Crash Count for Ocean Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,662
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 942
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 236
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ocean Hill?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Ocean Hill sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, community board Brooklyn CB16, city council district District 41, assembly district AD 55 and state senate district SD 25.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Ocean Hill?
In the last three years, Cars and SUVs caused 124 injuries (3 serious). Trucks and buses caused 8 injuries (1 serious). Motorcycles and mopeds caused 6 injuries (1 serious). Bikes caused 4 injuries (1 serious).
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Every crash is preventable. Speed, street design, and enforcement choices make the difference between life and death.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits, ban parking near crosswalks, redesign streets, and support bills that target repeat dangerous drivers. They can act now, not after another tragedy.
What has been done lately to address traffic violence in Ocean Hill?
Local leaders have voted to extend school speed zones and co-sponsored bills to curb repeat speeders. Some have backed a ban on parking near crosswalks, but the law is not yet in force. see votes
How many people have been killed or seriously injured in Ocean Hill recently?
In the last twelve months, there have been zero deaths but five serious injuries and 285 total injuries from crashes.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ocean Hill

Rear-End Crash on Eastern Parkway Hurts Driver

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 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Strikes Motorcycle Passenger

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 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Atlantic Avenue

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 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

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 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Injured Striking Turning SUV

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 2025-08-04
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Sedan Rear-Ended by Box Truck in Brooklyn

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 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

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 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Marks Avenue

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 2025-08-04
Vehicle Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton

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 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Howard Avenue

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 2025-08-04
Sedan and SUV Crash on Eastern Parkway

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 2025-08-04
Three-Vehicle Collision Bruises Brooklyn Driver

Sedan, bus, and truck collided on Atlantic Avenue. A 38-year-old driver suffered a bruised arm. Police cited pedestrian or cyclist confusion as a factor. No driver errors listed. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, a sedan, a bus, and a pick-up truck crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old male sedan driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are noted in the data. The sedan driver was unlicensed, but this is not listed as a contributing factor. The crash damaged the center front and back ends of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured on Sumpter Street Brooklyn

A 27-year-old woman was struck on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She was located in the roadway away from an intersection when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with moderate burns. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on type or driver actions. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Flat Rack Truck on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan changed lanes unsafely and struck a flat rack truck on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a flat rack truck. The sedan was changing lanes when it impacted the right side doors of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was traveling straight and sustained no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Front-End Crash Injures 67-Year-Old Driver

A 67-year-old man driving a Ford SUV on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn suffered neck injuries in a front-end collision. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was involved in a front-end collision while traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2018 Ford SUV, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead prior to impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ignores Light, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg

A motorcycle ran a red on Somers Street. The rider struck a 56-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the wheels. She stayed conscious on the pavement. The bike showed no damage. The street stayed quiet.

A crash on Somers Street near Fulton in Brooklyn left a 56-year-old woman injured. According to the police report, a motorcycle 'ran the light' and struck the woman as she crossed with the signal. Her leg was crushed beneath the motorcycle’s wheels. She remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the rider ignored a traffic signal. The motorcycle showed no damage. The woman was crossing legally at the intersection when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Both vehicles struck each other front-center. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead collided head-on with a bicycle also moving straight ahead on Broadway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, sustained a contusion bruise to his hip and upper leg and was conscious at the scene. The sedan was driven by a licensed male driver from New York, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not ejected and safety equipment use is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Pick-up Truck Hits Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A pick-up truck changing lanes struck a sedan going straight on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both male occupants of the sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 pick-up truck traveling south on Eastern Parkway attempted a lane change and collided with a 2017 sedan also traveling south. The impact occurred at the sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s right front bumper. The sedan had two male occupants, ages 38 and 33, both conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers but notes the pick-up truck driver was changing lanes at the time of the crash. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was recorded. The collision caused moderate injuries to the sedan’s driver and front passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660389 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two Sedans Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2015 Audi traveling south, was struck on its right side doors. The second vehicle, a 2016 Kia traveling east, impacted with its center front end. Both drivers were injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and experiencing shock. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Audi and the center front end of the Kia.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Side Collision on Eastern Parkway

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened when a sedan made a left turn and struck the bike’s left side. The bicyclist was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Eastern Parkway made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured and left in shock. No damage was reported to the sedan, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04