Crash Count for Cypress Hills
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,851
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,077
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 174
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Cypress Hills
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
+1
Crush Injuries 3
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 4
Head 3
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 12
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Concussion 4
Head 3
Neck 1
Whiplash 32
Neck 15
+10
Back 9
+4
Head 4
Whole body 4
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 33
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Head 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 27
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Head 4
Back 3
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 14
Back 5
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Cypress Hills?

Preventable Speeding in Cypress Hills School Zones

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Cypress Hills: Four crashes in a month, and a long ledger of pain

Cypress Hills: Four crashes in a month, and a long ledger of pain

Cypress Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 2, 2025

A driver in an SUV hit a 13-year-old on a bike on Vermont Street on Sep 27, 2025. Police recorded the child as injured. The crash involved a bike and an SUV near 97 Vermont St. NYC Open Data shows the injury and location in the official file.

This Month

  • On Sep 25, a driver and a man on a bike collided at Norwood Ave and Ridgewood Ave; the bicyclist was injured. NYC Open Data
  • On Sep 21, a driver in an SUV hit three people walking near Nichols Ave; all were injured. Police noted aggressive driving. NYC Open Data
  • On Sep 1, a motorcycle and an SUV crashed at Atlantic Ave and Elton St; two people on the motorcycle were killed. NYC Open Data

The count here is not small

Since 2022, Cypress Hills has logged 1,820 crashes, with 3 people killed and 1,060 injured. Police recorded 23 serious injuries. These totals come from the city’s crash database for this neighborhood. NYC Open Data

The danger is daily and loud. Injuries peak in the late afternoon and early evening commute. Deaths hit at 6 PM and 8 PM in the local data window. NYC Open Data

Corners that keep hurting people

Atlantic Avenue leads the harm ledger here, with 68 injuries since 2022. Crescent Street has seen 23 injuries and three serious ones. These are the streets people cross to get home. These are the streets drivers speed on. NYC Open Data

Police reports cite aggressive driving in several local crashes, including the Sep 21 SUV that hit three people walking. Failure to yield and running lights also appear in the files. The pattern is familiar. The result is the same. NYC Open Data

The tools are on the table

The City Council is weighing universal daylighting to clear sightlines at corners. “Universal daylighting is a proven, effective way to make our streets safer,” Council Member Sandy Nurse said this summer. City & State NY

In Albany, the Stop Super Speeders Act — S4045 — would require repeat violators to install intelligent speed assistance that won’t let them push past the limit. State Senator Julia Salazar co-sponsored it and voted yes in committee. Open States

Salazar also backs automated protection for bike lanes, co-sponsoring S3304 to ticket drivers who block them. A blocked lane forces a person on a bike into traffic. The files in this neighborhood show what happens next. Open States

What local fixes fit the harm

  • Harden corners on Atlantic Avenue and Crescent Street: daylighting, leading pedestrian intervals, and concrete at turns to slow drivers. City & State NY
  • Targeted enforcement at the evening peak, when deaths have hit here, and against aggressive driving at Nichols Avenue and similar corridors. NYC Open Data
  • Keep bike lanes clear with automated enforcement once authorized, so riders are not pushed into moving traffic. Open States

The last word is the next step

The child on Vermont Street is in the record now. So are the dead on Atlantic. The fixes exist. The officials are named. Call on them to use the tools they already have. Start here: /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this report focused?
Cypress Hills in Brooklyn. This area matches NYC neighborhood tabulation area BK0501 and includes parts of the 75th Precinct.
How bad is it here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 2, 2025, there were 1,820 crashes recorded in Cypress Hills, with 3 people killed, 1,060 injured, and 23 serious injuries, according to NYC Open Data’s crash files.
Which spots see the most harm?
Atlantic Avenue has 68 injuries logged since 2022. Crescent Street has 23 injuries and three serious ones. These are drawn from the NYC Open Data crash records for this neighborhood.
What policies can change this now?
City: universal daylighting to clear corners (backed by Council Member Sandy Nurse). State: the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to require speed limiters on repeat violators, and S3304 to automate bike-lane enforcement.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: date range Jan 1, 2022–Oct 2, 2025; geography limited to Cypress Hills (NTA BK0501); all modes. We calculated totals for crashes, deaths, injuries, and serious injuries from these fields. You can start from the Crashes dataset here and apply the same filters.
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

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Erik Dilan

District 54

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

Cypress Hills Cypress Hills sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 37, AD 54, SD 18, Brooklyn CB5.

See also
Boroughs
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Cypress Hills

16
S 7785 Dilan votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


13
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Barriers

Jun 13 - City strips protection from Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose shield. Children dart from double-parked cars. Community complaints drive policy. Streets stay chaotic. Power struggles linger. Riders and walkers face new risk. Steel yields to politics.

Gothamist reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Eric Adams ordered the removal of protective barriers from a stretch of Brooklyn’s Bedford Avenue bike lane. The move follows complaints from local residents, especially after a viral video showed a child running into the lane from a double-parked car and colliding with an e-bike. Adams stated, 'we listened to community concerns and decided to adjust the current design to better reflect community feedback.' The Department of Transportation will revert the protected lane to its previous unprotected state between Willoughby and Flushing avenues. The article highlights ongoing political battles over street design and notes that double-parking and chaotic traffic remain unaddressed. Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro cited 'lack of action' on e-bike safety as a barrier to safer infrastructure. The decision removes a key safety measure for vulnerable road users.


13
S 5677 Dilan votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Dilan votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Salazar votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


12
S 4045 Salazar votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Salazar votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Salazar votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


11
Distracted Drivers Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Jun 11 - Two cars crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Four people hurt. One passenger, age 80, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A crash on Bushwick Avenue at Conway Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Four people were injured, including an 80-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and three drivers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact left several occupants with pain and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
11
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets

Jun 11 - Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.


11
S 4045 Salazar co-sponsors bill to boost street safety with speed limiters.

Jun 11 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


11
S 7678 Salazar votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 7785 Salazar votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


10
Moped Driver Ejected in Ridgewood Avenue Crash

Jun 10 - A moped and a sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue at Chestnut Street. The moped driver, eighteen, was ejected and left unconscious, bleeding. Both drivers were distracted. The moped was demolished. The sedan’s rear was struck. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a moped and a BMW sedan occurred at Ridgewood Avenue and Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The eighteen-year-old moped driver was ejected, suffered severe bleeding, and was found unconscious with injuries to the entire body. The moped was demolished. The sedan, driven by a thirty-six-year-old man, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
10
S 8117 Salazar votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.


9
S 915 Salazar votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Jun 9 - Senate passes S 915. Bill demands safe roads for all. Complete street design at its core. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get a fighting chance. Vote split, but the message is clear: streets must serve people, not just cars.

Senate Bill S 915, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee on June 9, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Sean Ryan (District 61) with co-sponsors Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Samra Brouk, Leroy Comrie, Patricia Fahy, Pete Harckham, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, and Christopher Ryan, pushes for roads built for everyone. The Senate voted, with most in favor and a block opposed. The bill's language is blunt: roads must be safe for all, not just drivers. No safety analyst note was provided, but the intent is clear—prioritize vulnerable road users in every street plan.


28
Int 1288-2025 Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council pushes cheaper bike share for seniors. More elders could ride. Streets may see more slow, unprotected cyclists. Danger from cars remains. Bill sits in committee. No safety fixes for traffic threats.

Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' requires the Department of Transportation to set lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, and Banks. The measure aims to boost senior cycling but does not address street safety or car violence. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025.


28
Int 1288-2025 Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council pushes bill for cheaper bike share for New Yorkers over 65. More seniors could ride. The city’s streets may see older cyclists in the mix. The committee now holds the bill.

Bill Int 1288-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced May 28, 2025, and re-referred June 4, it mandates a discounted bike share rate for seniors 65 and older. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.” Council Member Farah N. Louis leads, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, and Menin. The Department of Transportation would require bike share operators to offer this rate. No safety analyst note was provided.


28
Int 1288-2025 Nurse co-sponsors discounted senior bike share bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council bill pushes for discounted bike share rates for New Yorkers 65 and up. The move aims to open city streets to older riders. The measure sits with the Transportation Committee. No safety review yet.

Int 1288-2025 was introduced on May 28, 2025, and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill would require the Department of Transportation to set a discounted bike share rate for seniors, defined as those 65 or older. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors.' Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, and Gutiérrez. The bill was re-referred to committee on June 4, 2025. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users.


28
Int 1288-2025 Nurse co-sponsors senior bike share discount bill, boosting street safety.

May 28 - Council pushes a bill to cut bike share costs for New Yorkers over 65. The measure aims to open city cycling to more seniors. The committee now weighs its next move.

Bill Int 1288-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced May 28, 2025. The bill, titled 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to a discounted bike share rate for seniors,' would require the Department of Transportation to mandate lower bike share rates for those 65 and older. Council Member Farah N. Louis leads as primary sponsor, joined by Marte, Powers, Lee, Nurse, Hanif, Brewer, Banks, Menin, Feliz, Hanks, Avilés, Gutiérrez, and Restler. The bill was re-referred to committee June 4. The move aims to make cycling more accessible for older New Yorkers.