Crash Count for Clinton Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 958
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 533
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 142
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Clinton Hill?

Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Clinton Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A man tried to cross Washington Avenue at Fulton Street. A Ford Explorer hit him and kept going. He died at the hospital. The driver did not stop. No one has been arrested. Police said it was the second fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn that week. Witnesses told police the driver of the Ford Explorer sped off without stopping.

In the last twelve months, one person died and four suffered serious injuries in Clinton Hill. There were 147 injuries from 246 crashes. The dead and wounded are not numbers. They are neighbors—people who crossed the street and did not come home.

Who Bears the Brunt

SUVs killed or seriously injured more pedestrians than any other vehicle in Clinton Hill. In the last three years, SUVs were involved in every pedestrian death. Cars, trucks, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes all left people hurt. No one is safe. Children, the elderly, and working people all show up in the numbers. The street does not care who you are.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

City leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new laws, like Sammy’s Law, that let the city lower speed limits. But the speed limit on most streets is still 25 mph. Cameras that catch speeders and red-light runners need Albany to keep them alive. The city has the power to lower speeds now. It has not used it. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders who act or do not act. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets where people can cross and live. Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Phara Souffrant Forrest
Assembly Member Phara Souffrant Forrest
District 57
District Office:
55 Hanson Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217
Legislative Office:
Room 731, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Crystal Hudson
Council Member Crystal Hudson
District 35
District Office:
55 Hanson Place, Suite 778, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-260-9191
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1762, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7081
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Clinton Hill Clinton Hill sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 88, District 35, AD 57, SD 25, Brooklyn CB2.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Clinton Hill

A 602
Forrest votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Distracted Sedan Driver Injured on Classon

A sedan slammed into an object on Classon Avenue. The driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered back bruises. Police cite driver and passenger distraction. No one else hurt. Metal, flesh, and distraction collided.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female driver was injured when her 2022 Honda sedan struck an object on Classon Avenue. The impact hit the right front quarter panel. The driver, alone in the car, suffered back contusions and bruises. Police list driver inattention and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue

A sedan struck a 26-year-old female bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:20 a.m. The cyclist suffered facial contusions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the bicyclist. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east who was making a left turn. The 26-year-old female bicyclist sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist's lane use was improper. The sedan's driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
A 1280
Forrest co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


Bicyclist Ejected on Waverly Avenue Crash

A 61-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Waverly Avenue near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead, and was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No damage was reported to the involved vehicles. The crash involved a collision between the bicyclist and another vehicle traveling south. The report does not specify the type of the other vehicle or any additional contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 100
Brisport co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


Letitia James Demands Firing and Prosecution of Reckless Officers

A police van sped down Eastern Parkway. The driver watched soccer on his phone. He struck Ronald Smith, dragged him 40 feet, and failed to help. The NYPD refused comment. Smith’s family demands the officers be fired and prosecuted. The city stays silent.

On April 7, 2022, NYPD Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel drove a police van on Eastern Parkway during a non-emergency prisoner transfer. Surveillance and body camera footage, released by Attorney General Letitia James on December 19, 2022, shows the van speeding, running a red light, and striking Ronald Smith, a pedestrian. The van dragged Smith 35-40 feet. The matter summary states: 'Video shows cop speeding in NYPD van—and may have been watching a soccer game before fatal crash.' Smith’s sister, Julie Floyd, and Justice Committee director Yul-san Liem condemned the officers’ actions and inaction. Floyd called for their firing and prosecution, saying, 'These officers drove an NYPD van so fast and recklessly... they dragged my brother... and had no regard for my brother’s life.' The NYPD declined to comment or disclose the officers’ status. No safety analyst assessment was provided.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 46-year-old woman was struck while crossing De Kalb Avenue with the signal. The SUV driver failed to yield during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver was inexperienced. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of De Kalb Avenue and Saint James Place in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2021 GMC SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Crashes on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV struck another vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male driver operating a 2018 SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a collision. The vehicle impacted another unspecified vehicle with its left front bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Lafayette Avenue

A 12-year-old girl crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal was struck by a northbound sedan. The impact hit her shoulder and upper arm, causing bruising. The driver continued straight. Confusion by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue with the signal. She suffered a contusion and upper arm injury after being struck by a northbound sedan that impacted her with its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The second vehicle involved, a southbound sedan, was not damaged and did not contribute to the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV and Sedan Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A 28-year-old front passenger suffered facial bruises in a crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV and sedan collided during improper lane usage and unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2010 SUV and a 2007 sedan. The sedan was passing improperly and traveling at an unsafe speed when it struck the SUV's right front quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. A 28-year-old male front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining facial contusions. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver errors centered on improper lane changes and excessive speed. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Waverly Avenue

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a southbound SUV on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV struck the bike’s front end with its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a 2021 SUV traveling south on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583612 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bus Turns Left, Ejects Bicyclist on Lafayette

A bus turning left on Lafayette Avenue struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash caused no vehicle damage. The injured bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Thoma bus made a left turn on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with her bike. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the bus was making a left turn and the bike was traveling straight ahead eastbound. The bus and bike sustained no damage. The bicyclist wore a helmet and was conscious after the crash. Driver errors include the bus making a left turn into the path of the bicyclist. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Slams Sedan on Lafayette Avenue

A taxi rear-ended a sedan on Lafayette Avenue. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Metal twisted. One man hurt.

According to the police report, a taxi struck a sedan from behind on Lafayette Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the right rear bumper of the taxi. Police list "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other errors or contributing factors are noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580371 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound e-bike on Hall Street. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and bruising. The e-bike’s front center took the impact.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Hall Street with the signal. She suffered a head injury described as a contusion and bruise. The collision involved an eastbound e-bike traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the e-bike operator did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not ejected. This incident highlights the dangers posed by failure to yield in intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Cyclist Hits Parked SUV on Fulton Street

A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. The rider flew off the bike, bleeding from the arm. The driver, a 57-year-old woman, never moved. Her view was blocked. When they opened the door, she was gone.

A cyclist collided with the side of a parked SUV near 926 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 37-year-old cyclist injured, bleeding from the arm. According to the police report, the SUV driver, a 57-year-old woman, was sitting behind the wheel with her view obstructed. She did not move during the crash and was later found unresponsive. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The data does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when visibility is blocked and large vehicles line city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Audi SUV Hits Boy on Clinton Avenue

A northbound Audi SUV struck a 13-year-old boy on Clinton Avenue. The boy was not in a crosswalk. His leg was crushed. He stayed conscious. The driver did not stop. The street went quiet. Morning light fell on brick and asphalt.

A 13-year-old boy was hit by a northbound Audi SUV near 537 Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was not at a crosswalk when the SUV struck him with its front end, crushing his leg. The boy remained conscious after the impact. The driver did not stop and left the scene. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the data. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash left the street silent in the morning light.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Ejected in Vanderbilt Avenue Crash

A motorcycle collided with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue. The 22-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s right side. Driver distraction and traffic control disregard caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue. The motorcycle was traveling east and struck the sedan’s right side doors, which was traveling north. The motorcyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan had three occupants, with a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with traffic control disregard, as contributing factors. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568291 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on Lafayette Avenue

A taxi struck a bicyclist near Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The cyclist was ejected, suffering facial injuries and minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider wore a helmet but was left in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi and a bicycle collided near 354 Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:50 p.m. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The taxi was initially parked before the collision. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time but was still injured. No other contributing factors were specified. The incident left the cyclist in shock. The taxi had two occupants and was traveling east when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Slams Moped on Lafayette Avenue

SUV hit a moped in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected, left bruised and incoherent. Police cited traffic control disregard. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV struck an eastbound moped on Lafayette Avenue at Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, was ejected and suffered contusions and bruises over his entire body, leaving him incoherent. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The SUV's center front end hit the moped's right front quarter panel. No other people were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05