Crash Count for Crown Heights (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,462
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,928
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 456
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Crown Heights (North)
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 11
Crush Injuries 3
Neck 2
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 6
+1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 3
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 6
Head 3
Chest 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 90
Neck 42
+37
Back 28
+23
Head 9
+4
Whole body 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Contusion/Bruise 103
Lower leg/foot 46
+41
Head 13
+8
Back 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Neck 5
Face 4
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 71
Lower leg/foot 29
+24
Head 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Whole body 5
Back 3
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Back 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Chest 3
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Crown Heights (North) School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Crown Heights (North)

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Honda 4H (TLB7922) – 154 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2016 BMW Sedan (MHA9607) – 149 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 Black BMW Mp (RUN1724) – 141 times • 4 in last 90d here
Atlantic cuts. Trucks and sirens. The body count goes on.

Atlantic cuts. Trucks and sirens. The body count goes on.

Crown Heights (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 29, 2025

Just after lunch on Sep 12, a man on a bike went down near Dean Street. Police records list a box truck and a sedan in the crash; he was hurt and conscious when logged (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Sep 11 at Atlantic and New York, a driver on an “other motorized” device was ejected and seriously injured; police noted distraction and unsafe lane change by the driver (NYC Open Data).
  • Sep 8 at Buffalo and Prospect, a driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike; he was hurt and stayed conscious in the report (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 28 at Classon and Atlantic, a 30‑year‑old on a motorcycle hit a parked dump truck and died (NYC Open Data).

Atlantic keeps taking

Atlantic Avenue tops the harm list here, with the most injuries and multiple deaths since 2022, according to police data for this area (NYC Open Data). Classon, Bedford, Saint Johns Place, Pacific, and Rogers also appear as repeat sites in the same records.

Police repeatedly record driver inattention and failure to yield in local crashes. Distraction appears in the data alongside turns and lane changes that put people on foot and on bikes at risk (NYC Open Data).

Deaths here do not wait for daylight. Police logs show fatal crashes after midnight, in the afternoon rush, and into the night across these streets (NYC Open Data).

Names on the hook

Council Member Chi A. Ossé co‑sponsors a daylighting bill to keep cars 20 feet back from crosswalks and build thousands of visibility barriers (NYC Council Legistar). Atlantic and its side streets need it.

State Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors the state bill to force repeat speeders to use speed‑limiting tech (Open States). He missed two committee votes on that bill, marked “excused,” and also missed votes on a school speed‑zone measure in June (Open States). On a ride through Brooklyn, Myrie said, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” (Streetsblog NYC).

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is logged as missing a committee vote on a school speed‑zone safety bill in June. The file is on the record; the danger on Atlantic is too (Open States).

Fix what the data points to

  • Build daylighting and hardened turns at Atlantic Avenue intersections and at Saint Johns Place, Pacific Street, Bedford Avenue, and Rogers Avenue. Police data show repeat harm at these corners (NYC Open Data).
  • Target driver inattention and failure‑to‑yield with design first: protected bike lanes, leading walk signals, and turn‑calming on the known corridors. The crash records show these behaviors in local injuries (NYC Open Data).
  • Hold repeat speeders to account. The Stop Super Speeders bill S4045 would mandate speed limiters for the worst offenders (Open States).

Citywide tools, local lives

Lower speeds save lives. The city can set slower limits and press Albany for the speed‑limiter mandate. The daylighting bill is already written. Myrie said streets should be safe for “as many people as possible.” The records from Atlantic show what that means when we fail to act (Streetsblog NYC; NYC Council Legistar).

Act. Tell your reps to pass the speed‑limiter bill and build daylighting on Atlantic now. Start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened here in the past month?
Police logged four serious crashes in Crown Heights (North): Sep 12 a bicyclist injured near Dean Street; Sep 11 a serious injury at Atlantic Avenue and New York Avenue; Sep 8 a bicyclist injured at Buffalo Avenue and Prospect Place; Aug 28 a motorcyclist died at Classon Avenue and Atlantic Avenue (NYC Open Data).
Where are the worst local hotspots?
Atlantic Avenue shows the most harm in local data, with repeat injuries and deaths. Saint Johns Place, Pacific Street, Bedford Avenue, and Rogers Avenue also appear as repeat sites (NYC Open Data).
Which behaviors show up in the records?
Driver inattention/distraction and failure to yield are repeatedly recorded by police in local crashes (NYC Open Data).
Who can fix this?
Council Member Chi A. Ossé co‑sponsors a daylighting bill (Int 1138‑2024). Senator Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat speeders and has publicly called for safer streets. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is on the hook to back school speed‑zone safety. Their records are on file (NYC Council Legistar; Open States; Streetsblog NYC).
How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for crashes, persons, and vehicles, filtered to Crown Heights (North) and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑09‑29. We used police‑reported fields for location (street/intersection), person type, injury severity, and contributing factors. Data were accessed Sep 29, 2025. You can explore the source datasets starting here.
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 Brian Cunningham

District 43

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Crown Heights (North) Crown Heights (North) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 77, District 36, AD 43, SD 20, Brooklyn CB8.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Crown Heights (North)

11
Cunningham Backs Bill Despite Safety‑Boosting Opposition

Dec 11 - Bill S6815/A8292 would let MTA employees claim duty to evade bus‑lane penalties. It weakens enforcement. It risks abuse, deters transit use, and could push riders into cars — raising danger for pedestrians and cyclists.

"'This particular one just kind of is a slap in the face to workers.'" -- Brian Cunningham

Bill S6815/A8292. Status: sailed through the state Legislature and reached the governor’s desk; committee: not specified; reported Dec. 11, 2025. Matter title: "Watchdog Wants Hochul To Nix Bus Lane Enforcement Freebies for MTA Drivers." Sponsored by Sen. Leroy Comrie and Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, the bill would let MTA employees use being on duty in agency vehicles as a defense against parking prosecutions. Reinvent Albany urged Gov. Hochul to veto; Cunningham said the bill protects workers from lost pay and voiced openness to targeted reform. A spokesperson said, "The governor will review the legislation." Austin C. Jefferson appears in the record but no council action is recorded. Safety note: If the bill expands enforcement powers or criminal penalties in transit, it risks abuse against riders, deterring transit use and undermining mode shift and street equity.


7
Driver rear-ends stopped car on Atlantic at Nostrand

Dec 7 - A driver going east on Atlantic rammed a stopped sedan at Nostrand. The woman at the wheel of the stopped car was hurt. Back injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.

Two sedans headed east on Atlantic Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver stopped in traffic. Another driver went straight and hit the back of the stopped car. The woman driving the struck sedan was injured. Back injury and whiplash. She was partially ejected but conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Damage matched a rear-end crash, with center-front impact on the striking car and center-rear damage on the stopped car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
1
Driver turning left hits cyclist's rear

Dec 1 - A driver turning left at Sterling Place and New York Avenue hit a 25-year-old woman on a bike. Impact to the vehicle's left front bumper. Damage to the bike's back end. She suffered a back bruise and stayed conscious.

A driver making a left turn hit a woman on a bike at Sterling Place and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. She is 25. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were "Making Left Turn." The report notes impact to the vehicle's "Left Front Bumper" and damage to the bike's "Center Back End." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. The cyclist was injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Speeding Driver Hits SUV, Parked Car

Nov 23 - A driver sped east on Atlantic and hit a southbound SUV at Schenectady. A parked SUV was struck. The 21-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.

A driver in a Nissan sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue hit a southbound Honda SUV at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at about 4 a.m. A parked Ford SUV was also struck. One person, a 21-year-old male driver, was injured and conscious with a neck contusion. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver." The sedan showed center-front damage; the moving SUV had right-front damage; the parked SUV had rear damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
Moped rider hurt in Eastern Parkway crash

Nov 22 - An SUV driver and a moped rider collided near 1045 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both were heading west. The rider went down with a leg bruise. Police listed no contributing factors.

An SUV driver and a moped rider collided near 1045 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn around 10:40 a.m. The moped rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured, with a reported contusion to the lower leg and foot. According to the police report, both operators were traveling west and going straight. Contact occurred between the moped’s front end and the SUV’s center back end, and the SUV’s center back end was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and the report provided no driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention. No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
13
Sedan driver hits scooter on Kingston Avenue

Nov 13 - On Kingston Avenue near Bergen Street, a sedan driver hit a standing scooter. The 23-year-old rider suffered a leg injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

In Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan traveling south on Kingston Avenue hit a standing scooter near Bergen Street at 8:55 a.m. The scooter operator, a 23-year-old man, was injured with a lower-leg abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The report notes center front-end damage to the sedan and back-end damage to the scooter. This was a vulnerable rider in the roadway. The impact came from a driver who was not paying attention. The file lists the scooter as a standing scooter and shows the sedan going straight ahead before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
Parked Sedan, Cyclist Crash on St Marks

Nov 12 - A cyclist rode east on St Marks at New York. A parked sedan figured in the crash. The rider suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded passenger distraction.

According to the police report, a crash on St Marks Ave at New York Ave in Brooklyn involved a bicyclist traveling east and a parked sedan at 7:00 p.m. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s left front bumper were damaged. The 42-year-old man on the bike suffered a head injury and remained conscious. Police recorded passenger distraction as a contributing factor. An occupant was listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists the bicyclist’s other factors as unspecified. No narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
Driver hits cyclist at St. Johns, Kingston

Nov 12 - Driver in a sedan hit a cyclist at St. Johns Place and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 43, suffered a concussion and leg injury. Both traveled straight. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a Honda sedan and a 43-year-old bicyclist collided at St. Johns Place and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a concussion and a lower-leg injury and was conscious. "According to the police report, both parties were going straight; the car was traveling west and the bike southwest." Damage was recorded to the sedan's right side and rear quarter panel and to the bike's front end. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
Stopped Driver Hurt in Bedford Rear-End

Nov 9 - A driver hit the back of a stopped Mercedes on Bedford at Bergen. The Mercedes driver suffered a neck injury. Police listed no contributing factors. Two other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries.

A driver hit the back of a stopped Mercedes on Bedford Avenue at Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old Mercedes driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the Mercedes was "Stopped in Traffic" and showed "Center Back End" damage. The report listed no crash-level contributing factors, and contributing factors for involved persons were recorded as "Unspecified." No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
Franklin Ave crash injures rear passenger

Nov 9 - Drivers of two sedans collided at Franklin Avenue and St Johns Place. A woman in the back seat was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Bumpers crumpled. Brooklyn felt the jolt.

Drivers of two sedans collided at Franklin Avenue and St Johns Place in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat was injured with a back abrasion. Other occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Contact points listed were the Chevrolet sedan’s right front bumper and the Toyota sedan’s left rear bumper. The case was logged under collision ID 4856561 in the 77th Precinct area. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
9
SUV driver following too closely injures cyclist

Nov 9 - Northbound on Bedford, a driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist near 1483 Bedford Ave. The rider was thrown and suffered arm fractures. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Midday crash in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a driver in an SUV traveling north hit a northbound cyclist near 1483 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:25 a.m. The rider, 22, was ejected and suffered fractures to his arm and hand, and remained conscious. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. Impact was recorded at the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left front. Both were reported going straight. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct area. The report noted no damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
8
Driver overturns sedan at Kingston and Atlantic

Nov 8 - A driver flipped a sedan at Kingston Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was injured and conscious. No other people were listed hurt.

Police logged a single-vehicle crash at Kingston Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. on November 8, 2025. A 30-year-old man driving a 2025 Hyundai sedan, licensed in New York, was traveling east and going straight when he overturned the car. He was the only occupant and was injured, with a lower-leg abrasion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement by the driver. The report lists the point of impact and vehicle damage as "Overturned." No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
5
Moped rider hurt in Atlantic right-turn crash

Nov 5 - At Atlantic and Albany, a sedan driver and a moped driver both turned right and collided. The moped rider suffered a leg abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers turned right at Atlantic Avenue and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn and collided. The moped carried two people. The moped driver, 33, was injured with an abrasion to his lower leg. A moped passenger, 23, was listed with unspecified status. The sedan driver, 29, was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both drivers were making right turns and contributing factors were listed as unspecified. Police noted damage to the sedan’s right-side doors and the moped’s left front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
4
Drivers of Flatbed and Sedan Crash on Nostrand

Nov 4 - Two southbound drivers collided on Nostrand at St. Johns. Morning crash. Both reported head injuries and pain. A third occupant’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.

Two southbound drivers collided at Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place in Brooklyn. One drove a 2015 flatbed truck. The other drove a 2017 Ford sedan. Both were going straight when they made contact. Both drivers had head injuries and reported pain. A third person, listed as an occupant, had an unspecified injury status. The documented impact was the truck’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left front quarter and bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. "According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
31
U-turn collision injures two on St. Johns Pl

Oct 31 - A driver making a U-turn collided with an eastbound driver on ST JOHNS PL at SCHENECTADY AVE. Metal crumpled. A parked car took a hit on the left side. Two men were hurt. Police noted Turning Improperly.

Two drivers collided at ST JOHNS PL and SCHENECTADY AVE in Brooklyn at 4:18 p.m. A parked sedan sustained left-side door damage. A 26-year-old male driver suffered a knee and lower-leg injury. A 47-year-old man was also injured. According to the police report, both moving vehicles were eastbound; one driver was going straight and the other was making a U-turn. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. Police recorded turning improperly by a driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Driver hits 12-year-old at Troy and Sterling

Oct 24 - Northbound sedan driver going straight hit a 12-year-old girl at Troy Ave and Sterling Pl in Brooklyn. She suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police listed pedestrian error; no driver factors listed.

A driver in a 2025 Toyota sedan, licensed in New York, was traveling north on Troy Avenue and going straight when he hit a 12-year-old girl at Sterling Place in Brooklyn at 7:48 a.m. She suffered a lower-leg contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, officers listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor. The data lists no driver contributing factor in this crash. After that, police noted the child was crossing against the signal at the intersection. The car showed no recorded damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Left-turning bus driver hits man at Pacific Street

Oct 21 - A bus driver turned left on Pacific Street at Albany Avenue and hit a man in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. The man suffered a lower‑leg abrasion and stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a bus driver traveling west on Pacific Street made a left turn at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a male pedestrian in the intersection. The man suffered an abrasion to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene; injury severity was listed as 3. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the bus’s center front end as the point of impact and damage. The driver was licensed in New York. No other significant injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
Northbound Drivers Crash at Utica and Bergen

Oct 20 - Two drivers going north on Utica crashed at Bergen. Front ends crumpled. A 47-year-old driver was hurt and conscious, reporting whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers traveled north on Utica Avenue and collided at Bergen Street in Brooklyn at 7:30 a.m. Both were recorded as going straight. The hit chewed up the front ends. One driver, 47, was injured, conscious, and reported whiplash. Another occupant's injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both pre-crash actions were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" and contributing factors were "Unspecified." The report notes points of impact at the left front bumper on one sedan and the right front bumper on the other, with damage to a left front quarter panel and a right front bumper. Police did not record driver errors in this case.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
18
Motorcyclist hits parked sedan on Bergen

Oct 18 - A westbound rider hit a parked sedan on Bergen at Albany. He was thrown and cut badly in the leg. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A motorcyclist traveling west on Bergen Street hit a parked sedan near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:05 p.m. The 53-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe lower-leg lacerations. No other injuries were reported. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. The sedan was parked; the report notes damage to its back end and a left-rear bumper strike. Police list the motorcycle’s point of impact as the center front. The report lists the injured person as the driver of the motorcycle and notes he was conscious. Collision ID 4852664.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12