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

S 6802
Parker votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate backs S 6802. Albany gets school speed cameras. One no vote. Cameras aim to slow drivers near kids. Program ends 2028. Lawmakers move to shield children from reckless speed.

Senate bill S 6802, introduced by Neil D. Breslin, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in Albany. The bill passed committee on May 30, 2023, with only one senator, Andrew J. Lanza, voting no. The official summary reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2028.' Breslin led sponsorship. Seventeen senators voted yes. The program targets driver speed near schools, aiming to protect children and other vulnerable road users. The law sunsets at the end of 2028.


Two Sedans and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

A 76-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a multi-vehicle crash on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of a sedan. Air bags deployed. Multiple vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Brooklyn Avenue involving multiple vehicles including sedans and SUVs. A 76-year-old female driver was injured with whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The air bag deployed during the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of one sedan, with other vehicles damaged at front and rear ends. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were identified in the data. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved vehicles traveling west and north, with one sedan making a right turn at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633556 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A sedan struck a 47-year-old male bicyclist on Clarkson Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was left in shock with bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling north on Clarkson Avenue while making a left turn. The 47-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper was damaged. No information on helmet use or signaling was provided. The bicyclist was the only injured party and was left in shock following the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635349 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 775
Myrie votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Parker votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


E-Bike Struck by Left-Turning SUV in Brooklyn

An e-bike rider was hit by an SUV making a left turn on New York Avenue. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered a head injury and lost consciousness. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling west on New York Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The cyclist sustained a head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The driver of the SUV held a learner's permit. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not specify helmet use or signaling as factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles' front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
4
Brooklyn SUV Chain Collision Injures Four

Three SUVs collided on Beverley Road. Four people hurt, all with neck injuries and whiplash. Rear-end impacts. All victims conscious, restrained. No ejections. No driver errors listed. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, three SUVs crashed in a chain-reaction on Beverley Road in Brooklyn. Four occupants were injured: two drivers and two passengers. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Each victim was conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The vehicles were traveling west; two were stopped in traffic, one was moving straight ahead. Impact points show rear-end collisions. The police report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors are noted. No one was ejected. The crash left four people hurt, exposing the danger of multi-vehicle impacts even when safety equipment is used.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Parked Cars on Lenox Road

A 43-year-old female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after her sedan collided with two parked sedans on Lenox Road. The impact damaged the left front bumper of her vehicle and the front ends of the parked cars. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a female driver, age 43, traveling south on Lenox Road struck two parked sedans. The collision damaged the left front bumper of her Nissan and the center front ends of the parked Honda and Ford. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved. The parked vehicles were stationary at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624608 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams Sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn

SUV hit sedan from behind on Bedford Avenue. Sedan driver, 33, suffered back injury and whiplash. Police cite driver distraction and reaction to other vehicles. Both drivers licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 33-year-old male sedan driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The SUV struck the sedan at the center rear, damaging both cars. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV U-Turn Slams E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

SUV turned across Brooklyn Avenue. E-bike rider struck, thrown, hurt head to toe. Both drivers injured. Improper turn and blocked view listed as causes.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old woman driving an SUV made an improper U-turn with limited view on Brooklyn Avenue. She struck a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike southbound. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body, entering semiconscious shock. The SUV driver sustained face wounds and minor bleeding. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No contributing factors were listed for the e-bike rider. The e-bike rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles were damaged and both drivers were injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted SUV Drivers Collide on Nostrand Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Nostrand Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. A 35-year-old woman suffered a neck injury. Metal twisted. Whiplash followed. The street bore the mark of inattention.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2022 GMC and a 2014 Kia. Both drivers were distracted by something outside their vehicles. The 35-year-old woman driving the GMC suffered a neck injury and whiplash. The GMC was starting from a parking spot as the Kia entered a parked position. The report lists 'Outside Car Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620770 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2020 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists the driver’s errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of impact. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle eastbound. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan on Nostrand

A sedan hit a 29-year-old woman crossing Nostrand Avenue with the signal. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, leg, and foot. The car showed no damage. The driver turned left into her path.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman was crossing Nostrand Avenue at Martense Street with the signal when a southbound sedan made a left turn and struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and complained of pain at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors, only unspecified contributing factors. The impact left the pedestrian hurt in the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Rogers Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Rogers Avenue. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other, distracted driver, rear-ended it. Both drivers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both conscious and restrained. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided. One SUV was stopped in traffic when the other, driven by a distracted male driver, struck it from behind. Both drivers, a 53-year-old woman and a 41-year-old man, were injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and were not ejected. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The impact was centered on the back end of the stopped vehicles and the front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619255 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
S 4647
Myrie votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Myrie votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 4647
Parker votes yes on highway worker safety bill, overall safety unchanged.

Senate passes S 4647. Bill hikes penalties for endangering highway workers. It funds more enforcement. It pushes work zone safety awareness. Lawmakers move to protect workers from reckless drivers.

Senate bill S 4647, titled "Increases penalties for endangerment of a highway worker, promotes work zone safety awareness, and establishes a fund for additional work zone safety enforcement," advanced through committee on April 15, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy, with Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Pamela Helming, Mario Mattera, Robert Rolison, and James Skoufis as co-sponsors, the bill passed multiple Senate votes. The measure targets drivers who endanger highway workers, boosts safety awareness, and funds enforcement. The bill aims to curb driver recklessness in work zones, where danger is high and impact is deadly.


S 775
Parker votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


S 775
Parker votes yes to expand ignition interlock monitoring, boosting road safety.

Senate backs S 775. The bill defines the ignition interlock monitor’s job. It forces offenders to install devices and obey court orders. Lawmakers act to keep repeat drunk drivers off the street.

Senate bill S 775, titled "Relates to the responsibilities of an ignition interlock monitor," passed committee votes on February 1, March 21, and May 16, 2023. The bill describes the monitor’s role and mandates compliance for those ordered to install ignition interlock devices. Primary sponsor Jeremy Cooney (District 56) led, joined by Nathalia Fernandez, Monica Martinez, and Shelley Mayer. The measure saw broad support, with senators voting yes across multiple sessions. The law aims to keep drivers with violations from endangering others by enforcing strict compliance with court-ordered ignition interlocks.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Collision on Snyder Avenue

A 43-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The crash involved impact to the bike's left front bumper. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Snyder Avenue was injured in a collision. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to the shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's left front bumper was the point of impact and sustained damage. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no mention of driver errors or other vehicles involved. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613806 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07