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

22
Moving SUV Slams Parked SUV on Eastern Parkway

Oct 22 - A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s side on Eastern Parkway. The driver, a 64-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles took heavy damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Eastern Parkway. The moving vehicle hit the left side doors of the parked SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 64-year-old woman, was injured across her entire body and experienced shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists all contributing factors as unspecified. Both vehicles sustained damage on opposite sides. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedan Slams Into Car, Passenger Hurt on Eastern Parkway

Oct 22 - A sedan sped east on Eastern Parkway. It hit another car. A 33-year-old woman in the front seat was injured. She suffered shock. Police blamed unsafe speed. The crash left her hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2022 Chevrolet sedan traveling east on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn collided with another vehicle heading south. The sedan struck the other car at the center front end, while the other vehicle was hit at the right front bumper. A 33-year-old female front-seat passenger in the sedan was injured and experienced shock. The police report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was not ejected. Her safety equipment status is unknown. The crash caused bodily injury of unknown severity to the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Three-Vehicle Collision Bruises Brooklyn Driver

Oct 18 - 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 2025-09-19
14
Pedestrian Injured on Sumpter Street Brooklyn

Oct 14 - 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 2025-09-19
12
Pickup Turns Left, Crushes Pedestrian Foot

Oct 12 - A pickup truck turned left at Broadway and Halsey. The driver struck a 26-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Her knee and foot took the blow. She stayed conscious on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The street stayed hard.

A 2001 pickup truck made a left turn at the corner of Broadway and Halsey Street. The driver struck a 26-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, 'A 26-year-old woman crossed with the light. The truck struck her knee, crushed her foot.' She suffered crush injuries to her knee and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The truck showed no visible damage. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the driver failed to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671964 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Sedan Hits Flat Rack Truck on Atlantic Avenue

Oct 11 - 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 2025-09-19
7
SUV Front-End Crash Injures 67-Year-Old Driver

Oct 7 - 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 2025-09-19
4
MTA Bus Strikes Bicyclist on Fulton Street

Oct 4 - A northbound cyclist was hit by an eastbound MTA bus on Fulton Street. The bike struck the bus’s right front bumper, causing head injuries and minor bleeding. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Fulton Street collided with an eastbound MTA bus. The point of impact was the bus’s right front bumper striking the bike’s undercarriage. The cyclist sustained head injuries and minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the cyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors for the bus driver. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Unlicensed SUV Turns Left, Hits Motorcycle

Oct 4 - A motorcycle rider was ejected and injured after a 2017 SUV made a left turn on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the motorcycle’s front center. The rider suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when a 2017 SUV, driven by an unlicensed female driver, made a left turn and collided with the motorcycle’s front center on Eastern Parkway. The motorcycle rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower arm and hand injury. The SUV was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists the driver’s action as making a left turn and the motorcycle going straight ahead. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the SUV driver’s unlicensed status and left turn are key elements in the crash. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

Sep 25 - A 43-year-old woman was struck while crossing Rockaway Avenue at East New York Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The sedan involved showed no damage. The driver was making a right turn at the time.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk without a signal when the collision occurred. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2017 Nissan sedan, was making a right turn and struck the pedestrian on the vehicle's right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing action was noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, Marked Crosswalk,' with unspecified contributing factors on the pedestrian's side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Motorcycle Ignores Light, Crushes Pedestrian’s Leg

Sep 20 - 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 2025-09-19
15
Sedan Slams Motorcycle on Hull Street

Sep 15 - Sedan struck motorcycle on Hull Street. Three hurt. Two ejected. Fractures, pain, shock. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Only motorcycle passenger wore helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Hull Street collided with a northbound motorcycle at Boyland Street in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: the sedan driver, the motorcycle driver, and the motorcycle passenger. Both the sedan driver and motorcycle passenger were ejected. Injuries included fractures and pain to the neck, hip, and knee. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorcycle passenger wore a helmet. The sedan was damaged at the right front bumper; the motorcycle at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Broadway in Brooklyn

Sep 13 - 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 2025-09-19
6
Pick-up Truck Hits Sedan on Eastern Parkway

Sep 6 - 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 2025-09-19
8
Two Sedans Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Aug 8 - 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 2025-09-19
4
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Side Collision on Eastern Parkway

Aug 4 - 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 2025-09-19
4
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Aug 4 - Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The female driver was making a left turn. The male driver was going straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway involving two sedans. The female driver, age 33, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front bumper of the other sedan traveling eastbound. The male driver was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Dump Truck

Jul 31 - A motorcycle slammed into a dump truck turning right on Atlantic Avenue. The rider, 35, hit the truck’s front. He suffered leg and foot injuries. He was conscious. No driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Atlantic Avenue struck the right front quarter of a dump truck making a right turn onto Boyland Street. The motorcycle’s center front end hit the truck’s front panel. The 35-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite failure to yield or other driver errors. The dump truck had three occupants and was also traveling west. The motorcycle driver was not ejected and held a valid New York license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Howard Avenue

Jul 21 - A motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Howard Avenue collided with the right front quarter panel of an SUV also traveling west but making a right turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Driver Injured After Falling Asleep

Jul 14 - A 64-year-old man driving a sedan on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn suffered neck injuries. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a crash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on Eastern Parkway near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention due to fatigue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19