Crash Count for Flatbush
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,594
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,159
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 256
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatbush?

Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Flatbush Bleeds While City Hall Waits

Flatbush: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flatbush: Lives Shattered, Numbers Rising

A mother and her son, walking near Bedford Avenue, hear a bus jump the curb. Metal tears through fence and flesh. The boy is eight. His mother is forty-three. Both survive, but the scars will last. “Thank God they were conscious. She was able to speak to me. The little boy was pretty much in shock,” said a school employee who saw the aftermath.

In the last twelve months, Flatbush saw 388 crashes, 292 injuries, and 2 people seriously hurt. No deaths this year—yet. But the numbers do not rest. Four people have died since 2022. Over a thousand have been injured. Trucks, buses, SUVs, sedans—they all take their share. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—they pay the price.

Leadership: Words, Delays, and the Weight of Inaction

After the school bus crash, Councilmember Farrah Louis acknowledged the need for more traffic safety in this area. The words hang in the air. Promises are easy. Change is slow. Sammy’s Law now lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. The power is there. The clock ticks. The council can act. The mayor can act. They have not.

What’s Been Done—and What Hasn’t

Speed cameras work. Where installed, speeding drops. But the law that keeps them running is always on the edge of expiring. Protected bike lanes and safer intersections come in fits and starts. Each delay means another family waits at the hospital.

The Next Step: Demand Action Now

Flatbush does not need more studies. It needs leaders to use the tools they have. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets that protect people, not just cars. Take action now.

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Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42
District Office:
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210
Legislative Office:
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Rita Joseph
Council Member Rita Joseph
District 40
District Office:
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352
Twitter: RitaJosephNYC
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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatbush

SUV Rear-Ends Another SUV in Brooklyn Collision

Two SUVs collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A front passenger suffered a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:45 AM on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south were involved. The rear vehicle, a 2008 Nissan SUV, was stopped in traffic before impact. The front vehicle, a 2022 Chevrolet SUV, was going straight ahead when it was struck at the center back end by the rear vehicle’s center front end. The collision caused injuries to a 30-year-old female front passenger in the front vehicle. She sustained a head contusion and bruising, was conscious, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no explicit contributing factors but the rear-end impact suggests driver error related to following distance or attention. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704868 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing

A 61-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn on East 18 Street. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision caused visible damage to the vehicle’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on East 18 Street was making a left turn when it struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The vehicle’s left front quarter panel was damaged at the point of impact. The report does not specify contributing factors but highlights the driver’s maneuver—making a left turn—as the critical action preceding the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield were explicitly cited, and no pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 2714
Parker votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


Int 0080-2024
Joseph co-sponsors bill empowering civilians to report hazardous vehicle obstructions, boosting street safety.

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.


Int 0079-2024
Louis co-sponsors bill to boost pedestrian lighting, improving street safety.

Council moves to force brighter sidewalks. Bill orders 500 corridors lit each year. Shadows shrink. Pedestrians gain ground. Committee holds the bill. Streets wait.

Int 0079-2024, now laid over in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced on February 8, 2024. The bill demands the city install pedestrian lighting in at least 500 commercial corridors per year, aiming for a minimum of 1 footcandle (11 lux) on every sidewalk. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installation of pedestrian lighting fixtures.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Restler, Krishnan, Bottcher, and others. The committee has not yet voted. The bill’s text sets clear targets for coverage and contiguity, but action is stalled. Vulnerable road users remain in the dark until the city acts.


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Sedan Collides with Bus on Church Avenue

A westbound sedan struck the left rear bumper of an eastbound bus on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and were semiconscious or in shock. The crash caused significant vehicle damage and serious pain complaints.

According to the police report, at 1:00 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a westbound BMW sedan collided with the left rear bumper of an eastbound MTA bus. The sedan's driver and a right rear passenger sustained neck injuries and were reported semiconscious and in shock, respectively. Both occupants complained of pain or nausea and were not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors for the occupants as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The bus was unoccupied at the time and sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's left front quarter panel was damaged. The crash highlights the dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections even when both vehicles are traveling straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699893 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Driver Injured in Flatbush Avenue Crash

Sedan and SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue. Sedan driver, 27, suffered head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles damaged. No pedestrians involved. Impact left scars on metal and flesh.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided while heading south on Flatbush Avenue near East 29 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the SUV’s right rear quarter panel with its left front bumper. The 27-year-old male sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver and does not identify explicit driver errors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their impacted panels. No pedestrians were involved. No ejections occurred. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699891 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 6808
Parker votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Church Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist on Church Avenue at 5:35 p.m. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected, with bruises from the impact.

According to the police report, at 17:35 on Church Avenue, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound. The sedan was initially parked before the crash and impacted the bicyclist on its left side doors, while the bike was struck on its right side doors. The bicyclist, a 47-year-old female, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. She remained conscious and was not ejected from her bike. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, particularly to vulnerable road users like bicyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Severely Injured by Unlicensed Driver SUV

A 40-year-old man was struck while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of an eastbound SUV collided with the pedestrian, causing a severe knee and lower leg fracture. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:05 AM. A 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg after being struck outside an intersection. The collision involved multiple SUVs traveling eastbound. The driver of the striking vehicle, a 2019 Honda SUV, was unlicensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, and the report lists no contributing factors from the pedestrian but notes the driver's unlicensed status as a critical error. The impact point was the center front end of the Honda SUV, which sustained damage. Two other parked SUVs were involved indirectly, showing a complex crash scene. The pedestrian remained conscious despite the severe injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697474 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Chain-Reaction Sedan Crash Injures Rear Passenger

Three sedans collided westbound on Caton Avenue. A 62-year-old female passenger suffered full-body injuries and whiplash. The crash stemmed from a driver following too closely, causing rear-end impacts and serious harm inside the vehicles.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling westbound on Caton Avenue collided in a chain-reaction crash at 9:40 a.m. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' cited as the driver error leading to the collision. One vehicle's center back end was struck, indicating rear-end impact. A 62-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining bodily injuries described as affecting the entire body and complaining of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report notes the driver of one vehicle was unlicensed, adding to the systemic dangers present. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of close following distances and unlicensed driving on Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4696447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 29-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. He was ejected and suffered back injuries. The driver was distracted and inexperienced.

The crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn when a sedan collided with a 29-year-old man riding an e-scooter. The rider was ejected and sustained back injuries, classified as severe. According to the police report, the contributing factors included 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver’s inexperience also played a role in the incident. The e-scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 34-year-old man on a bike was injured in a collision with a sedan. The impact occurred as the car made a left turn. He was ejected and suffered a hip injury.

A bicyclist, age 34, was injured in a crash on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver of a sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead and was struck at the center front end of the vehicle. He was ejected from his bike and sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg. The driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2023 model. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any safety equipment was used by the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Church Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. The rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Church Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The sedan's right side doors were damaged at the point of impact. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was not cited with any contributing factors. The crash occurred near 2015 Church Avenue in Brooklyn's 11226 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pickup Truck Crushes Moped Passenger’s Leg

A Ford pickup struck a moped on Caton Avenue. Three rode the moped. A woman, 27, lay unbelted in back. Her leg was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The night was still. Danger moved fast.

A Ford pickup truck hit a moped carrying three people near Caton Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A Ford pickup struck a moped carrying three. A woman, 27, lay unbelted in back. No helmet. Her leg crushed beneath her.' The woman, riding as a passenger, suffered crush injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police listed 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped’s rear passenger had no safety equipment. The pickup showed no damage. The crash left one vulnerable road user with severe injuries, underscoring the risks faced by those outside steel and glass.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Flatbush Avenue

A 69-year-old man driving an SUV struck the rear center of a bus while both made right turns on Flatbush Avenue. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited improper lane usage as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old male driver in a 2003 Ford SUV collided with the center back end of a 2019 bus on Flatbush Avenue. Both vehicles were traveling south and making right turns when the SUV struck the bus. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane positioning or maneuvering. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Brooklyn Pedestrian Injured in Early Morning Crash

A 56-year-old man was struck in Brooklyn near East 21 Street. He suffered head injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The pedestrian sustained abrasions. Details on vehicle type and driver actions remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash in Brooklyn at approximately 5:40 a.m. The victim, a 56-year-old male, suffered head injuries and was semiconscious when found. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors, and the vehicle involved is unspecified. The pedestrian’s location and actions prior to the crash are unknown. The victim sustained abrasions but was not ejected from any vehicle. No safety equipment or protective gear was noted. The report does not indicate any driver license status or vehicle details. The cause of the crash remains unclear from the available data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697387 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Head-On

A sedan turned on Ocean Avenue. It hit a 90-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She fell. Blood streaked her face. The car kept moving. She lay there, conscious, head cut and wounded, the street cold and hard beneath her.

A 90-year-old woman was struck head-on by a sedan while crossing Ocean Avenue at Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when the sedan, making a right turn, hit her. She suffered severe lacerations and a head injury but remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The woman was not at fault; she was following the signal. The crash left her bleeding and wounded in the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687736 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Albemarle Road

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Albemarle Road at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from any vehicle. Driver errors were not specified.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Albemarle Road at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from any vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred at 7:40 AM near East 21 Street in zip code 11226.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
19-Year-Old Passenger Ejected on Bedford Avenue

A 19-year-old male passenger was ejected from a vehicle on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered a head contusion and bruises. The crash involved a rear impact to a parked vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male occupant was ejected from the left rear passenger seat during a collision on Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn. He sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and remained conscious. The crash involved a rear impact to a parked vehicle, which sustained damage to its center back end. The other vehicle showed no damage despite a center front end impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The injured passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06