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

29
Sedan driver hits 68-year-old at Flatbush, Ave I

Sep 29 - A driver in a sedan hit a 68-year-old man at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue I. He suffered a lower-leg fracture. Police listed no contributing factors.

A driver in a sedan hit a 68-year-old pedestrian at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue I in Brooklyn around 7:30 p.m. The man was conscious and suffered a lower-leg injury; the report notes fracture, distortion, and dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection when the driver made contact. The report lists no contributing factors by the driver. No other people were reported injured. The vehicle was listed as a sedan with one occupant. The crash is logged as collision ID 4847304 in the 63rd Precinct, zip code 11210.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847304 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
SUV, Sedan Collide at E 94 and Seaview

Sep 28 - A northbound SUV driver and an eastbound sedan driver collided at E 94 St and Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old woman driving the SUV was injured. Police cited Unsafe Speed and Other Vehicular.

Two drivers collided at E 94 St and Seaview Ave in Brooklyn. One drove north in a 2023 Hyundai SUV. The other drove east in a 2012 Infiniti sedan. Impact marked the SUV’s left front and the sedan’s right front. The 19-year-old woman driving the SUV was reported injured with an arm abrasion. Other occupants and the male sedan driver were listed with unspecified injury status. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Other Vehicular as contributing factors." Both drivers were recorded as going straight before impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Driver Rear-Ends Stopped SUV on Flatlands Avenue

Sep 28 - An eastbound SUV driver hit a stopped SUV on Flatlands Avenue at Coleman Street. Night. Two passengers were hurt: a 76-year-old woman in front and a 28-year-old man in back. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction.

A driver in an eastbound SUV rear-ended a stopped SUV on Flatlands Avenue at Coleman Street in Brooklyn around 9 p.m. Two passengers were injured: a 76-year-old woman in the front seat and a 28-year-old man in the right rear. Both reported knee and lower-leg injuries and were conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction." The stopped SUV had back-end damage; the moving SUV had front-end damage, consistent with a rear-end impact. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
SUV, sedan drivers collide on Avenue U

Sep 28 - At Avenue U and Kimball, a northbound SUV driver and two sedan drivers crashed. A 3‑year‑old girl was hurt. A 41‑year‑old passenger and a 74‑year‑old driver were injured. Police recorded no specific driver error.

Three drivers collided at Avenue U and Kimball Street in Brooklyn. A 3‑year‑old girl riding in the rear seat was injured. A 41‑year‑old front passenger was injured. A 74‑year‑old driver was also injured. According to the police report, all three drivers were going straight, with the SUV heading north, one sedan west, and one sedan east. The SUV showed center‑front damage; the westbound Toyota sedan had left‑front damage; the eastbound sedan had right‑rear damage. The police report lists contributing factors as Unspecified for those involved, so police recorded no specific driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn

26
Rear-End Crash on Rockaway Parkway Injures Driver

Sep 26 - Southbound driver rear-ended a sedan on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M. A 41-year-old woman driving the lead car was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the rear driver. Two other men were listed with unspecified injuries.

Two southbound sedans collided on Rockaway Parkway at Avenue M in Brooklyn at 7:30 a.m. The driver of the trailing car hit the rear of the lead car. A 41-year-old woman driving the lead sedan was injured, with abdomen and pelvis trauma. Two men—a 42-year-old driver and a 45-year-old front passenger—were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely.' Police recorded Following Too Closely by the rear driver. Both drivers were traveling straight south.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
26
Left-turning driver hits man on Avenue T

Sep 26 - At Avenue T and E 53 Place in Brooklyn, a Lexus SUV driver turned left and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection at 7:25 a.m. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered a leg injury.

A 63-year-old woman driving a 2021 Lexus SUV turned left at Avenue T and E 53 Place and hit a 60-year-old man in the intersection. He was injured, with harm to his lower leg, and reported pain. "According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:25 a.m. in Brooklyn’s 63rd Precinct." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Police noted right-front bumper damage on the SUV, consistent with a left-turn impact. The driver was licensed in New York. The victim was on foot at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
22
Left Turn on E 108 Injures Motorcyclist

Sep 22 - On E 108 Street at Avenue L in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV turned left as a northbound motorcyclist went straight. They collided. The rider was injured. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

At E 108 Street and Avenue L in Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV making a left turn collided with a northbound motorcyclist going straight. The 31-year-old rider was injured, with a reported face abrasion, and remained conscious. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Left Turn” and the motorcycle was “Going Straight Ahead” when they hit. Police recorded “Following Too Closely” as a contributing factor. The record does not assign the factor to a specific driver. No other causes were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Rear-end crash injures three kids, teen

Sep 21 - A northbound SUV driver hit the back of another SUV on E 80 St at Preston Ct in Brooklyn. Three boys, a teen girl, and the lead driver were hurt.

A driver in an SUV rear-ended a northbound SUV on E 80 St at Preston Ct in Brooklyn at 1:28 p.m. The back of the lead car took the hit. The front of the trailing car was damaged. The lead driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured. A 16-year-old girl in the front seat was injured. Three boys, ages 10 and 9, 9, were injured in the back seats. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight north when the rear driver hit the lead SUV. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. Police also recorded Brakes Defective. The rear driver, a 48-year-old man, was listed as uninjured in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
21
Front passenger injured in Shore Parkway crash

Sep 21 - Two westbound drivers collided on Shore Parkway near Rockaway Parkway at 3:20 a.m. A 59-year-old front passenger suffered internal injuries. Side doors crumpled on both cars. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two westbound drivers collided on Shore Parkway near Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn around 3:20 a.m. A 59-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat was injured; the report notes internal injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report logs impact to the left rear quarter and left side doors of one car, and to the right front quarter and right side doors of the other. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved persons and did not list a specific driver error. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
20
Driver rear-ends SUV on Remsen, injures kids

Sep 20 - A northbound driver in an SUV rear-ended an SUV at 909 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. Two boys and a woman were hurt. Police recorded following too closely by the driver.

Two northbound SUVs collided at 909 Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. A driver in a 2016 Toyota SUV hit the back of a 2025 Honda SUV. Three passengers were hurt: boys, 9 and 7, and a 45-year-old woman. They reported whiplash and whole-body pain. Other occupants and both drivers were listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when the crash occurred. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Bus driver turns, injures cyclist on Flatlands Ave

Sep 19 - On Flatlands at Louisiana in Brooklyn, a bus driver turned right and hit a 24-year-old cyclist. The rider suffered a leg fracture. A 13-year-old boy on the bus was bruised. Police recorded driver inattention; they also noted bicyclist error/confusion.

A bus driver turned right from Flatlands Avenue onto Louisiana Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a northbound cyclist at 3:45 p.m. The 24-year-old rider suffered a leg fracture. A 13-year-old boy riding in the bus had a bruise to the abdomen/pelvis. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the bus was making a right turn while the bike was going straight. The report recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also listed Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion. The point of impact was the bus’s right rear quarter and the bike’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Left-turning driver hits woman with signal

Sep 19 - A driver in an SUV turned left at 1705 Linden Boulevard and hit a 50-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her lower leg. Morning. Center-front impact. Brooklyn intersection.

At about 8:29 a.m. in Brooklyn, a 71-year-old man driving an SUV westbound made a left turn and hit a 50-year-old woman at 1705 Linden Boulevard. She was conscious with crush injuries to her lower leg and foot. "According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the point of impact and damage was the center front end, and the pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal." The driver was licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both the driver and the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
18
Flatlands Ave eastbound crash injures three

Sep 18 - Two eastbound drivers collided on Flatlands Ave near E 55 St at 6:18 p.m. Both drivers were hurt. A front-seat passenger suffered whiplash. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two eastbound drivers collided on Flatlands Ave near E 55 St in Brooklyn at 6:18 p.m. The driver of an SUV and the driver of a sedan hit while going straight. A 27-year-old driver suffered severe bleeding. A 25-year-old driver was hurt. A 26-year-old front-seat passenger had whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were traveling east and impact damaged the SUV’s left front and the sedan’s right front and doors. Police recorded contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Driver in SUV hits man on Flatlands Ave

Sep 17 - A driver in a westbound SUV hit a 40-year-old man on Flatlands Ave near E 105 St in Brooklyn. He went down. He was unconscious with internal injuries. Impact was to the SUV's center front.

A driver in a 2002 Toyota SUV, westbound on Flatlands Ave, hit a 40-year-old man near E 105 St in Brooklyn at 8:23 p.m. The pedestrian was unconscious and suffered internal injuries. The SUV’s point of impact and damage were at the center front. According to the police report, the driver was licensed, alone in the vehicle, and traveling straight. Police recorded contributing factors as “Unspecified” for the driver. No driver errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
Left-turning SUV driver rear-ends cyclist

Sep 16 - A driver in a Nissan SUV turned left on E 32nd Street and hit a northbound cyclist from behind near 1566. The bike’s back end took the blow. The 28-year-old rider suffered leg injuries. Police cited Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.

A driver in a 2019 Nissan SUV making a left turn hit a 28-year-old man riding a bike north on E 32nd Street near 1566 in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front struck the bike’s back end. The rider suffered leg injuries, including a contusion, and was listed injured. According to the police report, officers recorded “Following Too Closely” and “Other Vehicular” for the SUV driver. The bike was going straight ahead. A parked sedan was noted but not damaged. Precinct 63 handled the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
Left-Turning Driver Hurt in Avenue J Road-Rage Crash

Sep 16 - Two westbound drivers met at Avenue J and E 57 St. One turned left. One went straight. Front crushed doors. A 33-year-old woman driving was injured and in shock. Police recorded aggressive driving and road rage.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling west on Avenue J at E 57 St at 7:57 a.m. One driver was making a left turn. The other driver was going straight. Impact damaged the turning driver’s left-side doors and the through driver’s front end. A 33-year-old woman driving suffered a back injury, felt shock, and reported pain. Police recorded "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists are listed as injured in the data. The crash was logged in the 63rd Precinct in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
Driver Inattention Injures Motorcyclist on Belt Parkway

Sep 16 - Westbound, straight ahead. A sedan driver and a motorcyclist collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, 43, suffered a leg contusion and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

According to the police report, a driver in a sedan and a 43-year-old motorcyclist were both traveling west on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn and collided while going straight. The motorcyclist suffered an injury to the knee/lower leg/foot and was conscious at the scene, with a reported contusion. Other listed occupants showed unspecified injury status. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor. The record does not specify which driver was inattentive or how the crash unfolded. No other contributing factors were noted in the dataset.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Right-turning SUV driver injures woman in Brooklyn

Sep 14 - At East 105 Street and Avenue J, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.

A driver in a 2023 Nissan SUV made a right turn at East 105 Street and Avenue J in Brooklyn and hit a 55-year-old woman in the intersection. She sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the crash involved a Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicle and a pedestrian. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver, a 76-year-old man, was licensed in New York. An occupant was listed with unspecified injury. The point of impact was the center front end. The report places the pedestrian at the intersection. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02