No More Waiting: End the Bloodshed on Prospect Heights Streets

City eyes a center bus lane on Flatbush. Concrete islands promise safer crossings. Details remain thin. Cars may still block buses. The street could change. Pedestrians and riders wait. The city holds its breath.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-06-09) reports the Department of Transportation plans a center-running bus lane on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The project aims to connect neighborhoods and calm traffic. DOT Assistant Director Dustin Khuu said the goal is a 'high performing transit priority street.' The plan includes concrete bus boarding islands and may reduce car lanes, giving more space to pedestrians and buses. However, the article notes gaps: 'DOT didn't share a block-by-block breakdown,' and curbside parking may remain, risking bus lane obstruction by double-parked vehicles. The city may physically protect the lane, but details are pending. The B41 bus, serving 28,000 daily trips, crawls at 4 mph during rush hour. The proposal highlights the need for clear enforcement and design to keep cars out of bus lanes and protect vulnerable road users.

• Flatbush Avenue Bus Lane Plan Advances, Streetsblog NYC, Published 2025-06-09

A motorcycle and SUV crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers hurt. Police cite failure to yield and blocked views. Metal struck flesh. Pain and shock followed. Brooklyn street, midday. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A collision between a motorcycle and an SUV occurred on Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were injured: a 48-year-old man on the motorcycle suffered leg injuries and pain, while a 38-year-old woman driving the SUV sustained a back injury and shock. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the crash. The impact left two people hurt and exposed the dangers of obstructed views and ignored right-of-way on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817696, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan turned left on Flatbush Avenue. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old woman crossed with the signal. The car hit her. She suffered a head injury. The street stayed busy. The system failed to protect her.

A 63-year-old woman was struck and injured by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Prospect Place in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'Crossing With Signal' at the intersection when the driver, a 38-year-old man, made a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was reported conscious at the scene. The sedan’s left front bumper made contact. The police report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The crash highlights the ongoing danger faced by people on foot in New York City’s intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4814165, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A woman crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. She remained conscious, suffering a head contusion. The crash left the vehicle undamaged but the pedestrian bruised and shaken at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue at 6th Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states she was crossing with the signal when a southbound sedan, driven by a licensed male, made a right turn and struck her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors on the part of the driver. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in this incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806748, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on Atlantic Avenue when one driver distractedly changed lanes. Both drivers were injured, suffering bruises and limb injuries. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention and unsafe lane changes in busy traffic corridors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue involving two SUVs traveling eastbound. One driver was changing lanes while distracted, causing a collision with the other vehicle proceeding straight ahead. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factors. Both drivers were injured: the driver of the first SUV sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the front passenger in the second SUV suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The data clearly points to driver errors—distraction and unsafe lane change—as the cause, with no indication of victim fault.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799595, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An e-bike rider suffered facial abrasions and shock after a collision caused by following too closely. The crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was helmeted but still sustained injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 11:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 46-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was helmeted but still suffered abrasions to the face and was in shock. The e-bike driver held a permit license from New York. There was no vehicle damage reported, and the point of impact was the right front quarter panel of an unspecified vehicle also traveling southbound. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victim's behavior. This crash highlights the dangers posed by close following distances in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4799556, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan driver distracted by inattention struck a 27-year-old e-scooter rider in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a concussion and lower leg injuries. The crash occurred near 300 Flatbush Ave during the sedan’s slowing maneuver.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:25 near 300 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured after being struck by a 2019 sedan traveling south. The sedan driver was licensed but distracted, with 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' cited as a contributing factor. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the collision happened, impacting the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained a concussion and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious but injured. No safety equipment was reported on the rider. Vehicle damage was reported as none. The report emphasizes driver distraction as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4794812, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pick-up truck struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn. The crash injured three male passengers in the sedan, all suffering neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the collision.

According to the police report, at 21:08 on Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling north rear-ended a sedan also traveling north. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the truck. The truck driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan carried four occupants; three male passengers aged 26, 34, and 51 were injured with neck injuries and complaints of whiplash. None of the injured passengers were ejected or wearing safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the truck's front end but not on the sedan. The report highlights driver errors—distraction and tailgating—as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793564, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue shortly after midnight. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash involved a left-side impact and front-end damage. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:53 AM on Atlantic Avenue near Washington Avenue. Two sedans traveling south and west collided, with the southbound vehicle struck on its left side doors and the westbound vehicle impacted at its center front end. The driver of the southbound sedan, a 37-year-old male, was injured with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma and was reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by at least one driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to impact. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted. The crash highlights driver error in traffic control compliance as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789456, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A BMW SUV traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was struck on its left side by a box truck also heading west. Three occupants in the SUV suffered shoulder injuries and shock. The box truck showed no damage, highlighting a severe impact on the SUV’s side.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:32 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2009 BMW SUV with three occupants was traveling westbound when it was impacted on its left side doors by a 2024 box truck also traveling westbound. The box truck sustained no damage, while the SUV’s left side doors were damaged. The SUV’s driver, a 41-year-old woman, and two passengers, aged 47 and 66, all suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and were in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. Both drivers were licensed in their respective states. The severity of injuries and damage to the SUV’s side underscores the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in side-impact collisions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4784972, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 23-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after colliding with a sedan making a right turn on Vanderbilt Avenue. The crash caused shock and pain, with no vehicle damage reported. Police cite other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn at midnight. A 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling south was injured when a sedan traveling west made a right turn. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors twice as contributing causes, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. The sedan showed no damage and was not ejected, and the bicyclist was not ejected either. No helmet use or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The focus remains on driver actions and systemic vehicular dangers leading to the bicyclist's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777907, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A Toyota surged off Eastern Parkway. The 88-year-old driver, semiconscious, lost control. Metal shrieked. A 58-year-old man, standing clear of the road, was crushed. Both bodies broken. The car lay wrecked, silent under the streetlight.

According to the police report, an 88-year-old man driving a 1998 Toyota sedan veered west off Eastern Parkway near 85th Street. The driver was described as 'semiconscious' and 'trapped in metal,' suffering crush injuries to his entire body. The report states that 'illness' was the sole contributing factor, listed twice for both the driver and the pedestrian. The vehicle left the roadway and struck a 58-year-old man who was 'not in roadway,' standing off the road. The pedestrian was also left with crush injuries to his entire body. The police narrative describes the car as demolished, its shell silent under the streetlight. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian; the focus remains on the driver's medical condition and loss of control.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773784, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 65-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion at a Washington Ave intersection. She was conscious after the impact. The police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors. The crash details remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Washington Ave and Lincoln Pl. She sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg and was conscious following the collision. The report does not specify the type of vehicle involved or any driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were identified as contributing to the crash. The vehicle involved is described only as 'unspecified,' with no details on driver errors or license status. The absence of driver errors in the report leaves the cause of the collision unclear but confirms the pedestrian was injured while at the intersection.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck two women on Washington Avenue, leaving both in shock with serious injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. Victims suffered knee, leg, foot, and full-body trauma. Emergency responders found them in pain and distress.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan sedan struck two female pedestrians, ages 49 and 65, on Washington Avenue near Lincoln Place. Both victims sustained serious injuries: one with knee, lower leg, and foot trauma; the other with injuries to the entire body. Both were reported to be in shock and complaining of pain or nausea. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. No pedestrian actions or behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The driver’s failure to maintain attention directly led to the impact and injuries. The crash occurred at midnight, and the vehicle was unoccupied aside from the driver. This incident underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773804, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pedestrian crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue when a male driver operating a 2000 Lincoln SUV from Pennsylvania was making a left turn and struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and distraction in urban intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774528, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A van traveling west struck a sedan stopped in traffic on Bergen Street, Brooklyn. The impact injured both vehicle occupants, causing back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and following too closely contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford van traveling west on Bergen Street rear-ended a 2015 BMW sedan that was stopped in traffic. The collision occurred at the center front end of the van and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan's driver, a 61-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 58-year-old woman, both sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors for the van driver. The sedan driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Neither occupant was ejected, and the passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver error in maintaining safe following distance and attention as the primary causes of injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4773231, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A southbound SUV collided with a bicyclist traveling the same direction on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 17:03 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a southbound SUV and a southbound bicycle collided. The point of impact was the SUV's right front quarter panel striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash, specifically noting this for the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in shared road spaces.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766498, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A motorcycle passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash after an SUV disregarded traffic control and turned left into the motorcycle’s path. The crash occurred at night on Washington Avenue, highlighting driver inattention and failure to yield as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:10 on Washington Avenue involving a motorcycle traveling south and an SUV making a left turn northbound. The motorcycle’s center front end collided with the SUV’s right front bumper. The motorcycle carried two occupants; a 33-year-old male passenger was injured with head trauma and whiplash. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The injured passenger was not ejected and conscious but suffered serious injuries. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior or safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and disregarding traffic controls, placing vulnerable vehicle occupants at risk.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763042, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused head injuries to the 32-year-old female cyclist. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to yield and following too closely as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 on Atlantic Avenue near Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining head trauma but remained conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling northwest and was passing when it collided with the bicyclist. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no helmet listed as contributing factor. The collision’s cause centers on the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe distance and yield, highlighting systemic dangers for vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763952, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV collided with a helmeted bicyclist traveling east on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. Police cite improper passing and lane usage by the bicyclist as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2014 Dodge SUV on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:20. The SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the right front bumper struck the center back end of the bicyclist's e-bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors attributed to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The SUV driver had no reported license or occupant information. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's right front bumper and the e-bike's center front end.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761967, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14