Crash Count for Prospect Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,071
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 665
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 131
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Prospect Heights
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 4
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 3
Head 3
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 6
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 23
Neck 16
+11
Back 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 34
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Head 5
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 20
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Lower leg/foot 5
Back 3
Whole body 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Prospect Heights?

Preventable Speeding in Prospect Heights School Zones

(since 2022)

Carlton Ave, 9 AM. A bike, a Ford, a fall.

Prospect Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 9, 2025

About 9 AM on Sep 23, 2025, on Carlton Ave, the driver of a Ford sedan going straight hit a 41‑year‑old on a bike. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 19: on Atlantic Ave near 860, a driver injured a 40‑year‑old on a bike (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 18: at Atlantic Ave and Vanderbilt Ave, a Ford sedan driver turning left hit a 30‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 28: at Flatbush Ave and 7 Ave, a pickup driver turning right hit a 24‑year‑old woman crossing with the signal (NYC Open Data).

The count doesn’t stop

Since Jan 1, 2022, Prospect Heights has recorded 3 deaths and 662 injuries in crashes (NYC Open Data). The bodies change. The pattern holds.

Injuries surge in the evening. The 6 PM hour is the worst, with 80 injuries and 4 serious injuries. The 5 PM and 9 PM hours follow close behind (NYC Open Data).

Same corridors, same pain

Eastern Parkway leads the injury list here. Atlantic Avenue and Washington Avenue follow. Vanderbilt Avenue is not far behind (NYC Open Data).

Recent police reports on local crashes name the same mistakes by drivers: failure to yield in the Carlton Ave bike crash, and again at Atlantic and Vanderbilt (NYC Open Data).

Fixes are not guesswork. Daylight the corners. Harden the turns. Give leading pedestrian intervals on Atlantic and Vanderbilt. Protect the bike movements across these crossings. These are targeted tools for the places that keep hurting people.

Slow the cars. Stop the worst repeaters.

New York City can set slower speeds under state law. It has begun adding 20 MPH zones. It can lower the default and make it standard citywide. The steps are laid out here.

Albany also has a bill to force repeat speeders to slow down. State Sen. Jabari Brisport co‑sponsored and voted yes on S 4045. The Assembly must pass the companion so the limiter rule reaches the street.

Council Member Crystal Hudson and Assembly Member Robert Carroll represent this area. The rules exist. The pain is local. Act like it.

Bottom line: the person on Carlton Ave should have made it home. Make the turns safer. Drop the speeds. Pass the limiter bill. Then keep going. If you want this to move now, start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered crashes to the Prospect Heights neighborhood (NTA BK0801) and the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 9, 2025, then summed deaths, injuries, and serious injuries. We also used the hourly distribution and location rollups provided for this area. Source datasets are on NYC Open Data here. Data were extracted Nov 8, 2025.
Where are people getting hurt most here?
Eastern Parkway has the most recorded injuries, with Atlantic Avenue and Washington Avenue close behind. Vanderbilt Avenue also ranks high. These locations come from NYC Open Data rollups for Prospect Heights.
When do crashes spike?
Injuries peak around the evening commute. The 6 PM hour is worst here, with 80 injuries and 4 serious injuries recorded for Prospect Heights since 2022, based on NYC Open Data.
Which policies can change this now?
Two moves: lower the default city speed limit and pass the speed‑limiter bill for repeat offenders. NYC can set slower speeds and has begun adding 20 MPH zones; it can go citywide. The State Senate bill S 4045 passed committee with support from Sen. Jabari Brisport; the Assembly must pass the companion. See actions here.
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.

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Assembly Member Robert Carroll

District 44

Council Member Crystal Hudson

District 35

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

Traffic Safety Timeline for Prospect Heights

15
Elderly driver hits 3 women in Brooklyn, killing 1

5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
29
Driver rear-ends car on Washington Avenue

Sep 29 - Southbound on Washington at Bergen. A driver hit the back of another sedan. The 38-year-old driver suffered neck pain. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.

Two sedans traveled south on Washington Avenue at Bergen Street in Brooklyn. One driver hit the rear of another. Police documented center-front damage to the BMW and center-back damage to the Nissan. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious. A 20-year-old driver was listed with unspecified injury. "According to the police report, both drivers were going straight, and police recorded 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors." The report lists Following Too Closely for the drivers involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
29
4-year-old girl clinging to life after hit by school bus in Brooklyn
28
Cyclist killed in Brooklyn hit-and-run, driver sought

23
Driver Fails to Yield, Hurts Cyclist on Carlton

Sep 23 - A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Carlton Avenue near 643. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The cyclist reported a concussion and leg injuries.

In Brooklyn near 643 Carlton Ave, a driver in a 2018 Ford sedan going north hit a man riding a bike. The bicyclist, 41, was injured; he reported a concussion and lower‑leg trauma and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was recorded for the driver. Both the car and the bike were listed as going straight. Police reported no vehicle damage and no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
19
Bicyclist Hurt at 860 Atlantic Avenue

Sep 19 - A 40-year-old bicyclist was injured at 860 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. One driver went straight before the crash. The bike was parked. Police listed no contributing factor.

A crash at 860 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn injured a 40-year-old bicyclist. He suffered a contusion to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. According to the police report, another driver was going straight ahead before the collision, and the bicycle was listed as parked. Records list an unspecified second vehicle in the crash. The report places the scene in the 77th Precinct, ZIP 11238. The police report lists no contributing factors by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844338 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
18
Left-Turning Driver Hits Woman at Atlantic and Vanderbilt

Sep 18 - A driver in a Ford sedan turned left on Atlantic Avenue and hit a woman crossing with the signal at Vanderbilt. She suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Atlantic Avenue and Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a 32-year-old driver in a Ford sedan turned left and hit a 30-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She suffered a bruise to her lower leg and remained conscious. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Other Vehicular was also listed as a contributing factor. Impact came to the center front of the car. The crash was logged at 9:15 a.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
28
Pickup Turns Right, Hits Woman Crossing

Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.

The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
31
City Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Protection

Jul 31 - Crews tore out three blocks of Bedford’s protected bike lane. Barriers gone. Riders now face traffic, steel, and risk. The city moves the lane, strips its shield, leaves cyclists exposed.

NY1 reported on July 31, 2025, that city crews began removing a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue between Willoughby and Flushing. The lane, once shielded from traffic, will be replaced with an unprotected version. NY1 notes, 'The lane is being shifted from its current position next to the sidewalk to the other side of parked cars.' This change eliminates the physical barrier that separated cyclists from moving vehicles. The move raises questions about city policy and the safety of vulnerable road users on this busy Brooklyn stretch.


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.


19
Cyclists Collide at Grand Army Plaza, One Injured

Jul 19 - Two cyclists crashed at Grand Army Plaza. One man, 64, suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention. The street saw blood and broken bone. Danger rides with distraction.

Two men riding bikes collided at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one cyclist, age 64, was injured with a fractured arm and dislocation. The other, age 37, was not seriously hurt. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both cyclists were traveling straight ahead before impact. The report notes the injured cyclist wore a helmet. Systemic danger persists where focus lapses and vulnerable road users meet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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.


15
SUV Driver Ignores Signal, Ejects Cyclist

Jul 15 - The driver of an SUV disregarded traffic control and hit a 29-year-old woman on a bicycle at Underhill Ave and Bergen St in Brooklyn. She was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and abrasions. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bicycle was struck and ejected at Underhill Ave and Bergen St in Brooklyn. She suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded traffic control disregarded by the driver of an SUV traveling south; the bicyclist was traveling west and was ejected. The victim’s listed contributing factor is "Unspecified." The report records the SUV’s point of impact as left side doors and notes the bicyclist sustained an abrasion to the shoulder/upper arm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
SUV Left Turn Hits Cyclist on Washington Ave

Jul 15 - An SUV turned left on Washington Ave. The driver struck a cyclist. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A cyclist riding south on Washington Ave was struck by an SUV making a left turn from Dean St. The cyclist, a 25-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered abrasions to her entire body. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants. The crash underscores the risk faced by cyclists when drivers fail to pay attention. Helmet use was not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash

Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.

According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.


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.


11
Multiple Passengers Hurt in Carlton Avenue Crash

Jul 11 - Two sedans collided on Carlton Avenue. Four passengers suffered injuries to back, neck, and arm. Both cars were heading west. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.

Two sedans crashed on Carlton Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Four passengers, ages 25 to 43, were injured, suffering back, neck, and arm pain. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are cited. One injured passenger was not using safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impact to the right front quarter panel and left side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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.