How were these numbers calculated?

We pulled NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) for Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 27, 2025, filtered to Crown Heights (South). We counted total crashes, injuries, and deaths, and identified specific incidents cited above. You can view the filtered query starting point [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95). Data last accessed Sep 27, 2025.

Where are the worst spots locally?

Eastern Parkway is a repeat hotspot in this area, with 4 deaths and 309 injuries recorded in the period. Intersections at Schenectady Avenue, Franklin Avenue, and Empire Boulevard also recur in the crash records. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.

What policies could reduce these injuries and deaths?

Two near‑term steps: lower the default speed limit citywide under Sammy’s Law, and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders (bills S 4045/A 2299).

What have local officials done so far?

Council Member Crystal Hudson co‑sponsored bills to daylight crosswalks (Int 1138‑2024) and add curb extensions (Int 0285‑2024). State Sen. Zellnor Myrie co‑sponsors S 4045 and missed two committee votes in June. Assembly Member Brian Cunningham is not listed among sponsors of A 2299 in the record cited.

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Crown Heights (South): Traffic Crash Statistics

May 18, 2026 - A driver and a motorcyclist collided outside 871 Nostrand Avenue at night. The 64-year-old rider was injured and ejected, with neck pain and whiplash.

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Crash Counter for Crown Heights (South) 183 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 183

All Injuries: 113

Moderate: 21

Serious: 2

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

Caught Speeding in Crown Heights (South) KXM7078 — 247 times

247 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXM7078 · 2022 Gray Ford Pickup
Caught here 2 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: East New York-New Lots (23), Crown Heights (North) (19), and Concourse-Concourse Village (15).
193 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
GA RUN1724 · 2020 Black BMW Mp
Caught here 8 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (82), Prospect Heights (15), and Spring Creek-Starrett City (13).
178 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
PA KZC2999 · 2019 Nissan Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (13), Bensonhurst (11), and East Flatbush-Rugby (10).
164 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LHW6019 · 2024 Gray Toyota Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Crown Heights (North) (13), East New York-New Lots (8), and Ocean Hill (8).
160 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY KXH2766 · 2022 Gray Kia Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Tompkinsville-Stapleton-Clifton-Fox Hills (36), Mariner's Harbor-Arlington-Graniteville (29), and West New Brighton-Silver Lake-Grymes Hill (15).

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Data as of 2026-06-01

Recent severe crashes

Distracted SUV driver hits teen 2026-04-27T22:59:00+00:00
EASTERN PKWY
A 25-year-old driver hit an 18-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway at Utica Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention; the teen suffered a leg injury with a fracture/dislocation.
According to the police report, a 25-year-old driver went straight on Eastern Parkway at Utica Avenue around 10:59 p.m. and hit an 18-year-old male pedestrian. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian was conscious and reported a knee/lower-leg/foot injury described as a fracture/distortion/dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver blacked out in parked SUV 2026-04-23T11:00:00+00:00
NOSTRAND AVE
A 61-year-old driver lost consciousness at Nostrand Avenue and President Street, leaving at least one person injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
According to the police report, a 61-year-old man driving a Ford SUV at Nostrand Avenue and President Street was listed as injured and unconscious, and police recorded “Lost Consciousness” as a contributing factor. The vehicle was recorded as parked before the crash. Two other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver hits motorcyclist on Nostrand 2026-05-18T20:49:00+00:00
871 NOSTRAND AVE
A driver and a motorcyclist collided outside 871 Nostrand Avenue at night. The 64-year-old rider was injured and ejected, with neck pain and whiplash.
According to the police report, a 4-door sedan driver and a motorcycle rider collided outside 871 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn on May 18, 2026, around 8:49 p.m. The 64-year-old rider was injured and ejected, with a neck injury and a complaint of whiplash. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Driver changed lanes, hit motorcyclist 2026-05-18T16:30:00+00:00
NOSTRAND AVE
A sedan driver changed lanes on Nostrand Avenue and hit a 64-year-old motorcyclist. Police recorded unsafe lane changing.
According to the police report, a sedan driver was changing lanes near Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn on May 18, 2026, around 4:30 p.m., and hit a motorcyclist who was going straight. Police recorded unsafe lane changing. The 64-year-old motorcyclist reported an abrasion to the shoulder/upper arm and was listed as injured. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Distracted driver slams taxi on Carroll 2026-05-14T12:22:00+00:00
984 CARROLL ST
Police recorded driver inattention after a driver hit another vehicle near 984 Carroll St. One driver, 59, was injured with a neck injury and shock.
According to the police report, a taxi driver and an SUV driver were both traveling east near 984 Carroll Street in Brooklyn around 12:22 p.m. on May 14, 2026, when a driver hit the other vehicle. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. A 59-year-old driver was listed as injured, with neck injury and shock. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in Crown Heights (South) 7 Whiplash (Neck)

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▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Whiplash 9

▸ Contusion/Bruise 4

▸ Abrasion 2

▸ Pain/Nausea 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in Crown Heights (South) 4 PM • 17 injuries ↑112%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 10 injuries ↑11% Seniors 6 injuries →0%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 358 16+ offenders ↓76%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

Crown Heights (South)

Data through 2026-06-01

358

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,502 2025 year-to-date

↓76.2% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 775 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 3,008 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 358 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,502 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 100% by Cars and Trucks ↓44%

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Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham F (44)*

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43

Assembly 43

Street Safety Record

F (44)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: VICTORY: ‘Stop Super Speeders’ Act Included In Final Budget

Cunningham Questions Appropriate Violation Threshold For Speeders Safety‑boosting Bill
👍 Positive
2026-05-07 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
A must-pass budget now carries the “Stop Super Speeders” plan. It targets repeat speed-camera violators for speed-limiting tech. The details are still in flux.
Cunningham primary-sponsors bill weakening street safety by shielding sanitation bus-lane violations.
👎 Negative
2026-04-08 · Sponsor · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
A 10914 would give DSNY a liability defense for bus-lane stops. The move eases consequences when sanitation trucks block lanes. Pedestrians and cyclists pay when big vehicles sit where they should not.
Cunningham Endorses Safety‑Boosting Oversight And AV Data Sharing
👍 Positive
2026-03-27 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Experts warned the AV industry is “incredibly opaque.” They pressed for data sharing and independent oversight before fully driverless cars enter NYC streets.
Cunningham co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Cunningham co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: cunninghamba@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
718-771-3105

Legislative Office:
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5262

Twitter: @NYAMCunningham

Community Board Contact Fred P. Baptiste —

Community Board Contact Fred P. Baptiste

District 309

Email: bk09@cb.nyc.gov

Council Member Crystal Hudson B (84)

Council Member Crystal Hudson
District 35

Council 35

Street Safety Record

B (84)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Queensboro Bridge crash leaves e-scooter and bike riders dead; advocates demand safety reform

Hudson Urged to Move Safety‑Boosting Intro 244 Now
👍 Positive
2026-05-28 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Two riders collided in the Queensboro Bridge bike lane. Police got the call at 8:21 a.m. Both were rushed to Weill Cornell Surgery. Both died. Advocates pressed the Council to move Intro 244.
Hudson Mentioned in Fair Fares Expansion Debate Urging Support
👍 Positive
2026-05-12 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↑ helps grade
Council and advocates pushed Fair Fares growth. The mayor’s executive budget added no new money. Riders stay squeezed. More driving pressure means more danger for pedestrians and cyclists.
Hudson Joins Calls to Expand Fair Fares Eligibility
👍 Positive
2026-05-12 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
Council and advocates press to grow Fair Fares. Mamdani’s executive budget adds no new money. The city baselines $25 million, but riders still face the fare wall.
Hudson Praises Safety Boosting Navy Yard Gate Improvements
👍 Positive
2026-05-09 · Leadership · BKReader · ↑ helps grade
A new Navy Yard gate opened at Flushing and Cumberland. It adds a public plaza, rebuilt entrance, and new wayfinding. The work targets truck flow and clearer, safer space for people walking past.