No Deaths, No Mercy: Cypress Hills Bleeds While Leaders Stall
Cypress Hills: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025
The Slow Bleed on Cypress Hills Streets
No one died in Cypress Hills these past twelve months. But the streets did not spare the living. 177 people were injured in 368 crashes. Five of them suffered wounds so deep they will not forget. Children were among the hurt—21 under 18. The numbers do not flinch. They do not care if you are young or old. They only count the broken bodies left behind.
The Faces Behind the Numbers
A man crossing the street in Cypress Hills was struck by a Ford Explorer. The driver did not stop. The man lay in the road while the car vanished into the city. Police said only, “the man was crossing the street in Cypress Hills when he was hit by a burgundy Ford Explorer.” The search goes on. The street is the same.
What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done
The city talks of Vision Zero. They say every life matters. They point to new speed cameras, lower speed limits, and intersection redesigns. But in Cypress Hills, the pain is steady. No deaths, but 13 serious injuries since 2022.
The city has the power now to lower speed limits to 20 mph. They have not used it here. The cameras could go dark if Albany does not act. The silence from local leaders is loud. The danger does not wait for new laws or press releases.
What Comes Next
This is not fate. This is policy.
Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand speed cameras that never sleep. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home. Take action now.
Citations
▸ Citations
- Hit-And-Run Strikes Pedestrian In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-18
- Hit-And-Run Strikes Pedestrian In Brooklyn, CBS New York, Published 2025-05-18
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668678, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04
▸ Other Geographies
Cypress Hills Cypress Hills sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 75, District 37, AD 54, SD 18, Brooklyn CB5.
▸ See also
Traffic Safety Timeline for Cypress Hills
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Ridgewood Avenue▸A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its center front end. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The 25-year-old male bicyclist, riding eastbound without a helmet, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the bike on its left front bumper with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507229,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
2SUV Collides with Parked Vehicles on Jamaica Avenue▸A 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries in a crash on Jamaica Avenue. The driver struck multiple parked vehicles while traveling east. Improper lane usage and unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both occupants remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV collided with several parked vehicles on Jamaica Avenue. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. A 26-year-old male rear passenger was also injured. Both suffered head injuries and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the passenger, indicating driver error. The driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. Damage was reported on the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the front ends of the parked vehicles.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497781,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 25-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion after a collision with an SUV on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its center front end. Driver inattention caused the crash.
According to the police report, a collision occurred on Ridgewood Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The 25-year-old male bicyclist, riding eastbound without a helmet, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious. The SUV was traveling southbound and struck the bike on its left front bumper with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507229, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15
2SUV Collides with Parked Vehicles on Jamaica Avenue▸A 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries in a crash on Jamaica Avenue. The driver struck multiple parked vehicles while traveling east. Improper lane usage and unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both occupants remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV collided with several parked vehicles on Jamaica Avenue. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. A 26-year-old male rear passenger was also injured. Both suffered head injuries and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the passenger, indicating driver error. The driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. Damage was reported on the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the front ends of the parked vehicles.
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Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497781,
NYC Open Data,
Accessed 2025-06-15
A 21-year-old driver and a 26-year-old rear passenger suffered head injuries in a crash on Jamaica Avenue. The driver struck multiple parked vehicles while traveling east. Improper lane usage and unsafe speed contributed to the collision. Both occupants remained conscious.
According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV collided with several parked vehicles on Jamaica Avenue. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead eastbound. A 26-year-old male rear passenger was also injured. Both suffered head injuries and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the passenger, indicating driver error. The driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Neither occupant was ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. Damage was reported on the right front bumper of the moving SUV and the front ends of the parked vehicles.
- Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497781, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15