Crash Count for Crown Heights (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,456
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,358
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 341
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

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

Dragged to Death: City Lets Kids Bleed for Parking Spots

Dragged to Death: City Lets Kids Bleed for Parking Spots

Crown Heights (North): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025

Children Dragged, Streets Unchanged

On June 28, an eight-year-old boy was killed by an SUV while crossing Eastern Parkway with his sister. The driver stayed. The boy did not. A witness saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman. Blood pooled on the street. Neighbors ran for towels. They tried to stop the bleeding. They could not.

This is not rare. In the last twelve months, Crown Heights (North) saw 513 crashes. One person died. Three suffered serious injuries. Children are not spared. In the same period, 15 people under 18 were hurt. A neighbor said this street is dangerous after the crash. The numbers do not flinch. The bodies keep coming.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars do most of the harm. Since 2022, they have killed one person and injured 199 more on these streets. Trucks and buses killed one, injured 13. Motorcycles and mopeds, seven injuries. Six more injuries came from bikes. The pattern is clear. The weight of steel, the speed, the blind corners—these are not accidents. They are the result of choices.

Leaders: Promises and Delays

Council Member Chi Ossé and State Senator Zellnor Myrie have backed bills to ban parking near crosswalks, speed up protected bike lanes, and redesign Atlantic Avenue. But the bills sit in committee. The deaths do not wait. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so citywide. Every day of delay is another risk.

Act: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Call your council member. Call your senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand daylight at every corner. Demand real protection for people, not cars.

The blood on the street is not an act of God. It is policy, inertia, and silence. Break it. Demand more. Do not wait for another child to die.

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Brian Cunningham
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43
District Office:
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: CMOsse
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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)

Cyclist Bleeds After Dawn Crash on Rochester Avenue

A man rode north at dawn on Rochester Avenue. His bike struck something. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. He stayed upright, wounded but alive. The city’s silence swallowed the crash.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Rochester Avenue near Saint Johns Place was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states, 'A man rode north at dawn. No helmet. His bike struck something. His face met the street. Blood pooled.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but survived the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of other vehicles or driver errors, and no evidence of victim behavior contributing to the crash beyond the note that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is mentioned only after the sequence of events. The incident underscores the vulnerability of cyclists navigating city streets, especially when the cause of the crash remains unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Slams Sedans, Woman Injured

A young woman suffered head trauma on Kingston Avenue. Distracted driving sparked a chain crash. Multiple sedans struck, metal twisted, one driver left incoherent. Brooklyn street turned violent in seconds.

According to the police report, a crash erupted on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. A 22-year-old female driver suffered a serious head injury and was incoherent at the scene. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Multiple sedans were involved, including parked cars struck in the chain reaction. Damage hit the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the back end of another. The only driver error cited was distraction. The report shows how a moment of inattention can leave a restrained driver gravely hurt and several vehicles wrecked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Nostrand

SUV driver, distracted, struck a sedan starting from parking on Nostrand Avenue. Sedan driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a sedan as it started from parking at 18:25. The sedan’s 34-year-old driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their points of impact: the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash exposes the threat of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Buffalo Avenue

A motorcycle carrying two women collided with a sedan turning left on Buffalo Avenue. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Buffalo Avenue involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the motorcycle traveling south. The motorcycle carried two female occupants: a 20-year-old driver wearing a helmet and a 24-year-old passenger without safety equipment. Both were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with failure to yield right-of-way, as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. These driver errors directly led to the violent impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable motorcycle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed driver struck a parked BMW sedan on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling south, driven by a man without a valid license, collided with a parked 2007 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the unlicensed status of the truck driver as a critical factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact, emphasizing the danger posed by the unlicensed driver’s failure to maintain control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 8607
Cunningham votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 7652
Cunningham votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.


A 7652
Cunningham votes yes on Schenectady school speed cameras, boosting child pedestrian safety.

Assembly passes A 7652. Schenectady gets school speed cameras. Law aims to slow drivers near kids. Cameras expire in 2028. Vote split. Streets may get safer for children on foot.

Bill A 7652, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' passed the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The measure, sponsored by Assemblymembers Phil Steck and Angelo Santabarbara, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2028. The Assembly vote saw strong support but also opposition. Steck and Santabarbara led the push. The bill's text is blunt: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady.' No formal safety analyst note was provided, but speed cameras have a record of reducing driver speed and protecting children walking to school.


S 9752
Myrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


S 9752
Myrie votes yes to create school speed zones, improving child safety.

Senate backs S 9752. Mt. Vernon gets green light for up to 20 school speed zones. Law aims to slow cars near kids. Most senators vote yes. A few say no. Streets may change. Danger remains for the young.

Senate Bill S 9752, sponsored by Jamaal Bailey, authorizes Mt. Vernon to launch a school speed zone demonstration program, with up to twenty zones allowed. The bill passed the Senate on June 7, 2024, during a committee vote. The matter title reads: 'Authorizes the city of Mt. Vernon to establish a school speed zone demonstration program; authorizes installation in no more than twenty school speed zones in such city.' Bailey and a majority of senators voted yes, while a handful opposed. The bill targets speeding near schools, a known threat to children and other vulnerable road users. No formal safety analyst note was provided.


Zellnor Myrie Opposes Harmful Congestion Pricing Pause Plan

Albany scrambles. Hochul halts congestion pricing. Lawmakers, including Zellnor Myrie, reject quick fixes. The MTA’s future hangs on shaky ground. No new plan. No stable money. Riders and streets wait. Danger grows as funding stalls.

On June 7, 2024, state lawmakers debated MTA funding after Governor Hochul paused congestion pricing. The matter, titled 'Hochul, Albany lawmakers scramble to find new funding stream for MTA after pausing congestion pricing,' unfolded as the legislative session neared its end. State Sen. Zellnor Myrie voiced strong opposition, stating, 'I am opposed to the Governor’s last-minute plan to cancel congestion pricing. I will vote against any plan that will redirect funds from other priorities to cover the revenue lost from congestion pricing.' Hochul’s payroll tax proposal failed. An IOU from the general fund faces resistance. Critics argue only congestion pricing offers stable, legal funding. No alternative secures the MTA’s capital needs. Vulnerable riders face mounting risk as lawmakers stall.


Brian Cunningham Opposes NYC Payroll Mobility Tax Increase

Council members slam Hochul’s last-minute NYC tax hike to replace congestion pricing. Transit funding hangs in limbo. Liz Krueger says the tax lacks support. Riders and workers face uncertainty as lawmakers reject new burdens and demand fairer solutions.

On June 6, 2024, State Sen. Liz Krueger (District 28) and other lawmakers responded to a proposed New York City tax hike meant to replace the indefinitely postponed $15 congestion pricing tolls. The measure, debated as Bill 28, has not advanced in committee and faces strong opposition. The matter, described as 'a last-minute funding move that drew fierce opposition,' has Krueger stating, 'I think it does not have support.' Assemblyman Brian Cunningham echoed, 'No new taxes.' The proposal would raise the payroll mobility tax, already increased last year, to fund the MTA. Rep. Jerry Nadler and business groups argue the tax unfairly targets NYC, while congestion pricing would have spread costs regionally. With the legislative session ending, MTA projects remain at risk. No safety analyst has assessed the impact on vulnerable road users.


S 8607
Cunningham votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Myrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8607
Myrie votes yes on Kingston school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Lawmakers back speed cameras near Kingston schools. Cameras catch drivers who speed. The bill passed both chambers. It sunsets in 2029. Children and families walk safer, but the fix is temporary.

Senate Bill S 8607, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Kingston,' passed the Senate on June 6, 2024, and the Assembly on June 7, 2024. The bill, sponsored by Senator Michelle Hinchey, creates a camera program to catch speeding drivers near schools. The program ends December 31, 2029. The measure saw broad support in both chambers, but some lawmakers voted no. The bill aims to protect children and families on foot near schools, but its impact will end unless renewed. No safety analyst note was provided.


SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Pacific Street

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The crash occurred as the SUV made a left turn, colliding with the moped traveling straight westbound on Pacific Street.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 13:05 on Pacific Street. The moped, driven by a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was traveling straight westbound when it was struck on the left side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which contributed to the collision. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator without attributing fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 9718
Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Brooklyn Bedford Avenue

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:23 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter heading south. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The focus remains on the driver's failure to avoid the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 9718
Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate backs S 9718. Bill orders safe street design for all. Cyclists, walkers, and riders get new protections. Some senators vote no. The car’s grip loosens, but danger remains.

Senate bill S 9718, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on May 28 and June 3, 2024. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan, with co-sponsors Liz Krueger, Monica Martinez, Jack M. Martins, Anthony H. Palumbo, and Julia Salazar, pushed the measure. The bill mandates street designs that protect everyone, not just drivers. Most senators voted yes, but a block of no votes showed resistance. The bill’s language centers vulnerable users. It marks a shift: streets must serve people, not just cars.


Box Truck and SUV Kill Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

A 39-year-old man died beneath the streetlights of Atlantic Avenue. First struck by a box truck, then an SUV, his head shattered, bones crushed. Alone, far from the crosswalk, he became another casualty of unchecked steel and speed.

A deadly crash unfolded midblock on Atlantic Avenue when a 39-year-old man stepped into the roadway and was struck by two vehicles, according to the police report. The report states, 'The box truck hit him first. The SUV followed. Head shattered. Bones crushed. He died there, beneath the streetlights, far from the crosswalk, alone on the asphalt.' Both vehicles—a box truck and a sport utility vehicle—were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no further detail on specific driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing the street at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of large vehicles moving unchecked through city streets, leaving a man dead and unanswered questions in their wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04