Nissan SUV traveling east on Dean Street collided head-on with a southbound 2023 Zhongneng moped. The moped driver, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The moped driver was conscious but injured. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact, with the SUV striking the moped at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654209 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and U-Turning Vehicle Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A Jeep SUV traveling east struck a vehicle making a U-turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, suffered an elbow and lower arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided head-on with a vehicle making a U-turn. The SUV driver, a 52-year-old man, was injured in the crash, sustaining injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary driver error contributing to the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the other vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Pedestrian on Brooklyn Avenue

A 36-year-old man was struck and ejected by an SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The driver was distracted, causing the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2004 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was walking along the highway with traffic when the vehicle's right front bumper struck him, ejecting him from the impact. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Garbage Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A garbage truck turning right struck a 40-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was left in shock. The truck's front center bore the impact. No visible complaint was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The collision involved a 2020 Mack garbage truck making a right turn eastbound. The truck struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, and no visible complaint was noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Moped From Behind On Washington Avenue

A Nissan SUV struck a northbound moped from behind on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, helmeted and unlicensed, suffered a shattered pelvis. The SUV’s bumper split. The street fell silent. Driver inattention marked the crash.

A Nissan SUV rear-ended a northbound moped on Washington Avenue. The moped rider, a 50-year-old man, was helmeted but unlicensed. He sustained severe crush injuries to his pelvis and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'A Nissan SUV crushed into the rear of a northbound moped. The rider, 50, unlicensed but helmeted, lay conscious with a shattered pelvis.' The SUV’s bumper split from the impact. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped rider’s helmet use is noted, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s inattention. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13