Crash Count for Brooklyn CB18
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,223
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,269
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 697
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 18
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Brooklyn CB18?

Brooklyn Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Brooklyn Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Stall

Brooklyn CB18: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Bone

A child died in a crosswalk on Avenue L. A man, sixty-six, was killed at Rockaway Parkway and Seaview. A motorcyclist, thirty, collided with a fire truck on Flatbush Avenue and never got up again. In the last twelve months, five people died on the streets of Brooklyn CB18. Fourteen more were seriously injured. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.

Pedestrians and cyclists take the brunt. In three years, cars and SUVs killed eleven. Trucks and buses killed one. Bikes and mopeds, none. The streets are not forgiving. The old, the young, the ones just crossing—none are spared.

The Sound of Sirens, the Silence of Leadership

The city talks of Vision Zero. The numbers keep coming. In the past year, there were 1,577 crashes in this district alone. 1,245 people hurt. The dead are not numbers. They are names, faces, empty chairs at dinner tables.

After a chase ended with a Jeep on the L train tracks, a witness described the chaos: “Next thing I know, he was into the fence. Absolutely crazy.” The chaos is not rare. It is routine.

When a man was shot after a police roadblock, the NYPD explained their tactics: “We didn’t pursue the vehicle, we strategically radioed ahead to shut down traffic to see if we could intercept this car, which we now know was stolen.”

Local leaders have tools. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. Speed cameras cut speeding and save lives. But the pace is slow. The silence is loud. Every day of delay is another day of risk.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. These are not accidents. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by lawmakers, by those who set the rules and walk away. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The council can demand safer streets. The DOT can harden crosswalks and build real protection for those outside a car.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand action. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The blood on the street is not washed away by words.

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Other Representatives

Jaime Williams
Assembly Member Jaime Williams
District 59
District Office:
5318 N Ave. 1st Floor Store, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Legislative Office:
Room 641, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Mercedes Narcisse
Council Member Mercedes Narcisse
District 46
District Office:
5827 Flatlands Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
718-241-9330
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1792, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7286
Twitter: CMMNarcisse
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 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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Brooklyn Community Board 18

Distracted Drivers Collide on Avenue U in Brooklyn

Two trucks crashed on Avenue U. Both drivers distracted. One man, 67, hurt his back. Metal twisted. Whiplash. Streets unforgiving.

A pick-up truck and a tow truck crashed on Avenue U in Brooklyn. One 67-year-old man suffered a back injury and whiplash. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight ahead when the crash happened. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left one driver injured and vehicles damaged. The data shows distraction behind the wheel led to this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Multi-Car Crash Injures Passenger on Baughman Place

Five sedans collided on Baughman Place. One passenger suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen others were involved. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A chain-reaction crash involving five sedans struck Baughman Place near Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one female passenger, age 53, suffered neck and crush injuries. Fourteen other occupants, including drivers and passengers, were listed as involved but not injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The crash left one person hurt and many shaken, but the underlying cause remains unaddressed in official records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Passenger on Avenue T in Brooklyn

A sedan turning right on Avenue T struck hard. A 39-year-old woman in the front seat suffered head and crush injuries. The crash left damage to the car’s right side. No driver error listed.

A sedan traveling east on Avenue T in Brooklyn made a right turn and crashed, injuring a 39-year-old female front passenger. According to the police report, the woman suffered head and crush injuries. The vehicle’s right side doors were damaged. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Flatbush Avenue Sedan Crash Injures Two Passengers

A sedan struck on Flatbush Avenue. Two young passengers suffered concussions. The driver was unhurt. No contributing factors listed. The street remains dangerous for all inside.

Two male passengers, both 23, were injured in a crash involving a sedan on Flatbush Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both passengers suffered concussions—one with a head injury, the other with a back injury. The driver, a 48-year-old man, was not hurt. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The incident highlights the risks faced by vehicle occupants, especially passengers, in New York City traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Truck Fails to Yield, Two Drivers Hurt on Farragut Road

A pickup and sedan collided on Farragut Road. Both drivers injured. Police cite failure to yield and inexperience. Metal twisted. Chest struck. Streets unforgiving.

A pickup truck and a sedan crashed at Farragut Road and East 58th Street in Brooklyn. Two men, ages 24 and 70, were injured. The 70-year-old suffered chest injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' contributed to the crash. The pickup, driven by a permit holder, struck the sedan’s left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Improper Lane Use Injures Two on Utica Avenue

SUV and sedan collided on Utica Avenue. Two drivers, one elderly, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cite distraction and improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.

A crash on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Two drivers, a 75-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, were injured, suffering neck and head trauma. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' contributed to the collision. Both vehicles were traveling north; the sedan was turning left, the SUV was going straight. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Bike Lane Removal Sparks Outrage

City rips out Bedford Avenue bike lane. Cyclists lose safe passage. Judge sides with mayor. Injuries had dropped. Advocates warn: danger returns. Streets grow harsher for those outside cars.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-10) reports that Mayor Adams will remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue after a judge upheld the city’s decision. Advocates say this 'all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams's hands.' NYPD data showed injuries dropped after the lane’s installation. The city acted after complaints from local leaders. The lane sits on a 'Vision Zero Priority Corridor,' one of Brooklyn’s most dangerous streets. Cyclists and residents called the move political and warned it strips away proven safety. No driver errors cited, but the policy shift exposes vulnerable road users to renewed risk.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

Two vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. A sedan struck the back of an SUV. Three people hurt. Impact was hard. Police list no clear cause. Streets remain dangerous for all.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue near Hendrickson Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan hit the back of the SUV. Three people were injured: a 73-year-old male driver with back pain, a 70-year-old female passenger with a neck contusion, and another occupant with unspecified injuries. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded in the report. The crash left both vehicles damaged at their center ends. The report notes one passenger wore a lap belt, while another driver had no safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Injured in Utica Avenue Crash

A moped driver took a hit from behind on Utica Avenue. He was thrown, bruised, and hurt in the leg. Police cite following too closely. The street stays dangerous.

A 29-year-old moped driver was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a Razor 150 moped struck in the center back end. The driver suffered a contusion and lower leg injury after being partially ejected. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No helmet use was reported, but the primary error was the failure to maintain safe distance. The crash highlights the risks faced by moped riders on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Driver Distraction Causes Head Injuries on Ralph Ave

Two people suffered head injuries when a sedan was struck on Ralph Ave. Police cite driver distraction. Impact hit the center back end. Passengers and drivers bore the brunt.

A crash on Ralph Ave at Mill Ave in Brooklyn left two occupants injured, both suffering head injuries and whiplash. According to the police report, a sedan traveling north was struck at the center back end. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted. The injured include a 37-year-old female driver and a 70-year-old female front passenger. Both were conscious after the crash. Other occupants, including a child, were not reported injured. All listed as using lap belts and harnesses. The crash underscores the danger of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Utica Avenue at Kings Highway

A pedestrian crossing with the signal on Utica Avenue at Kings Highway was struck and injured. He suffered abrasions to his arm but remained conscious.

A male pedestrian was hit while crossing Utica Avenue at Kings Highway in Brooklyn. According to the police report, he was crossing with the signal and was not at an intersection. He sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, but was conscious at the scene. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle details were provided. The crash left the pedestrian injured, underscoring the risks faced by those on foot, even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejection After SUV Collision in Brooklyn

A motorcycle and SUV collided on Paerdegat Ave N. A 17-year-old rider was ejected and injured. Unsafe speed and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal struck flesh. Streets stayed dangerous.

A motorcycle and an SUV collided at Paerdegat Ave N and Paerdegat 11 St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 17-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered a leg injury with fracture and dislocation. Three other occupants, ages 26, 44, and 61, had unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. Both vehicles showed damage from the impact. The crash highlights the risks when speed and inexperience meet city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827548 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly Pedestrian Struck Crossing Avenue J

A 75-year-old man crossing Avenue J with the signal suffered a head injury. The crash left him bruised but conscious. The driver’s actions remain unlisted in the police report.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was hit while crossing Avenue J at East 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal and sustained a head contusion. He remained conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or any contributing driver errors. No helmet or signal use is cited as a factor. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially older adults, even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.


Pick-up Truck Strikes Sedan on Avenue L

A pick-up truck hit a sedan at Avenue L and East 83rd. One passenger suffered a bruised arm. Police cite failure to yield. Metal and flesh met hard. Brooklyn streets stayed dangerous.

A pick-up truck and a sedan collided at Avenue L and East 83rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 56-year-old front passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining a contusion to the arm. The crash involved a Ford pick-up truck traveling east and a Mazda sedan heading north. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report notes the injured passenger wore a lap belt. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826827 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Improper Turn Injures Riders on Kings Hwy

A moped and sedan collided on Kings Hwy. Two people were hurt. Police cite improper turning. Metal struck flesh. Blood on the street. Brooklyn night, danger at the crossroads.

A crash on Kings Hwy at Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn involved a moped and a sedan. Two people were injured: a 26-year-old moped driver and a 24-year-old rear passenger, both partially ejected and suffering leg injuries. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Turning Improperly.' The sedan was making a left turn while the moped went straight. No helmet or signal use was listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the risk when drivers turn without care. No blame is placed on those hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Collide on E 98 Street

Two sedans crashed at Avenue M. Five people hurt. Head and leg injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain spread fast.

Two sedans collided at E 98 Street and Avenue M in Brooklyn. Five occupants were injured, including both drivers and three passengers. Injuries ranged from head trauma to leg contusions. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was the contributing factor. No other errors or violations were listed. All injured parties were conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Hit-And-Run Drivers Strike Brooklyn, Bronx

A man crossing near Broadway Junction died after a gray Ford hit him. The driver fled. Hours later, a Mustang plowed into six in the Bronx. Both drivers vanished. The city counts 55 pedestrian deaths this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-04) reports a 36-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway and East New York Ave. in Brooklyn when a gray Ford struck him and fled. Hours later, a Ford Mustang hit six people in the Bronx, then the driver and passenger ran off. The article notes, 'It was the second hit-and-run in the five boroughs in 24 hours.' Police said, 'As of Thursday, 55 pedestrians have been killed by vehicles while crossing city streets.' Both drivers remain at large. The incidents highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


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Driver Ignores Signal, Passenger Hurt on Avenue M

A sedan tore through traffic control on Avenue M. Driver and passenger slammed by impact. Both suffered whiplash. Distraction and disregard fueled the crash.

A sedan crashed on Avenue M at E 86 Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 21-year-old woman, and her 34-year-old front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash and arm injuries. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle struck the right side doors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825233 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Drags Officer Fleeing Traffic Stop

A driver fled a Brooklyn traffic stop, dragging an officer with the car. The officer was hurt. The suspect vanished south on Coney Island Avenue. The search continues. Metal, flesh, and fear on Ocean Parkway.

ABC7 reported on July 3, 2025, that a driver fled a traffic stop near Ocean Parkway and Avenue X in Sheepshead Bay, dragging an NYPD officer with a black Honda Pilot. The officer suffered minor injuries. ABC7 quotes, "the 36-year-old suspect fled the attempted traffic stop, dragging the officer as he drove away." Police said the driver was wanted for a prior infraction. The incident highlights the risks of traffic enforcement and the dangers posed by drivers who evade police, putting both officers and bystanders at risk.