Crash Count for Ocean Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,669
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 951
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 239
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ocean Hill

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and shock. The car’s left front bumper struck her outside an intersection. No driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a westbound Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened as she crossed outside an intersection, without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan’s left front bumper hit her, causing head injuries and shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No mention of safety equipment or signals for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Five Hurt as Sedans Crash on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Five people, including a child, suffered bruises and whiplash. The crash struck both cars head-on. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of a 2010 Infiniti was making a left turn. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan was going straight. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. Five people were injured: both drivers, a 21-year-old female front passenger, a 67-year-old male rear passenger, and a 6-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included neck bruises, whiplash, and a face contusion. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Brooklyn SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs collided head north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by an unlicensed man, struck the front SUV. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and following too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by a 28-year-old unlicensed man with alcohol involvement, struck the back of the front SUV. Both drivers, a 28-year-old passenger and a 41-year-old licensed driver, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The front passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Woman Struck Crossing Atlantic Avenue Before Dawn

A woman crossed Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn before sunrise. A westbound car hit her head-on. Blood pooled on the street. She lay semiconscious, head wounded. The car’s right bumper bore the mark. No driver error listed. System failed her.

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue near Gunther Place in Brooklyn before dawn. According to the police report, she was hit head-on by a westbound car. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying semiconscious in the street. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The woman was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Nurse Opposes Sanitation Cuts Warns of Safety Hazards

Garbage piles choke New York sidewalks. Rats swarm. Pedestrians dodge filth. Council Member Sandy Nurse and Borough President Antonio Reynoso push for organics recycling and fair funding. City agencies stall. Mayor Adams sends mixed signals. Streets stay dangerous for those on foot.

On March 22, 2022, the New York City Council’s Sanitation Committee debated the city’s trash crisis. The hearing, covered by Streetsblog NYC, spotlighted Council Member Sandy Nurse and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso. Nurse demanded full funding for sanitation, calling the crisis 'unprecedented.' Reynoso urged immediate action on 'save-as-you-throw' and mandatory organics recycling, saying, 'We have full authority to implement both.' The matter title reads: 'TRASH CITY: Here’s Why New York is So Filthy.' The committee reviewed stalled pilot programs and budget cuts. Nurse stressed the need for equitable services and investment in public transit and clean streets. The debate exposed political inertia and underfunding, leaving sidewalks hazardous for pedestrians and failing neighborhoods most at risk.


S 5130
Brisport votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan struck two stopped vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a teenage passenger in the striking car suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The collision injured the driver and a 15-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The two struck vehicles were stopped in traffic, sustaining center back-end damage, while the striking sedan had front-end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash occurred near Sherlock Place in Brooklyn's 37th council district.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact caused back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The sedan's 29-year-old female driver sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Crashes Into Taxi on Eastern Parkway

A 22-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury after colliding with a taxi on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The e-bike was demolished; the taxi sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound taxi going straight. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly" attributed to the e-bike rider. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight. The crash demolished the e-bike and injured the rider internally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Sedan Turns Left, Hits Truck in Brooklyn

A sedan turning left collided with a truck going straight on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the sedan’s left rear and truck’s left front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue when it collided with a 2007 Dodge truck traveling straight north. The impact occurred at the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. Three occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two rear passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All injured parties were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision dynamics. No safety equipment was noted for the occupants. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street

Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were northbound; one was parked. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was conscious but hurt. Damage was limited to front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1981 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The driver of the moving sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle was struck on the left front bumper, and the moving vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion. The crash involved passenger distraction and slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Eastern Parkway collided, with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 36-year-old female front passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New York and one from Pennsylvania, traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver-related distraction and hazardous road conditions as key factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two SUVs Collide on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs crashed at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the westbound SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other front and side. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the westbound GMC SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved the center front end of a southbound Jeep SUV and the right side doors of the westbound GMC SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused bodily injury and emotional distress to the female driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10