Crash Count for Brooklyn CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,132
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,485
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 516
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 37
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 309
Killed 8
Crush Injuries 16
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 5
Head 5
Severe Lacerations 12
Face 5
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 12
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 72
Back 27
+22
Neck 26
+21
Head 15
+10
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Contusion/Bruise 140
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Back 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 17
+12
Head 13
+8
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 77
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 4
Whole body 4
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 35
Back 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 3
Face 3
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB9?

Preventable Speeding in CB 309 School Zones

(since 2022)
Eastern Parkway’s toll: six lives, hundreds hurt, and no slow-down

Eastern Parkway’s toll: six lives, hundreds hurt, and no slow-down

Brooklyn CB9: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 25, 2025

Eastern Parkway does not forgive. It leads this district in harm, with three deaths and 221 injuries since 2022, more than any other corridor here (NYC Open Data). A 53‑year‑old man died at the intersection in 2022. Police cited driver distraction (CrashID 4517159). A 56‑year‑old man was killed that fall near Schenectady. Police listed unsafe speed (CrashID 4575837). This June, an 8‑year‑old boy died at Albany Avenue. An SUV going straight hit him in the crosswalk at the intersection. The dataset records “apparent death” (CrashID 4823788).

Across Brooklyn CB9 since 2022, six people are dead and 584 injured. Pedestrians bear the worst of it: four dead and 360 hurt. SUVs and cars dominate the cases that injure people on foot (NYC Open Data). The city’s rollup shows SUVs and cars involved in most pedestrian injuries, with trucks and buses far behind (NYC Open Data).

The harm peaks late. Injuries spike from 4 p.m. through 8 p.m., with deaths recorded at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. (NYC Open Data hourly distribution).

Where the street turns deadly

One crash on Crown and Nostrand killed a 56‑year‑old driver in 2023 after a multi‑vehicle collision pinned him; the record marks “killed” and “trapped” (CrashID 4612732). On Montgomery at Brooklyn Avenue in April 2025, a 101‑year‑old woman was hit while crossing with the signal. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction (CrashID 4804451).

Since 2022, the dataset tags “unsafe speed” among the fatal cases on Eastern Parkway, and “driver inattention/distraction” in others. “Failure to yield” appears in the death at Montgomery Street (NYC Open Data).

The slope is getting steeper

This year to date, crashes in this district are up about 19% over last year’s pace. Injuries are up about 23%. Two people are dead so far; none at this point last year (NYC Open Data period stats). Under 18s are among them. A 75‑plus death is logged too (NYC Open Data period stats).

The pattern in pedestrian harm points mostly to sedans and SUVs. The rollup logs 156 pedestrian injury events with sedans and 100 with SUVs, with three pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs in this span (NYC Open Data person rollup).

What would stop the bleeding on these corners

  • Daylight the crossings. Keep cars 20 feet back at crosswalks. Council Member Rita Joseph co‑sponsors a bill to ban parking at corners and require barriers at scale (Int 1138‑2024).
  • Harden left turns where people keep getting hit. Montgomery at Brooklyn Avenue. Eastern Parkway’s side streets. Failure to yield shows up in the fatal record there (CrashID 4804451).
  • Target the evening hours. The data shows the worst from late afternoon into night (NYC Open Data hourly distribution).

Albany gave the city the tool. The city can use it.

Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can lower residential limits to 20 mph. A pedestrian hit at 30 mph dies far more often than at 20. The call is simple: set 20 mph and enforce it (CrashCount: Take Action).

In Albany, there is another lever aimed at chronic speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) would require intelligent speed assistance after a pattern of violations. It moved through committee in June. Senator Zellnor Myrie is listed as a co‑sponsor; he missed two committee votes that week, marked “excused” (Open States S 4045).

Gothamist’s recent roundup showed, again, what happens when speed and mass meet the human body. “Police are investigating three separate car crashes that left two people dead,” the outlet reported. In another case, “Criminal charges for him were still pending” (Gothamist).

Names become numbers when corners stay the same

This board’s map shows where the bodies fell. Eastern Parkway. Nostrand. Crown. Montgomery. The records note “apparent death.” The hour stamps pile up at dusk. The pattern does not move on its own.

Lower the speed. Cut the angles. Clear the sightlines. Hold repeat speeders to the line. Do it now. Act here.

Citations

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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
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
Twitter: @zellnor4ny
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.

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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 9

22
Driver Inattention and Glare Injure Six in Brooklyn Crash

Jul 22 - Two sedans collided on Fenimore Street. Glare and driver inattention struck hard. Six people hurt, most of them children. Metal twisted. Whiplash and fear lingered in the summer night.

A crash involving two sedans on Fenimore Street in Brooklyn left six people injured, including four children and two adults. According to the police report, 'Glare' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were listed as contributing factors. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Four children, ages 4, 6, 11, and 14, were passengers and sustained unspecified injuries. The report highlights driver inattention and glare as key causes. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Strikes Child Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Jul 22 - A 10-year-old boy lay unconscious after an SUV hit him on Eastern Parkway. The crash left him with head and crush injuries. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 10-year-old pedestrian suffered head and crush injuries after being struck by a station wagon/SUV on Eastern Parkway at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was crossing outside a signal or crosswalk when the westbound SUV hit him with its left front bumper. The boy was found unconscious at the scene. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No injuries were reported for the driver or vehicle occupants. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Hudson Backs Safety‑Boosting E‑Bike Battery Swap Hub

Jul 22 - Delivery workers get safe battery swaps. No more charging in cramped apartments. Fire risk drops. The city acts. Workers breathe easier. Streets grow safer for all.

On July 22, 2025, a new e-bike battery swap hub opened at Ebbets Field Apartments in Brooklyn. The project, supported by Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest and Council Member Crystal Hudson, brings seven PopWheels cabinets to the complex. Streetsblog NYC reports: 'Delivery workers who live in Brooklyn's Ebbets Field Apartments can now swap their dead e-bike batteries for charged ones without leaving their apartment complex.' Con Edison funded fire-safe infrastructure. The safety analyst notes this move cuts unsafe charging, supports delivery workers, and boosts safety for vulnerable road users. No council bill number or committee details apply.


18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.


17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts

Jul 17 - FEMA slashes $351 million. State sues. Flood defenses stall. Streets flood. Pedestrians and cyclists face rising water. Danger lingers. No fix yet.

On July 17, 2025, New York State sued to restore $351 million in FEMA funding for city flood projects. The Trump administration cut these grants, halting drainage upgrades and public housing protections. The matter summary: 'The state is now suing to restore $351 million in funding for projects aimed to upgrade drainage and protect public housing from flooding.' Attorney General Letitia James leads the suit. Mayor Eric Adams backs it. The funding loss threatens projects in Harlem, East Elmhurst, and NYCHA sites. While these upgrades could help street safety, the main goal is not active transportation. Vulnerable road users remain exposed.


16
Distracted SUV Hits Cyclist on Brooklyn Ave

Jul 16 - A driver in an SUV hit a westbound cyclist at Brooklyn Ave and President St. The 42-year-old man was ejected and suffered whole-body injuries and an abrasion. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV's center front struck the bike's right side.

An SUV driver traveling south on Brooklyn Ave collided with a westbound bicyclist at President St, throwing the rider from his bike. The cyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected, suffered injuries to his entire body and an abrasion, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" contributed to the crash. The SUV's center front end struck the right side of the bicycle. Police data list the bicyclist as injured and ejected; no other injured persons are recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


12
Letitia James Urges Delivery Workers To Claim Settlement

Jul 12 - DoorDash must pay $16.75 million to New York delivery workers. The payout covers lost tips. Workers have until September 30, 2025, to claim their share. The settlement brings overdue cash, but street dangers remain.

"New York Attorney General Letitia James is calling on DoorDash delivery workers to file claims to receive their share of a $16.75 million settlement before the deadline on Sept. 30, 2025." -- Letitia James

On July 12, 2025, BKReader reported a $16.75 million settlement for DoorDash delivery workers in New York. No council bill number or committee is listed. Attorney General Letitia James called on workers to 'claim their share of a multimillion-dollar settlement.' The settlement follows an investigation into DoorDash's use of tips to subsidize wages. All funds go to eligible Dashers. BKReader urges prompt action before the September 30 deadline. While the settlement may improve financial well-being for delivery workers, it does not directly address street safety, infrastructure, or systemic risks faced by pedestrians and cyclists.


10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.


6
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Passenger Bleeds

Jul 6 - SUV slammed center front on Brooklyn Ave. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger suffered head injury, severe bleeding. Police cite illness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV struck hard at the center front on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, age 65, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness due to illness, leading to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets showed no mercy to those inside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Standing Scooter Driver Injured in Troy Ave Crash

Jul 5 - A sedan struck a standing scooter on Troy Ave. The scooter driver suffered a fractured leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

A sedan collided with a standing scooter at Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old scooter driver was injured, suffering a fractured leg. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The report does not specify any errors by the injured party. The crash highlights the risk faced by those outside cars when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.


30
Int 0857-2024 Hudson votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


30
Int 0857-2024 Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.


28
SUV Strikes and Kills Child Pedestrian on Albany Ave

Jun 28 - An SUV hit an eight-year-old boy at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway. The child died. Police cite obstructed view as a factor. The driver was going straight. The street claimed another life.

An eight-year-old boy was killed when a station wagon/SUV struck him at the intersection of Albany Avenue and Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was heading south and hit the child with the right front bumper. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. The child suffered fatal head injuries. The driver, a 69-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when visibility is compromised and large vehicles move through city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823788 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
SUVs Collide on Washington Ave, Children Hurt

Jun 28 - Two SUVs crashed on Washington Ave. A child suffered leg injuries. Another passenger had neck pain. Police cite following too closely. Impact left pain and fear inside both vehicles.

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Washington Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, eight people were involved, including two children. A five-year-old boy suffered injuries to his knee and foot. A 56-year-old man, driving one of the SUVs, reported neck pain. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Motorcycle Ejects Driver After Sedan Passes Close

Jun 27 - A motorcycle and sedan collided on Bedford Ave. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite passing too closely. The street turned violent in a blink.

A crash on Bedford Ave at Crown St in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and a sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered arm abrasions. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The sedan struck the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel. The report lists no errors for the injured rider. Helmet use is noted only after the driver error. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Myrie Supports Safety Boosting Bus Rapid Transit Plan

Jun 26 - Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic mayoral nod. He vows faster buses, more bike lanes, and car-free space. Streets remain deadly. Change hinges on action.

Bill number not assigned. On June 26, 2025, Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. The matter, as reported by Sophia Lebowitz, states Mamdani's platform: 'make buses fast and free, add more protected bike lanes, and increase car-free public space.' Mamdani promises political will for proven safety measures. No specific legislation or committee action yet. The safety analyst notes: 'The event describes a political nomination outcome without reference to any specific transportation policy or legislation, so it has no direct impact on pedestrian or cyclist safety.'