Crash Count for Brooklyn CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,211
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,865
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 375
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB9?

Brooklyn’s Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

Brooklyn’s Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop the Bleeding?

Brooklyn CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Death Count Grows

Six dead. Twenty-nine left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. That is the cost of traffic violence in Brooklyn CB9 since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. In the last twelve months alone, two people were killed and nine suffered serious injuries. One was a child. One was over 100 years old. The streets do not care how old you are.

Just last month, an 8-year-old boy was killed by an SUV on Eastern Parkway. A 101-year-old woman died crossing with the signal on Montgomery Street. The driver was unlicensed. The car was new. The law did not stop him. The street did not protect her. The numbers keep coming: 1,854 injuries, 3,187 crashes. Most victims are on foot.

The Usual Suspects

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. Three deaths, 291 injuries, and 82 serious injuries came from sedans and SUVs. Trucks and buses added more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left their own scars. The pattern is clear. The pain is not shared equally. Pedestrians and children pay the highest price.

Leaders Talk. Streets Stay Deadly.

Local leaders have taken some steps. Council Member Rita Joseph co-sponsored a bill to ban parking near crosswalks, aiming to clear sightlines for people on foot. The bill sits in committee. It has not become law. See the bill’s status.

State Senator Zellnor Myrie talks about safer streets. He promises more protected bike lanes, bus lanes, and enforcement. “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible,” he said after a ride through Brooklyn. But promises do not slow cars. Votes do. Myrie missed key committee votes on bills to curb repeat speeders and protect school zones.

The Price of Delay

Every delay is a death sentence for someone. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said a Brooklyn State Senator after another fatal crash.

Act Now: Demand Action

Call your council member. Call your state senator. Tell them to pass and enforce real street safety laws. Do not wait for another child’s name to be added to the list. The blood is already on the street. Make them answer for it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Brooklyn CB9 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 40, assembly district AD 43 and state senate district SD 20.
Which areas are in Brooklyn CB9?
It includes the Crown Heights (South) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 35, District 40, and District 41, Assembly Districts AD 43 and AD 57, and State Senate District SD 20.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Brooklyn CB9?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 291 injuries, 82 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 12 injuries, 0 serious injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 9 injuries, 1 serious injury. Most deaths and injuries come from cars and SUVs. See NYC Open Data.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These crashes are not random. Most could be prevented with safer street design, lower speed limits, and enforcement that targets dangerous driving—not people walking or biking.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can pass and enforce laws that slow cars, protect crosswalks, and build protected bike lanes. They can vote for bills that target repeat speeders and keep dangerous drivers off the road. They can fund real changes, not just talk.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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
Rita Joseph
Council Member Rita Joseph
District 40
District Office:
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
Twitter: RitaJosephNYC
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 CB9 Brooklyn Community Board 9 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 71, District 40, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 9

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Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Three in Brooklyn

A sedan and an SUV collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered injuries to the back, neck, and lower leg. All were inside vehicles, none ejected. Drivers and a passenger were treated for shock and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 2012 Dodge SUV traveling east. The sedan's front center end and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged. Three occupants were injured: a 26-year-old female driver with back injuries, a 38-year-old female front passenger with knee and lower leg injuries, and a 65-year-old male driver with neck injuries. All occupants remained inside their vehicles and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Injuries were classified as moderate, and all occupants experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even without clear driver fault identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Right Turn Injures Front Passenger

A 33-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a right turn on Albany Avenue. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV was making a right turn on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided frontally. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV's center front end was damaged in the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and female. The crash occurred at 1:29 a.m. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Empire Boulevard

A sedan making a left turn struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding straight on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Empire Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan's front center end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the collision and injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ends USPS Truck on Carroll Street

A sedan struck the back of a USPS vehicle on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 62, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a USPS truck on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the USPS vehicle was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the USPS vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Moped on Schenectady Avenue

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound moped on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was traveling south, and the moped was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Winthrop Street

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The female driver, 33, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2014 sedan collided with a parked 2012 SUV on Winthrop Street, Brooklyn. The sedan's left front bumper hit the center back end of the SUV. The driver was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Left Turn Smashes Motorcycle Head-On

SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Hit motorcycle head-on. SUV driver bruised hip and leg. Police cite inattention and bad turn. Motorcycle rider’s injuries unknown.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old man driving a 2017 SUV made a left turn southbound on Ocean Avenue and struck a northbound motorcycle head-on. The SUV driver suffered hip and upper leg contusions but stayed conscious and was not ejected. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The motorcycle rider’s injuries are not detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or other safety equipment. The crash shows the danger of distracted, improper turns on Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Rear Passenger Seat

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The SUV changed lanes and struck the left rear bumper. The child, restrained in a child seat, was shocked and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling south on Schenectady Avenue changed lanes and impacted its left rear bumper. Inside the vehicle, a 4-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child safety seat, was injured. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a driver error related to lane change. No contributing factors were noted for the victim or driver beyond this. The child was not ejected and was properly restrained. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes and their impact on vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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SUV and Bicycle Collide on Nostrand Avenue

A distracted SUV driver and a bicyclist collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV struck the bike’s left side. No vehicle damage was reported. Both remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female SUV driver and a 39-year-old male bicyclist collided while both were parked on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both sustained abrasions to their knees and lower legs and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The SUV impacted the bike on its left side doors. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused injuries but no ejections or severe trauma.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits Parked SUV, Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. A 27-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained facial injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Strikes Sedan on Winthrop Street

Motorcycle hit sedan at Winthrop and Albany. Rider hurt, neck scraped. Driver distraction listed. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn night.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Winthrop Street made a left turn and struck a sedan heading east on the same street at Albany Avenue. The 31-year-old motorcyclist suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other causes were cited. The crash left one person injured and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue

A box truck traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist at Utica Avenue. The cyclist, a 39-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The truck hit the bike’s front center and left side doors were damaged. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 box truck traveling east on Utica Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver, who was licensed and going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bike Strikes 6-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 6-year-old girl crossing Empire Boulevard with the signal was hit by a bike traveling east. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Empire Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The collision involved a bike traveling east, which struck the child at the center front end. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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.


Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Brooklyn

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan was backing up when it hit him. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2013 sedan backing eastward that struck the pedestrian at its center back end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving during vehicle maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford Avenue

A BMW sedan traveling west hit an e-scooter heading north on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end with its left side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue near Fenimore Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and shock. The e-scooter rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan impacted the scooter on its left side doors, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No visible complaints were noted from the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two Sedans Collide at Crown Street Intersection

Two sedans collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The Nissan sedan, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors. The Toyota sedan hit the left front bumper and quarter panel. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side of one sedan and the left front of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12