Crash Count for Brooklyn CB17
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,936
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,243
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 586
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 13, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB17?

Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Brooklyn Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Brooklyn CB17: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 20, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

Three people killed. Nearly a thousand injured. In the last year alone, Brooklyn CB17 has seen 1,345 crashes. Thirteen left people with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The dead do not speak. Their absence is felt in empty chairs and silent phones.

Maurette Lafleur, 68, was crossing Rutland Road with the light. A Mercedes turned left and struck her. She died in the crosswalk. The driver stayed. No charges. A witness described the horror: “I heard the van run over her and her bones crunching.” The city moved on.

A pregnant woman was killed in a hit-and-run. Her family grieves. The driver fled. “A woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn on Saturday night was pregnant, her family says.” No one has been charged.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Most Vulnerable

Cars and SUVs killed four. Trucks and vans killed two. In total, eight people have died since 2022. More than 3,200 have been injured. Most were walking. Some were cycling. Many were children or seniors. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They promise safer streets. They point to new intersection designs and say, “Redesigning our streets under Vision Zero has helped us reduce traffic deaths to historic lows but we are always looking for new ways to keep people safe.” But the dead keep coming. The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not used it. Cameras that catch speeders face expiration. The law to keep them running is stalled.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every delay is a choice. Every injury is a warning. Every death is a failure to act.

Call your council member. Demand a citywide 20 mph speed limit. Demand permanent speed cameras. Demand streets where the most vulnerable come first.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Act now.

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Brooklyn CB17 Brooklyn Community Board 17 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21.

It contains East Flatbush-Erasmus, East Flatbush-Farragut, East Flatbush-Rugby, East Flatbush-Remsen Village, Holy Cross Cemetery.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 17

Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Brooklyn

A 57-year-old man was struck while crossing Glenwood Road with the signal. The sedan, making a right turn, caused knee and lower leg injuries. The pedestrian suffered contusions but remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Glenwood Road at Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 Volvo sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage, and no driver errors were explicitly listed in the report. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


Motorcycle Strikes SUV Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle traveling west hit the left side of an SUV making a northbound left turn on Clarendon Road. The 15-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV driver was licensed and driving a 2006 Honda SUV.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Clarendon Road collided with a northbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 15-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating a 2006 Honda SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcycle driver but does not specify any contributing factors for the SUV driver. The crash involved a failure to yield or improper turn by the SUV driver, as indicated by the vehicle movements and impact points.


Bus and SUV Collide on Glenwood Road

A bus struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV on Glenwood Road. A 14-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved drivers disregarding traffic control and distracted driving. The injured remained conscious.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV on Glenwood Road. A 14-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the bus's right front bumper and the SUV's right rear quarter panel.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Beverley Road

A sedan struck a 65-year-old male bicyclist on Beverley Road just after midnight. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a bicycle traveling south collided on Beverley Road. The bicyclist, a 65-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bicycle and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The driver was licensed and operating a 2018 BMW sedan with two occupants.


SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan in Brooklyn

A 63-year-old man driving an SUV turned improperly on Beverley Road. His vehicle struck a sedan traveling west. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and whiplash. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Beverley Road in Brooklyn when an SUV driver made an improper left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight west. The SUV driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was unlicensed. Contributing factors listed include 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end were damaged. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured SUV driver.


Taxi Left Turn Hits SUV Passenger

A taxi making a left turn struck the right side of an SUV on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Snyder Avenue was making a left turn when it collided with a westbound SUV. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the taxi. The SUV carried two occupants, including a front passenger who was injured. The 39-year-old male passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the taxi driver’s left turn maneuver was the pre-crash action leading to the collision. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Bike Struck by Sedan on Avenue D

A 15-year-old girl on a bike was injured in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her on the left front quarter panel as she made a right turn. She suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. No damage was reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Avenue D collided with a 15-year-old female bicyclist making a right turn southwest. The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the bicyclist. The sedan was going straight ahead with no damage reported. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


E-Scooter Struck on Left by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 21-year-old man riding an e-scooter westbound on Clarendon Road was hit on his left side by a northbound sedan going straight. The rider suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the scooter.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Clarendon Road struck the left side doors of an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 21-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no occupants and was going straight ahead before impact. The collision point was the sedan's center front end and the e-scooter's left side doors. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the e-scooter rider.


Motorcycle Strikes 61-Year-Old Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 61-year-old man was hit by a motorcycle while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. He suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The motorcycle was traveling west, striking the pedestrian at its front center.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Linden Boulevard struck a 61-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, indicating a direct collision with the pedestrian. No details on driver identity or license status were provided.


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Two Sedans Collide on Church Avenue

Two sedans collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and man, suffered chest and neck injuries with whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused front and rear-end damage to vehicles stopped in traffic.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 53-year-old man, were injured with chest and neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both drivers were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The vehicles were stopped in traffic before the collision, which resulted in center front and center back-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no ejections occurred.


E-Bike Rear-Ends Sedan on Church Avenue

A 26-year-old male e-bike driver struck a stopped sedan on Church Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and bruising. The crash happened at 7:30 a.m. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and distracted, speeding into the sedan’s rear.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male operating an unlicensed e-bike collided with the rear of a stopped 2018 Hyundai sedan on Church Avenue. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruising, and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the e-bike struck its center back end. The e-bike’s front center end was damaged. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and not reported injured.


Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left on Avenue H

A motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of an SUV making a left turn on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The 20-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited following too closely as a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Avenue H collided with an SUV turning left southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. The motorcycle's left front bumper struck the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The injured motorcyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness but was still ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver on Snyder Avenue

A 24-year-old woman was struck on Snyder Avenue while walking outside an intersection. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Snyder Avenue after being struck by a vehicle traveling west. The vehicle impacted her with its right front bumper while she was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact, and damage was limited to the right front bumper.


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Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Four in Brooklyn

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Willmohr Street. Four occupants suffered head and chest injuries. Air bags deployed. Drivers distracted. No ejections. All conscious with whiplash complaints. Crash caused center front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Willmohr Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans and a sport utility vehicle. Four occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 22 to 40. Injuries included head and chest trauma with whiplash complaints. Air bags deployed for the drivers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One driver held a permit license. Vehicles sustained center front and rear damage. No occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.


SUV Rear-Ended by Sedan on Nostrand Avenue

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash but was conscious and restrained. The sedan driver was distracted. Damage was limited to the rear bumpers of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The SUV driver, a male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The contributing factor listed was driver inattention or distraction by the sedan driver. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or injuries beyond the SUV driver’s whiplash.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on East 98 Street

A sedan stopped in traffic was hit from behind on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger suffered concussions and injuries to back and entire body. The crash involved driver inexperience and caused center back-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 98 Street in Brooklyn stopped in traffic and was struck from behind. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining concussions and bodily injuries to the back and entire body. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Parked Sedan, Passenger Injured

A BMW SUV struck a parked Honda sedan on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the Honda suffered facial abrasions. The SUV driver fell asleep, causing the collision. The injured passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV traveling south on Remsen Avenue collided with a parked Honda sedan. The impact occurred on the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the Honda. The front passenger in the Honda, a 22-year-old woman, sustained facial abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the SUV driver’s contributing factor as "Fell Asleep," indicating driver fatigue led to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused injury to the passenger without ejection or loss of consciousness.


9-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 9-year-old boy on a bike was injured in Brooklyn at East 58 Street. The sedan struck the bike on the left side doors. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan traveling south near East 58 Street in Brooklyn. The bike was hit on the left side doors while traveling east. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the child.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

An e-bike rider was struck from behind by an SUV on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely as contributing factors. The rider was left in shock with pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after being hit from behind by a Jeep SUV traveling east on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The SUV struck the center back end of the e-bike with its center front end. The bicyclist was the only occupant of the e-bike and was in shock at the scene. No information on helmet use was provided.


SUV Turns Right, Sedan Hits Rear

A 27-year-old male sedan driver suffered chest injuries and lost consciousness after crashing into the right rear bumper of an SUV making a right turn in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver was injured but not ejected. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear bumper of a 2019 SUV making a right turn on Avenue D in Brooklyn. The sedan driver sustained chest injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The SUV was driven by a licensed female driver traveling southeast. The crash occurred as the SUV was turning right and the sedan was going straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was not ejected from the vehicle.