Crash Count for East Flatbush-Erasmus
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,472
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 910
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 183
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 13
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flatbush-Erasmus?

East Flatbush Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

East Flatbush Bleeds—And City Hall Looks Away

East Flatbush-Erasmus: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Slow Grind of Loss

In East Flatbush-Erasmus, the numbers do not lie. Two people have died and seven have been seriously injured on these streets since 2022. NYC Open Data The wounds are not just numbers. They are heads split open, bodies crushed, families left with empty chairs. In the last twelve months alone, 238 people were hurt in 362 crashes. No one was spared: children, elders, cyclists, pedestrians.

Just weeks ago, a man on a moped was left bleeding from the head after a collision on New York Avenue. A 40-year-old woman crossing with the light was crushed at Linden and Rogers. The dead do not speak. The living remember.

The Vehicles That Do the Damage

Cars and SUVs are the main threat. They caused 146 pedestrian injuries here, including three serious injuries. Trucks and buses killed one and hurt nine more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes added to the toll, but the carnage comes on four wheels more often than two.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. Open States The law targets the small group of drivers who rack up tickets and keep killing. But the bill is not law yet. The streets wait.

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn voted to extend school speed zones. This helps, but only at the margins. The danger does not clock out at 3 p.m.

The silence is louder than the votes. No one has called for a 20 mph citywide speed limit. No one has demanded protected bike lanes on every deadly stretch.

The Voices Left Behind

After a crash, the families gather what is left. “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law. The tire marks fade. The grief does not.

A neighbor, after two men were killed crossing Third Avenue, said simply: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” CBS New York

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call your state senator. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras on every block. Demand action before another family is left with nothing but a name and a date.

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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

East Flatbush-Erasmus East Flatbush-Erasmus sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 40, AD 42, SD 21, Brooklyn CB17.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Erasmus

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 60-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle struck her on the left side. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Rogers Avenue made a left turn and struck a 60-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle's point of impact was the left side doors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and the pedestrian was not at fault. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not assign blame to the pedestrian or mention safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684898 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on Linden

A distracted driver slammed into a stopped sedan on Linden Boulevard. The impact left a 38-year-old woman with neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old woman driving a 2021 Honda was stopped in traffic when a 2018 Hyundai struck her from behind. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The impact centered on the back end of the Honda and the front end of the Hyundai. No license status was provided for the Hyundai driver. Driver distraction and failure to maintain distance played a role in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683955 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Sedan on Left Side Doors

A 24-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a collision on Martense Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors. The sedan’s airbag deployed. The driver was conscious and bruised but not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Martense Street involving a 2013 Ford sedan and a 2016 Nissan SUV. The SUV, traveling north, struck the left side doors of the sedan, which was traveling west. The sedan’s driver, a 24-year-old male, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries. The airbag deployed, and the driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The sedan had two occupants; the SUV had one. The impact damaged the left side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Crashes Into Parked SUVs

A 25-year-old man driving a BMW sedan struck multiple parked SUVs on East 34 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, semiconscious, with whole-body trauma. Police cited traffic control disregard and aggressive driving as causes. Alcohol was involved.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver operating a 2020 BMW sedan on East 34 Street in Brooklyn collided with several parked SUVs. The driver was injured with whole-body trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. Additionally, alcohol involvement was noted. The driver was unlicensed in New York. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and right rear quarter panel, damaging the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Caton Avenue

A bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a BMW SUV struck him on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a BMW SUV traveling east on Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV impacted the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other occupants were in the SUV at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at school zones. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Too many crashes near schools. NYPD cut crossing guards. Council wants state to act. Session ended, bill filed.

Resolution 0792-2023, filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The bill would require scramble crosswalks at school entrances during arrival and dismissal. The matter, introduced September 28, 2023, was sponsored by Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley. The resolution states: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' The council highlights a surge in crashes near schools and the loss of 486 NYPD crossing guards. The bill aims to cut deadly conflict between cars and children. The session ended with the bill filed, not enacted.


Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.


Res 0792-2023
Cunningham Supports Safety Boosting Scramble Crosswalks Near Schools

Council calls for scramble crosswalks at schools. Kids cross in all directions. Cars stop. Fewer deadly conflicts. NYPD cut crossing guards. Streets stay dangerous. Council pushes Albany for action.

Resolution Res 0792-2023 was filed by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced September 28, 2023, and filed at session’s end, it urges Albany to pass A.5001-A/S.2515-B. The matter: 'establishing scramble crosswalks leading to and from school buildings during times of student arrival and dismissal.' Council Members Hanif (primary), Brooks-Powers, Restler, and Riley sponsored. The bill responds to deadly crashes near schools and NYPD’s cut of 486 crossing guards. Scramble crosswalks stop all cars so kids cross in every direction, cutting conflicts. The Council wants the state to act before more children are hurt.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A moped and van collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a fractured arm. The van showed no damage. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nostrand Avenue involving a moped and a van. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained a fractured elbow, lower arm, and hand. The van, traveling east, sustained no damage. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling south. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and traffic control disregarded as contributing factors. The moped driver was the only injured occupant. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The van driver was not reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and failure to obey traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
81-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by Backing Sedan

An 81-year-old woman was hit by a sedan backing up on East 31 Street in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion. The vehicle showed no damage. The victim was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 81-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2018 BMW sedan backing up on East 31 Street in Brooklyn struck her. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, performing other actions in the roadway. The driver was identified as male, licensed in New York, and traveling north before backing. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage at the center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Brooklyn

A 23-year-old woman suffered bruises and full-body contusions after a sedan backing on Albemarle Road struck her. The driver hit the pedestrian with the center back end of the vehicle. The victim remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2001 Honda sedan backing on Albemarle Road in Brooklyn struck her with the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The vehicle had no occupants at the time. The pedestrian's location and actions before the crash are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by vehicles moving in reverse in urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on East 25 Street

A sedan traveling east struck a parked SUV on East 25 Street in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger, both 24-year-old women, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused left front and rear bumper damage. Failure to yield was cited.

According to the police report, a 2012 Nissan sedan traveling east on East 25 Street collided with a parked 1998 Dodge SUV. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's left rear bumper. The sedan's driver, a 24-year-old woman, and her front passenger, also 24, both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and were in shock. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

A Jeep SUV struck a BMW sedan making a right turn on East 37 Street. The sedan’s female driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV was parked before impact. The crash stemmed from a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV, initially parked, collided with a BMW sedan that was making a right turn on East 37 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver, age 37, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factor as a "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating the SUV driver’s response to another vehicle led to the collision. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The SUV’s impact was on the sedan’s right front bumper, while the sedan struck the SUV’s left rear bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652814 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Makes U-Turn, Injures 73-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a U-turn struck him near East 28 Street. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised but not in the roadway at the time.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when an SUV making a U-turn on East 28 Street struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 1999 Ford SUV. Two other parked SUVs were involved, damaged at their front and back ends. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when struck. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652703 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Strikes SUV’s Right Front Quarter Panel

A 25-year-old female moped driver collided with a northbound SUV making a right turn on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped hit the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a female moped driver traveling north on Clarkson Avenue struck the right front quarter panel of a northbound SUV making a right turn. The moped impacted the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The 25-year-old moped driver was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn; the moped driver was going straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The collision caused damage to the left side doors of the moped and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist Going North

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn, striking the bike on its left side. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries, remaining conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck on the left side by a southbound SUV making a left turn at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV's left turn as the pre-crash action and the point of impact on the bike's left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 23-year-old man on an unlicensed e-bike was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The crash struck the bike’s left rear quarter panel. The rider suffered back injuries and shock. No other vehicles had visible damage or injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured in a crash on Lenox Road, Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the left rear quarter panel of another vehicle traveling west. The rider suffered back injuries and was in shock. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No contributing factors were listed for the crash. The other vehicle involved was unspecified and had no occupants or visible damage. The report does not list any driver errors or victim faults. The injured rider was not using any safety equipment at the time.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Runaway Sedan Slams Sedan on Nostrand Avenue

A driverless sedan rear-ended another sedan in Brooklyn. Two teenage rear passengers suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, leg, foot, and neck. Both were conscious and restrained. Metal twisted. Danger lingered.

According to the police report, a driverless or runaway sedan struck another sedan from behind on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the rear of the struck vehicle and the front of the runaway car. Two rear-seat passengers, ages 17 and 18, were injured with abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, foot, and neck. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the contributing factor, pointing to a failure in vehicle control. No other driver errors were noted. The crash damaged the right rear bumper of the struck sedan and the center front end of the runaway vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648507 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Changing Lanes Hits Parked Cars

A sedan moving north struck two parked sedans on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The left front bumper hit one car’s right front quarter panel and the right side doors of another. A 59-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with two parked sedans. The driver was changing lanes when the left front bumper impacted the right front quarter panel of one parked vehicle and the right side doors of another. A 59-year-old female occupant in the rear left seat was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," with unsafe speed also noted as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Hits SUV on Church Avenue

A motorcycle struck the left rear bumper of an SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight south. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with the left rear bumper of a southbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions across his entire body. He was conscious but injured. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was driving straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07