Crash Count for Brooklyn CB14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,553
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,129
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 665
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 44
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 314
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 13
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Neck 2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 11
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 19
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 77
Neck 37
+32
Back 16
+11
Head 13
+8
Whole body 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 194
Lower leg/foot 70
+65
Head 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Back 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 15
+10
Whole body 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Neck 4
Chest 2
Abrasion 115
Lower leg/foot 38
+33
Lower arm/hand 31
+26
Head 13
+8
Face 11
+6
Whole body 9
+4
Back 4
Neck 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Lower leg/foot 5
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Head 4
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB14?

Preventable Speeding in CB 314 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 314

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 21 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2011 Red Chevrolet Suburban (KTY1495) – 9 times • 2 in last 90d here
  4. 2019 Black Mitsubishi Suburban (JEM8630) – 7 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
Flatbush Avenue, after midnight

Flatbush Avenue, after midnight

Brooklyn CB14: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after midnight on Sep 12, 2025, a driver in a 2012 Toyota passed on Flatbush Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman who was crossing outside an intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use by the driver; she had severe bleeding and was semiconscious. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • On Sep 6 at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, a driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV turned left and hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway; police listed the cause as “unspecified.” He had severe lacerations and was incoherent. NYC Open Data

Flatbush keeps taking

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 14, people driving have killed 9 people walking and injured 757. NYC Open Data

Flatbush Avenue is a hotspot, with 1 death and 208 injuries recorded. Bedford Avenue follows with 1 death and 133 injuries. NYC Open Data

When the hurt spikes

Deaths here cluster in the afternoon and early evening: 3 at 2 PM, 2 at 5 PM, and 3 at 6 PM. NYC Open Data

Police repeatedly record driver behaviors we can fix: failure to yield and inattention/distraction tied to dozens of injuries. NYC Open Data

The work in front of us

Council Member Farah Louis is the primary sponsor of a bill to force faster school-zone traffic-calming work (Int 1353-2025) and also co-sponsors an enforcement bill on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347-2025). NYC Council – Legistar

State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee for the Stop Super Speeders bill (S 4045) to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. Open States

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents this area. Will she back the same speed-limiter bill in the Assembly? Open States

We also have a city tool ready now. Sammy’s Law gives New York City the power to set safer speed limits. The call is simple: drop residential speeds to 20 MPH. /take_action/

“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed.” NYS Senate

Fix the corners, slow the turns

On Flatbush and Bedford, the pattern points to turning and yielding failures. Proven steps: daylight crosswalks, hardened turns, leading pedestrian intervals, and raised crossings at problem legs. Target evening hours when deaths spike. NYC Open Data

This is the same street where a woman lay bleeding after midnight. It does not have to stay this way. Tell City Hall to lower speeds and Albany to rein in repeat offenders. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on Flatbush Avenue on Sep 12, 2025?
Just after midnight, a driver in a 2012 Toyota passed on Flatbush Avenue and hit a 43-year-old woman crossing outside an intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use by the driver. Source: NYC Open Data crash record here.
How many people walking have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
In Brooklyn Community Board 14 since Jan 1, 2022, drivers killed 9 people walking and injured 757. Source: NYC Open Data crash datasets here.
Where are the worst spots?
Flatbush Avenue leads, with 1 death and 208 injuries recorded; Bedford Avenue has 1 death and 133 injuries. Source: NYC Open Data crash datasets here.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered to crashes from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18 within Brooklyn Community Board 14. We counted fatalities and injuries for pedestrians and summarized locations and hours. Data were accessed on Sep 17–18, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.
Who represents this area, and what have they done?
Council Member Farah Louis sponsors Int 1353-2025 on school-zone traffic devices and co-sponsors Int 1347-2025. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee for S 4045, the speed-limiter bill for repeat offenders. Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn represents AD 42; her sponsorship on a matching bill is not listed in our context. Sources: Legistar, Open States.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

District 42

Council Member Farah Louis

District 45

State Senator Kevin Parker

District 21

Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB14 Brooklyn Community Board 14 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 45, AD 42, SD 21.

It contains Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 14

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Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught
12
Passing driver hits woman on Flatbush

Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.

A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Dorchester and Rugby crash injures passengers

Sep 10 - At Dorchester and Rugby in Brooklyn, a driver in a southbound sedan met a driver in a westbound SUV. They collided. Two passengers suffered neck injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two passengers were hurt. A 27-year-old woman in the front seat and a 32-year-old man in the right rear reported neck injuries and whiplash. A driver in a sedan traveled south on Dorchester Road. A driver in an SUV traveled west on Rugby Road. They collided at the intersection. According to the police report, the sedan showed left-front damage and the SUV had a center-front impact. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified," and police recorded no driver error in the data. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, ZIP 11226.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Cortelyou and E 18 Crash Hurts Passenger

Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist at Avenue N

Sep 7 - On Avenue N at Bedford Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 56-year-old man on a bike. He was ejected and suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan turned right at Avenue N and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn and hit a 56-year-old man riding east. The crash threw him from the bike. He suffered a back contusion. The driver, a 21-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn" and the bicyclist was "Going Straight Ahead." The point of impact was the car’s right front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties. No driver error was recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford

Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian

Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.

A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush

Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.

At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush

Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.

According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
Driver Following Too Closely Injures Two on Flatbush

Sep 3 - Before dawn on Flatbush at Albemarle. Two drivers making left turns collided. A 21-year-old passenger and the driver were hurt. Police recorded following too closely by a driver.

A pre-dawn crash at Flatbush Ave and Albemarle Rd injured two occupants. "According to the police report," two drivers making left turns collided around 5:00 a.m. A 21-year-old passenger suffered an arm contusion. A 19-year-old driver suffered a neck abrasion. Police recorded following too closely by a driver. One driver was in a 2014 Honda SUV with damage to the center back end; the other vehicle had center front damage. The report did not list pedestrians or cyclists. Both were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt

Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Driver rear-ends SUV on Avenue N, injures child

Aug 30 - A driver in a Tesla SUV hit the back of a Mazda on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A one-year-old boy in the rear seat was injured. Two women in the back were hurt. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.

Two eastbound SUVs crashed at 2721 Avenue N in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2024 Tesla SUV hit the back of a Mazda SUV. A one-year-old boy riding in the right rear seat was injured and reported whiplash. Two adult female passengers, ages 36 and 33, were injured with complaints of pain; shock was noted. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and points of impact were the Tesla’s center front and the Mazda’s center rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. Other occupants were listed without specified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist at Albemarle and Westminster

Aug 30 - A westbound driver on Albemarle hit a southbound cyclist at Westminster Road. The 31-year-old man was thrown and suffered an arm fracture. Police cited driver inattention.

In Brooklyn, a westbound driver on Albemarle Road collided with a southbound cyclist at Westminster Road around 2:00 p.m. The crash injured the 31-year-old man. He was thrown from his bike and suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury with fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The other vehicle’s type was not specified in the report. The data lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious. No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Steering Failure, Distraction Injures Kings Hwy Driver

Aug 29 - A southbound sedan on Kings Highway suffered a steering failure. The 56-year-old driver took a shoulder contusion and shock. Police listed steering failure and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

The driver of a 2016 Fiat sedan was southbound near 2705 Kings Highway in Brooklyn when a steering failure occurred and the vehicle recorded left-front contact with right-front damage. The 56-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Steering Failure" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those two causes in the crash report. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider

Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV driver turns, strikes woman on Ocean

Aug 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Ocean Avenue and struck a 25‑year‑old woman. She hit the pavement. Shoulder and upper‑arm injury. Shock and complaint of pain. Police listed driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling west on Ocean Avenue made a right turn onto Avenue O and struck a 25-year-old woman. The woman suffered shoulder and upper-arm injury, reported pain and shock, and was recorded as injured. The driver’s center front end was the point of impact. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as the primary failure. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle; no vehicle damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Sedan strikes child on standing scooter

Aug 28 - Northbound sedan hit a standing scooter at E 19 St and Avenue N. A 12‑year‑old was ejected and left unconscious with head trauma. The car’s front bumper told the story. Distraction listed. Streets failed the smallest rider.

A northbound 2017 Honda sedan struck a standing scooter at E 19 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn, injuring a 12-year-old boy who was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The sedan showed left-front bumper impact; the scooter took a center-front hit. Driver inattention is the cited error. The scooter operator is listed as unlicensed, and no safety equipment was recorded for him; these follow the driver error in the report’s findings. No pedestrians were reported hurt. The crash underscores the danger cars pose to the smallest road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838342 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave

Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.

Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Driver of BMW made U-turn, hit Toyota

Aug 20 - The driver of a BMW made a U-turn and struck a Toyota at Ocean Ave and Avenue I. A 21-year-old driver was injured; other occupants had unspecified injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and driver inattention/distraction.

According to the police report, one sedan was Making U Turn while the other was Going Straight Ahead. The driver of a BMW made the U-turn and struck a Toyota driven southbound at Ocean Ave and Avenue I. A 21-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper-leg injuries, complained of internal injury, and was conscious; multiple other occupants sustained unspecified injuries. The report lists Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The 21-year-old driver was reported using a lap belt and harness. Police recorded center-front damage to the BMW and left-front damage to the Toyota.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836527 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
SUV dooring injures teen cyclist

Aug 15 - An SUV door swung. A bike struck. A 19‑year‑old cyclist went down on Flatbush Avenue. He was conscious, hurt in the arm. The SUV sat parked. Metal won. Flesh lost.

A parked SUV’s left-side door was opened into a bicyclist traveling straight near 1353 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, injuring a 19-year-old male rider in the arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was parked; the bike was going straight ahead; impact was at the left-side doors on both. The data shows no driver-focused contributing factors like Failure to Yield or Unsafe Opening of Door, despite the dooring impact. After those omissions, the report notes the cyclist wore a helmet. The driver was an adult male; injury to the motorist was unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19