Crash Count for Crown Heights (North)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,479
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,370
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 344
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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)

SUV Slams Sedan at Saint Johns Place

SUV and sedan crashed head-on at Saint Johns Place and Albany Avenue. Sedan driver, 48, suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a sedan collided at Saint Johns Place and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left the 48-year-old sedan driver injured with back pain and whiplash. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both vehicles suffered center front-end damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians were involved. The SUV had one occupant, the sedan two. The report notes disregarded traffic control and driver error as causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Van Turns, Strikes Elderly Woman Crossing Rogers Avenue

A van turned right on Rogers Avenue. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal hit flesh. She fell hard. Blood spread on the street. The driver kept going. She lay broken, bleeding, in shock.

A van struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed Rogers Avenue with the signal. According to the police report, the van was making a right turn when it hit the pedestrian, causing severe bleeding and injuries to her entire body. The report states, 'A van turned right. A 72-year-old woman crossed with the signal. Metal struck her body. She fell. Blood pooled on the pavement. The man drove on.' The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The driver did not stop. The woman suffered serious injuries and was left in shock. No mention of helmet or signal use is listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Atlantic

SUV plowed into sedan’s rear on Atlantic Avenue. Woman at the wheel of the sedan suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles moved east. Impact was hard and direct.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV rear-ended a Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. Both vehicles were traveling east when the SUV struck the sedan’s center rear. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No other contributing factors or errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Sedan Crashes Into Parked Car on Bedford Avenue

A sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a parked sedan on its left side. Two men inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures and dislocations to their lower legs and feet. The driver was speeding and misused the lane. Both wore seat belts.

According to the police report, a 2022 Dodge sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Nissan sedan. The impact occurred on the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left side doors of the parked car. Two male occupants in the moving sedan, ages 25 and 21, were injured with fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647714 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan on Saint Johns Place

A 38-year-old man was struck by a sedan backing on Saint Johns Place. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed woman, caused the crash with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Ford sedan backed into him on Saint Johns Place. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling west and was backing at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. No vehicle damage was reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or helmet use was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by both parties. The bicyclist was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Atlantic Avenue was struck by a westbound 2021 Nissan sedan. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries with abrasions. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Letitia James Supports NYPD Procedural Reform to Prevent Reckless Driving

A Brooklyn family sues the city after a police van, driven recklessly by officers, killed Ronald Smith. The van sped, ran red lights, and struck Smith as he panhandled in the rain. The city faces charges of wrongful death and calls for accountability.

On July 10, 2023, the family of Ronald Smith filed a wrongful death lawsuit against New York City in Brooklyn Supreme Court. The suit alleges that Officers Orkhan Mamedov and Evan Siegel killed Smith by 'driving recklessly at nearly double the posted speed limit, at night, running red lights, in the wrong lane, with visibility limited by rain ... without justification or cause.' Smith was struck and killed while panhandling on Eastern Parkway. The officers, transporting prisoners, had no emergency but rushed to beat a shift change. Attorney David Rankin, representing the family, criticized the city's harsh treatment of victims' families, saying, 'The City of New York, in every instance where an employee kills somebody, puts the family and loved ones though a rigorous and unnecessarily brutal process.' Attorney General Letitia James cleared the officers of criminal charges but condemned their actions and called for NYPD procedural reform. The NYPD and city officials declined to comment further, while the family seeks both accountability and compensation.


Improper Lane Use Injures Elderly Driver

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue. Both drivers headed east. One, age 77, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cite improper lane use. Both cars took front-end damage. The victim wore a seatbelt.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Atlantic Avenue collided at their left front bumpers. The 77-year-old female driver of one sedan was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. Both vehicles were Toyotas from 2015, each with a single occupant. The crash caused front-end damage to both cars. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes In-Line Skater Crossing Bedford

A sedan turning left hit a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing Bedford Avenue with the signal. The skater suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2015 Hyundai sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female in-line skater crossing the street with the signal. The skater was injured in the hip and upper leg and experienced shock. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The skater was not ejected and had no safety equipment noted. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights a failure to yield right-of-way by the driver as the primary cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorscooter Ejected in Pacific Street Crash

A 22-year-old man on a motorscooter was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles struck front center. Driver distraction and unsafe speed contributed.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with an SUV on Pacific Street. The motorscooter and SUV collided front center while both were traveling straight ahead. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was wearing a helmet. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors for the motorscooter driver, and driver inattention for the SUV driver. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorscooter and the right front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636664 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedans Clash After Traffic Control Ignored

Two sedans smashed on Schenectady Avenue after midnight. Both drivers blew past traffic controls. One man, 56, was injured and in shock. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of disregard.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue at 12:45 a.m. Both drivers failed to obey traffic controls, with "Traffic Control Disregarded" listed as the cause for each. The crash struck the center front end of one car and the left front bumper of the other, damaging both vehicles. A 56-year-old male driver was injured and suffered shock but was not ejected. The report highlights driver error as the failure to obey traffic controls. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
A 7043
Myrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


E-Scooter Struck by Sedan Making Right Turn

A 39-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn and hit the scooter on its left side. The rider suffered neck abrasions and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The sedan struck the left side doors of the e-scooter, causing injury but no loss of consciousness. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had damage to its right front quarter panel. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Cunningham Backs Safety Boosting Sammy's Law for NYC

Mothers starve for Sammy’s Law. Hochul offers sympathy, not action. Heastie keeps the bill off the floor. The law would let New York City lower speed limits. Assembly support grows. Vulnerable road users wait. Streets stay deadly. Lawmakers stall. Lives hang in the balance.

Sammy’s Law, stalled in the New York State Assembly, would let New York City set speed limits below 25 mph. On June 7, 2023, Governor Hochul expressed sympathy for hunger-striking mothers but refused to pressure Speaker Carl Heastie, who blocks the bill from a vote. The bill passed the Senate and has City Council and mayoral support. The matter summary: 'Hochul has previously expressed support for Sammy's Law, which would allow New York City to set its speed limits below 25 miles per hour.' Amy Cohen, a mother and advocate, demanded action, showing Heastie photos of victims. Seven new Assembly members, including Yudelka Tapia, Al Taylor, Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, and Brian Cunningham, now back the bill, giving it majority support among NYC Assembly members. Still, the Speaker’s inaction leaves vulnerable road users exposed to speeding drivers and systemic danger.


A 7043
Cunningham votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Cunningham votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Myrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on New York Avenue

A Nissan SUV made a right turn and struck the left rear bumper of a sedan changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan SUV traveling north on New York Avenue made a right turn and collided with the left rear bumper of a sedan that was changing lanes. The sedan’s driver, a 37-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The driver of the sedan was not ejected and complained of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
S 6808
Myrie votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 2714
Myrie votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.