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

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

Unconscious Driver Slams Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A westbound sedan struck a stopped car on Eastern Parkway. The driver lost consciousness and was injured. Both cars took heavy front and rear damage. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver lost consciousness while heading west on Eastern Parkway and crashed into a stopped sedan. The impact hit the center front of the moving car and the center back of the stopped car. The driver was injured and found unconscious, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both vehicles were sedans, with the striking car moving straight and the other stopped in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Driver Distracted, Kills Man in Crosswalk

A Chevy SUV rolled west on Eastern Parkway. Six inside. A 53-year-old man stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper struck. He fell. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed silent.

A 53-year-old man was killed while crossing Eastern Parkway when a westbound Chevy SUV struck him in the crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Chevy SUV rolled west. A man, 53, stepped into the crosswalk. The bumper hit. He fell. Six sat inside the car. None reached him. The street held his last breath.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 33-year-old man, was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No injuries were reported among the six occupants of the SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper. No other contributing factors were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517159 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorbike Hits SUV Turning Right on Bedford

A motorbike traveling north struck the right rear quarter of an SUV making a right turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with an SUV making a right turn eastbound. The motorbike driver, a 39-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, indicating the impact was on its right rear quarter panel. The motorbike's left front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted Driver Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg in Brooklyn

A Toyota sedan struck a man on Midwood Street. The driver was distracted. The man’s leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street was quiet. Metal tore flesh. Pain followed steel. The crash left him broken, the night unchanged.

A 29-year-old man suffered a crushed leg when a westbound Toyota sedan struck him on Midwood Street near 806 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted at the time of the crash. The pedestrian was standing in the roadway when the sedan hit him, causing severe injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. Two vehicle occupants were also involved but did not report significant injuries. The data does not mention any other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
70-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Eastern Parkway

A 70-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The driver was avoiding an object in the road.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Eastern Parkway near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was incoherent at the scene. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2003 Acura sedan, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left rear bumper. The report notes the driver was avoiding an object in the roadway prior to the collision. No contributing factors were listed for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report does not list any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4516175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Taxi on Ocean Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of a taxi on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 45-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling westbound at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the center back end of a taxi on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 45-year-old male driver wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi was unoccupied at the time. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead westbound. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor for the motorcyclist. No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV and Sedan Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Brooklyn Avenue. A 44-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV hit the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brooklyn Avenue involving a 2020 Jaguar SUV traveling south and a 2020 Ford sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors. The sedan’s 44-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight ahead before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injured party was an occupant and driver of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
5
Five Hurt as Sedans Crash on Rogers

Two sedans slammed together on Rogers Avenue. Five people, drivers and passengers, suffered injuries. Airbags burst. Metal twisted. Pain spread through bodies. Brooklyn street left scarred and shaken.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Rogers Avenue at Fenimore Street in Brooklyn. The westbound sedan struck the northbound sedan, hitting its right side doors. Five people were injured: both drivers and three passengers aged 11, 16, and 57. Injuries included trauma to the entire body, hip, and lower legs. All occupants wore seat belts and airbags deployed. The police report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. No one was ejected. The westbound sedan took damage to its front end; the northbound sedan was struck on its right side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Sedan on Eastern Parkway

SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Eastern Parkway. Sedan driver, age 40, took back injuries and whiplash. Police cite tailgating. Three rode in the sedan. The crash left the driver hurt but awake.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling east on Eastern Parkway rear-ended a 2008 sedan. The sedan’s 40-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end while both vehicles moved straight ahead. The report lists “Following Too Closely” as the contributing factor. Three people were in the sedan, four in the SUV. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Two Sedans Collide on Albany Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. Impact hit right side doors of one vehicle and front center of the other. Two female passengers suffered moderate injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. No driver errors specified in the report.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was struck on the right side doors, the other on the center front end. Two female passengers, ages 12 and 38, were injured with head and lower leg trauma. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. Injuries included complaints of pain and nausea, with both passengers experiencing shock. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Driver on Right Side Doors

A 38-year-old woman driving a 2021 Jeep SUV was injured in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck her on the right side doors. She suffered whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The driver was wearing a lap belt. No clear cause was specified.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV was injured when her vehicle was impacted on the right side doors while traveling west near Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Rochester Avenue Intersection

A sedan turning left struck a woman crossing at Rochester Avenue. She was knocked unconscious. Both she and the driver were injured. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet sedan traveling northeast on Rochester Avenue made a left turn and struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was rendered unconscious and seriously injured. The 53-year-old female driver, the only occupant, suffered whiplash and shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan. No vehicle damage was reported. Both the pedestrian and the driver were injured due to these driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a sedan made a left turn on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Utica Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries. The sedan sustained damage to unspecified areas, while the bike was damaged on the left side doors. The driver’s license status was not provided, but the bicyclist was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Rear-Ends SUV on Utica Avenue

A taxi struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the taxi following too closely. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV. The right rear passenger in the SUV, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash, experiencing shock. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling behind the SUV when the collision occurred. The SUV had no occupants at the time and sustained no damage. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating in traffic and the severe impact on vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Van Slams Into Parked Ambulance on Winthrop

A van tore into a parked ambulance on Winthrop Street. Metal shrieked. The van driver’s arm was crushed. Inexperience and distraction ruled the moment. The street bore the mark. The ambulance stood still. The van did not.

A van crashed into a parked ambulance near 569 Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A van slammed into a parked ambulance. Metal tore metal. The van’s driver, 39, was belted in. His arm crushed between steel. Inexperience held the wheel. Distraction sealed the wound.' The van driver suffered crush injuries to his arm. Police listed 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor in the crash. The ambulance was parked and unoccupied at the time of impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lack experience and focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512278 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Motorbike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Kingston

A motorbike hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Kingston Avenue with the signal. She suffered fractured and dislocated leg bones. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. The woman remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Kingston Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed the street with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Police list driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center front end of the motorbike while it was going straight. The woman was conscious after the crash and sustained serious lower limb injuries. No other vehicles or people were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV and Sedan Crash on Troy Avenue

A sedan and SUV slammed together on Troy Avenue. The sedan driver, 24, took the hit. Shoulder and arm bruised. Passenger distraction played a role. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan heading north and a 2015 SUV traveling east collided on Troy Avenue. The sedan's left front bumper struck the SUV's center front end. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Passenger distraction was listed as a contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Albany Avenue

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV making a right turn on Albany Avenue. The impact struck both vehicles front center. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Albany Avenue was struck by an SUV turning right, traveling east. The collision occurred at the front center of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus and SUV Collide on Rogers Avenue

A bus traveling north struck an SUV making a right turn on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the SUV. An 8-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered head injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, a bus going straight north on Rogers Avenue collided with an SUV making an improper right turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the right front bumper of the SUV. The crash injured an 8-year-old male passenger in the SUV, who suffered head injuries and whiplash. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5130
Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.