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

S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Parkside Avenue

A 16-year-old boy was struck while crossing Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit him center front with no vehicle damage. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The boy was conscious and injured away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn when a 2003 SUV traveling east struck him center front. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532543 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Parkside Avenue

A 16-year-old boy was struck by an eastbound SUV on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when the vehicle hit him center front. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Parkside Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2003 SUV traveling east, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg injury. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the center front end of the SUV. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 5602
Bichotte votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 3897
Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.


A 8936
Bichotte votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Bichotte votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Bichotte votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


A 8936
Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


76-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 76-year-old man was struck while crossing Glenwood Road against the signal. The sedan hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound sedan on Glenwood Road. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly listed in the report. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Defective Brakes Cause Sedan Collision on Cortelyou

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road. One struck left side doors, the other hit front center. A 37-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and bruises. Faulty brakes and traffic control disregard fueled the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road. The impact hit the left side doors of one sedan and the center front end of the other. A 37-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining head trauma and contusions while wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits E-Scooter Rider in Brooklyn

A sedan struck an e-scooter rider on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries, plus a concussion. The driver was distracted. Both vehicles traveled south before the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue collided with an e-scooter also heading south. The e-scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in collisions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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E-Bike Hits Teen Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

A 37-year-old male e-bike rider struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. Both suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The e-bike hit the pedestrian center front. Both were conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-bike driver traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with a 17-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, also sustained similar injuries. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Both individuals were conscious at the scene and not ejected. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the risks posed by motorized bikes in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Brooklyn Sedans Collide Near Coney Island Avenue

Two sedans collided late at night in Brooklyn near Coney Island Avenue. The driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol was involved. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided in Brooklyn near 1897 Coney Island Avenue at 11:47 p.m. The driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and had front-end damage. The driver was licensed and not ejected. The crash involved failure to maintain control under the influence. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pick-up Truck Hits Parked Sedan on Crooke Avenue

A pick-up truck struck a parked sedan on Crooke Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. She was conscious but in shock. The truck’s front left bumper hit the sedan’s center back end.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Crooke Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The sedan was stationary when the truck’s left front bumper struck its center back end. The sedan’s driver, a 32-year-old woman, was injured with a head wound and minor bleeding. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists "Lost Consciousness" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The crash caused shock and injury to the sedan’s driver, highlighting the dangers posed by moving vehicles striking parked cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
S 1078
Parker votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


S 5130
Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Ocean Avenue

A 23-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a collision with an SUV on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the crash.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female driver of a 2021 BMW sedan was injured in a crash with a 2021 Toyota SUV on Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries along with whiplash. The sedan was changing lanes northwest when it collided with the SUV traveling north. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16