Crash Count for Clinton Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 959
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 30, 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

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 2025-08-06
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 2025-08-06
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 2025-08-06
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 2025-08-06
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 2025-08-06
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 2025-08-06
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist in Brooklyn

A 26-year-old man on a bike took a hit from an SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue. The driver was distracted. The cyclist suffered facial bruises. Both vehicles hit head-on. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn between a 2015 SUV and a bicyclist. The 26-year-old male cyclist was injured, suffering a facial contusion. He remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, was traveling north; the cyclist was heading south. Both vehicles struck center front end to center front end. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4558386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Improper Sedan Turn Strikes E-Bike Rider

Sedan turned wrong on Fulton Street. Its rear bumper hit an eastbound e-bike. The rider, a 28-year-old man, took injuries to his knee and leg. Driver errors led to pain on Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan made an improper U-turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The sedan's left rear bumper struck an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. Driver mistakes in turning and lane use caused the crash and the rider's injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Lafayette Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The trailing driver followed too closely and struck the lead vehicle. A 30-year-old woman driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling east. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a rear-end collision caused by the trailing driver following too closely. The lead vehicle sustained damage to its center front end, while the striking vehicle showed no damage. A 30-year-old female driver in the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Fulton Street

A parked SUV struck a bicyclist on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old woman was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The SUV’s left side doors were damaged in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV was parked when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV was damaged on its left side doors, and the bike’s center front end was impacted. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two SUVs crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers were men, one 33 years old. The collision hit the left front quarter panel of one and the right front quarter panel of the other. One driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided while traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. One driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Keep Right' as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and driving legally. The collision involved the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian on Fulton Street

A motorcycle hit a young woman head-on on Fulton Street. She bled from the skull. The rider did not stop. Sirens rose as she lay still. Both the pedestrian and the rider were injured. The street held the aftermath.

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Fulton Street near Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 19-year-old woman stepped into the street against the light. A motorcycle hit her head-on. She bled from the skull. The rider did not stop.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was left bleeding on the asphalt. The 49-year-old motorcycle rider was ejected and suffered a shoulder contusion. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left both the pedestrian and the rider injured, with emergency response arriving as the scene unfolded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Backing Strikes Bicyclist on Vanderbilt

A sedan backing up hit a northbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 27, was partially ejected and suffered head abrasions. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged. The cyclist rode without a helmet. The driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was backing up on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained head abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged at the point of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling southbound before backing. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The collision involved a failure to yield while backing, as the sedan hit the cyclist going straight ahead. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Unlicensed Driver Speeds, Passengers Bleed on BQE

A Honda tore down the BQE. The driver had no license. Alcohol and speed ruled the car. Two young women, both passengers, suffered head and chest wounds. Blood marked the seats. The crash left pain and sirens in its wake.

A 2011 Honda sedan crashed eastbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. According to the police report, the unlicensed driver sped forward, reeking of alcohol. Three passengers rode with him. Two young women, both 22, were injured—one with severe head lacerations, the other with internal chest injuries. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver wore a harness but held no valid license. Both injured passengers were belted. The crash left the car's front end smashed and its occupants hurt. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533976 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 5602
Forrest votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

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.


SUV Strikes Vespa From Behind On Classon

A Vespa rider flew from his seat on Classon Avenue. An SUV hit him from behind. His helmet cracked. His head struck the pavement. He died there. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Drugs and disregard for signals fueled the crash. No mercy. No chance.

A deadly crash unfolded on Classon Avenue near Clifton Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Vespa was struck from behind by a station wagon/SUV. The 33-year-old Vespa rider was ejected, his helmet cracked, and he died at the scene from head injuries. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV did not remain at the scene. The Vespa rider wore a helmet, but the impact was fatal. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights the lethal mix of drug use and ignoring traffic controls behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
A 8936
Brisport 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.


Driver Injured as Sedans Crash on Emerson

Two sedans collided on Emerson Place in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention. Both cars took front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Emerson Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were heading east when they collided. The driver of one sedan, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. He was restrained and not ejected. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. One sedan was going straight, the other was passing at the moment of impact. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 5602
Brisport 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.


S 5602
Brisport 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.