Crash Count for Crown Heights (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,113
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,289
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 253
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Crown Heights (South)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
+1
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Head 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 7
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Whiplash 40
Back 14
+9
Neck 12
+7
Head 11
+6
Chest 2
Face 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 53
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Back 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 36
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Face 4
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Pain/Nausea 18
Back 6
+1
Chest 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Face 1
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crown Heights (South)?

Preventable Speeding in Crown Heights (South) School Zones

(since 2022)
Eastern Parkway, 5 AM

Eastern Parkway, 5 AM

Crown Heights (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2025

Just after 5 AM on Sep 19, 2025, at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue, a driver killed a 69‑year‑old woman outside the intersection, in the roadway. Police logged “view obstructed/limited” and an “oversized vehicle.” Source.

This Week

  • Aug 31: Near President Street, a taxi driver following too closely hit a 44‑year‑old man on a bike; police also noted distraction. Source
  • Aug 22: At Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, a left‑turning driver hit an 80‑year‑old man crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield and distraction. Source
  • Aug 20: At Empire Boulevard and Schenectady Avenue, an SUV driver going straight hit a 57‑year‑old man on a bike; police cited disregarding traffic control and failure to yield. Source

The toll does not let up

Since Jan 1, 2022, this neighborhood has recorded 9 deaths, 1,286 injuries, and 2,108 crashes. Six of the dead were people walking. Source.

Eastern Parkway is a repeat scene. It accounts for 4 deaths and 309 injuries in this area alone. Source.

The pattern spans hours and ages. Fatal and severe harm cluster in the evening rush and nightfall, with deaths peaking around 5 PM to 9 PM. Kids are in these numbers; elders too. Source.

What police wrote in the reports

Failure to yield shows up in crashes where people on foot had the signal, like the 80‑year‑old hit at Franklin and Eastern Parkway. Unsafe speed marks deadly nights, like the fatal Oct 23, 2022 crash near Schenectady and Eastern Parkway involving a truck. Source.

One street. Many bodies. The record is public.

Who owns this and what they’ve done

Council Member Crystal Hudson has her name on bills to daylight crosswalks (Int 1138‑2024) and build curb extensions (Int 0285‑2024). Record.

State Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors the speed‑limiter bill (S 4045) and missed two committee votes in June; he also said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible.” Bill Quote.

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is not listed among sponsors of the Assembly version (A 2299) that would require intelligent speed assistance for repeat violators. What gives? Bill.

Fix the corners. Slow the cars.

Eastern Parkway and its crossings need fast, physical changes: daylight every corner, harden every turn, and give people on foot a head start with signals. Trucks and oversize vehicles need clearer routing off local streets.

Citywide, two steps would cut risk here too: lower default speeds under Sammy’s Law and pass the speed‑limiter mandate for repeat speeders (S 4045/A 2299). The tools exist. Use them. S 4045 A 2299.

“As easy as possible and as safe as possible,” the senator said. Hold him to it. Hold them all to it. Source.

Take one step now. Tell City Hall and Albany: slow our streets and stop the repeat offenders. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We pulled NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) for Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 27, 2025, filtered to Crown Heights (South). We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and identified specific incidents cited above. You can view the filtered query starting point here. Data last accessed Sep 27, 2025.
Where are the worst spots locally?
Eastern Parkway is a repeat hotspot in this area, with 4 deaths and 309 injuries recorded in the period. Intersections at Schenectady Avenue, Franklin Avenue, and Empire Boulevard also recur in the crash records. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
What policies could reduce these injuries and deaths?
Two near‑term steps: lower the default speed limit citywide under Sammy’s Law, and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders (bills S 4045/A 2299).
What have local officials done so far?
Council Member Crystal Hudson co‑sponsored bills to daylight crosswalks (Int 1138‑2024) and add curb extensions (Int 0285‑2024). State Sen. Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors S 4045 and missed two committee votes in June. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is not listed among sponsors of A 2299 in the record cited.
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

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

District 43

Council Member Crystal Hudson

District 35

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Traffic Safety Timeline for Crown Heights (South)

27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

19
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Two on Schenectady

Sep 19 - Police recorded Unsafe Speed. Three sedans in a crash at Schenectady Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn. Two drivers hurt. The woman, 40, had an arm abrasion. The man, 32, reported head pain. Airbags deployed.

Three sedans were involved in a crash at Schenectady Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn. Two drivers were hurt. A 40-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered an arm abrasion; her air bag deployed. A 32-year-old man driving a sedan reported head pain; his air bag deployed. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by a driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Other persons tied to the vehicles were recorded as registrants with unspecified injuries. The file lists damage to the front of one car and the rear of others.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
19
Driver kills 69-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Sep 19 - A driver headed east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. The front end struck her. Head trauma. Crush injuries. She died in Brooklyn.

A driver traveling east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. She was a pedestrian, not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered head trauma and crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The report lists Brooklyn and the 71st Precinct location. No vehicle type was identified in the report. An occupant was listed as a notified person, with no reported injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
19
Woman fatally struck by 18-wheeler truck in hit-and-run crash in Brooklyn
8
Brooklyn road rage attack: Man brutally stabbed over double-parked car, cops say
31
Taxi Rear-Ends Bicyclist on President Street

Aug 31 - The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist at 1695 President St in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his elbow. Police listed Following Too Closely and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

The driver of a taxi rear-ended a bicyclist traveling west on President Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious at the scene with an abrasion to his elbow/lower arm. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors by the taxi driver. The taxi showed center front damage and the bicycle center back damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. The report lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious and records no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839360 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
25
Rear-end crash injures three on Franklin

Aug 25 - Two southbound sedans met hard on Franklin at Eastern Parkway. A rear-end hit. Three people hurt. Distraction named twice. The street took the blow. The cars wore it on their noses and tails.

Two southbound sedans collided on Franklin Ave at Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The trailing car struck the lead car’s center back end, injuring the 47-year-old female driver and a 76-year-old rear passenger in the lead vehicle, and leaving one other person injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction” for both drivers. The impact points confirm a rear-end crash: center front-end damage to the trailing sedan and center back-end damage to the lead sedan. Driver errors listed: Driver Inattention/Distraction. Safety equipment use is noted in the data but follows the driver errors in significance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
22
Left-turn BMW hits elder in crosswalk

Aug 22 - Southbound BMW turned left off Eastern Parkway and struck an 80-year-old in the Franklin Avenue crosswalk. The man had the signal. The car’s nose took him down. Distraction and failure to yield at mid-day in Crown Heights.

An NJ-registered BMW sedan, traveling south and making a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Franklin Avenue, struck an 80-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The man was crossing with the signal and was injured across his body. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The vehicle’s center front end was the point of impact. The driver was licensed; the report lists no injuries to the motorist. The data places the crash in the 71st Precinct in Brooklyn. The pedestrian’s status was recorded as conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
20
SUV runs light, hits cyclist on Empire

Aug 20 - An eastbound SUV blew a signal at Empire and Schenectady and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider went down hard. He suffered leg injuries. The driver kept going straight through control. Brooklyn pavement took the rest.

A southbound bicyclist and an eastbound SUV collided at Empire Blvd and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was injured with lower-leg trauma. According to the police report, “Traffic Control Disregarded” was a contributing factor, along with “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data list these driver errors for the SUV driver and also for the crash overall. The report identifies the SUV as a 2018 Toyota traveling east, striking while going straight. The bicyclist was going straight south. The listed factors show a driver ran a control and failed to pay attention, leading to impact. Safety equipment for the cyclist is marked “Unknown.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
4
Driver hits man at Crown and Rogers intersection

Aug 4 - A northbound driver going straight hit a man in the Crown Street and Rogers Avenue intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by the driver. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and stayed conscious.

A 43-year-old man was hurt while crossing at Crown Street and Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a northbound driver going straight hit him in the intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Traffic Control Disregarded by the driver as contributing factors. The man suffered crush injuries to his face and remained conscious at the scene. No details were provided about the vehicle type, registration, or the driver. The report places the man in the intersection at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833201 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
4
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Pedestrian

Aug 4 - A car struck and dragged a man fifty feet on Broadway. He died at the scene. The driver fled. Police search for answers. Brooklyn leads the city in pedestrian injuries this year.

Gothamist (2025-08-04) reports a 47-year-old man was killed after being struck and dragged over 50 feet by a northbound car at Broadway and Suydam Street in Bushwick. The driver fled. Police have not released the victim's name and seek information on the vehicle. The article notes, 'It was not immediately clear whether the man was walking in a crosswalk, or who had the right of way.' Brooklyn has the highest number of pedestrian injuries in New York City so far this year, with 228 hurt and two killed through June. The case highlights ongoing risks for pedestrians and the persistent issue of hit-and-run drivers.


25
Passenger Opens Sedan Door, Scooter Driver Injured

Jul 25 - A parked sedan's right-side door opened into a scooter rider on Kingston Avenue. The 35-year-old scooter driver suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited passenger distraction.

According to the police report, a parked sedan and a standing scooter collided when the sedan's right-side door opened into the scooter's path on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, was treated for a contusion to his elbow/lower arm/hand and remained conscious. The report lists the sedan as parked and the scooter as going straight; the point of impact was the sedan's right side doors. Police list 'Passenger Distraction' as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830950 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
22
SUV Strikes Child Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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.


22
Souffrant Forrest 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.

""I am proud to be here as a resident... We had a fire that blew out an apartment and brought a lot of fear to the building. For far too long families have lived in fear because they're not charging safely."" -- Phara Souffrant Forrest

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.


17
Letitia James Condemns Harmful FEMA Funding Cuts

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

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


16
Distracted SUV Hits Cyclist on Brooklyn Ave

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
15
Judge Halts Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal

Jul 15 - A judge stopped the city from ripping out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. The lane stands. Cyclists and pedestrians keep a shield, for now. The fight over safety on this deadly stretch continues in court.

Gothamist reported on July 15, 2025, that a state appellate judge blocked Mayor Adams from removing the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane, installed after high crash rates and pedestrian deaths, was set for removal until the court's emergency order. The Department of Transportation admitted, "The City risks legal liability for knowingly reducing safety on a Vision Zero priority corridor." Advocates and families appealed, citing the lane’s role in protecting vulnerable road users. The legal battle highlights the tension between city policy, resident concerns, and the need for proven safety infrastructure.


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.