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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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

SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling east. The rider suffered a head contusion. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2010 Chevrolet SUV made a left turn on Church Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling eastbound and sustained a head contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV struck the cyclist at the center front end, causing injury but no ejection. The driver errors identified focus on the SUV driver's failure to yield during the left turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579791 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Strikes Left Side Passenger on Bedford

A taxi struck the left side of a vehicle on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The left rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Injuries were non-ejection and conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi parked on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a collision with another vehicle traveling north. The taxi driver committed an error described as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The impact occurred on the left side doors of both vehicles. A 23-year-old male occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the struck vehicle sustained abrasions to the knee and lower leg. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Chrysler vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577366 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Ocean Avenue

A 51-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan backed up, hitting him in the knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and failed to back safely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 51-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with abrasions reported. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2015 Subaru sedan. The impact occurred at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits 13-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 13-year-old girl was injured while getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection. The sedan struck her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn on Flatbush Avenue. She was getting on or off a vehicle away from an intersection when a sedan traveling south struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience. The driver was licensed and operating a 2020 Honda sedan. The crash occurred as the vehicle was going straight ahead. No mention of pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted SUV Crushes Pedestrian on Flatbush

A distracted SUV driver struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue. The impact crushed the man’s leg. The driver did not stop. The SUV showed no damage. The man lay broken but conscious on the street. The crash left pain and silence.

A 36-year-old man was crossing Flatbush Avenue when a southbound SUV hit him head-on. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A southbound SUV struck him head-on. His leg was crushed. The driver, distracted, kept going.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV, a 2021 model, showed no damage. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions and lack of attention led directly to the severe injury. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants or witnesses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Sedan’s Right Rear Quarter

A sedan traveling west was hit on its right rear quarter by a southbound SUV at Avenue L. The sedan’s male driver, 25, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue L involving a westbound sedan and a southbound SUV. The sedan’s 25-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Speeding Mercedes Crushes E-Scooter Rider on Avenue L

A Mercedes slammed head-on into a man riding an e-scooter on Avenue L. The scooter was destroyed. The rider, thrown from the wreck, died at the scene. Two teens and the car’s driver were hurt. Speed and inexperience fueled the crash.

A 49-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck head-on by a westbound Mercedes sedan near Avenue L and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Speed and inexperience ended him. His body was thrown. He died there.' The e-scooter was crushed. The Mercedes carried three people: a 53-year-old driver and two 16-year-old passengers. All three suffered injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The e-scooter rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by speed and inexperience behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Woman Crossing Flatbush

A bus turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its front end struck a 79-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died under the weight. The street bore witness. The machine rolled on. The city swallowed another life.

A 79-year-old woman was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Glenwood Road. According to the police report, a bus making a left turn struck her with its front end as she crossed with the signal. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. The bus driver, a 46-year-old man, was not injured. No other injuries were reported. The data highlights the danger posed by large vehicles in city streets. The victim was following the signal when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Diesel Truck Crushes Cyclist on Parkside Avenue

A 25-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by a diesel truck on Parkside Avenue. The truck rolled on, untouched. Her bike lay twisted. The morning air held no sound. The crash left the cyclist dead and the truck undamaged.

A 25-year-old woman riding a bike east on Parkside Avenue was struck and killed by a diesel tractor truck. According to the police report, 'a 25-year-old cyclist struck by a diesel truck while passing. She was thrown, crushed, and killed. Her bike lay twisted. The truck rolled on, untouched.' The crash listed 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal injuries to her entire body. The truck sustained no damage. The report does not list any contributing factors for the cyclist beyond the driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 12-year-old boy was struck on Coney Island Avenue while crossing against the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, hit him with its right front bumper. The boy suffered bruises and abdominal-pelvic injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Coney Island Avenue after crossing against the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and making a right turn, struck the boy with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and abdominal-pelvic injuries, classified as injury severity level 3, and was in shock. The report lists the pedestrian's action as crossing against the signal but does not specify any driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Turning Sedan on Bedford Avenue

A sedan struck another sedan making a right turn on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. Both drivers were women, licensed in New York.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bedford Avenue near Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling east was making a right turn when it was rear-ended by another eastbound sedan. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed female drivers from New York. The impact was at the right front bumper of the turning sedan and the center front end of the striking sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Avenue N Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A 4-year-old passenger suffered a neck abrasion. The collision involved a failure to yield right-of-way. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by one or both drivers. A 4-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat was injured, sustaining a neck abrasion. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The vehicles struck each other with front and right side impacts. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver error as the contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 56-year-old woman was struck at the Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue intersection. The driver made a left turn and hit her on the left side doors. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 56-year-old woman was hit by a vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for moderate injuries. No details on driver license status or vehicle type were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Church Avenue

A 53-year-old woman was struck while crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The sedan made a left turn and hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and East 21 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when a sedan traveling west made a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Lexus sedan. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal indicates no fault on her part.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured by Backing SUV on Church Avenue

A 52-year-old woman was struck by a backing SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2013 SUV backed into her on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling west and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end while backing. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian’s injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 40-year-old man on a bike was injured in a crash with a sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left front bumper of the sedan. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and a sedan. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and was not ejected from his bike. Both vehicles were traveling west, with the sedan going straight ahead and the bike striking the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan showed no damage. The cyclist was in shock and did not wear safety equipment. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Ocean Avenue

A 33-year-old woman was struck while crossing Ocean Avenue with the signal. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way, hitting her at the intersection. She suffered injuries and shock. The driver was stopped in traffic before impact.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Ocean Avenue at the intersection with Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling east struck her. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The sedan was stopped in traffic prior to the collision and impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered injuries and was in shock. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver’s failure to yield caused the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Flatbush Avenue Crash

A 22-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue. She was hit at the center back end of her bike while traveling south. The sedan involved showed no damage. The bicyclist suffered a back contusion and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue involving a southbound bike and sedan. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old woman, was injured with a back contusion but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front bumper of the sedan. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors or contributing factors were identified for the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 25-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan made a right turn and struck the scooter on its right side. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the scooter on the right side doors. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the scooter was going straight ahead. The impact caused damage to the center front end of the scooter and the right side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The bike and an SUV collided head-on. The bicyclist suffered a shoulder contusion and bruise. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue J in Brooklyn involving a female bicyclist and a male driver of a 2011 Honda SUV. Both vehicles were traveling straight when they collided, with impact at the bike's center front end and the SUV's right front bumper. The 32-year-old bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder contusion and bruise but was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north; the bicyclist was traveling west with a permit license status.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562917 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16