Crash Count for District 40
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 6,196
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,868
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 776
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 56
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in CD 40
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 7
Crush Injuries 23
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Whole body 4
Neck 3
Back 2
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 15
Head 6
+1
Face 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 17
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 101
Neck 41
+36
Back 31
+26
Head 22
+17
Whole body 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 231
Lower leg/foot 97
+92
Head 30
+25
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Shoulder/upper arm 18
+13
Hip/upper leg 17
+12
Back 15
+10
Neck 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Whole body 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 5
Chest 4
Abrasion 131
Lower leg/foot 45
+40
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Head 23
+18
Face 13
+8
Whole body 10
+5
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 43
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Whole body 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Chest 3
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in CD 40?

Preventable Speeding in CD 40 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in CD 40

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 7 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
Flatbush and Beverley: a bike, a turn, a scream

Flatbush and Beverley: a bike, a turn, a scream

District 40: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025

On Sep 19, an 18-year-old on a bike was hit at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road. Police recorded driver inattention by the person turning a 2024 Toyota sedan. The cyclist suffered crush injuries and was listed as seriously hurt (NYC Open Data, CrashID 4844820).

Eight people have been killed here since 2022. Seven were walking; one was on a bike. Another 733 people walking and 472 people biking were injured in that time, in this council district’s boundaries (NYC Open Data).

Flatbush bleeds

Flatbush Avenue is the district’s main injury corridor, with 180 injuries and 10 serious injuries since 2022 (NYC Open Data). Bedford Avenue and Nostrand Avenue also stand out for death and harm (NYC Open Data).

Police cite familiar causes. Failure to yield by drivers shows up again and again. So does driver distraction (NYC Open Data).

Nights are not safe. Two recorded deaths happened around the 9 PM hour. Fatal crashes also mark the morning and late afternoon peaks (NYC Open Data).

The record is public. The results are not.

Since 2022, people walking and biking have carried the worst of it here: seven pedestrians killed, one cyclist killed (NYC Open Data). A 64-year-old man was killed on Flatbush at Caton on Dec 31, 2024. Police recorded a sedan with front-end damage (CrashID 4783016). A 58-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Bedford and Tilden was killed by a turning dump truck on Mar 7, 2024; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (CrashID 4707890). A 45-year-old woman crossing with the signal at Beverley and Nostrand was killed by a right-turning SUV on Feb 25, 2024; police recorded failure to yield by the driver (CrashID 4705519).

What leaders have done — and not done

Council Member Rita C. Joseph co-sponsored the law forcing DOT to publish monthly progress on the Streets Master Plan (Int 1105-2024). She also voted yes to remove derelict vehicles faster, clearing sightlines and crosswalks (Int 0857-2024). She voted to decriminalize jaywalking (Int 0346-2024).

Daylighting saves lives. A stronger daylighting bill is sitting in committee to ban parking within 20 feet of crosswalks and require barriers at 1,000 intersections a year. Joseph is a co-sponsor; the bill was laid over in April 2025 (Int 1138-2024).

On Empire Boulevard, the community board asked for a protected bike lane in April 2024. DOT did not propose changes. Joseph did not comment at the time (Streetsblog).

What will stop the next one

Start where the bodies are. Daylight Flatbush Avenue’s crossings. Harden turns on Bedford and Nostrand. Build the protected lane the community requested on Empire Boulevard (Streetsblog). Enforce failure-to-yield and distraction where the data says it hurts (NYC Open Data).

Citywide, the path is clear. Lower the speed limit with the power the city now has. Require speed limiters for the worst repeat offenders. If you want those changes, tell City Hall and Albany. Act now: take action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road?
On Sep 19, 2025, an 18-year-old riding a bike was hit by a driver turning a 2024 Toyota sedan. Police recorded driver inattention. The cyclist was seriously injured with crush injuries. Source: NYC Open Data CrashID 4844820.
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
Eight people have been killed in Council District 40 since 2022 — seven people walking and one person on a bike. Source: NYC Open Data (district rollup in CrashCount analysis).
Where are the worst hotspots?
Flatbush Avenue leads in injuries, with 180 injuries and 10 serious injuries since 2022. Bedford Avenue and Nostrand Avenue also show high harm. Source: NYC Open Data (district rollup in CrashCount analysis).
What fixes are on the table?
Locally: daylight crosswalks (Int 1138-2024), harden turns, and build the protected bike lane requested for Empire Boulevard. Citywide: lower default speeds and require speed limiters for habitual speeders. Sources: NYC Council Legistar; Streetsblog NYC; CrashCount Take Action.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to Council District 40 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Oct 16, 2025, then grouped by victim mode, location, hour, and contributing factors. Extraction date: Oct 15, 2025. You can explore the base datasets here.
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

Fix the Problem

Council Member Rita C. Joseph

District 40

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

District 42

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

District 40 Council District 40 sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, AD 42, SD 20.

It contains Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, East Flatbush-Erasmus, Brooklyn CB14, Brooklyn CB9.

See also
Boroughs
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Council District 40

18
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
20
E-Bike Rider Hurt on Lenox Road

Oct 20 - A crash involving an e-bike on Lenox Road at East 39th in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old bicyclist. He suffered severe arm lacerations and stayed conscious. Two motor vehicles were parked. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash on Lenox Road at East 39 Street in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west and going straight ahead. An Acura SUV and a Honda sedan were listed as parked at the time. Damage was noted to the left rear of the SUV and the left side of the sedan. Two vehicle occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The record lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Coney Island crash kills 89-year-old woman after driver backs SUV onto sidewalk, police say
5
Driver fatally plows into granny, 75, crossing street in NYC, leaves her to die: cops
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Right-turning driver on Flatbush injures teen cyclist

Sep 19 - Southbound sedan driver turned right at Flatbush and Beverley and hit a northbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured when the driver of a southbound sedan turned right at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:30 p.m. The rider was traveling north, going straight. The crash caused crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited for the driver. The bike was listed as going straight ahead. The location falls within the 70th Precinct. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
22
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave

Aug 22 - Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.

Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany

Aug 15 - A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.

A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
12
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist

Aug 12 - The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.

The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835060 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
30
Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks

Jul 30 - A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.


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 2025-12-12
25
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge

Jul 25 - Thin string, nearly invisible, sliced at necks and faces. Cyclists struck crossing Marine Parkway Bridge. Injuries mount. No answers. Danger lingers. System fails to clear the path.

Gothamist (2025-07-25) reports multiple cyclists injured by string stretched across the Marine Parkway Bridge walkway. Victims described sudden pain and red marks. One cyclist landed in intensive care in June. The NYPD said no criminality was suspected and has not identified the source. The MTA forbids cycling on the path, but most riders do not dismount due to the narrow walkway. The article quotes Angel Montalvo: "I felt pain, but I didn't know what it was." The recurring hazard exposes gaps in bridge safety and enforcement, leaving vulnerable users at risk.


19
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground

Jul 19 - A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.


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.


12
Driver Attacks Man After Brooklyn Crash

Jul 12 - A crash on Lincoln Avenue turned brutal. One driver struck another with a metal object. The victim landed in the hospital. The assailant fled in a black car. Police hunt for answers.

According to amny (2025-07-12), a traffic crash on Lincoln Avenue in Cypress Hills escalated when a driver "pulled out a metal object and repeatedly struck the victim about the head and body." The victim, 36, was hospitalized in stable condition. The assailant fled in a black vehicle. NYPD released video of the suspect, seeking public help. The incident highlights how post-crash confrontations can turn violent, raising questions about conflict de-escalation and the need for safer streets.


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.


8
Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I

Jul 8 - 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.


6
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Passenger Bleeds

Jul 6 - SUV slammed center front on Brooklyn Ave. Driver lost consciousness. Passenger suffered head injury, severe bleeding. Police cite illness as cause. Streets remain unforgiving.

A station wagon SUV struck hard at the center front on Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One passenger, age 65, suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the driver lost consciousness due to illness, leading to the crash. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illnes' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The streets showed no mercy to those inside the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12