Crash Count for Brooklyn CB17
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,168
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,781
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 864
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 58
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in CB 317
Killed 12
+1
Crush Injuries 22
Head 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 5
Whole body 4
Back 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Neck 3
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 11
+6
Face 4
Eye 1
Severe Lacerations 11
Head 3
Whole body 3
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 13
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Head 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 151
Neck 57
+52
Back 37
+32
Head 29
+24
Whole body 28
+23
Chest 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Contusion/Bruise 176
Lower leg/foot 79
+74
Head 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Back 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Whole body 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Neck 9
+4
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Eye 1
Abrasion 129
Lower leg/foot 48
+43
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Head 14
+9
Whole body 14
+9
Face 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 52
Whole body 13
+8
Head 10
+5
Neck 10
+5
Chest 7
+2
Back 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB17?

Preventable Speeding in CB 317 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 317

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 501 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 180 times • 7 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
Albany and Snyder, late morning

Albany and Snyder, late morning

Brooklyn CB17: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

A man on a bike was hit at Snyder Avenue and Albany Avenue about 10:40 AM on Aug 16, 2025. Police recorded a driver making a left turn into him; the cyclist suffered severe bleeding and shock (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Aug 16: At Snyder and Albany, a driver turning left hit a person on a bike, causing serious injury (NYC Open Data).
  • Aug 15: Near 917 Albany Ave, a driver going straight hit a man on foot at an intersection; police listed “crush injuries” and unconscious at the scene (NYC Open Data).

The count on these streets

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Brooklyn Community Board 17, 13 people have been killed and 4,778 injured across 7,164 crashes (NYC Open Data). This year to date, 5 people have been killed and 866 injured, compared with 2 killed and 973 injured at this point last year (NYC Open Data).

Deaths pile up in the afternoon and evening. Three deaths hit around 1 PM, and three more hit around 7 PM in this window, as injuries stay high into the night (NYC Open Data).

Corners that keep breaking people

Church Avenue is the bullseye: at least 2 killed and 228 injured along that corridor since 2022. Linden Boulevard adds another death and 181 injured. Clarkson Avenue shows a death and 78 injured. These are not outliers. They are a map (NYC Open Data).

Police records tie much harm to driver choices at the crosswalk. On Jan 25, 2025, at Church Avenue and Kings Highway, an officer recorded “unsafe speed” by the driver after a man on foot was killed (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4788144). On May 14, 2025, at E 95 St and Rutland Rd, a driver turning left killed a woman crossing with the signal; police recorded driver inattention (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4812813). On Feb 25, 2024, at Beverley Rd and Nostrand Ave, a right‑turning SUV driver killed a woman who had the signal; police recorded failure to yield (NYC Open Data – CrashID 4705519).

Who holds the line?

This is Council District 45. Council Member Farah Louis has backed tools near schools. She is the primary sponsor on a bill to force the city to install traffic‑calming or control devices by 60 days after DOT signs off near schools (Int 1353‑2025). She also co‑sponsored a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans with maximum penalties at each stop (Int 1347‑2025).

In Albany, State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee for the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045), which would require speed‑limiting tech for repeat violators (Open States – S4045). The Assembly side is not recorded here. Assembly Member Monique Chandler‑Waterman’s stance on this bill is not listed in our timeline.

Slow the cars that won’t slow themselves

The pattern is not random. It points where to act.

  • Harden the turns and daylight the crosswalks on Church Avenue and Linden Boulevard. Protect the walk signal with leading intervals and cement at the corners. Put it on a clock. No more promises without dates.
  • Add physical calming at recurring crash corners: concrete, not paint. Deploy near schools under the 60‑day bill when it passes, and extend the same standard to the rest of the map (Int 1353‑2025).
  • Stop the worst repeat speeders with mandatory limiters under S4045. One car, many tickets, one fix (Open States – S4045).

This work does not bring anyone back. But it can stop the next siren on Church Avenue. Take one step today: push your officials to act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
Brooklyn Community Board 17, which includes East Flatbush–Erasmus, East Flatbush–Farragut, East Flatbush–Rugby, East Flatbush–Remsen Village, and Holy Cross Cemetery. It overlaps parts of Council Districts 40, 41, 42, and 45.
What changed this year?
Through the current year to date, 5 people have been killed and 866 injured in CB17 crashes, compared with 2 killed and 973 injured at this point last year (NYC Open Data).
Where are the worst spots?
Church Avenue shows at least 2 deaths and 228 injuries since 2022; Linden Boulevard has at least 1 death and 181 injuries; Clarkson Avenue has at least 1 death and 78 injuries (NYC Open Data).
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles). We filtered crashes to the period Jan 1, 2022–Sep 18, 2025 and to locations within Brooklyn Community Board 17. We then counted total crashes, people killed, people injured, and serious injuries, and summarized by corridor and time of day. Data were last checked Sep 17, 2025. You can start from the source datasets here and apply the same date window and CB17 boundary filter.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman

District 58

Council Member Farah Louis

District 45

State Senator Kevin Parker

District 21

Other Geographies

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.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 17

28
Snyder Avenue crash injures two drivers

Jul 28 - Two drivers collided at Snyder Ave and E 45 St. Both were injured. A parked SUV was hit. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

Two drivers collided at Snyder Avenue and East 45 Street in Brooklyn. A 51-year-old man drove a Jeep SUV east. A 28-year-old woman drove an Acura sedan north. Both drove straight before impact. A parked Nissan SUV was also involved. The drivers were hurt. The man reported neck pain and whiplash. The woman had a facial injury with pain and nausea. Two other occupants appear in the report with 'Unspecified' injury status. According to the police report, police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded'. The report does not assign the violation to a specific driver. No helmet or signal factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Driver Turning Right Hits 72-Year-Old at Brooklyn Ave

Jul 27 - A driver in a sedan turned right at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D. He failed to yield. He hit a 72-year-old man. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his body. Police recorded failure to yield and an improper turn.

A 72-year-old pedestrian was injured at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue D in Brooklyn when the driver of a sedan made a right turn and hit him at about 11:45 p.m. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and struck the man, causing abrasions and injuries to his body. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly by the driver. The point of impact was the right front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831460 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
16-Year-Old Moped Driver Severely Injured

Jul 26 - A 16-year-old male moped driver crashed at Brooklyn Avenue and Avenue H. He was semiconscious with a fractured pelvis. The moped was demolished. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A 16-year-old male riding a 2025 Fly Wing moped crashed at Brooklyn Avenue and Avenue H and was badly hurt. According to the police report, the teen suffered a fractured pelvis and was semiconscious at the scene. The moped was demolished. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' One occupant—the rider—was listed injured; no other people were reported hurt. An additional vehicle was recorded with no damage. The record lists safety equipment as unknown and gives no other driver actions or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
SUV and Sedan Collide on Tilden Avenue

Jul 26 - An SUV and a sedan collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St in Brooklyn. Five people suffered crush injuries to the neck, head, and legs. Streets and sightlines failed. Police noted an obstructed view.

A driver in a station-wagon SUV traveling west and a driver in a sedan slowing north collided at Tilden Ave and E 29 St. Five people were injured, ages 14, 19, 19, 57 and 74, with neck, head, and lower-leg crush injuries. According to the police report, "View Obstructed/Limited" was a contributing factor. The SUV sustained left-front damage; the sedan sustained right-front damage. The report lists no other driver errors. Vehicle counts show five occupants in the SUV and one in the sedan. The account sticks to the police findings and recorded vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Moped Rider Injured Rear-Ended on Farragut Road

Jul 26 - A moped driver struck the rear of another vehicle on Farragut Road and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. He was conscious at the scene and treated for lower-leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male moped driver was injured after the driver of the moped struck the center back end of another vehicle on Farragut Road at Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped's front hit the other vehicle's center back end while both were traveling straight ahead. The rider suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831177 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.


20
Dump Truck and Sedan Collide on Rogers Avenue

Jul 20 - A dump truck and sedan crashed on Rogers Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Passengers and other occupants were shaken. Both vehicles took heavy rear-quarter damage.

A dump truck and a sedan collided at 834 Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left a 43-year-old woman, driving the sedan, with neck injuries. Other occupants, including a 30-year-old male passenger and a 35-year-old male driver, were listed with unspecified injuries or no visible harm. Both vehicles were traveling north and struck each other's rear quarter panels. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.


17
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue

Jul 17 - A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.

A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Cyclist Fractures Leg on Church Avenue

Jul 16 - A 46-year-old man bicyclist on Church Avenue was injured. He sustained a fractured, dislocated lower leg and foot. Police listed no driver errors.

On Church Avenue in Brooklyn a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured. He broke and dislocated his lower leg and foot. "According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot." The crash involved only the cyclist and his bike. Police listed no driver errors. The bicyclist’s contributing factors are recorded as "Unspecified." Emergency responders treated him and recorded injury severity 3. The report lists travel direction as east and notes point of impact as "Left Front Bumper" on the bike record. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Brooklyn Sedans Collide, Passenger Injured in Head

Jul 15 - Two sedans crashed on Avenue A. One passenger suffered a head injury. Police cite traffic control ignored and driver distraction. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

Two sedans collided at Avenue A and East 92nd Street in Brooklyn. One front passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured in the head and left semiconscious. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control and were distracted. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and harness. The crash left metal bent and lives shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Improper Turn on Kings Highway Injures Child and Driver

Jul 15 - Two sedans collided on Kings Highway. A 10-year-old boy and a 53-year-old man were hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal twisted. Blood on the street. System failed the vulnerable.

Two sedans crashed at Kings Highway and East 93rd Street in Brooklyn. A 10-year-old boy suffered facial bleeding. A 53-year-old male driver was bruised on his arm. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' Both vehicles were traveling north; one was making a right turn, the other going straight. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the sole contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The system left passengers and drivers exposed to harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


13
SUV Slams Parked Car on Clarendon Road

Jul 13 - SUV hit parked car in Brooklyn. Alcohol involved. One driver hurt, chest injury. Children and older woman among occupants. Streets stay dangerous. Metal, glass, pain.

A station wagon SUV struck a parked SUV on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a chest injury and whiplash. Other occupants included a 67-year-old woman and several children. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the main driver error. Airbags deployed in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827668 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Passengers Hurt

Jul 12 - Two SUVs crashed on Utica Avenue. Four people suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Metal twisted. Bodies jolted. Brooklyn street, morning chaos.

Two SUVs collided at Utica Avenue and Lenox Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants, including drivers and passengers, were injured with whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The impact left several with injuries, but all were conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827228 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.


8
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Jul 8 - A sedan hit a 17-year-old crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street. The teen suffered a leg injury. The driver continued straight. No driver error listed. The street stayed open. The bruise marked the cost.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Avenue B at E 96th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the vehicle, traveling straight, hit him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Motorcycle Slams Parked Truck on Legion Street

Jul 7 - A motorcycle hit a parked pick-up in Brooklyn. The rider, unlicensed, was ejected and left unconscious with head injuries. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. The street stayed quiet. The damage was not.

A motorcycle crashed into a parked pick-up truck on Legion Street near East 98th Street in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcycle rider, age 24, was ejected and found unconscious with head injuries. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' were listed as contributing factors. The pick-up truck driver was not reported injured. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the motorcycle rider was not using any safety equipment, but only after citing driver inattention and unsafe speed as primary causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Improper Lane Change Kills Moped Rider on Clarendon

Jul 5 - A moped rider died on Clarendon Road after an SUV changed lanes improperly. The crash left one dead and others shaken. Brooklyn streets claimed another life in the dark, early morning.

A deadly crash on Clarendon Road in Brooklyn took the life of a 34-year-old moped rider. According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV and a moped collided when the SUV was changing lanes. The moped driver was ejected and killed, suffering crush injuries to the chest. Police cited 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Keep Right' as contributing factors. The moped rider was wearing a helmet. Several others involved sustained unspecified injuries. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of improper lane changes on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19