Crash Count for Flatbush
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,189
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,552
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 342
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025
Carnage in Flatbush
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
Crush Injuries 8
Lower leg/foot 4
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 5
Head 3
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Whole body 2
Concussion 9
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Neck 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 41
Neck 17
+12
Back 9
+4
Head 9
+4
Whole body 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 96
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Head 14
+9
Lower arm/hand 12
+7
Back 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Face 4
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 57
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 13
+8
Face 7
+2
Whole body 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Back 4
Neck 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatbush?

Preventable Speeding in Flatbush School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Flatbush

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Gray Toyota Sedan (JMT7352) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black BMW Suburban (KHA7972) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
Flatbush at midnight: another body on the pavement

Flatbush at midnight: another body on the pavement

Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

Just after midnight on Sep 12, a driver in a 2012 Toyota sedan hit a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She was semiconscious and bleeding. Source.

This Week

  • Sep 6, Bedford Ave at Farragut Rd: a driver in a Nissan SUV turned left and hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway, causing severe lacerations. Source
  • Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd: a driver in a Honda SUV turned left and hit a 22-year-old woman at the intersection. Source
  • Sep 6, Flatbush Ave at Avenue H: a driver in a Jeep sedan turned left and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Source

Flatbush keeps the count

Since 2022, in Flatbush, five people walking were killed and 358 were injured. Cyclists were hurt 196 times. In all, there were 2,096 crashes that injured 1,485 people and left 21 with serious injuries. Source.

Flatbush Avenue is the core of the harm: 207 injuries and one death. Bedford Avenue logged 92 injuries and one death. Source.

Evenings burn hottest. At 5 PM there were 106 injuries and one death. At 6 PM there were 90 injuries and three deaths. Source.

Heavy vehicles, heavy grief

Trucks and buses are tied to three of the five deaths here. Cars and SUVs account for the rest. Source.

Police reports point to driver actions we can name. Failure to yield shows up in recent pedestrian hits on Flatbush at Avenue H. Left turns keep cutting across people’s paths. Source.

The worst drivers don’t stop

School‑zone cameras caught a mountain of repeat speeding in this area. Since 2022, there were 7,419 tickets that would be “preventable” after a driver crossed six tickets in a year, including 1,612 in the year to date. At the higher threshold, 3,612 were preventable after 16 tickets, including 840 this year. These are the tickets a limiter would have stopped. Source.

The state has a bill for that. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force drivers with a record of violations to use intelligent speed assistance. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee in June 2025. Source.

The companion bill sits with the Assembly. Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn: will you co‑sponsor and push it? Council Member Rita C. Joseph: will you press for citywide slower speeds now?

As New York’s attorney general said about high‑risk driving by police, “the evidence is clear: police vehicle pursuits and high‑speed car chases can be dangerous and even fatal, and it is time for a change.” Source.

Fix the streets that keep breaking us

Start where the blood is. Flatbush Avenue. Bedford Avenue. Hardened left turns, no‑parking near crosswalks, longer walk signals, protected space at corners. Target the evening hours when deaths spike. Source.

Then tackle the source. Lower the default speed citywide and force repeat speeders to slow down. Both steps are on the table: the city can lower speeds, and the Legislature can pass the Stop Super Speeders Act. Details and how to help.

The woman on Flatbush went down in the dark. The rest of us live with the light. It shows the same corners, the same turns, the same hours. It shows what must change.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in the past month?
Four people walking were hit at Flatbush Avenue and nearby intersections. On Sep 12, a driver hit a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue; police recorded failure to yield by the driver. On Sep 6, drivers hit three more people at Bedford Ave/Farragut Rd, Flatbush Ave/Glenwood Rd, and Flatbush Ave/Avenue H. All are documented in the city’s crash database.
Where are the worst spots?
Flatbush Avenue led with 207 injuries and one death since 2022; Bedford Avenue had 92 injuries and one death. These corridors also saw multiple recent pedestrian injuries.
Who is responsible for curbing repeat speeding?
Albany. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S 4045) would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers with repeated violations. State Sen. Kevin Parker voted yes in committee in June 2025. The Assembly must act on the companion bill.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes, Persons, and Vehicles, filtered to Flatbush (NTA BK1401) from 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18. We counted crashes, injuries, serious injuries, and deaths; and we summarized by mode and location using the dataset’s linked fields. Data were last extracted Sep 17, 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

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

District 42

Council Member Rita C. Joseph

District 40

State Senator Kevin Parker

District 21

Other Geographies

Flatbush Flatbush sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 70, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB14.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush

18
SUV driver hits motorcyclist at Ocean and Caton

Nov 18 - Ocean and Caton, Brooklyn. A driver in an SUV turned right and hit a motorcyclist making a left. The rider suffered abdominal injuries. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded by both drivers.

At Ocean Ave and Caton Ave in Brooklyn at about 6:50 a.m., a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a motorcyclist who was making a left. The rider, 39, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious. The SUV driver, 54, was listed with unspecified injury status. According to the police report, both drivers disregarded traffic control. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for the SUV driver. Police also recorded Traffic Control Disregarded for the motorcyclist. Police noted front-end damage to the SUV. The motorcycle sustained other damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
6
Driver hits 65-year-old on Flatbush Avenue

Nov 6 - A sedan driver going south on Flatbush Avenue hit a 65-year-old man near 1440 Flatbush Avenue. He suffered a head contusion. Police noted limited view and listed no driver error.

The driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan was heading south on Flatbush Avenue around 9 p.m. near 1440. He hit a 65-year-old man. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. He suffered a head injury and was conscious, per the report. According to the police report, officers recorded “View Obstructed/Limited” and listed no driver error. The crash data names one vehicle, traveling straight ahead. The record lists the point of impact as “Other.” The driver was licensed. The location falls within the 70th Precinct and Council District 45.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Moped Rider Hurt at 1044 Flatbush

Nov 6 - A 29-year-old moped rider was hurt on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A driver in a parked SUV was involved. The crash bent the SUV's left-side doors and the moped's right front. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.

At 5:50 p.m. on November 6, 2025, a collision at 1044 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn injured a 29-year-old moped rider. He was conscious, not ejected, and reported neck pain and whiplash. According to the police report, the moped was traveling south and the SUV was parked. The crash damaged the SUV's left-side doors and the moped's right front. Police recorded contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for the involved parties. The report lists one injured person, the moped driver. A driver in a parked SUV is listed as involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Williams mentioned in Caribbean politicians easily win re-election

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Int 1439-2025 Farah N. Louis

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Int 1444-2025 Farah N. Louis

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Int 1439-2025 Farah N. Louis

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Int 1439-2025 Farah N. Louis

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Int 1439-2025 Louis co-sponsors K–8 crossing guards, improving school-zone pedestrian safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1439-2025 orders NYPD to post at least one school crossing guard at every K–8 public and private school by Sept. 1, 2026. It pins children’s street crossings to police deployment at every school door.

Bill: Int 1439-2025. Status: Committee. Referred to Committee on Public Safety on Oct. 29, 2025; agenda and intro date Oct. 29, 2025; first votes recorded Oct. 29, 2025 (1:25–1:30 p.m.). The matter title: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code... requiring a school crossing guard at each school enrolling students in kindergarten through eighth grade." The text states: "No later than September 1, 2026, the commissioner shall assign at least 1 school crossing guard to each public and private school..." Sponsored by Council Member Farah N. Louis with nine co-sponsors (Vernikov, Marte, Zhuang, Brooks-Powers, De La Rosa, Ung, Feliz, Stevens, Morano). The bill would require NYPD deployment of at least one crossing guard at every K–8 school citywide by the Sept. 1, 2026 deadline.


29
Int 1446-2025 Louis co-sponsors sidewalk and roadway cafe application expansion, worsening street safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1446 forces DOT to accept sidewalk and roadway cafe applications online and at public counters. Applicants can save drafts. The bill bars mandatory third‑party drawings. Sponsors pushed access. The Committee laid it over for later action.

Bill Int 1446-2025, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to sidewalk and roadway cafe applications," is an introduction before the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced 2025-10-29 and laid over in committee (Laid Over by Committee on 2025-11-24), it would require DOT to receive applications both online and at a public physical location, allow saving incomplete applications, and prohibit mandatory third-party drawings. Sponsored by Council Members Restler, Menin, Louis, Brewer, Banks and Avilés (co-sponsors). No safety assessment or safety impact note was provided on effects to pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers.


29
Int 1444-2025 Louis co-sponsors sidewalk cafe clearance cap, worsening pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1444 caps clear pedestrian paths in front of sidewalk cafes at 8 feet. The rule shrinks room for walkers, wheelchair users and strollers. The Transportation Committee laid the bill over in November.

Bill: Int. No. 1444 (Int 1444-2025). Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: Intro 10/29/2025; laid over 11/24/2025. The matter is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to setting a maximum pedestrian path requirement in front of sidewalk cafes.” The ordinance would add subdivision k to §19-160 and state: “No rule ... shall require that a clear path of more than 8 feet ... remain clear after the installation of such sidewalk cafe.” Sponsored by Council Members Powers, Menin, Restler, Louis and Banks. This bill would limit the requirement for sidewalk cafes to leave a clear path on the sidewalk in front of them to no more than 8 feet in width.


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Int 1426-2025 Louis is primary sponsor of tougher newsrack rules improving pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Oct 29 - Int 1426 tightens rules on newsracks. Owners must post name, address, phone and email. They must file changes electronically. DOT may email notices, seize racks that go uncorrected, store or dispose of unclaimed racks and levy penalties.

Bill: Int. No. 1426. Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: introduced Oct. 29, 2025; first vote listed Oct. 29, 2025; laid over Nov. 24, 2025. The matter is titled: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to newsrack requirements and enforcement." Sponsors: Council Members Erik D. Bottcher, Farah N. Louis (Primary), and Chris Banks — they introduced and sponsored the measure. The bill requires contact info and email on racks, electronic annual reporting, emailed notices, and expands DOT authority to remove, store, sell, or dispose of noncompliant newsracks and impose civil penalties. No safety impact note or analyst assessment was provided.


27
SUV driver turns right, hits e-bike rider

Oct 27 - On Ocean Avenue at Newkirk, a driver in an SUV turned right and hit a 33-year-old woman riding an e-bike straight ahead. She suffered neck and internal injuries. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A crash on Ocean Avenue at Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn left a 33-year-old woman on an e-bike injured. The driver of a 2012 Toyota SUV made a right turn and hit her as she rode straight ahead. She was conscious and reported neck and internal pain. According to the police report, the SUV was “Making Right Turn” and the e-bike was “Going Straight Ahead,” both traveling northeast. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction. The driver of the SUV hit the back of her bike; the report notes damage to the SUV’s left front bumper and a center back-end impact to the bike. No contributing factors are listed for the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Caton Ave lane change injures passengers

Oct 21 - A flatbed driver changed lanes on Caton Ave in Brooklyn and collided with a westbound sedan. Two passengers were hurt. A driver was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

An eastbound flatbed driver changing lanes collided with a westbound Ford sedan going straight on Caton Ave near 1735 in Brooklyn at 10:31 p.m. Two passengers in the sedan were injured: a 44-year-old woman in the front seat and a 19-year-old man in the right rear. Both reported whiplash and shoulder injuries. A 48-year-old driver also sustained a head injury and reported whiplash. According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists the flatbed pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes' and the sedan as 'Going Straight Ahead.' No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Driver fell asleep; two hurt on Flatbush Ave

Oct 15 - Three drivers crashed on Flatbush Avenue. Two SUVs and a box truck. Two people hurt, including a 22-year-old passenger and a 50-year-old driver. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" by the driver.

At 1133 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, drivers of two SUVs and a box truck crashed while traveling straight in opposite directions. A 22-year-old right-rear passenger was injured with neck pain. A 50-year-old driver suffered a head injury. According to the police report, "Fell Asleep" was the contributing factor for the crash. Police recorded "Fell Asleep" by the driver. Directions in the report show one SUV heading south and the truck and the other SUV heading north. Damage was recorded to front ends and a left front quarter panel. The data list other occupants with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others
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11-year-old riding scooter injured in hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say
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Moped Driver Ejected on Clarendon Road

Oct 9 - A sedan driver and a moped driver collided at Clarendon Rd and E 23 St in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered a concussion and leg injuries. The sedan driver was also hurt. Night crash on a neighborhood corner.

A moped driver was thrown after a collision with a sedan at Clarendon Rd and E 23 St in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a concussion and lower‑leg injuries and was listed as injury severity 3. The sedan driver was injured, severity 2. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight before impact, the moped eastbound and the sedan northbound. The moped showed front‑end damage. The sedan showed damage to the left rear quarter panel. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified for both drivers. No other injuries were recorded in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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Int 1423-2025 Louis co-sponsors DOT retaining wall inventory, neutral safety impact.

Oct 9 - Int. 1423 forces DOT to publish an inventory of city-owned retaining walls 10 feet or taller. It must list locations and last inspection dates by Oct. 1, 2026, and update annually. Sponsors demanded infrastructure transparency that affects streets and sidewalks.

Bill: Int. 1423. Status: Laid Over in Committee. Committee: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Key dates: introduced Oct. 9, 2025; laid over Nov. 24, 2025; inventory due Oct. 1, 2026. The measure is titled, in part, "Requiring the department of transportation to provide an inventory of city-owned retaining walls under its jurisdiction." It was introduced and sponsored by Council Members Stevens, Ossé, Menin, Ayala, De La Rosa, Louis and Banks. The sponsors sought public records of walls 10 feet or greater, including location and last inspection date, updated annually. Safety impact note: no safety assessment provided.


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Int 1421-2025 Louis co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, boosting overall safety.

Oct 9 - Council bill widens outdoor dining. Grocery stores could apply for sidewalk licenses. Roadway cafes may operate year-round and expand frontage with consent. Review process is streamlined. Laid over in Transportation and Infrastructure committee. No safety analysis attached.

Int. No. 1421, introduced Oct. 9, 2025 and currently Laid Over in Committee. The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure heard it; it was laid over on Nov. 24, 2025. The bill is titled, “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes,” and its summary states: “This bill would expand the City’s outdoor dining program by allowing grocery stores to apply for a sidewalk cafe license, removing seasonal restrictions on roadway cafe operation, and providing the option to expand frontage…”. Primary sponsor is Julie Menin; Lincoln Restler and nine other council members are co-sponsors (Ossé, Hanif, Krishnan, Powers, Hudson, Brewer, De La Rosa, Banks, Louis) and it lists coordination with the Brooklyn Borough President. No safety_impact_note or formal safety analysis was provided with the filing; effects on pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable street users are not assessed in the record.