Crash Count for Brooklyn CB18
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,349
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,784
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 974
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 73
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 25
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in CB 318
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 24
+9
Crush Injuries 18
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Face 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 25
Head 15
+10
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Lacerations 19
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Eye 1
Concussion 29
Head 20
+15
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Back 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 155
Neck 50
+45
Back 44
+39
Head 37
+32
Whole body 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Chest 5
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 152
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Head 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 24
+19
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Whole body 11
+6
Back 9
+4
Face 7
+2
Chest 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 1
Abrasion 126
Lower leg/foot 33
+28
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 16
+11
Face 13
+8
Whole body 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Neck 4
Back 2
Eye 2
Pain/Nausea 70
Neck 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 13
+8
Back 11
+6
Head 8
+3
Whole body 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Chest 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CB 318?

Preventable Speeding in CB 318 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CB 318

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 288 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 White Me/Be Sedan (RWVR67) – 146 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2011 Gray Me/Be Sedan (86ANBP) – 142 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2021 Black BMW 4S (TDC5535) – 135 times • 3 in last 90d here
Flatlands and Louisiana: a bike, a bus, and a corner that does not forgive

Flatlands and Louisiana: a bike, a bus, and a corner that does not forgive

Brooklyn CB18: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 24, 2025

On Sep 19 at Flatlands Avenue and Louisiana Avenue, a driver in a bus turned right and hit a man on a bike. A 13‑year‑old bus passenger was also hurt. Source.

This Week

  • On Sep 19, a driver in an SUV making a left hit a 50‑year‑old woman who was crossing with the signal at Linden Boulevard. Police recorded a serious injury. Source.
  • On Sep 17, a driver in an SUV going west on Flatlands Avenue hit a 40‑year‑old man crossing at East 105 Street; police listed him as unconscious at the scene. Source.
  • On Sep 16, a 28‑year‑old man on a bike was injured in a multi‑vehicle crash; police cited another driver for following too closely. Source.

Nights fall hard here

Since 2022, people walking and biking have borne the brunt in Brooklyn CB18: 12 people walking and 2 people on bikes have been killed; hundreds more were injured. This is from city crash records in this district. Source.

The danger spikes after work. The 6 PM hour has seen four deaths. The 9 PM hour has seen three. These are the worst hours on the clock. Source.

Corners that take people

Flatbush Avenue and Avenue J lead the injury list for this board, with repeated serious crashes. The Belt Parkway corridor has taken three lives. Utica Avenue and Avenue L are not far behind. This is not one bad corner. It is many. Source.

Police lists show named driver errors again and again: inattention and distraction; disregarding lights and signs; failure to yield. None of that is abstract. It is a turn taken too fast. A phone in a hand. A missed walk signal and a body on the asphalt. Source.

The fixes are known; the question is will

This board needs simple, proven changes at its worst corners: daylighting at crosswalks, hardened right turns, and leading pedestrian intervals on Flatbush, Avenue J, and Avenue L. Evening enforcement should target the 6–9 PM window when deaths peak. Source.

Citywide tools exist. The state’s repeat‑speeder bill, S4045, would force drivers with 11 or more DMV points in 24 months, or six speed/red‑light camera tickets in a year, to install speed limiters. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee, according to the public record. Source.

At City Hall, Council Member Mercedes Narcisse pushed to decriminalize jaywalking to end biased stops; the Council passed a modified repeal in 2024. Source. She also co‑sponsors a crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans (Int 1347‑2025). Source.

Lower speeds save lives. New York City now has authority to set safer limits and to act on repeat speeders. The next move is political. If you want fewer names to write, tell them to use the tools they have. Act here.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this story cover?
Brooklyn Community Board 18, including Flatlands, Marine Park–Mill Basin–Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park–Plumb Island, McGuire Fields, and Canarsie Park & Pier.
What changed here in the past month?
In the past month, multiple serious crashes harmed people walking and biking, including a cyclist and a child injured at Flatlands Avenue and Louisiana Avenue on Sep 19, and two separate SUV–pedestrian crashes on Flatlands Avenue and at Linden Boulevard. Source: NYC Open Data crash records.
How were these numbers calculated?
We analyzed NYC’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles, filtered to Jan 1, 2022–Sep 24, 2025, and mapped to Brooklyn Community Board 18. We used police‑reported injury severity, person type, and contributing factors to count deaths, serious injuries, times of day, and high‑injury corridors. Data were accessed Sep 24, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
Who represents this area and what have they done?
State Sen. Kevin Parker (SD 21) voted yes in committee on S4045 to require speed limiters for repeat speeders. Council Member Mercedes Narcisse (District 46) sponsored the Council’s jaywalking reform and co‑sponsors Int 1347‑2025 on unlicensed commuter vans.
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 Jaime Williams

District 59

Council Member Mercedes Narcisse

District 46

State Senator Kevin Parker

District 21

Other Geographies

Brooklyn CB18 Brooklyn Community Board 18 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 63, District 46, AD 59, SD 21.

It contains Flatlands, Marine Park-Mill Basin-Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Marine Park-Plumb Island, McGuire Fields, Canarsie Park & Pier.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 18

28
Police Cite Distraction at Utica and L

Oct 28 - A southbound driver in a sedan crashed at Utica Avenue and Avenue L in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old driver suffered bruises. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver.

At Utica Avenue and Avenue L in Brooklyn, a southbound driver in a 2008 Toyota sedan crashed while going straight. The 28-year-old driver was injured with bruising and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other road users were listed as injured. Another person appears only as the registrant. The car showed left front bumper damage. The crash was logged at 1:03 a.m. in the 63rd Precinct, ZIP 11234. The record lists the driver as licensed. The data identifies distraction as the key contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853114 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Two drivers hurt at Avenue D and Remsen

Oct 27 - A northbound SUV driver and a westbound sedan driver collided at Avenue D and Remsen in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured. Police noted center-front damage to the SUV and left-front damage to the sedan.

A northbound SUV driver and a westbound sedan driver crashed at Avenue D and Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:00 a.m. on October 27, 2025. The 33-year-old SUV driver suffered an arm and hand fracture-dislocation. The 29-year-old sedan driver reported neck pain. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight before the collision. Police recorded center-front impact to the SUV and left-front quarter impact to the sedan. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Left-Turning Driver Fractures Pedestrian’s Leg on Rockaway Parkway

Oct 26 - A sedan driver making a left turn hit a 67-year-old man in the intersection at Rockaway Parkway and Farragut Road, Brooklyn. His lower leg was fractured. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Rockaway Parkway and Farragut Road in Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan made a left turn and hit a 67-year-old man who was crossing the intersection. Impact came to the left front bumper, damaging the front end. The man suffered a lower‑leg fracture and was conscious. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The driver was traveling north before the turn and held a valid license. The sedan carried Pennsylvania plates. The crash was logged at 9:14 p.m.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
16
SUV drivers crash at Foster and E 57

Oct 16 - Two SUV drivers collided at Foster Ave and E 57 St in Brooklyn. A 50-year-old driver reported a neck injury. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience.

Two SUV drivers collided at Foster Ave and E 57 St in Brooklyn. One drove north. One drove east. Both were going straight. A 50-year-old driver suffered a neck injury. A front-seat passenger was listed, injury unspecified. According to the police report, officers cited "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." Police recorded driver inattention by a driver and driver inexperience by the drivers involved. The northbound driver was in a 2021 Dodge. The eastbound driver was in a 1999 Toyota. Impact points were the Dodge's left front quarter and the Toyota's center front. The location sits in the 63rd Precinct, ZIP 11234.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
15
Distracted driver hits 78-year-old on Louisiana

Oct 15 - Brooklyn, Louisiana Ave near Flatlands. A driver in a sedan going straight west hit a 78-year-old woman not at an intersection. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a 2014 Chevrolet sedan traveling west on Louisiana Ave hit a 78-year-old woman not at an intersection near Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center front end. She sustained hip and upper-leg injuries and was conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the driver. The dataset lists the vehicle going straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factor was identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850488 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Bicyclist injured at East 49 and Fillmore

Oct 13 - A 29-year-old bicyclist was hurt at East 49 Street and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike’s front end was damaged. Police listed a second vehicle as unspecified. He stayed conscious with a shoulder burn.

A 29-year-old bicyclist was injured at East 49 Street and Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a shoulder injury and a moderate burn and remained conscious. According to the police report, the bicyclist was "Going Straight Ahead" westbound, the bike showed "Center Front End" damage, and a second vehicle was recorded as "Unspecified." Police did not record driver errors; contributing factors were marked "Unspecified." The report lists the rider as the only injured person. The second vehicle’s type and driver were not identified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
SUV, sedan collide at Utica and Glenwood

Oct 13 - Northbound SUV driver and eastbound sedan driver met in the middle at Utica and Glenwood in Brooklyn. Metal to metal. A 68-year-old driver was hurt in the crash. Three others were listed with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no stated cause.

A driver in an SUV traveled north on Utica Avenue. A driver in a sedan moved east on Glenwood Road. The drivers collided in the intersection. A 68-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and was conscious. Three others were listed with unspecified injuries: a 57-year-old man, a male age 0, and a 23-year-old male driver. According to the police report, both vehicles were “Going Straight Ahead,” the SUV showed impact at the “Right Front Bumper,” and the sedan at the “Right Front Quarter Panel.” Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for all involved. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, ZIP 11234, within the 63rd Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850222 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
6
Left-turn driver hits motorcycle on Flatbush

Oct 6 - A left-turning sedan driver hit a northbound motorcycle at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue K in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old passenger and a 25-year-old driver were injured. Both were partially ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan driver making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue K in Brooklyn collided with a motorcycle traveling north. A 16-year-old passenger suffered a leg and foot abrasion and was partially ejected. A 25-year-old driver sustained a head injury with minor bleeding and was partially ejected. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the involved parties. The motorcycle’s driver was recorded as unlicensed. Vehicle records show the sedan driver was licensed. Impact notes cite damage to the sedan’s left side doors and the motorcycle’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848564 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Motorcyclist Ejected in Avenue R Brooklyn Crash

Oct 6 - A driver in a sedan went straight on Avenue R. A motorcyclist was passing. The drivers collided, front end to front end. The rider was ejected and hurt in the shoulder. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Police listed no clear cause.

Police say a driver in a 2025 Nissan sedan went straight northeast near 3124 Avenue R in Brooklyn. A motorcyclist on a 2008 Suzuki was passing in the same direction. The drivers collided at the fronts: damage to the sedan’s right front and the motorcycle’s left front. The rider, 26, was ejected and suffered a shoulder injury. The sedan driver, 22, reported an unspecified injury. According to the police report, contributing factors for both drivers were recorded as “Unspecified.” The report notes both vehicles were traveling northeast before impact and the rider was ejected. No other causes appear in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
4
Left-Turning Driver Injures Teen on Rockaway Parkway

Oct 4 - A left-turning driver on Rockaway Parkway hit a 15-year-old at Seaview Avenue. The boy suffered a chest injury. Police recorded internal trauma. It happened in the intersection.

A driver making a left turn on Rockaway Parkway at Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn hit a 15-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. The teen sustained an internal chest injury and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, the pre-crash action was "Making Left Turn" and the pedestrian was listed as "Injured," with "Chest" injury and "Internal" complaint. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle type was not specified. No other injuries were reported in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Sedan Driver Hits Parked Bus on Seaview

Oct 3 - A westbound sedan driver hit a parked bus at Seaview Ave and E 104 St in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old bus passenger was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and unsafe speed.

A driver in a sedan heading west on Seaview Avenue hit a parked bus near East 104th Street in Brooklyn. A 46-year-old female bus passenger reported pain and was injured. Other listed parties, including both drivers, had unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the sedan was going straight and the bus was parked. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed by both drivers. Impact points—right front of the sedan and left rear of the bus—match a hit to a stopped vehicle. A passenger took the blow while drivers’ errors filled the form.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Right-turning SUV driver hits parked bus

Oct 3 - On Avenue U at Flatbush, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a parked bus. A 75-year-old driver was hurt with a hand and arm bruise. Police recorded reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

A driver in a 2025 Honda SUV turned right on Avenue U at Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a parked bus. A 75-year-old male driver was injured with a contusion to his arm and hand. According to the police report, the listed contributing factor was "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle." The bus was parked and took damage to its left rear bumper. The SUV had right-front damage. Police recorded the SUV driver making a right turn. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Right‑turning drivers crash at Avenue V, Flatbush

Oct 3 - Two drivers turned right at Avenue V and Flatbush. They collided. A 21-year-old driver was hurt. Neck pain. Shock. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction.

Two drivers collided while making right turns at Avenue V and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 a.m. The driver of a 2004 sedan, a 21-year-old man, was injured. He reported neck pain and shock. The driver of a 2023 SUV, a 63-year-old woman, had an unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers were making right turns. Points of impact were the sedan’s left front bumper and the SUV’s right front bumper. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
2
Left-Turning Driver Hits Motorized Rider on Avenue D

Oct 2 - A sedan driver turned left at Avenue D and E 89 Street and hit a motorized rider going straight. The rider suffered head and internal injuries. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash at Avenue D and E 89 Street in Brooklyn left a 41-year-old man on a motorized device injured. A driver in a Lexus sedan made a left turn and hit the rider, who was traveling straight. According to the police report, the sedan’s driver was “Making Left Turn” and the rider was “Going Straight Ahead.” Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified.” The rider sustained head and internal injuries. The sedan driver reported no injury. No pedestrians were listed among the injured. The report notes “Center Front End” impact for both vehicles, showing how the force fell on the exposed person in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Motorcyclist ejected at Brooklyn Ave and J

Sep 30 - A driver in a sedan and a motorcyclist collided at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue J. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction for both drivers.

A 37-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a northbound sedan at Brooklyn Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn at 2:05 p.m. He suffered fractures. The 65-year-old woman driving the sedan was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was recorded. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers. Both were going straight before the crash. Points of impact were the motorcycle’s center front and the sedan’s left front bumper. No other injured people were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Northbound Sedan Driver Hits SUV at Avenue K

Sep 30 - On Remsen Avenue at Avenue K, a northbound sedan driver hit the right side of an eastbound SUV. The SUV driver, 50, reported back pain and whiplash. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.

A northbound sedan driver and an eastbound SUV driver, both "Going Straight Ahead," collided at Remsen Avenue and Avenue K in Brooklyn. The sedan driver hit the SUV on the right side. The SUV driver, a 50-year-old woman, was injured and reported back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the sedan's point of impact was "Left Front Bumper" and the SUV's was "Right Side Doors" with damage to the "Right Rear Quarter Panel." The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02