Crash Count for Crown Heights (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,385
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,886
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 441
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 11
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 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 5
Head 3
Chest 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 88
Neck 41
+36
Back 27
+22
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 100
Lower leg/foot 45
+40
Head 13
+8
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Face 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 66
Lower leg/foot 26
+21
Head 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 10
+5
Whole body 5
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 30
Back 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Chest 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 1, 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)

17
Taxi Turns Right, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist

Jan 17 - A taxi making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:20 p.m. A taxi traveling northwest was making a right turn when it struck a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi's left front quarter panel made contact with the center front end of the bicycle. The taxi driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The taxi sustained no damage, underscoring the severity of impact on the vulnerable rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
14
Improper Lane Change Injures Sedan Driver in Brooklyn

Jan 14 - A box truck driver made an improper lane change on Utica Avenue, colliding with a parked sedan. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited passing or lane usage errors and driver distraction as causes of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue near Sterling Place in Brooklyn at 14:48. A box truck traveling west was making a right turn when it struck the left front quarter panel of a parked sedan facing south. The sedan’s female driver, age 30, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors linked to the box truck driver. The sedan driver was not cited with any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front quarter panel of the truck and left front bumper of the sedan. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane changes and distracted driving in urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
13
Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Rochester Ave

Jan 13 - A dump truck slammed into the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rochester Avenue. Both drivers were injured, suffering shock and moderate injuries to chest and back. The crash stemmed from the truck following too closely.

According to the police report, a dump truck and a sedan were both traveling north on Rochester Avenue in Brooklyn when the dump truck struck the right rear bumper of the sedan. The collision occurred at 8:10 AM. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the dump truck operator. The sedan carried two male occupants: a 44-year-old driver and a 60-year-old front passenger. Both were injured, experiencing shock and bodily injuries to the back and chest respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck driver was licensed in New York, while the sedan driver held a North Carolina license. Vehicle damage was confined to the right front bumper of the dump truck and the right rear bumper of the sedan. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
13
S 1675 Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


8
A 1077 Cunningham co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 Cunningham co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
A 324 Cunningham co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


6
Distracted Drivers Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Jan 6 - Two vehicles turning right collide on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 23-year-old moped driver is partially ejected and injured, suffering knee and lower leg contusions. Both drivers were distracted, causing a violent side impact crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 AM on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped and a pick-up truck, both traveling east and making right turns, collided side-to-side. The moped driver, a 23-year-old male with a permit license, was partially ejected and sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The moped’s left side doors and the truck’s right side doors were damaged. The report highlights driver distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors. The collision underscores the dangers of inattentive driving during turning maneuvers in busy urban streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.