Crash Count for Brooklyn CB9
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,229
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,882
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 377
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 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

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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
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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Three Drivers Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Three men suffered back and leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Two sedans collided at President Street. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. All drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. Injuries included whiplash and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving two sedans on President Street. Three male drivers, aged 20, 46, and 55, were injured with back and lower leg trauma. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. None of the drivers were ejected from their vehicles. Injuries reported include whiplash and contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel and right side doors of the vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The report focuses on driver error related to unsafe speed as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Unlicensed Drivers Crash Head-On in Brooklyn

Two unlicensed men slammed head-on on Schenectady Avenue. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and distraction. No bystanders hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, two unlicensed male drivers collided head-on on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. Each man, ages 42 and 23, drove straight before impact—one in a sedan, the other in an SUV. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but stayed conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The vehicles struck center front ends. No other people were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Box Truck on Empire Boulevard

A sedan struck the rear of a box truck on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Empire Boulevard rear-ended a box truck also traveling west. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with back pain but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on President Street

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2014 Ford truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Eastern Parkway

A 32-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck her on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Rogers Avenue

A 26-year-old woman crossing Rogers Avenue was struck by a sedan backing north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Rogers Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. Despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s unsafe backing and distraction caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, a 62-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the Chevrolet and the front center of the Toyota sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Struck by Left-Turning Vehicle

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver made a left turn on red and hit the scooter head-on. The rider suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a vehicle making a left turn on red collided with him on Lefferts Avenue, Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling west, and the vehicle was traveling north. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the vehicle and the center front end of the e-scooter. The rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorbike Slams Into Stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway

A motorbike crashed into a stopped SUV on Eastern Parkway. The unlicensed rider was thrown and suffered severe injuries. Police cite driver distraction and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old unlicensed female motorcyclist traveling east on Eastern Parkway struck the left rear bumper of a stopped SUV. The motorbike's front end hit the SUV, and the rider was partially ejected, suffering fractures, dislocations, and injuries to her entire body. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV, driven by a woman, was stopped in traffic at the time. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUVs Collide on Eastern Parkway, Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed head-on and side-on on Eastern Parkway. A 67-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

Two SUVs collided on Eastern Parkway. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2021 Honda SUV traveling east and a 2008 Ford SUV traveling north. The point of impact was the center front end of the Honda and the left side doors of the Ford. A 67-year-old male driver in one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries but remained conscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were going straight ahead before the crash. The injured driver held a permit license, while the other was licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Strikes Sedan Left Front Bumper

A 26-year-old male e-bike rider collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan turning left on New York Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited failure to keep right and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike traveling north collided with a 2007 Toyota sedan making a left turn northwest on New York Avenue. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including failure to keep right and improper passing or lane usage. The cyclist wore a helmet, but no other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights dangerous interactions between turning vehicles and cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand

A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.

A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV Hits Two Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

Two pedestrians crossed Nostrand Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV struck them with its right front bumper. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV traveling north on Nostrand Avenue struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Fenimore Street. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. They sustained contusions and injuries to their hip, upper leg, elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A Honda sedan hit a 68-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue. The man had the signal. The car did not stop. He fell hard. Blood pooled. His head was bleeding. He stayed conscious. The driver failed to yield.

A 68-year-old man was crossing Clarkson Avenue at the crosswalk with the signal when a westbound Honda sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A 68-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk with the signal. A westbound Honda did not stop. The sedan struck him head-on. He fell. Blood pooled on the asphalt. His head was bleeding. He was conscious.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver continued straight and failed to yield to the pedestrian, who was lawfully crossing. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Taxi Rear-Ended by Payloader on Empire Blvd

A taxi and payloader collided head-to-tail on Empire Boulevard. Three passengers in the taxi suffered back contusions. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. All occupants remained inside the vehicle, wearing lap belts or no restraints.

According to the police report, a payloader traveling east on Empire Boulevard struck the center back end of a taxi also traveling east. Three passengers in the taxi, including two children aged 5 and 9 and a 33-year-old adult, were injured with back contusions. The passengers were not ejected; two wore lap belts, one had no safety equipment. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The collision involved a rear-end impact, with the payloader hitting the taxi from behind. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The payloader driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injuries were moderate, and all victims remained inside the taxi after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Ignores Light, Strikes Pedestrian Head-On

A sedan sped west on Eastern Parkway. The driver ran the light at Utica Avenue. A man crossed with the signal. The car hit him head-on. His skull split. Blood pooled. He lay semiconscious. The sedan rolled away, untouched.

A 60-year-old man was crossing Eastern Parkway at Utica Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan struck him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed with the light. A westbound sedan ran it. Struck him head-on.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations and was left semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan showed no visible damage and continued on. The man was injured while following the signal. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls and speed through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558296 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 31-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and injured at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the bike’s right front panel. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The sedan struck the e-bike on its right front quarter panel while both were traveling south. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and maintaining safe distances.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2013 BMW sedan made a left turn and collided with the bike on Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a head injury and concussion. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s front center end and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Empire Boulevard

A 58-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted, failing to notice the pedestrian. The woman suffered bruises and an upper arm injury. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2020 Nissan SUV traveling westbound. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and an upper arm injury but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was going straight ahead and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing outside of an intersection or crosswalk area. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Flatbush Avenue

A parked sedan struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling north. The 28-year-old female bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16