Crash Count for Flatbush
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,596
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,160
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 31, 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

Left Turn Sedan Hits Parked Car on Flatbush

A left-turning sedan struck a parked car on Flatbush Avenue. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield. The crash exposed the danger for drivers and bystanders alike.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue near Farragut Road in Brooklyn collided with a parked car. The crash injured the 41-year-old male driver of the turning sedan, who suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No injuries were reported for the parked vehicle, which sustained no damage. The report did not list any other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 25-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue was struck by a southbound vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver’s inattention caused the crash outside an intersection. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old man was hit by a vehicle traveling southbound that was going straight ahead. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The report does not mention any safety equipment or pedestrian fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after colliding with a parked sedan. The rider suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a parked sedan. The 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan, a 2010 Subaru, was parked at the time and showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact was at the center front end of the e-bike and the left side doors of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Driver Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hit on Flatbush

A man turned left on Flatbush Avenue and struck a woman crossing with the signal. The car’s front bumper broke her knee and leg. She lay hurt in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a male driver making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, causing damage to the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Truck Slams SUV on Linden Boulevard

A diesel truck struck an SUV’s side on Linden Boulevard. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back bruises. Police cite driver distraction. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn morning traffic.

According to the police report, a 2009 diesel tractor truck and a 2018 SUV collided while both traveled east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The truck hit the SUV’s right side doors with its left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Collides with SUV on Flatbush Avenue

A 40-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a northbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The e-scooter struck the SUV’s left front bumper while making a left turn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling south on Flatbush Avenue was making a left turn when his vehicle collided with a northbound SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the SUV. The e-scooter driver, age 40, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected on Cortelyou Road

A 45-year-old man riding a moped eastbound on Cortelyou Road was ejected and suffered a head injury. The driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The crash caused bruising but no vehicle damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male moped driver was injured and ejected while traveling east on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes the driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. There was no damage to the moped or any other vehicle involved. Contributing factors are unspecified, but the driver’s unlicensed status is a clear error. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash highlights risks faced by vulnerable road users operating without proper licensing or protection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Backing Strikes Pedestrian on Ocean Avenue

A 40-year-old woman was injured when an SUV backed into her on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, inexperienced and holding a permit, struck the pedestrian outside an intersection. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling west on Ocean Avenue backed into a 40-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Backing Unsafely' as contributing factors. The driver held a learner's permit from Georgia and was operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Collision Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No vehicles showed major damage except one with rear-end impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Flatbush Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The front passenger, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One vehicle sustained center back-end damage while the other showed no damage. Both drivers were licensed. The injured party was not ejected and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning left hit a bicyclist going straight on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and turned improperly at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and collided with him on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded," "Turning Improperly," and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan's driver was making a left turn southbound while the bicyclist was traveling northbound straight ahead. The collision occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet only for motorcycles, which was not noted as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

An e-bike and sedan collided on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, 23, suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The crash involved slippery pavement and driver distraction. Impact struck the e-bike’s front and the sedan’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision with a sedan on Beverley Road, Brooklyn. The e-bike driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists slippery pavement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling west, and the sedan north, both going straight ahead before impact. The collision struck the center front end of the e-bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike driver. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash highlights hazardous road conditions and driver distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 52-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan, causing the rider to be ejected. The 52-year-old male bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan was stationary before the crash, and the bicyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654545 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Struck by Sedan on Farragut Road

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered arm injuries after a sedan hit him on Farragut Road. Police cited traffic control disregard and confusion. The rider was bruised but stayed conscious. Impact was hard and direct.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old e-bike rider was injured, suffering contusions and harm to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was also noted. The sedan, driven by a licensed driver, was heading east; the e-bike was moving south. The crash struck the center front of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-bike rider was not ejected and remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike and Sedan Collide on Nostrand Avenue

A 22-year-old e-bike rider suffered arm injuries in a crash with a sedan making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was not ejected but went into shock. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 22-year-old male e-bike driver and a sedan. The e-bike rider sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and experienced shock. The sedan was making a right turn when the crash happened. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was operating with a permit. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling west. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
Sedan Slams Parked Car, Three Hurt in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a parked car on Ocean Avenue. Three people inside suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention. All victims were conscious. Metal bent. Pain followed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into a parked Ford sedan. The impact hit the parked car's left rear bumper. Three occupants inside the sedan—a 24-year-old female driver, a 27-year-old male front passenger, and a 25-year-old female rear passenger—sustained back injuries and whiplash. All were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No ejections occurred. The crash left the parked vehicle damaged and three people hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Box Truck Hits Two Pedestrians on Flatbush Avenue

A box truck struck two pedestrians on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both victims, aged 63 and 64, suffered bruises and back or leg injuries. The truck hit them with its left front bumper while traveling north. The pedestrians were conscious.

According to the police report, a 2019 box truck traveling north on Flatbush Avenue collided with two pedestrians, a 63-year-old woman and a 64-year-old man. Both pedestrians were injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to the back and lower leg areas. The truck impacted the pedestrians with its left front bumper. The pedestrians were engaged in unspecified actions in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The sedan involved was parked and sustained damage to its left rear bumper. Both pedestrians remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn Bicyclist Injured on Flatbush Avenue

A 23-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head abrasion in Brooklyn. The crash occurred on Flatbush Avenue at noon. The rider was conscious and not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around noon. The rider sustained a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The vehicle involved was a single bicycle traveling south, going straight ahead. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no vehicle damage was noted. There is no mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Vehicle Head-On

A 21-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Flatbush Avenue crash. His SUV, making a left turn, was struck on the right side by another vehicle traveling straight. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2008 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on Flatbush Avenue when his vehicle was struck on the right side doors by another vehicle traveling northbound. The driver sustained neck injuries and a contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The SUV sustained damage to the right side doors, and the other vehicle was damaged at the center front end. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bichotte Hermelyn Opposes Safety Boosting McGuinness Redesign

Opponents of the McGuinness Boulevard safety overhaul packed a closed-door town hall. Political heavyweights and business donors rallied against lane cuts and bike lanes. Protesters for safer streets were barred. DOT defended the plan. Council Member Restler and activists stood firm.

On June 16, 2023, a contentious town hall convened over the city’s proposed safety redesign for McGuinness Boulevard. The meeting, billed as an 'awareness town hall,' was dominated by opponents, including Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn and business leaders like Tony Argento of Broadway Stages. Bichotte-Hermelyn, whose district is far from the site, admitted limited knowledge of the plan but cited business concerns. The session excluded supporters of the redesign, who rallied outside. The Department of Transportation defended its proposal to reduce lanes and add parking-protected bike lanes, citing proven safety benefits. Council Member Lincoln Restler and activists later rallied for the overhaul, insisting that safety for all road users must not be compromised. The event highlighted deep divisions and the influence of business interests over street safety reforms.


Bicyclist Injured in Flatbush Avenue Collision

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Flatbush Avenue after colliding with a southbound sedan. Both vehicles struck on their left side doors. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Flatbush Avenue was making a left turn when he collided with a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm and shoulder contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles showed no damage. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07