Crash Count for Ocean Hill
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,514
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 843
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 208
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 0
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Ocean Hill?
SUVs/Cars 32 3 0 Bikes 2 1 0 Trucks/Buses 2 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 1 0

Ocean Hill Bleeds Slow—How Many Bodies Before City Hall Moves?

Ocean Hill: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Slow Grind of Injury

Ocean Hill does not bleed out in a single night. It bleeds slow. In the last twelve months, 220 people have been hurt in crashes. Five were left with serious injuries. No one died. But the numbers do not comfort. They only count the bodies that made it home, broken but breathing. NYC crash data

Pedestrians cross, drivers do not see. A 37-year-old man, head split open, crossing Fulton Street. A 76-year-old struck at an intersection, blood on the pavement. A 44-year-old, hit by a bus, incoherent on the curb. These are not rare stories. They are the drumbeat of the neighborhood.

What Has Changed?

No deaths this year. But the risk is everywhere. In three years, Ocean Hill saw 841 injuries, 9 serious. The streets do not forgive. Cars, SUVs, bikes, buses—each leaves its mark. NYC crash data

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They promise safer crossings, lower speeds, more cameras. But the pace is slow. The city now has the power to set a 20 mph speed limit. It has not used it. Cameras that catch speeders could go dark if Albany does not act. The tools are there. The will is not.

Who Pays the Price?

The most vulnerable pay first. Children, elders, those on foot. In the last year, 15 kids were hurt. Eight people over 75. The old and the young do not win in a contest with steel.

Act or Wait for Blood

This is not fate. Lower the speed limit. Keep the cameras on. Demand leaders use the power they have. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Take action now.

Every day of delay is another name on a chart. Another family waiting in an ER. The disaster is slow, but it is certain.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Ocean Hill

Motorcycle Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Broadway at Aberdeen Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead on Broadway collided with a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Aberdeen Street. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcycle showed no damage, and the driver did not stop or slow. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Northbound

An SUV turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on Fulton Street. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The collision damaged the SUV’s right side and the scooter’s front center.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Fulton Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was making a left turn while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and injured the e-scooter rider, who was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The sedan driver sustained back pain and whiplash; the SUV driver suffered a head abrasion. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a parked SUV. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver, 48, reported back injuries and whiplash; the SUV driver, 20, suffered a head abrasion. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt; the SUV driver’s airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. Both drivers were licensed. The collision caused center front-end damage to the sedan and center back-end damage to the SUV.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles showed no damage. The sedan was traveling straight; the bike was changing lanes.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2016 sedan on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was traveling straight ahead while the bicyclist was changing lanes. Both vehicles sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors related to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving eastbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan.


Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Howard Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The female motorcyclist, 26, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was traveling west with four occupants. Impact damaged both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female motorcyclist traveling west on Howard Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The motorcyclist was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV, carrying four occupants, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcyclist and damage to both vehicles.


SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Eastern Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Eastern Parkway. The trailing driver, distracted and following too closely, crashed into the stopped vehicle ahead. The driver of the rear SUV suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Eastern Parkway were involved in a rear-end collision. The leading vehicle was stopped in traffic when the trailing SUV, driven by a 30-year-old man, struck it from behind. The driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the right rear bumper of the leading vehicle.


Brooklyn Rear-End Crash Injures Passenger

A sedan struck an SUV stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2003 SUV. The crash injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan’s front center end struck the SUV’s rear center end. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in Brooklyn traffic.


Sedan Driver Injured After Traffic Control Disregard

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan east on Aberdeen Street was injured. She disregarded traffic control and struck a pavement defect. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver operating a 2012 BMW sedan on Aberdeen Street disregarded traffic control signals. The vehicle struck a defective pavement area, impacting the undercarriage and causing damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Broadway

A BMW SUV struck a box truck from behind on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage; the SUV’s rear was damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver in a BMW SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling east on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, while the truck’s center front end showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Atlantic

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a westbound sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection as she crossed without signal. The vehicle’s left front bumper hit her, causing serious harm.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection without a signal or crosswalk when the vehicle’s left front bumper collided with her. She sustained head injuries and was in shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals were noted for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end.


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Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both drivers and three passengers suffered neck, abdomen, and face injuries. The impact hit the center front ends. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. Injuries ranged from bruises to whiplash.

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 when the crash occurred. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan was traveling straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. Five occupants were injured: the male Infiniti driver (neck contusion), the female Nissan driver (neck contusion), a 21-year-old female front passenger (abdomen and pelvis contusion), a 67-year-old male rear passenger (whiplash), and a 6-year-old female rear passenger (face contusion). All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The injuries were moderate, with no indication of helmet use or signaling issues.


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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.


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.


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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.


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.


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.


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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.


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.


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.


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.