Crash Count for Brooklyn CB14
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,562
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,495
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 523
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 17, 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

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 2025-08-20
Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Driver

A sedan and an SUV collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles struck front bumpers. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or victim actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Kevin Parker Supports NYPD Residency Requirement for Accountability

Senator Kevin Parker pushes Senate Bill S2984 to require NYPD officers to live in the city. He says outsiders patrol like an occupying force. Research shows residency means faster response, better trust, and fewer abuses. Mayor Adams backs the idea.

"we need an NYPD residency requirement, which the force had until 1962. To this end, I introduced Senate bill S2984, which would reinstate the requirement for all future NYPD officers." -- Kevin Parker

Senate Bill S2984, introduced by State Senator Kevin Parker, would reinstate a residency requirement for all future NYPD officers. The bill is currently a legislative proposal. Parker argues, 'we need an NYPD residency requirement, which the force had until 1962.' He highlights that over half of NYPD officers now live outside the city, undermining trust and accountability. Parker’s record includes laws on police misconduct, body cameras, and transparency. He cites a 2021 DePaul University study showing residency brings faster response times, better complaint handling, more diversity, and stronger community ties. Mayor Adams called the proposal 'a smart idea.' Parker urges Albany to act, stressing that most city civil servants already live in the five boroughs. He pledges to work on affordable housing for officers. The bill stands as one tool among many in Parker’s police reform agenda.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Ocean Avenue

A pickup truck driven by an unlicensed man struck a stopped sedan on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 75-year-old driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by unsafe speed and driver errors. Both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Ocean Avenue rear-ended a stopped sedan. The sedan was occupied by a 75-year-old male driver who sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The pickup truck driver was unlicensed and driving at an unsafe speed. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the pickup. The report lists unsafe speed and the unlicensed status of the pickup driver as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524578 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Moped Strikes Pedestrian on Bedford Avenue

A 31-year-old woman was injured crossing Bedford Avenue when a moped struck her at the center front end. The driver was distracted and changed lanes unsafely. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 31-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors. The moped's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and did not suffer ejection. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or pedestrian fault were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524817 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Two Sedans Collide on Ocean Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver suffered a shoulder injury and bruising. Both drivers were distracted. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the left front bumper of the other. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway near Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the eastbound Ford was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the Ford and the left front bumper of the northbound Jeep. The 50-year-old male driver of the Ford was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Two Sedans Collide on East 17 Street

Two sedans crashed in Brooklyn at night. One driver made a right turn. The other went straight. The front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles hit center to center. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 17 Street in Brooklyn around 9 p.m. One vehicle was making a right turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The front passenger in one sedan, a 52-year-old man, sustained head injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved center front and center back impacts between the two vehicles. No specific driver errors were listed in the report. The injured party was not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521313 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Hits Parked Sedan

An unlicensed e-bike rider struck a parked sedan on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. The sedan was damaged on its left rear quarter panel. The crash involved no other vehicles or pedestrians.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-bike driver traveling west on Foster Avenue collided with a parked 2019 Nissan sedan. The e-bike struck the sedan's left rear bumper, damaging the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained facial contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify further driver errors. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. The sedan was unoccupied at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

SUV struck motorcycle on Flatbush Avenue. Rider, age 23, thrown from bike. Suffered broken leg and foot. Both drivers licensed. Crash involved lane change and straight travel. No blame assigned.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision with an SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling north, struck the motorcycle’s front end as the motorcycle headed south. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both the SUV and motorcycle drivers were licensed. The sedan involved was changing lanes before the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518234 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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Sedan Strikes Rear Passengers on Farragut Road

A sedan traveling west hit its own left rear quarter panel, injuring two rear-seat passengers. Both suffered head and neck injuries and were in shock. They wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused pain and nausea complaints.

According to the police report, a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling west on Farragut Road collided impacting its left rear quarter panel. Two rear-seat occupants, a 30-year-old woman and a 54-year-old man, were injured with head and neck trauma. Both passengers were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both victims experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The crash caused vehicle damage to the left rear quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Glenwood Road

Sedan and e-bike slammed front to front on Glenwood Road. A 35-year-old man on the bike took hits to his knee, leg, and foot. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn pavement bore the scars.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided head-on at 2923 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The crash left the 35-year-old male bicyclist with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Backing Strikes Female Bicyclist

A 61-year-old woman on a bike was hit by a backing SUV on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left front bumper area. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and male.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2012 Toyota SUV backing south on East 4 Street in Brooklyn struck her bike on the left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was backing and the bike was traveling west going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

A tractor truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 tractor truck traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a 2019 sedan at the left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 53-year-old male driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Flatbush Crash

A 31-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after striking a parked BMW on Flatbush Avenue. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The car’s left side doors were damaged. Driver inattention caused the collision. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Flatbush Avenue collided with a parked BMW. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The BMW sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The vehicle was stationary before impact, indicating the bicyclist struck the parked car. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Bike Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a bike on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The bike showed no damage. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue struck a 10-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike showed no damage, and the cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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SUV Hits Sedan on Glenwood Road

A 2019 SUV struck a 2017 sedan on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north collided with a 2017 sedan traveling east on Glenwood Road, Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained back injuries and was in shock. Two passengers, aged 6 and 37, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the sedan driver and the SUV driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Elderly Pedestrian

A 76-year-old woman was struck crossing Flatbush Avenue. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Aggressive Driving Injures Front Passenger

A sedan crash on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn left a 32-year-old male front-seat passenger injured. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles. The passenger suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Aggressive driving was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and multiple parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moving sedan and rear quarter panels of parked cars. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
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Two Sedans Collide on Cortelyou Road

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Two men were injured, including a front passenger with head trauma.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by the second vehicle, which was traveling south and hit with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash injured two occupants: the 32-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions and shock, while the 33-year-old front passenger was semiconscious with head injuries and bruises. Air bags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20