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

Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn

A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.

A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Passenger Ejected in Eastern Parkway Crash

A taxi struck an e-bike traveling east on Eastern Parkway. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash caused significant right-side damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike on Eastern Parkway. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the taxi. The e-bike carried two occupants; the 25-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A female pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the pedestrian and the female driver suffered injuries. Limited view and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female driver in a 2007 Acura SUV was making a left turn on Troy Avenue when she struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was also injured, both experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Myrie Supports NY Law Holding Gun Industry Accountable

A subway shooting survivor sues Glock under a new state law. The law cracks open gun industry immunity. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, sponsor, says litigation forces change. The law aims to save lives, not target legal owners. Industry fights back in court.

On June 14, 2022, State Sen. Zellnor Myrie sponsored a New York law enabling lawsuits against gun manufacturers for dangerous marketing or sales practices. The law, recently upheld in court, lets victims like Ilene Steur—injured in the Sunset Park subway shooting—sue Glock. The bill challenges federal PLCAA protections that shield gun companies. Myrie says, 'Bad actions by industries...are often forced to change their practices by way of litigation.' He insists, 'This isn’t about anyone coming after your legally possessed guns...The guns are killing my people.' The law is not about targeting legal gun owners, but about holding companies accountable when their products fuel violence. Gun industry groups are fighting the law, but for now, it stands. Myrie’s push is clear: force the industry to act or get out of New York.


Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. The front passenger in one car suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver distraction contributed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. One vehicle was traveling straight south, while the other was making a left turn. The front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and errors during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Ford Rear-Ends Parked BMW on Parkside Avenue

A Ford slammed into a parked BMW on Parkside Avenue. The BMW driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and in shock. The Ford’s front end crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a Ford vehicle traveling west on Parkside Avenue struck a parked BMW sedan from behind. The BMW’s driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The Ford sustained front-end damage, while the BMW showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The BMW driver was licensed and not ejected. The crash underscores the harm caused when a moving vehicle collides with a stationary car, leaving the vulnerable occupant hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Brooklyn Sedan Backs Into Oncoming Car

A sedan backed into traffic on East New York Avenue. Another car struck it. The front passenger in the backing car suffered a head bruise. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan backed north onto East New York Avenue and collided with a Toyota sedan traveling east. The impact hit the Ford's right rear and the Toyota's right front. A 55-year-old woman in the Ford's front passenger seat suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Bedford Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Collision Injures Rear Passenger on Rochester Avenue

Two sedans collided on Rochester Avenue. A rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the right rear bumper. Driver distraction caused the crash. The injured occupant remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rochester Avenue at 22:19. The crash involved a vehicle that was parked and another traveling westbound. The point of impact was the right rear bumper on both vehicles. A 39-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to collisions that injure vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Sedan in Brooklyn

A 25-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling westbound that struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. Another sedan was parked nearby and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured on Nostrand

A 46-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The sedan made a right turn and struck the scooter head-on. The driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. No helmet or safety gear was used.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn involving an unlicensed e-scooter driver and a sedan making a right turn. The 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and was struck on the center front end by the sedan's right front bumper. The sedan was turning right southwest when the impact occurred. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A 25-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a slowing sedan in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was semiconscious with a concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the e-scooter struck its center back end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant and was traveling south. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user, the e-scooter driver, who was semiconscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Cunningham votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling west at the time. The pedestrian was at an intersection and was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
A 8936
Myrie votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. He suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The crash happened away from an intersection, with the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Myrie votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford

A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits 7-Year-Old Bicyclist in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a 7-year-old boy riding a bike on Kingston Avenue. The child was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The boy was not wearing safety gear. The crash left the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Kingston Avenue collided with a westbound 7-year-old bicyclist who was merging. The child was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its right side doors and front center end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed, but the bicyclist's license status is unlicensed, reflecting his age. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the child, who remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Parked Car on Kingston Avenue

A 61-year-old man driving a sedan suffered facial injuries and shock after an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a parked vehicle on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and left front of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV, parked and facing east, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. The injured driver was not ejected and had an airbag deployed. Damage included the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16