Crash Count for Brooklyn CB14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,545
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,481
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 519
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 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

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SUV Side-Impacts Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper. Five occupants suffered injuries including whiplash and bruises. Drivers showed inattention and inexperience. All remained conscious and none were ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front bumper while the SUV’s right side doors were damaged. Five occupants were injured: the sedan driver and four passengers in the SUV. Injuries included whiplash, bruises to the face and limbs, and contusions. All injured parties were conscious and none were ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash occurred as the sedan was entering a parked position and the SUV was traveling straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625214 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn

SUV hit sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue. Sedan driver, 33, suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction and reaction to other vehicles. Both drivers licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The SUV struck the sedan at the center rear, damaging both cars. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Avenue

A 53-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on Flatbush Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at the intersection with Cortelyou Road. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Ford SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's movement. The pedestrian's crossing action was lawful, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625212 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Glenwood Road

Two sedans collided on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn at 9:11 p.m. A front passenger suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both drivers were male, one licensed, one on permit. Impact hit right rear quarter and right front bumper.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 30-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were male; one held a valid New York license, the other was driving with a permit. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel and right front bumper of the vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Collision Injures Brooklyn Driver

A 27-year-old man suffered back injuries in a Brooklyn crash. His SUV struck a parked sedan’s right front quarter panel. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The crash involved an SUV traveling south that struck the right front quarter panel of a parked sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The police report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured occupant suffered back injuries and was in shock at the scene. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Flatbush Avenue

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue at a marked crosswalk. He suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved an SUV. The boy was conscious at the scene. No driver errors were recorded in the report.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He sustained abrasions over his entire body and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was a single-occupant SUV. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near zip code 11210. No further details about the driver's actions or vehicle damage were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621307 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Avenue N

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV collided with him at Avenue N. The impact hit the bike’s left front and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic abrasions.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Avenue N was struck by a southbound 2014 Honda SUV. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to the abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections where vehicles and bicycles cross paths.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 59-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Foster Avenue with the signal. The impact struck his head, causing abrasions. The driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2012 VPG SUV struck him at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Seton Place. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the SUV, driven by a licensed female driver making a left turn, hit him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing Ocean Avenue

A 16-year-old boy crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Ocean Avenue made a left turn and struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection near Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to maintain proper lane discipline during the turn. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in lane usage at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV U-Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A northbound SUV made a U-turn and struck a southbound bicyclist on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including bruising. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2022 Honda SUV was making a U-turn on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with contusions and upper arm shoulder injuries but was not ejected from his bike. The report lists the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the bike was damaged at its center front end. The incident left the cyclist in shock and with moderate injury severity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Rear-End Crash on Beverley Road Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Beverley Road. A 36-year-old female driver suffered back abrasions. Both vehicles struck center to center. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash happened at 6:25 a.m. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Beverley Road. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when the second vehicle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck it from behind. The 36-year-old female driver of the striking vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions to her back. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and center back ends respectively. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 4647
Parker votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Parker votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Parker votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling north. The motorcycle struck the sedan’s left front bumper on its right rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound when the motorcycle impacted the sedan’s left front bumper with its right rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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SUV and Ambulance Collide on Church Avenue

An SUV and ambulance crashed at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises to the hip and back. The impact hit the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the ambulance. Both remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2015 SUV traveling south on Church Avenue collided with a 2022 ambulance traveling east. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the ambulance to its left front quarter panel. Both drivers, aged 52 and 23, were injured with contusions and bruises to the hip and back but were not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver was alone; the ambulance had two occupants. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Side Impact

A 64-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and was semiconscious after a side impact on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV showed no damage. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a box truck with no reported damage or occupants.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue was injured in a collision impacting the right side doors. The driver was semiconscious with neck injuries and complained of pain or nausea. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a box truck, but no damage or occupants were reported for that vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors. The SUV sustained no visible damage despite the impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619839 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
SUV Side-Impact Injures Two Brooklyn Passengers

A Jeep SUV traveling south on Flatbush Avenue was struck on its right side by a vehicle pulling out of parking. Two passengers, ages 71 and 86, suffered head injuries and shock. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. Damage was to the SUV’s right doors.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV moving straight ahead on Flatbush Avenue was hit on its right side doors by a vehicle starting from parking. The crash injured two occupants: a 71-year-old front passenger and an 86-year-old right rear passenger. Both suffered head injuries and shock but were restrained by lap belts and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either driver. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors, while the other vehicle had damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on Ocean Avenue

A taxi turning left struck a southbound bicyclist going straight on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a northbound taxi made a left turn and collided with him on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, matching the bicyclist's front end. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Strikes Cyclist on Cortelyou Road

A bus hit a cyclist on Cortelyou Road. The rider flew, face-first, into the street. Blood pooled. His breath came ragged. Driver inattention and following too closely marked the crash. The cyclist, 27, suffered severe facial bleeding. No helmet listed.

A bus traveling west on Cortelyou Road near East 17th Street in Brooklyn struck a cyclist. The impact threw the 27-year-old rider to the pavement, causing severe facial bleeding and leaving him incoherent. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when large vehicles fail to pay attention or keep safe distance. The police report makes no mention of any error by the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623119 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16