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 Aug 2, 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 Kills Woman in Brooklyn Crosswalk

A Toyota SUV hit a 50-year-old woman in a Brooklyn crosswalk. Her head struck the bumper. She died on the street. Traffic moved on. The driver stayed. Another life lost to steel and speed.

A 50-year-old woman died after a northbound Toyota SUV struck her as she crossed East 21st Street near Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 50-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk against the light. A northbound Toyota SUV struck her. Her head hit the bumper. She died there, on the pavement, as traffic rolled past.' The impact caused fatal head injuries. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond 'unspecified.' The SUV's right front bumper was damaged. The driver, a 58-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
A 602
Hermel votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Parker misses committee vote on bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


A 602
Parker misses committee vote on bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


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Two SUVs Collide on Flatbush Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a rear passenger were injured. Impact hit left front bumper of one vehicle and right front bumper of the other. Injuries included back pain and shock. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred between the left front bumper of a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west and the right front bumper of a 2009 GMC SUV traveling north. The drivers of both vehicles and a rear passenger were injured. The female driver of the Jeep suffered back injuries and shock, while the rear passenger, a child, was restrained and also experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed, and no specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to any party.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604919 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian on Flatbush

A sedan struck a man crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church. The driver, distracted, kept straight. The man fell. Blood marked the street. The car rolled on, untouched. The man was left bleeding, head wounded, the city unchanged.

A 55-year-old man was hit by a southbound sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The car, a 2009 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and uninjured. The police report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the driver's distraction is the primary factor. No helmet or signal issues were listed. The crash left the pedestrian hurt and the street unchanged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Cortelyou Road

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a collision with a Jeep SUV on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved unsafe speed. The cyclist was incoherent and bruised, with serious injury.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn involving a Jeep SUV traveling north and a bicyclist traveling east. The 67-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV struck the bike on its left front quarter panel, while the bike's center front end was impacted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver errors noted include unsafe speed. The bicyclist was incoherent after the crash and suffered serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Church Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist from behind on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened as both traveled east. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the bike’s front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Church Avenue in Brooklyn rear-ended a bicyclist also moving east. The bicyclist, a 48-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious after the collision. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel striking the bike’s center front end. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
A 602
Hermel votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.


Garbage Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 37-year-old woman was struck by a garbage truck making a right turn on Beverley Road. She was crossing with the signal. The truck driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling south on Beverley Road made a right turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her face and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The truck, a 2020 Mack, showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and occupied the vehicle alone. The impact occurred at the center front end of the truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash

A sedan turned right on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. A bicyclist going straight was struck at the rear center. The cyclist, a 30-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2018 Honda sedan made a right turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her from behind. The bicyclist was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the sedan was traveling east and turning right. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. The driver’s failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision, resulting in injury to the vulnerable bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
A 1280
Hermelyn co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Assembly bill A 1280 pushes for streets built for all. Dozens of lawmakers back the plan. The bill demands roads that protect walkers, cyclists, and riders. It calls for design, not luck, to keep people safe.

Assembly bill A 1280, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 13, 2023, the bill sits with the Assembly. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 70 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Kenny Burgos, and Catalina Cruz. Their action signals strong legislative momentum. The bill’s focus: force planners to build streets for people, not just cars. No safety analyst note is available, but the intent is clear—systemic change for vulnerable road users. The bill’s progress can be tracked at the New York Assembly website.


S 840
Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


S 840
Parker votes yes in committee, boosting funding for safer street designs.

Senate passed S 840. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. No mention of direct safety gains for people on foot or bike.

Senate bill S 840, sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy and co-sponsored by Robert Rolison, passed committee on January 9, 2023. The bill, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects; relates to the state share of municipal projects where the municipality funds a complete street design,' sets funding formulas for state and municipal projects. Seventeen senators voted yes. The bill does not address direct safety impacts for vulnerable road users. No analyst note on safety.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Foster Avenue

A 65-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Foster Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way during a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2018 Honda SUV. The driver was making a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way to the pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for both the driver and pedestrian, with no other factors noted. The vehicle showed no damage, and the pedestrian was conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
S 100
Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Senate bill S 100 demands complete street design in state and federally funded projects. Lawmakers push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars.

Senate bill S 100 was introduced on January 4, 2023, and is in the sponsorship stage. The bill, titled 'Requires the consideration of complete street design for certain transportation projects which receive federal or state funding,' aims to force planners to consider all users—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Jeremy Cooney, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note was provided.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Flatbush Avenue

A 15-year-old girl was struck by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal. The car made a right turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a Hyundai sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered moderate injuries. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits 69-Year-Old Pedestrian on Nostrand Avenue

A 69-year-old woman was struck by a southbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The woman suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision occurred outside an intersection while the pedestrian was in the roadway. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper, causing damage to the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver was stopped in traffic. The other was going straight ahead. The moving driver suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling straight ahead. The driver of the moving sedan, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a neck contusion and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving vehicle and center back end damage to the stopped vehicle. No ejections or other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592573 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bus and Sedan Collide on Bedford Avenue

A bus struck a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The bus was damaged on its right side doors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan. The sedan’s 41-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The sedan was traveling south, and the bus was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. No other occupants were reported injured or ejected. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4589636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10