Crash Count for Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,345
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 775
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 168
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate?
SUVs/Cars 31 5 0 Trucks/Buses 2 3 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0

Silence Kills: Lower the Speed Before Blood Runs Again

Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

No one died on the streets of Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate in the last year. But the cost is still counted in flesh. Four people suffered serious injuries. One was a child. One was over seventy-five. A pedestrian’s head split open at Winthrop and New York. Another, eighty-five, crushed at Hawthorne and Albany. A woman, seventy-three, left bleeding after a car backed into her on Rutland Road. These are not numbers. They are lives, changed forever. See NYC Open Data.

In three years, 771 people have been hurt in 1,340 crashes here. Fifteen were seriously injured. Most were walking. Most were just trying to cross the street.

Who Bears the Weight

Cars and trucks did most of the harm. They caused 36 serious or moderate injuries to pedestrians. Trucks alone left three people with life-altering wounds. Motorcycles and mopeds, one. Bikes, one. The street is not a fair fight.

What Leaders Have Done—And Not Done

The city passed Sammy’s Law. Now, New York can set its own speed limits. But the limit here is still higher than the speed that kills. No new protected bike lanes. No new pedestrian space. The city touts record intersection redesigns, but the blood on the crosswalks says it’s not enough. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Program lapsed. No word from local leaders on bringing it back. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next

Every day the speed stays high, another family risks losing someone. The city has the power to lower the limit to 20 mph. It has the power to harden crossings, to protect the old and the young. But power unused is as good as no power at all.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand real protection for people who walk and bike.

Do not wait for the next siren.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate

Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Street

A bus and an SUV collided on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred at 4 p.m.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:00 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A bus traveling east with one occupant struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV also traveling east but making a right turn. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash, and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bus impacted the SUV with its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions on city streets.


SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Toddler Pedestrian

A 3-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper right turn on New York Ave in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed and turning error caused the crash.

According to the police report, at 5:55 PM on New York Ave near Sterling St in Brooklyn, a 3-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2019 Nissan SUV made an improper right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck her at the center front end. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The vehicle sustained no damage. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver mistakes in turning maneuvers, especially involving vulnerable pedestrians, without any fault attributed to the child.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Rear-Quarter Collision

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:29 PM in Brooklyn near 384 Maple Street. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with a parked 2015 Honda sedan, also facing east. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, and the bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The sedan driver was licensed and the vehicle was parked at the time of impact. This incident highlights the dangers posed by stationary vehicles to cyclists traveling alongside them.


BMW Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 78-year-old pedestrian was injured crossing Empire Blvd at Nostrand Ave. The BMW, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The impact caused abrasions and lower arm injuries. The driver showed no license issues, but vehicle damage was absent.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on Empire Blvd was making a right turn at Nostrand Ave when it struck a 78-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor attributed to the driver. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact occurring at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and located at the intersection, with no contributing factors listed on her part. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.


Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A Dodge sedan turned left at Winthrop and New York. Its bumper cracked the head of a 75-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Blood pooled on the street. The car rolled on, unscathed. She did not.

At the intersection of Winthrop Street and New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a Dodge sedan making a left turn struck a 75-year-old woman as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the collision occurred when the sedan's left front bumper hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe bleeding. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, explicitly citing the driver's error in not yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing. 'View Obstructed/Limited' is also listed as a contributing factor. The police narrative states, 'A Dodge sedan turned left. A 75-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The bumper struck her head. She bled on the street. The car was fine. She was not.' The pedestrian was conscious but suffered a head injury. The vehicle sustained no damage, underscoring the disparity in harm.


82-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

An 82-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian’s right arm. The victim suffered bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:45 PM on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Ford sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck an 82-year-old male pedestrian crossing the intersection. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was injured in the elbow, lower arm, and hand area, sustaining contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report also notes 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, which may have affected the driver’s ability to see the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact to its right front quarter panel. The incident highlights driver error in yielding during left turns as a critical cause of injury to a vulnerable road user.


SUV Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle on Bedford Ave

A motorcycle traveling north struck the left front bumper of an eastbound SUV making a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The motorcycle driver, inexperienced and speeding, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:06. A 30-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a Jeep SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle struck the SUV's left front bumper and the driver was ejected, sustaining fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors, along with 'Unsafe Speed' by the motorcycle driver. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey and traveling eastbound, while the motorcycle was going straight northbound. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumpers of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver's injuries were serious, but the report does not attribute fault to the victim.


Distracted Sedan Driver Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a northbound e-bike rider at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan sustained left-side damage while parked before impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:50 AM near 305 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, parked and facing north, was struck on its left side doors by a northbound e-bike rider. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the sedan driver. The e-bike rider, a 34-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2023 BMW. The collision caused damage to the sedan's left side doors, while the e-bike showed no vehicle damage. The report highlights the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the cyclist.


Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Turning Right

A 47-year-old woman suffered head injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted while making a right turn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, highlighting critical driver errors.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Midwood Street and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:03 AM. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious after the collision. The crash involved a 2018 Audi sedan traveling south, whose driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing the injury. The driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was registered in Florida. No pedestrian actions or equipment were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield at intersections.


Sedan Driver Injured Passing Parked Convertibles

A 38-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck contusions after colliding with parked convertibles on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. Police cite unsafe speed and passing too closely as contributing factors in the crash that left the driver bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:50 on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 38-year-old female driver of a Connecticut-registered BMW sedan traveling west. She was the sole occupant and wore a lap belt. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing Too Closely' as the primary contributing factors. The sedan collided with two parked convertibles, one a 2020 Mercedes and the other a 2012 Chevrolet, both also westbound and stationary. Damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel of the Mercedes and the right front bumper of the Chevrolet. The driver sustained neck contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on driver errors related to speed and passing maneuvers.


Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A 62-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage. The driver was helmeted but fractured and dislocated her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:17 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 62-year-old female moped driver was traveling north when she collided with a stand-up scooter traveling west. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors. The moped driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. She was wearing a helmet, noted as 'Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist)' in the report. The stand-up scooter showed no damage, and no other injuries were reported. The data highlights the dangers of excessive speed and improper lane use leading to severe trauma for vulnerable road users.


Elderly Pedestrian’s Head Crushed by Pickup on Albany Avenue

An 85-year-old man crossing Albany Avenue fell beneath a Ford pickup’s right front. Blood pooled as dusk settled. The truck’s force left him semiconscious, his head crushed, the street marked by violence and steel.

An 85-year-old pedestrian was struck by a northbound Ford pickup truck on Albany Avenue near Hawthorne Street in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The report states the man was crossing without a signal when the vehicle’s right front quarter panel struck his head, causing crush injuries and leaving him semiconscious and bleeding on the pavement. The police narrative describes the scene: 'The truck’s right front crushed his head. He lay semiconscious on the pavement, bleeding into the dusk.' The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' offering no further details on driver behavior. The only mention of the pedestrian’s actions is that he was 'crossing, no signal, or crosswalk,' which is included after the account of the vehicle’s impact. The focus remains on the devastating outcome of the collision and the lethal force of the truck.


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SUV Left Turn Strikes Motorcycle Rider

An SUV made a left turn on Bedford Avenue, colliding with a southbound motorcycle. The rider was thrown face-first, suffering severe lacerations and bleeding heavily. He remained conscious despite the brutal impact and extensive injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue at 17:30 involving a 2020 Toyota SUV and a 2023 Fengyuan motorcycle. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight south. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old male, was struck on the center front end and thrown face-first, sustaining severe facial lacerations and bleeding. The report states, 'An SUV turned left. A motorcycle came straight. No helmet. The rider flew, face-first. Flesh tore. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed awake. Eyes open.' The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' but the sequence clearly shows the SUV turning left into the motorcycle's path. The rider was not wearing a helmet, noted after the driver actions. The driver of the SUV was a 32-year-old male, wearing a lap belt and harness, and suffered minor abrasions. This collision highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles crossing the path of oncoming motorcycles.


Unlicensed Motorcycle Driver Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered back injuries. Alcohol involvement was noted, underscoring driver error and systemic risk in this violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:25 on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. A motorcycle traveling south collided head-on with a northbound 2016 GMC SUV. The motorcycle driver, a male with an unlicensed status, was partially ejected and sustained a back contusion, resulting in an injury severity level 3. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles, with damage to the left front bumper of each. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, highlighting impaired operation. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision reveals critical dangers posed by unlicensed and impaired drivers on city streets.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 43-year-old man was injured crossing Empire Boulevard outside a crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Empire Boulevard was making a left turn when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.' The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Mercedes sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited in the report, but the pedestrian's location outside a crosswalk is noted. No victim behavior was identified as a contributing factor.


Sedan Turns Right, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan making a right turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg injuries, sustaining bruises but remained conscious. Driver distraction was cited as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:35 on Bedford Avenue. A 2016 Mazda sedan was making a right turn when it struck a 27-year-old female bicyclist traveling northbound. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper hitting the right side doors of the bike. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. The cyclist was not ejected and was not noted to have any contributing behaviors. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike's right side doors, while the sedan showed no damage. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning movements.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Lane Misuse Crash

A 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe shoulder injury on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage by the cyclist, causing a violent impact and fracture. The rider remained conscious despite the trauma.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:50 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 47-year-old male bicyclist who was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, dislocation, and distortion to his upper arm and shoulder. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's failure to maintain proper lane discipline. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, when the collision occurred at the left front bumper of his bike. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to victim behavior such as helmet use or crossing signals. The driver was licensed and operating the bike legally. This crash highlights the dangers posed by improper lane usage on city streets.


SUV Hits Sedan on East New York Avenue

A northbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:47 AM on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2023 Kia SUV traveling north collided with a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan’s 34-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were listed. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles, emphasizing the systemic danger posed by driver failure to obey traffic controls.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old man crossing Lefferts Avenue with the signal was struck by a sedan traveling east. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and exhibited aggressive driving, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Lefferts Avenue struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and remained conscious after the impact. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a primary contributing factor. Additionally, aggressive driving and road rage by the driver were noted. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. This crash highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield and aggressive behavior—as the cause of injury to a lawful pedestrian crossing with the signal.


Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A moped driver traveling south on Albany Avenue suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a front-end collision. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without identifying other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:45 p.m. The moped was traveling straight ahead southbound when it sustained center front end damage. The driver was conscious and suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were clearly involved or identified. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The absence of detailed contributing factors limits the ability to pinpoint exact driver errors, but the collision caused significant injury to the vulnerable moped operator.