Crash Count for Brooklyn CB14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,540
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,476
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 516
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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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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

Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars on Beverley Road

A sedan struck two stopped vehicles on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. All vehicles faced west. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Beverley Road rear-ended two stopped sedans. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The first two vehicles were stopped in traffic when the third vehicle struck them from behind. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in traffic congestion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after colliding with a parked sedan. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a parked sedan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan, a 2010 Subaru, was parked at the time and showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact was at the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Pedicab on Foster Avenue

A sedan turning left struck a pedicab traveling west on Foster Avenue. The pedicab driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 1999 Mercedes sedan making a left turn collided head-on with a westbound pedicab on Foster Avenue. The pedicab driver, a 33-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The sedan driver was licensed, while the pedicab driver held a permit. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving and failure to yield in interactions between motor vehicles and vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hit on Flatbush

A man turned left on Flatbush Avenue and struck a woman crossing with the signal. The car’s front bumper broke her knee and leg. She lay hurt in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a male driver making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 38-year-old woman crossing Caton Avenue with the signal was struck by an e-scooter. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The crash occurred near Parade Place in Brooklyn at midday.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured after being struck by an e-scooter on Caton Avenue near Parade Place in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The e-scooter was occupied by a single rider. There is no mention of helmet use or other safety equipment. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Truck Slams SUV on Linden Boulevard

A diesel truck struck an SUV’s side on Linden Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn morning traffic.

According to the police report, a 2009 diesel tractor truck and a 2018 SUV collided while both traveled east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The truck hit the SUV’s right side doors with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Scooter Collides with SUV on Flatbush Avenue

A 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a northbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper while making a left turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling south on Flatbush Avenue was making a left turn when his vehicle collided with a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, age 40, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected on Cortelyou Road

A 45-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Cortelyou Road was ejected and suffered a head injury. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused bruising but no vehicle damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected while traveling east on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. There was no damage to the moped or any other vehicle involved. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a clear error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users operating without proper licensing or protection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Ocean Avenue

A 40-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, inexperienced and holding a permit, struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Ocean Avenue backed into a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The driver held a learner's permit from Georgia and was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No vehicles showed major damage except one with rear-end impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Flatbush Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle sustained center back-end damage while the other showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed. The injured party was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Turns Right, Strikes Northbound Cyclist

A sedan turned right on Ocean Parkway and hit a 65-year-old man on a bike. The cyclist suffered head injuries. He was conscious. No helmet. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Brooklyn street, night, hard impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Ocean Parkway made a right turn and struck a northbound bicyclist. The 65-year-old cyclist suffered head injuries and internal complaints but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors, only unspecified contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash underscores the risk to cyclists when cars turn across their path.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 22-year-old e-bike rider was ejected after a collision with a sedan on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The rider suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 22-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling south and struck the right side doors of the westbound sedan. The e-bike driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused significant damage to the center front end of the e-bike and the right side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning left hit a bicyclist going straight on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and turned improperly at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Turning Improperly," and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan's driver was making a left turn southbound while the bicyclist was traveling northbound straight ahead. The collision occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Right Turn Hits Westbound Bicyclist

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and struck the cyclist on the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries but was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2019 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on 18 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the SUV driver’s maneuver of making a right turn while the cyclist was traveling straight ahead was central to the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Cyclist Strikes Parked SUV, Driver Dies

A cyclist slammed into a parked SUV on Ocean Avenue. The bike folded. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat dead, seatbelt on. The street fell silent. No driver errors listed. The crash left one man lifeless, the city unchanged.

A crash occurred near 1362 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A cyclist collided with the right side of a parked SUV. According to the police report, 'A cyclist hit the right side of a parked SUV. The bike crumpled. Inside the Toyota, a 58-year-old man sat still, strapped in his seatbelt. He was dead.' The driver of the SUV, a 58-year-old man, was found dead at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor. The impact left the cyclist's bike destroyed and the driver lifeless inside his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

An e-bike and sedan collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, 23, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved slippery pavement and driver distraction. Impact struck the e-bike’s front and the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on Beverley Road, Brooklyn. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling west, and the sedan north, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision struck the center front end of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike driver. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights hazardous road conditions and driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 52-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing the rider to be ejected. The 52-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was stationary before the crash, and the bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Struck by Sedan on Farragut Road

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered arm injuries after a sedan hit him on Farragut Road. Police cited traffic control disregard and confusion. The rider was bruised but stayed conscious. Impact was hard and direct.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and harm to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was also noted. The sedan, driven by a licensed driver, was heading east; the e-bike was moving south. The crash struck the center front of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike and Sedan Collide on Nostrand Avenue

A 22-year-old e-bike rider suffered arm injuries in a crash with a sedan making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was not ejected but went into shock. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 22-year-old male e-bike driver and a sedan. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and experienced shock. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash happened. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was operating with a permit. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A moped and sedan collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles struck head-on. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped was traveling west, and the sedan north, both going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wore a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the moped and the center front end of the sedan. The injuries were serious, but the driver remained conscious.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13