Crash Count for Ocean Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,135
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,199
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 303
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 18
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Ocean Hill
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 5
Lower leg/foot 3
Back 1
Head 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 3
Chest 1
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 6
Head 4
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 10
Head 5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 53
Neck 27
+22
Back 15
+10
Head 8
+3
Chest 4
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 57
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Head 12
+7
Back 8
+3
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 34
Head 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Face 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Whole body 2
Back 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 23
Neck 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 3
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ocean Hill?

Preventable Speeding in Ocean Hill School Zones

(since 2022)
Ocean Hill Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Ocean Hill Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Ocean Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 24, 2025

Broken Streets, Broken Bodies

No one died in Ocean Hill this year. But the blood still runs. In the last twelve months, 285 people were hurt in crashes here. Five were left with serious injuries. Children, elders, cyclists, men and women—none spared. The numbers are not just numbers. They are broken bones, torn skin, and lives that do not heal.

Just last week, a cyclist was left bleeding from the head at Somers Street and Broadway. A bus passed too close. The man was left incoherent, blood pooling on the pavement. He was forty. He survived. Not everyone does. NYC Open Data

The Usual Suspects

Cars and SUVs do most of the damage. In the past three years, they left 124 people hurt, three with serious injuries. Trucks and buses hit eight, one seriously. Motorcycles and mopeds struck six. Bikes, too, hurt four, one badly. No one is safe—not on foot, not on two wheels, not at any hour.

Leaders: Votes and Silence

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Jabari Brisport voted yes to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored the bill to curb repeat speeders. Assembly Member Latrice Walker did the same. But the work is not done. Parking is still allowed up to the crosswalk in much of the district. Council Member Darlene Mealy co-sponsored a bill to ban it, but the law is not yet in force. see votes

Some leaders speak, but the streets stay the same. As one advocate said after another Brooklyn crash, “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again.”

The Call

This is not fate. Every injury is a failure. Every delay is a choice. Call your council member. Call your assembly member. Tell them: No more waiting. No more blood. Make Ocean Hill safe. Now.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Latrice Walker
Assembly Member Latrice Walker
District 55
District Office:
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Legislative Office:
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Darlene Mealy
Council Member Darlene Mealy
District 41
District Office:
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Ocean Hill Ocean Hill sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 73, District 41, AD 55, SD 25, Brooklyn CB16.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ocean Hill

14
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

Jan 14 - A 22-year-old woman was injured crossing a marked crosswalk on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered contusions and lower leg injuries, conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, at 3:46 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling west struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to yield to the pedestrian at the intersection. No pedestrian behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in marked crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Pedestrian Struck by Left-Turning Pickup Truck

Jan 9 - A 33-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after a pickup truck made a left turn and struck him at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue. The vehicle's right front bumper was damaged. The pedestrian was in the roadway when hit.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Rockaway Avenue was making a left turn when its right front bumper struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was located at the intersection in the roadway at the time of impact. He sustained head injuries and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle sustained damage to its right front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the pedestrian's position in the roadway and the vehicle's left turn indicate driver error related to yielding or awareness. The driver was licensed and operating a 2000 Chevrolet pickup truck. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 8 - A 63-year-old woman suffered a head contusion after a sedan struck her at an intersection on Eastern Parkway. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when it struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the collision but sustained a head injury classified as a contusion or bruise. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part, alongside an unspecified factor. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and notably, the sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is documented but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights driver error in yielding, resulting in injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Elderly Driver

Jan 6 - A 72-year-old male driver suffered a head contusion and semiconscious state after a multi-sedan crash on Boyland Street. Police cite traffic control disregard as the primary cause. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and not ejected.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:07 AM on Boyland Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. The injured party was a 72-year-old male driver who sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was semiconscious after the collision. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage included impact to the left front bumper and left rear quarter panel, confirming a collision involving moving and parked vehicles. The report explicitly attributes the crash to driver failure to comply with traffic control, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver

Dec 29 - A sedan making a left turn struck an obstruction in Brooklyn. The driver, a 28-year-old woman, suffered a neck injury. She remained conscious at the scene.

A crash occurred in Brooklyn when a sedan, driven by a 28-year-old woman, made a left turn and collided with an obstruction. According to the police report, the driver was injured with a neck injury classified as severe. The contributing factors included 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris.' The driver was wearing a harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other individuals were involved in the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693298 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Overturns on Left Turn, Passenger Injured

Dec 25 - A 49-year-old male passenger suffered facial abrasions and was trapped inside an overturned SUV. The vehicle was making a left turn on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn when it crashed. The driver was licensed and traveling north. No other factors were specified.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet SUV overturned while making a left turn on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger, a 49-year-old man, was trapped inside and sustained facial abrasions. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was traveling north before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicle damage was severe, with the SUV overturning and causing injury to the occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Eastern Parkway

Dec 22 - A 34-year-old man driving a 2019 Audi sedan struck a parked 2003 Toyota SUV on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right front bumper of the sedan and left rear bumper of the SUV. The driver suffered an eye abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver in a 2019 Audi sedan was traveling west on Eastern Parkway when he collided with a parked 2003 Toyota SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The Audi driver was injured, sustaining an eye abrasion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Both vehicles were westbound, with the SUV stationary before the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The Toyota driver held a permit license, but was parked at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Herkimer Street

Dec 13 - A woman crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a female pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Herkimer Street. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2013 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper but showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687205 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Rear-End Crash on Eastern Parkway Hurts Driver

Dec 6 - Three sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. A 60-year-old man at the wheel took a concussion and full-body injuries. Police blamed following too closely and unsafe speed. Metal twisted. One driver left hurt.

According to the police report, three sedans collided westbound on Eastern Parkway near Saratoga Avenue. The 60-year-old male driver of one car suffered a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained at the scene. Police cited 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The crash caused rear-end impacts and damage to the vehicles' front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4689958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
SUV Right Turn Strikes Motorcycle Passenger

Dec 5 - SUV turned right on Atlantic Avenue, hitting a motorcycle’s left side. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered knee and leg abrasions. Driver inexperience and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue struck the left side of a westbound 2023 motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two people. The left rear passenger, a 24-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash damaged the right side doors of both vehicles. Driver errors led to serious injury for a vulnerable motorcycle passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Atlantic Avenue

Nov 27 - A 37-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a multi-sedan collision on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved three vehicles traveling east and west. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. She was in shock.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 37-year-old female driver of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling westbound. She sustained head injuries and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and an unspecified factor as contributing causes. The point of impact was the center back end of her vehicle, indicating she was rear-ended by another sedan traveling eastbound. No contributing factors were listed for the other vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Nov 26 - A 22-year-old woman was struck on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

Nov 21 - A 28-year-old woman was struck at Rockaway Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck her on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682323 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
E-Bike Rider Injured Striking Turning SUV

Nov 18 - E-bike slammed into a left-turning SUV on Broadway. Young rider hit hard, left semiconscious with leg injuries. Brooklyn street, metal against flesh. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male riding an e-bike collided with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors for the SUV operator. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Sedan Rear-Ended by Box Truck in Brooklyn

Nov 16 - A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue. The sedan carried four occupants. Both the driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn, collided when the truck impacted the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan had four occupants; the driver, a 28-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 32-year-old man, both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact point and damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind on the left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

Nov 16 - A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash resulted in bodily injury but no further details on the vehicle or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Marks Avenue

Nov 16 - Two sedans traveling north collided on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Saint Marks Avenue collided. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle but was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Vehicle Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton

Nov 16 - A 67-year-old man was hit at Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue. He suffered facial abrasions but stayed conscious. The vehicle struck him head-on. No driver errors listed. Danger remains on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations. No vehicle type or driver details are provided. No helmet or signaling factors are mentioned. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Howard Avenue

Nov 8 - A 43-year-old woman driving an SUV north on Howard Avenue crashed into a parked SUV. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of her vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was traveling north on Howard Avenue when her SUV collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Sedan and SUV Crash on Eastern Parkway

Nov 3 - A sedan and SUV collided heading east on Eastern Parkway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy damage. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan and a 2022 Freightliner SUV crashed while traveling east on Eastern Parkway near Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's driver, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19