Crash Count for Flatbush
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,602
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,162
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 6, 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

Taxi and E-Scooter Collide on Ocean Avenue

A taxi and an e-scooter crashed head-on on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old e-scooter driver suffered hip and upper leg bruises. Both vehicles hit front center and left front bumper. No clear driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and an e-scooter traveling east collided on Ocean Avenue near Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The taxi struck the e-scooter with its left front bumper, while the e-scooter impacted with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the front of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two SUVs Collide on Ocean Avenue

Two SUVs crashed head-to-tail on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck and chest injuries. Drivers and a passenger were shocked but restrained by lap belts. Impact centered on front and back ends of vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 63-year-old female driver and a 75-year-old male driver, both traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of one SUV and the center back end of the other. Three occupants were injured: the female driver with chest injuries and whiplash, the male driver with neck injuries, and a 62-year-old female front passenger with neck injuries. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injuries were moderate, and all occupants experienced shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Truck Backs Into Sedan on Ditmas Avenue

A truck backing north on Ditmas Avenue struck a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered chest contusions. Both drivers were licensed. The truck hit the sedan’s right side, causing injury and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 2011 Mack truck was backing north on Ditmas Avenue when it collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east. The truck impacted the sedan’s right side doors, specifically the right rear quarter panel. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with chest contusions but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists the truck’s pre-crash action as backing and the sedan’s as going straight ahead. The contributing factors are unspecified. The collision caused injury to the sedan driver and damage to both vehicles, with the truck sustaining damage to its center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A sedan making a left turn hit a 26-year-old man crossing at Glenwood Road. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the driver caused the crash. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2009 Jaguar sedan struck him at an intersection on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian was performing other actions in the roadway at the time but was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers of driver behavior in intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Struck on Left Rear Quarter Flatbush

A 20-year-old e-bike rider was injured on Flatbush Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and hit the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious. The driver held a permit license.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flatbush Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling north. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike. The 20-year-old male e-bike driver, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The sedan driver held a permit license from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify any failure to yield or other driver errors. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike and Sedan Collide on Newkirk Avenue

A 16-year-old e-bike rider suffered severe leg injuries in a head-on crash with a sedan on Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision caused fractures and dislocations. The rider was not ejected but was left in shock. Both vehicles hit front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn between an e-bike and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The 16-year-old male e-bike driver sustained serious injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver error related to lane use or passing maneuvers. Both vehicles impacted at their center front ends. The e-bike driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Brooklyn

A 44-year-old woman was struck while crossing Church Avenue with the signal. The sedan hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Church Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2004 Toyota sedan traveling east struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No victim fault or helmet use is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Infiniti Speeds, Strikes Woman at Flatbush Corner

A speeding Infiniti hit a 61-year-old woman at Nostrand and Flatbush. She stood near the intersection. The car tore open her leg. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, wounded and bleeding under harsh lights.

A 61-year-old woman was struck and injured by a southbound Infiniti at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened late at night when the car sped through the intersection and hit the woman, who was not in the roadway. She suffered severe lacerations to her lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. The data does not mention any other errors or helmet or signal use. The impact left the pedestrian hurt and bleeding under the streetlights.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn

A 56-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him with its left front bumper. He suffered bruises and upper leg injuries. The driver was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and upper leg injuries but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage after the collision. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no blame is assigned. The incident highlights the dangers at intersections where pedestrian signals are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

A 37-year-old woman bicyclist was injured when an SUV passed too closely on Woodruff Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side, causing bruises and injury to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Woodruff Avenue in Brooklyn was injured when a 2016 Nissan SUV traveling west passed too closely. The SUV struck the bicyclist on her left side, causing contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the primary contributing factor. The SUV had no visible damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected from her bike. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535740 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Parker Mentioned in Supportive Context on Parking Placard Reform

Councilman Restler wants to rip up thousands of parking placards. He targets abuse by city officials and fake permits. His bill exempts people with disabilities. Another measure rewards whistleblowers. The Council should pass both. The city’s streets demand it.

On June 7, 2022, Councilman Lincoln Restler (District 33) announced legislation to revoke tens of thousands of personal vehicle parking placards, with exemptions for people with disabilities and those covered by collective bargaining. The editorial, titled 'Free perking: Pull back run amok NYC parking placards,' calls out rampant placard abuse: 'End this scam.' Restler’s companion bill would reward whistleblowers who report cheaters with 25% of fines collected. Both measures have four co-sponsors. The editorial urges the Council to pass the bills and for Mayor Adams to sign them. Placard abuse fuels lawless parking, endangering pedestrians and cyclists. The city’s lack of oversight lets drivers block crosswalks and bike lanes. Restler’s push aims to restore fairness and safety to New York’s streets.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Truck Collision

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked pick-up truck on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished on impact. The rider suffered abrasions and full-body injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a parked pick-up truck on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike, which was demolished at the point of impact. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The truck was stationary before the crash, with damage limited to its left rear bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two-Vehicle Crash Injures Brooklyn Drivers

A sedan and an SUV collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered head injuries and whiplash. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. Both occupants were conscious and restrained. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2013 sedan traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a 2011 SUV also traveling south on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 50-year-old man, and the SUV’s sole occupant, a 26-year-old woman passenger, both sustained head injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the SUV’s left rear bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. Both vehicles were damaged at the impact points. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
S 5602
Bichotte votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Bichotte votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Parker votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 3897
Parker votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Senate passed S 3897. More state cash flows to cities that build complete streets. Lawmakers push for safer roads. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at survival.

Bill S 3897 cleared the Senate committee on March 2, 2022, with a final vote on May 25, 2022. The bill, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' boosts state funding for transportation projects when cities add complete street features. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Senators including Cooney, Gallivan, Kaminsky, Kaplan, Liu, and others voted yes. The measure aims to tie state money to safer street design, pushing municipalities to build roads that protect people outside cars.