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

Moped Rider Slams Parked SUV on Nostrand

A moped hit a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The rider, unlicensed and helmetless, flew off and struck his head. Blood pooled on the street. No one else was hurt. The crash left the block silent and still.

A moped rider crashed head-on into a parked SUV near Midwood Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the moped was traveling at unsafe speed before impact. The 35-year-old rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet. He was partially ejected and suffered severe head bleeding. The SUV was empty and parked. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'A moped slammed head-on into a parked SUV. No helmet. No license. The rider, 35, flew partway off. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. The street stood still. No one else was there.' Driver error listed: Unsafe Speed. The lack of helmet and license are noted after the primary cause.


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SUV Hits Two Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

Two pedestrians crossed Nostrand Avenue with the signal. A northbound SUV struck them with its right front bumper. Both suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2002 SUV traveling north on Nostrand Avenue struck two pedestrians at the intersection with Fenimore Street. Both pedestrians, a 25-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. They sustained contusions and injuries to their hip, upper leg, elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed in New York. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the pedestrians.


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Taxi Rear-Ended by Payloader on Empire Blvd

A taxi and payloader collided head-to-tail on Empire Boulevard. Three passengers in the taxi suffered back contusions. The impact struck the taxi’s center back end. All occupants remained inside the vehicle, wearing lap belts or no restraints.

According to the police report, a payloader traveling east on Empire Boulevard struck the center back end of a taxi also traveling east. Three passengers in the taxi, including two children aged 5 and 9 and a 33-year-old adult, were injured with back contusions. The passengers were not ejected; two wore lap belts, one had no safety equipment. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The collision involved a rear-end impact, with the payloader hitting the taxi from behind. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The payloader driver was also licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injuries were moderate, and all victims remained inside the taxi after the crash.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A sedan making a left turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2013 BMW sedan made a left turn and collided with the bike on Midwood Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a head injury and concussion. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan’s front center end and the bike’s right front bumper were damaged in the crash.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Flatbush Avenue

A parked sedan struck a 28-year-old female bicyclist on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling north. The 28-year-old female bicyclist, who was not wearing safety equipment, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist was conscious after the collision and suffered injury severity level 3. No other contributing factors were specified.


Sedan and Moped Collide on Empire Boulevard

A sedan and moped crashed head-on on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles traveled east. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Injuries were serious but the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a moped, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 50-year-old male occupant, sustained a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The sedan struck the moped on its left front quarter panel, causing damage to the moped's left side doors and injuring the moped driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Turns, Strikes Boy Crossing Lefferts

A Toyota SUV turned right at Lefferts and Troy. A nine-year-old boy crossed outside the crosswalk. Steel hit flesh. The front end struck his legs. Blood pooled. His knee split open. The driver failed to yield. The boy stayed conscious.

A Toyota SUV, making a right turn at Lefferts Avenue and Troy Avenue in Brooklyn, struck a nine-year-old boy as he crossed the street outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'the front end strikes his legs. The boy bleeds, conscious, his knee torn open.' The child suffered severe lacerations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver, a 42-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. The crash highlights the danger faced by children crossing city streets, especially when drivers fail to yield.


13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Maple Street in Brooklyn. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver, heading east, did not damage the vehicle. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Maple Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a sedan traveling east with one licensed male driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which sustained no damage. Contributing factors included pedestrian error or confusion and the driver's failure to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions over her entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, which showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


Sedan Passes Too Close, Injures Bicyclist on Rogers Avenue

A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on Rogers Avenue, striking him from behind. The 63-year-old man was ejected and suffered back contusions. The impact left the bicyclist injured but conscious. The sedan and bike both sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue passed too closely to a bicyclist, causing a collision. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the bike at the center back end, damaging both vehicles. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

A 31-year-old man was hit by a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian’s left side. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Flatbush Avenue after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south. The SUV hit the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors on city streets.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Lefferts Avenue

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Lefferts Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the SUV’s front center. The cyclist suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Lefferts Avenue was struck on the right side by a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributing to the collision. The SUV’s front center impacted the bike’s right side doors. No ejection occurred. The bicyclist was the only injured party. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or equipment beyond helmet use.


Sedan Right-Turn Hits E-Bike Passenger

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike traveling straight on Nostrand Avenue. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan was making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight south. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old female occupant, sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The passenger was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.


Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn

A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.

A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.


Brooklyn Sedan Backing Hits Front Passenger

A sedan backing north in Brooklyn struck another sedan traveling east on East New York Avenue. The front passenger in the backing vehicle suffered a head contusion. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe backing maneuvers. Injured occupant remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan backing north on East New York Avenue collided with a 2018 Toyota sedan traveling east. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the backing vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. A 55-year-old female front passenger in the backing vehicle sustained a head injury described as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Bedford Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Sedan in Brooklyn

A 25-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling westbound that struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. Another sedan was parked nearby and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment.


Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling west at the time. The pedestrian was at an intersection and was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. He suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The crash happened away from an intersection, with the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford

A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.