Crash Count for Flatlands
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,083
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,425
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 224
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatlands?

Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

Flatlands: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flatlands

Three dead. Twenty-six left with wounds that will not heal. In Flatlands, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers do not lie. 1,281 people injured in 1,884 crashes. The dead: a 17-year-old boy, a 24-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man. Each struck down while walking. Each killed by a car or SUV. Each name lost to the street, each family left with silence.

Children are not spared. In the last year alone, 37 people under 18 were hurt. Two were left with injuries so severe they may never recover. The old are not spared. The strong are not spared. No one is spared.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do the most harm. They killed all three pedestrians. They left dozens more with broken bones and worse. Sedans and SUVs are the constant. Trucks, motorcycles, bikes—they injure, but the deadliest wounds come from the biggest machines.

Leadership: Words, Not Enough

The city says it is acting. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. But in Flatlands, the blood keeps flowing. No local leader has stood in the street and said, ‘Enough.’ No council member has called for a citywide 20 mph limit here. No one has demanded more cameras, more redesigns, more protection for the old, the young, the walker, the rider.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every delay is a death sentence for someone you know. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed.

Do not wait for another child to die. Act now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Kalman Yeger
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
District Office:
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Legislative Office:
Room 324, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Farah N. Louis
Council Member Farah N. Louis
District 45
District Office:
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
Twitter: FarahNLouis
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

Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatlands

Int 1347-2025
Louis co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.

Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.


Int 1353-2025
Louis is primary sponsor requiring timely school-zone traffic devices, boosting safety.

Sets a 60-day clock for DOT to install traffic calming or control on streets by schools once a study says yes. Exempts major projects. Students walk there. Delay leaves them in the path of cars.

Int 1353-2025 was introduced on August 14, 2025. Referred that day to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Status: in committee. It orders DOT to install any traffic calming or control device next to a school within 60 days of a study. Major transportation projects are exempt. The bill says: “the department shall complete the installation… by no later than 60 days.” Sponsors: Council Members Jennifer Gutiérrez, Farah N. Louis, and Lincoln Restler. Louis is the primary sponsor. The focus is school frontage, where children and caregivers move on foot.


Int 1353-2025
Louis sponsors 60-day school-zone traffic calming mandate, improving safety.

Int 1353-2025 forces DOT to move fast near schools. When a traffic study finds a calming or control device is needed, installation must finish within 60 days. The bill was referred to the Transportation and Infrastructure committee on Aug. 14, 2025.

Int. No. 1353 (status: Committee) was introduced and referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure on Aug. 14, 2025 (agenda and first vote listed Aug. 14, 2025). The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the time permitted for the installation of a traffic calming device or traffic control device on any street adjacent to a school." It was introduced by Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez and cosponsored by Tiffany Cabán, Lincoln Restler and Farah N. Louis. The bill would "complete the installation... by no later than 60 days after the department issues such traffic study determination." It takes effect immediately.


Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.

Council moves to hit rogue vans hard. A checklist. Max fines for each breach. TLC, NYPD, DOT must act together. Crack down on illegal operators who imperil riders and people on the street. The bill sits in committee.

Int 1347-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to keep a compliance checklist. When officers stop an unlicensed van, they must check every rule and issue the maximum fine for each breach. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. Status: Committee. If enacted, it takes effect 120 days later. It targets illegal operators who put riders and bystanders at risk.


Int 1347-2025
Narcisse co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.

Council introduces Int 1347-2025 to curb rogue commuter vans. TLC, NYPD, and DOT must keep a safety checklist. Officers who spot an unlicensed van stack every charge and levy max fines. A push to shield riders and people on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is in Committee. It sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction and referral on August 14, 2025. The bill’s title reads, “A Local Law … in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans.” It orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist of laws on vehicle and driver licensure, service authorization, insurance, and inspections. When an officer stops an unlicensed van, they must review the list and issue the maximum penalty for each violation. Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams is joined by Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis. The aim is to protect riders and bystanders from unlicensed operators who skip the rules.


SUV Hits Child Playing on Utica Avenue

SUV struck an eight-year-old boy at Avenue H. The child suffered a leg injury. Night. Brooklyn. No driver errors listed. Streets remain dangerous for the young.

An SUV traveling south on Utica Avenue at Avenue H struck an eight-year-old boy. According to the police report, the child was playing in the roadway at the intersection and suffered an abrasion to his lower leg. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 30-year-old man, was licensed and not injured. No helmet or signal issues were reported. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to children in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Utica Avenue

A motorcycle and sedan crashed on Utica Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles damaged. Streets stay dangerous. No clear cause listed.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old motorcycle driver was injured, suffering a shoulder contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling north. The sedan hit with its left front bumper; the motorcycle was stopped in traffic. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The motorcyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash left both vehicles damaged and one person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Backs Into Pedestrian on Utica Avenue

SUV reversed on Utica Avenue. Driver distracted. Pedestrian struck, arm scraped. System failed to protect those on foot.

A station wagon/SUV backed up on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian, a female, suffered an abrasion to her arm. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The driver and another occupant were not seriously hurt. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, especially near people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Teen Moped Driver Injured on Brooklyn Avenue

A 16-year-old moped driver crashed on Avenue H. He suffered a fractured pelvis. The moped was demolished. No other injuries reported. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A 16-year-old male driving a moped was injured in a crash at Brooklyn Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen suffered a fractured pelvis and was semiconscious at the scene. The moped was demolished in the crash. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. Police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signaling issues were cited in the report. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young riders on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Sedan On E 59 St

A motorcycle slammed into a sedan turning left on E 59 St at Flatlands Ave. The rider suffered a leg injury. The crash left metal and pain behind. Brooklyn streets stay hard.

A motorcycle and a sedan crashed at E 59 St and Flatlands Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle rider, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the leg. According to the police report, the sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830959 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Cyclists Injured By Hidden String On Bridge

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.


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Distracted Driving Injures Three on Utica Avenue

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. Three people hurt. A child, a woman, and two men shaken. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in a blink.

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at Avenue N in Brooklyn. Three people were injured: a 54-year-old male driver suffered back injuries, a 59-year-old male driver injured his arm, and a 47-year-old female passenger sustained head injuries. A 4-year-old boy and two men, ages 54 and 59, were also involved. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes E-Scooter on Flatbush

SUV blew past traffic control on Flatbush. E-scooter driver hit, arm fractured. Streets stayed loud. Blood on Avenue J.

A station wagon/SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a GOTRAX G4 e-scooter at Flatbush Ave and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The 43-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered a fractured arm. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the key contributing factor. The SUV was traveling west, the e-scooter north. The SUV showed no damage, but the e-scooter’s roof was hit. The driver’s permit status was noted. No other injuries reported. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Driver Distracted, Pedestrian Struck in Brooklyn

A distracted SUV driver hit a woman crossing Avenue O. She suffered injuries. The driver failed to pay attention. The street turned violent in a blink.

A 28-year-old woman was struck and injured by a Jeep SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The impact left her with injuries to her entire body and in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829705 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
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SUVs Collide on Avenue J, Two Hurt

Two SUVs smashed on Avenue J. Driver distraction listed. A woman and a young passenger suffered injuries. Metal twisted. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two station wagons collided at Avenue J and East 57th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted. A 42-year-old woman driving one SUV and a 20-year-old woman riding as a front passenger were injured. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The crash left metal bent and people in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The toll fell on those inside the cars, with distraction behind the wheel called out by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend

A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. Madisyn Ruiz, 21, died. Two boys hurt. Tire marks linger. The driver faces charges. The family mourns. The system failed to protect.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madisyn Ruiz, 21, was killed when her boyfriend, Zachary Cando, lost control of a 2023 Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in the Gateway Center parking lot. Ruiz was sitting by the curb when struck. Two nephews, ages 12 and 17, were also injured. Cando told police he 'lost control' during the stunt. He was arrested and charged with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes, 'Days later, circular tire tracks were still visible in the parking lot.' This crash highlights the dangers of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


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 2025-08-18
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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 2025-08-18
Grocer Beaten With Pipe In Brooklyn

A delivery worker stopped on Lincoln Ave. A driver clipped his open door. Words turned to blows. The driver pulled a pipe, struck hard, then fled. The worker went to the hospital. Police seek the attacker.

NY Daily News (2025-07-12) reports a 36-year-old grocery delivery worker was attacked on Lincoln Ave. in Cypress Hills after a driver struck his open car door. The two argued. The driver "opened his hatchback, pulled out a pipe, and lunged at the victim, striking him repeatedly." The attacker fled. Police released images of the suspect. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the dangers faced by workers on city streets and the potential for minor collisions to escalate into violence.


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 2025-08-18