Crash Count for Brooklyn CB14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,515
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,458
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 511
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB14?

No More Excuses: Barriers Now, Lives Saved Tomorrow

No More Excuses: Barriers Now, Lives Saved Tomorrow

Brooklyn CB14: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

Blood on the Corners

A 73-year-old woman crossing Avenue L. Struck by a Jeep making a right turn. She died at the intersection. A 47-year-old man riding his bike on Avenue O, hit by an SUV. Dead in the street. A mother and her two daughters, killed crossing Ocean Parkway. Another family, broken, left with pain and fear. The driver had 93 violations and a suspended license. She was still behind the wheel. ABC7 reported the survivors’ wounds: back pain, depression, a child with a cast. The numbers do not heal. In the last twelve months, one person killed, nine seriously injured, 658 hurt in 879 crashes in Brooklyn CB14. Children are not spared. Four kids suffered serious injuries. The old and the young, all at risk.

The City Responds—Slowly

The city knows the danger. Nearly half of all traffic deaths happen at intersections. The Department of Transportation is adding hard barriers—granite, concrete, planters—to corners where cars once hid the view. “Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The city is rolling out these changes at high-crash sites like Ocean Avenue. But the pace is slow. Advocates want more, faster. “We’d love to see some simpler hardening at a quicker pace,” said Jackson Chabot.

Leadership: Words, Not Enough

After a school bus crashed into a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, injuring a mother and her son, Councilmember Farrah Louis said, “We’re glad this isn’t a fatality. We do know we need more traffic safety in this area.” reported CBS New York. But words do not stop cars. The city has the power to lower speed limits. It has the tools to harden every corner. It has not used them all.

Call to Action: Demand Relentless Change

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand hard barriers at every dangerous corner. Act now. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

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Other Representatives

Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42
District Office:
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Legislative Office:
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Farah N. Louis
Council Member Farah N. Louis
District 45
District Office:
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
Twitter: FarahNLouis
Kevin Parker
State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21
District Office:
3021 Tilden Ave. 1st Floor & Basement, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Legislative Office:
Room 504, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 14

Int 1105-2024
Joseph co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.


Int 1105-2024
Louis co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.


SUV Left Turn Strikes Brooklyn Bicyclist

A northbound SUV making a left turn struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Ocean Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:11 AM. The SUV was traveling north and was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist, who was also traveling north. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash but notes the SUV's maneuver as a left turn, indicating a failure to yield or improper turning as the likely cause. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision. The data highlights the dangers posed by vehicle left turns to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Five Hurt as Sedans Collide on Avenue N

Two sedans slammed together on Avenue N in Brooklyn just before 1 a.m. Five people were hurt. Whiplash, head trauma, shock. Metal twisted at the left front. No driver errors listed. The street stayed quiet, except for sirens.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed at 12:58 a.m. on Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight—one eastbound, one southbound. The BMW's left front quarter panel and the Honda's left front bumper took the hit. Five occupants were injured: the 38-year-old BMW driver suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries; the 21-year-old Honda driver had a bruised arm. Three passengers, aged 34 and 39, experienced shock, pain, and head injuries. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors noted. No ejections occurred. Both cars suffered heavy damage to their left front sections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Left-Turning Sedan on Flatbush Ave

A 70-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm contusions but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, highlighting the impact's localized force.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Foster Avenue around 6:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The police report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The sedan sustained no damage, indicating the collision's impact was limited to the pedestrian. This crash underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Caton Ave

A box truck traveling west on Caton Ave struck the rear of an SUV also heading west. The truck driver’s inattention caused the collision. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock but was restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2023 Mack box truck driven by a licensed male from New Jersey collided with the center back end of a Hyundai SUV on Caton Ave in Brooklyn at 1:19 AM. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, with the truck striking the SUV from behind. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, indicating the truck driver failed to maintain proper attention. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. He was not ejected and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the truck and rear end damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash on Avenue K Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Avenue K in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling westbound. No ejections or severe vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue K in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM involving two sedans traveling westbound. The driver of the rear BMW sedan, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor to the collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The front vehicle, a 2006 Toyota sedan, sustained no damage and was also traveling straight ahead. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. The incident highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance as the cause of injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Elderly Pedestrian In Brooklyn

A sedan turning left struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal on E 17 St. The man suffered a back injury. The car showed no damage. Impact left the pedestrian hurt and conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was crossing E 17 St at Avenue K in Brooklyn with the signal when a northbound 2024 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a back injury and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, but the collision happened during the driver's left turn. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is documented. No fault is assigned to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Collides with Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A distracted driver operating an SUV struck two parked vehicles on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The crash injured a front-seat passenger, who suffered head contusions and shock. The collision caused significant damage to the parked vehicles’ left side doors.

According to the police report, at 14:08 on Avenue O in Brooklyn, a 2017 Jeep SUV traveling west collided with two parked SUVs. The contributing factor was driver inattention and distraction. The moving SUV impacted the left rear quarter panels of both parked vehicles, causing damage to their left side doors. A 28-year-old female front-seat passenger in the moving SUV was injured, sustaining head contusions and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites driver inattention/distraction as the cause, highlighting a failure to maintain proper focus while driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768785 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Left Turn Slams Parked Cars, Driver Hurt

A taxi making a left turn in Brooklyn struck parked cars. The driver, 39, was found unconscious and injured. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a crash unfolded near 1110 Caton Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:30 AM. A taxi, turning left, collided with a sedan and two parked SUVs. The 39-year-old male driver was found unconscious, harnessed, with unknown injuries. The taxi's pre-crash action was 'Making Left Turn.' Parked vehicles bore the brunt of the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report highlights the taxi's left turn as a critical moment. No blame is assigned to the injured driver. The crash shows the risk when turning vehicles meet dense, parked traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768392 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A woman, 39, crossing with the signal at Parkside Ave was hit. She suffered a severe head injury, fractures, and lost consciousness. The crash shows the danger pedestrians face even when following the law.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old woman was crossing at the intersection near 50 Parkside Ave in Brooklyn with the pedestrian signal when a vehicle struck her at 16:02. She suffered a severe head injury, unconsciousness, and multiple fractures with dislocations. The report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian. No details are given about the vehicle or driver actions. The severity of her injuries was classified as level 3, indicating serious trauma. This crash highlights the systemic risk pedestrians face, even when crossing legally with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Ave

A 65-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV traveling at unsafe speed. The impact caused head injuries and bruising. The driver failed to adjust speed, leading to serious pedestrian harm.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2019 Acura SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:15 a.m. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing head injuries and contusions to the pedestrian. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead but failed to reduce speed or yield to the pedestrian. No pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of speeding vehicles in pedestrian areas, especially outside controlled crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 70-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was traveling at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southbound on Flatbush Avenue struck a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end, causing serious injuries to the pedestrian's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian remained conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver was operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and speeding in areas with pedestrian crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Sedan Driver

A 32-year-old man driving a sedan suffered full-body contusions after an SUV made an improper left turn on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The impact struck the sedan’s front center, leaving the driver bruised but conscious, highlighting dangerous turning maneuvers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Avenue J in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old male driver in a 2007 Honda sedan was stopped in traffic traveling east when a 2024 Jeep SUV, traveling northeast, made an improper left turn. The SUV struck the sedan at the center front end, causing contusions and bruises to the sedan driver’s entire body. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained no damage, while the sedan’s front center end was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This crash underscores the hazards posed by improper turning maneuvers in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Slams Sedan on Caton Avenue

Box truck hit sedan from behind on Caton Avenue. Sedan driver, 30, suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Both vehicles moved east. Confusion listed as a crash factor.

According to the police report, a box truck rear-ended a sedan at 1312 Caton Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:02 AM. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan's driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported whiplash. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, showing confusion played a role. No driver errors like failure to yield or speeding are listed. Both drivers were licensed and going straight. The crash exposes the dangers of multi-vehicle movement even when both drivers proceed as expected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Strikes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A dump truck turning improperly collided with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg injuries. The impact hit the sedan’s right rear bumper, causing abrasions but no ejection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:40 AM in Brooklyn near Coney Island Avenue. A dump truck traveling west was making a right turn when it struck a parked sedan facing east. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear bumper. The dump truck driver’s action was cited as "Turning Improperly," indicating driver error. The sedan’s driver, a 36-year-old female occupant, was injured with abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The dump truck sustained no damage despite the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the sedan driver or other victims. The crash highlights the dangers posed by improper turning maneuvers by large vehicles near parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turning Left Collides With Motorcycle

A sedan making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The sedan driver was licensed; the crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:02 on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided head-on with a motorcycle traveling southbound straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The motorcycle driver, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist but does not specify driver errors for the sedan. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two Passengers Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Two SUVs collided on East 17 Street. The impact threw two male passengers partly from the vehicles. Both suffered back and leg injuries. Night fell hard. Metal and bodies met. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on East 17 Street near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:00 PM. One SUV was making a right turn when the collision struck its left rear bumper and the other’s right front. Two male passengers, ages 44 and 37, were partially ejected. One suffered back abrasions, the other bruises to the knee and lower leg. Both remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors and does not mention pedestrians or cyclists. The crash occurred during a right turn, highlighting the danger of such maneuvers. No victim actions contributed to the injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue

A 36-year-old woman was struck by an SUV traveling south on Bedford Avenue. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot, causing bruising and moderate injury. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling south on Bedford Avenue struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruising and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian’s actions are described as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no contributing factors related to her behavior are cited. The driver was alone in the vehicle, traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4764583 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn

An eastbound SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The moving vehicle's driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered contusions but remained conscious and restrained. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

According to the police report, at 3:15 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2011 SUV traveling eastbound collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2007 SUV. The driver of the moving SUV, a 35-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and bruises but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or unsafe maneuvers, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision was a rear-end impact with damage confined to the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle and the right front bumper of the moving vehicle. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04