Crash Count for Crown Heights (South)
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,485
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 856
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 170
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Crown Heights (South)?
SUVs/Cars 37 4 2 Motos/Mopeds 4 0 0 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Bikes 1 1 0
Five Dead, Still No Action: Crown Heights Pays the Price for City Neglect

Five Dead, Still No Action: Crown Heights Pays the Price for City Neglect

Crown Heights (South): Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

Five dead. Two left with injuries that may never heal. In Crown Heights (South), the numbers do not tell the whole story, but they do not lie. Since 2022, cars and trucks have killed five people and left hundreds more hurt. In the last year alone, 190 people were injured on these streets. Two were hurt so badly they may never walk the same again. One was a woman, 101 years old, crossing with the light. She was struck by an unlicensed driver in a hulking SUV. She died twelve days later. Her son called it a “tragedy” in the Daily News. Her grandson said, “She was extremely independent till her last day” in the New York Post.

The Pattern: Unlicensed, Unchecked, Unchanged

Unlicensed drivers keep killing. The man behind the wheel that night had no license. He was charged and released. The street did not change. The city did not change. The next week, another unlicensed driver killed a mother and her two daughters in Brooklyn. The pattern is clear. The pain is fresh. The system shrugs.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have the power to act. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit here is still higher. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. No new redesigns or safety measures have been announced for these deadly intersections. No bold statements from the council or community board. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next: Demand Action

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to redesign the crossings where people die. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.

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Crown Heights (South) Crown Heights (South) sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 71, District 35, AD 43, SD 20, Brooklyn CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Crown Heights (South)

SUV Hits Moped Rider on Brooklyn Avenue

An SUV traveling east struck a northbound moped on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a severe facial fracture. Police reports cite unspecified contributing factors for the moped rider’s injuries, with no vehicle damage reported on the moped.

According to the police report, a 2019 Mercedes SUV traveling east on Troy Avenue collided with a moped traveling north at 9:26 PM. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the moped. The moped driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a severe facial injury described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped rider but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the SUV operator, who was licensed and driving straight ahead. The moped sustained no damage. The report focuses on the serious injury to the vulnerable moped rider and the impact dynamics, without attributing fault to the victim.


SUV Right Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A northbound bicyclist was struck by an eastbound SUV making a right turn on Rogers Avenue. The cyclist suffered a contusion to the elbow and lower arm, remaining conscious. Police cite driver inattention and bicyclist confusion as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 21:50 on Rogers Avenue, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was hit by a 2018 Mercedes SUV making a right turn eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions to the elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle sustained damage to the right front quarter panel. The collision highlights driver failure to maintain attention during a turn, creating a hazardous environment for vulnerable road users.


Distracted Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn Crash

A 25-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash after a collision on Utica Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:50 on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male driver, occupant of a station wagon/SUV, was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness, which likely prevented more severe injury. The collision involved two vehicles traveling south, with impact at the center front end of one vehicle and center back end of the SUV. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report explicitly identifies the driver's inattention as the cause, highlighting the systemic danger posed by distracted driving.


Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked SUV Door

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV’s door on Schenectady Avenue. He flew headfirst, blood pooling, skin scorched by the street. The SUV’s door buckled. He lay broken but conscious, the city’s danger etched in flesh.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old man riding a bike collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV near 296 Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:09 a.m. The report describes the cyclist being ejected from his bike, landing headfirst, and suffering severe burns and a head injury. The SUV’s door was folded inward from the impact. The police report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The narrative details blood on the pavement and the cyclist lying conscious but broken. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is listed after the driver errors and contributing factors. The focus remains on the systemic dangers and driver actions that led to this violent collision.


Sedan Improper Lane Use Injures E-Scooter Rider

A sedan driver made an improper lane maneuver on Carroll Street, Brooklyn, colliding with a 48-year-old e-scooter rider. The rider suffered a concussion and arm injuries. Police cite driver error as the primary cause, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Carroll Street near Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:30 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn and committed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' colliding with a southbound e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor but emphasizes the sedan driver's improper lane use as the primary cause. Neither vehicle showed damage upon impact. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The data underscores systemic dangers posed by driver lane violations in Brooklyn streets.


Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 26-year-old man suffered a head injury after a sedan struck him while crossing against the signal on Schenectady Avenue. The driver, traveling south, showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained a concussion.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn around 11:07 PM. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a 2022 BMW sedan traveling south struck him with its center front end. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious at the scene, suffering a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The report does not assign fault to the pedestrian but highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention as the critical cause.


Aggressive Driving Causes Rear-End Crash on Bedford

A sedan traveling south on Bedford Avenue rear-ended a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle. The sedan driver suffered whiplash and shock. Police cite aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The impact damaged the sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:16 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A Volvo sedan traveling south struck the center back end of a northbound multi-wheeled vehicle. The sedan’s left rear bumper and the other vehicle’s front end sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 40-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, suffered whiplash and was in shock. The police report identifies aggressive driving and road rage as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The sedan was going straight ahead, while the multi-wheeled vehicle was passing. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the crash, with no blame assigned to the victim or other parties.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 62-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a moped hit her at an intersection. The rider, traveling north on Eastern Parkway, failed to control speed and showed inexperience. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Eastern Parkway struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors on the part of the moped operator. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The moped's point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the vehicle sustained no damage. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers operating mopeds at unsafe speeds, even when pedestrians follow crossing signals.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 36-year-old man suffered elbow and arm injuries after a sedan traveling east hit him as he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the sedan, which sustained damage to the same area. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian behaviors were identified as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 8:50 PM, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face when entering traffic from parked vehicles.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue

A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered back injuries and contusions. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and driver distraction, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan was making a left turn westbound on Bedford Avenue at 9:40 PM when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old male, was injured with back contusions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Kingston Avenue

A distracted SUV driver rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on Kingston Avenue. Both male occupants in the SUV suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash exposed dangers of inattention and tailgating on city streets.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:17 on Kingston Avenue when a 2021 Mazda SUV, stopped in traffic, was struck from behind by a 2002 Nissan sedan traveling north. The contributing factors listed were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance and was not fully attentive. Both the SUV driver and front passenger, males aged 40 and 37, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper and the sedan's right front bumper. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the cause of the collision, with no contributing victim behavior noted.


Van Strikes Partially Ejected Teen on Carroll Street

A 14-year-old boy was partially ejected and suffered severe leg injuries after a van struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The van, driven by a permit-holder, hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper while starting in traffic.

According to the police report, a van traveling east on Carroll Street in Brooklyn struck a 14-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near Albany Avenue around 8:00 AM. The pedestrian was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting in traffic when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the van's left front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The report does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield but highlights the pedestrian's crossing against the signal. The victim was conscious and injured, with no safety equipment noted.


Sedan Makes Improper Turn, Injures E-Bike Rider

A sedan executing an improper U-turn collided with a southbound e-bike on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front bumpers and left side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:38 on Utica Avenue near 330 in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a U-turn when it struck a southbound e-bike. The police identified the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The e-bike rider, a 33-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3. The e-bike was impacted on its left front bumper, while the sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper and left side doors. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the improper turn. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were cited in the report.


Distracted Driver Causes Sedan Collision on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway at dawn. A female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel and front end of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:59 AM on Eastern Parkway involving two sedans. One driver, a 41-year-old female, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. The first vehicle, a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling west, struck the right rear quarter panel of the second vehicle, a 2021 Nissan sedan making a right turn northbound. The impact points were the center front end of the Toyota and the right rear quarter panel of the Nissan. No occupants were ejected. The female driver’s injuries and the collision dynamics highlight the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle crashes.


SUV Right Turn Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 74-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a Hyundai SUV struck her during a right turn on Carroll Street. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai SUV, traveling east and making a right turn on Carroll Street in Brooklyn, struck a 74-year-old female pedestrian. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. This collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers in urban settings.


Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Parked Sedan

A sedan traveling south struck a parked vehicle on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured the driver of the moving car, causing neck trauma and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the crash, highlighting dangers of distracted driving in city streets.

According to the police report, at 4:57 AM on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn, a southbound sedan collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the left front bumper of the moving car. The driver of the moving sedan, a 24-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and whiplash, remaining inside his vehicle and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the parked car and the center front end of the moving vehicle. This incident underscores the risks posed by driver distraction on urban roadways.


Unlicensed Driver Strikes Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

A 52-year-old man lay bleeding on Eastern Parkway, head struck by a Nissan sedan. The driver, unlicensed and inattentive, left the street empty but for silence and blood. Metal crumpled. The man did not move.

A 52-year-old pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and lay unconscious on Eastern Parkway after being struck head-on by a 2012 Nissan sedan, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 3:18 a.m. The report states the driver was unlicensed and operating a vehicle registered in Pennsylvania. The car's left front quarter panel was crushed from the impact. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The narrative describes the victim bleeding in the road, unmoving, after the collision. No contributing factors are attributed to the pedestrian. The police report makes clear the driver's lack of a valid license and inattention were central to this crash, underscoring the systemic danger posed by unlicensed, inattentive drivers.


Distracted Driver Causes SUV Collision on Rogers Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. A passenger suffered a back contusion, injured but conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:56 on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling north. One driver was making a right turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the Audi SUV and the right rear bumper of the Hyundai SUV. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors. A 36-year-old female occupant in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior.


Pedestrian Severely Injured Crossing Eastern Parkway

A 42-year-old man suffered a severe head injury while crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed, striking the pedestrian and leaving him unconscious with fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Eastern Parkway at 2:35 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals and was traveling too fast. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury, described as a fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and was found unconscious at the scene. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, with one occupant. The report does not identify the vehicle type or driver details. The crash highlights driver errors in traffic control compliance and speed management as the primary causes of the pedestrian's serious injuries.


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Unlicensed Driver Changing Lanes Hits Sedan

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver changing lanes struck the left side doors of a sedan going straight. Both vehicles sustained damage. Two occupants suffered whiplash and injuries to face and shoulder.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:16. A 2021 Honda sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, was changing lanes when it struck the left side doors of a 2023 BMW sedan traveling north. The BMW driver was a licensed female traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the BMW and the left side doors of the Honda. The unlicensed driver’s lane change caused the collision. Two occupants in the Honda were injured: the 35-year-old male driver suffered facial injuries and whiplash, and a 29-year-old male passenger sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries with whiplash. Both were not ejected and used safety restraints. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified but highlights the unlicensed driver’s lane change as the critical error.