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

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Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Rutland Road

Two sedans collided on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and chest or back pain. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rutland Road rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 52-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely by the rear driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Two Sedans Collide on Empire Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Empire Boulevard. One driver made an improper turn while distracted. Both vehicles struck on their front and side panels. A 40-year-old driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash left him in shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Empire Boulevard. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was going straight. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 40-year-old driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites driver inattention and distraction, along with improper turning, as contributing factors. No other injuries or factors were noted.


Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Lefferts

A 20-year-old man crossing Lefferts Avenue with the signal was hit by a southbound motorcycle. The rider showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The motorcycle's right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Avenue struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle, a 1989 Honda, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted in the report.


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Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Lincoln Road

Two SUVs crashed on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver and a female passenger suffered upper arm and full-body injuries. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain complaints followed impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 54-year-old female driver and a 48-year-old female passenger in one SUV, both injured with complaints of pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the female driver. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. A third parked SUV was also damaged in the rear. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the passenger or safety equipment beyond the driver’s distraction.


Motorcycle Injured in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Rogers Avenue. The sedan driver made an unsafe lane change. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, was injured with bruises and arm injuries. He wore a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rogers Avenue involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The sedan driver committed an unsafe lane change, causing the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The motorcycle showed damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan had no damage. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Washington Avenue

A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Toyota sedan on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered bruises and injuries to their back and leg. The crash happened late at night, with driver distraction and tailgating cited.

According to the police report, a 1998 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the front left bumper of the SUV. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 50 and 35, were injured with contusions and back and leg injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. The 35-year-old passenger's injury also involved Traffic Control Disregarded. No contributing factors related to the passengers' safety equipment were noted.


One-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A one-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child suffered a facial contusion. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a sedan traveling north on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The impact was to the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Brooklyn

A 16-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV traveling west on Winthrop Street struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. She sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


5-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Nostrand Avenue

A 5-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue. The driver was inattentive. The child suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

An e-bike rider was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked SUV pulling out on Nostrand Avenue. The bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. The SUV struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-bike driver was injured after colliding with a Nissan SUV that was starting from a parking spot on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV’s left front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. The injured rider was conscious at the scene. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


8-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A sedan struck a young bicyclist on East New York Avenue. The boy was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and bicyclist confusion. The crash left the child bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an 8-year-old bicyclist. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The child remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist error and traffic control disregard. The sedan was traveling west, and the bike was traveling south when the impact occurred at the front center of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. No damage was reported on the sedan. The report does not mention helmet use or other safety equipment.


Taxi Passenger Injured Boarding at Brooklyn Intersection

An 85-year-old male taxi passenger suffered a severe knee and lower leg injury while getting on or off the vehicle at a Brooklyn intersection. The taxi was traveling south with no reported damage. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male occupant of a taxi was injured at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The passenger was getting on or off the taxi when he sustained a fracture and dislocation to his knee and lower leg. The taxi was traveling straight south with no damage reported. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate driver errors or victim fault. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in SUV Collision

A 17-year-old female e-scooter driver collided with a GMC SUV turning right on East New York Avenue. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s right side doors. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling west on East New York Avenue collided with a northbound GMC SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, who was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal on Nostrand

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing Nostrand Avenue against the signal. The driver, going straight, was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The crash exposed dangers at this Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue at Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the crash occurred. The driver, traveling straight ahead, was inattentive and distracted, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary driver error and notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were specified. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact but sustained serious lower limb injuries.


Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; the front middle passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the taxi driver’s contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane control or passing maneuvers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Driver Injured in Schenectady Avenue Crash

A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Schenectady Avenue suffered neck injuries after colliding with parked vehicles. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarding traffic control. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The driver, traveling south in a 2021 Ford SUV, collided with multiple parked SUVs. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moving SUV and the rear and side of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


Motorcycle Injured in Brooklyn SUV U-Turn

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcyclist’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Empire Boulevard collided with an SUV making an improper U-turn. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in Brooklyn intersections.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan on Utica Avenue

A motorcycle traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries with complaint of pain or nausea. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the motorcycle struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries or victims were reported.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan made a left turn and struck a westbound e-scooter in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 54, was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end were damaged. The e-scooter driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


BMW Sedan Hits 5-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a BMW sedan in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion while crossing outside an intersection. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Maple Street in Brooklyn struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The child sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and had no listed safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.