Crash Count for East Flatbush-Erasmus
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,338
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 832
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 170
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Flatbush-Erasmus?
SUVs/Cars 38 3 0 Bikes 2 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0 Trucks/Buses 1 0 1
East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

East Flatbush Bleeds: City Silence, More Deaths

East Flatbush-Erasmus: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Two people are dead. Seven more are seriously hurt. In just over three years, East Flatbush-Erasmus has seen 1,336 crashes. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—no one is spared. In the last twelve months alone, 239 people were injured on these streets. The dead do not speak. The wounded carry scars the city cannot count.

The Human Cost

A woman steps from her car after a crash. A maroon Chevy runs her down, drags her, leaves her in the street. The driver flees. Police say “when she got out to approach the vehicle she was run over and dragged.”

A pregnant woman is killed in a hit-and-run. Her family mourns. “A woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn on Saturday night was pregnant, her family says”.

A school bus jumps the curb. A woman and an eight-year-old boy are struck. The boy’s arm breaks. The driver says he “hit the gas instead of the brakes.”

Who Bears the Burden?

SUVs and cars are the main threat. They caused 41 pedestrian injuries and three serious injuries here. Trucks killed at least one person. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll. The city blames “reckless behavior” but the dead are not reckless. They are mothers, sons, children.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city touts Vision Zero. Speed cameras. Lower speed limits. But in East Flatbush-Erasmus, the carnage continues. No local leader has stood in front of a camera here to demand more. No council member has called for urgent redesigns at the sites of these deaths. The silence is loud. The delay is deadly.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand protected crossings. Demand cameras that never go dark. Demand streets where a child can walk and live. Do not wait for another name on the list. Take action now.

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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

Pedestrian Injured on Erasmus Street Crossing

A 29-year-old man was struck while crossing Erasmus Street in Brooklyn. The driver, traveling east, failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated lower leg and foot. The crash left him conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Erasmus Street in Brooklyn after being hit by a vehicle traveling east. The 29-year-old man was crossing outside a crosswalk when the crash occurred. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian remained conscious after the impact but suffered serious injuries.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Snyder Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. An 8-year-old girl in the SUV suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the sedan’s right side doors. Both drivers were licensed women going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on Snyder Avenue collided with a 2015 sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors with its left front bumper. An 8-year-old female occupant in the SUV, seated in the right rear passenger position and secured with a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. Both drivers were licensed women from New York, each traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The child was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


Brooklyn SUV Crash Injures Rear Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver inattention. The injured occupant was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Church Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles. A 36-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles had damage to their left front bumpers. There were no ejections reported. The injured party was a passenger, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Clarkson Avenue

A 40-year-old man crossing Clarkson Avenue was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact hit the pedestrian’s head, causing a concussion. The driver was distracted. The victim was semiconscious at the scene, suffering serious head injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Clarkson Avenue struck a 40-year-old male pedestrian crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with a concussion. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians at intersections.


Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning left on New York Avenue hit a bicyclist going straight east. The 49-year-old man was ejected and suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan sedan traveling south on New York Avenue made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The 49-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained back contusions. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, zip code 11203.


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Van Changing Lanes Hits Parked Sedan

A van changing lanes struck a parked sedan in Brooklyn. Two occupants in the sedan suffered whiplash injuries to neck and shoulder. Both conscious and not ejected. Damage focused on the sedan’s right rear bumper and van’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a van traveling north in Brooklyn was changing lanes when it collided with a parked sedan. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center back end, damaging its right rear bumper and the van’s left front bumper. Two occupants in the sedan, a 24-year-old male driver and a 20-year-old female passenger, were injured with whiplash complaints affecting the neck and upper arm. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists the van driver’s pre-crash action as "Changing Lanes" and the sedan as "Parked." No specific contributing factors or driver errors were identified in the data. Safety equipment status is unknown.


Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Clarendon Road

Two sedans stopped in traffic on Clarendon Road. The trailing driver struck the lead vehicle’s center back end. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Clarendon Road were stopped in traffic when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 50-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Diesel Truck Kills Pedestrian on Linden Boulevard

A diesel truck struck a man on Linden Boulevard. The impact crushed his head. He died alone on the cold asphalt. The street was dark. No crosswalk. No signals. The truck kept west. The man never got up.

A 47-year-old man was killed on Linden Boulevard when a westbound diesel tractor truck struck him. According to the police report, the man was crossing the street away from any lights or lines. The truck hit him, crushing his head. He died at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not in a crosswalk or at a signal. The truck, a 2006 Volvo, showed no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash left one person dead, no others injured.


SUV Makes U-Turn Strikes Bicyclist in Brooklyn

An SUV making a U-turn hit a 29-year-old male bicyclist going straight on Tilden Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Tilden Avenue made a U-turn and collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the SUV driver but notes the bicyclist was unlicensed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred at an unspecified point of impact, with damage described as 'other' for both vehicles. The SUV had one occupant, and the bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


Motorcycle Hits Parked SUVs on East 31 Street

A 24-year-old male motorcyclist crashed into two parked SUVs on East 31 Street. He was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The rider was unconscious and not wearing a helmet. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on East 31 Street collided with two parked SUVs. The motorcycle struck the left rear quarter panel of one SUV and the right rear quarter panel of another. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. No other drivers were involved or injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed near parked vehicles.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Toddler Crossing Street

A 3-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The unlicensed driver of a Nissan sedan hit the child with the right front bumper. The boy suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, a male operating a 2015 Nissan sedan, was unlicensed and traveling westbound, going straight ahead. The vehicle struck the child with the right front bumper. The child sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors for the driver but notes the pedestrian crossed against the signal. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s unlicensed status is a critical factor in this crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing New York Avenue

A sedan made a right turn in Brooklyn and struck a 58-year-old woman crossing New York Avenue. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was injured outside an intersection, bruised but alert.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Brooklyn made a right turn and hit a 58-year-old female pedestrian crossing New York Avenue outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's own error or confusion while crossing also contributed. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact to its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Nissan sedan. No other safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The collision caused moderate injury to the pedestrian, highlighting the dangers of failure to yield in right-turn scenarios.


Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Pedestrian on Linden Blvd

A 35-year-old woman was struck by an unlicensed male e-bike rider on Linden Boulevard. She suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The e-bike hit her at the center front, damaging its right front quarter panel. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider, unlicensed and traveling east on Linden Boulevard, collided with a 35-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the rider's unlicensed status. The pedestrian's actions remain unknown. The victim was conscious after the crash and suffered serious injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


Cyclist Killed After Driver Ignores Signs in Brooklyn

A woman rode south on New York Avenue. A driver failed to yield. Traffic signs meant nothing. She was struck, thrown from her bike. Her head hit the pavement. She died under the streetlights. The city lost another cyclist.

A 53-year-old woman riding a bike southbound on New York Avenue at Cortelyou Road was killed. According to the police report, she was struck and ejected from her bike, suffering fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The driver ignored traffic signs and did not yield, leading to the deadly impact. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported. The crash marks another fatal toll for Brooklyn’s streets.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Nostrand Avenue

A 35-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2014 Ford sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a 35-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor from the driver. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the report emphasizes the driver's failure to yield. The sedan showed no vehicle damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash.


Child Passenger Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 9-year-old girl suffered a head injury as two vehicles collided on East 37 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV merged into a parked sedan, striking its left rear quarter panel. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when a 2023 BMW sedan merged and struck a parked 2019 Honda sedan on East 37 Street, Brooklyn. A 9-year-old female occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. The child was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV driver failed to maintain safe control while merging, leading to the collision with the parked vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited.


Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A motorcycle and sedan collided head-on on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. Both drivers were licensed men. The sedan was passing westbound; the motorcycle traveled eastbound.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a westbound sedan passing on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. Both drivers were licensed and traveling in opposite directions. The sedan's left front bumper and the motorcycle's center front end were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the motorcyclist but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No pedestrian involvement was reported.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue

A 62-year-old man was hit by a westbound sedan on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Church Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 62-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicle showed no damage despite striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected from the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Two Sedans Collide at Brooklyn Avenue Intersection

Two sedans crashed in Brooklyn at 7:11 a.m. One driver made a left turn, hitting the other going straight. The left-side impact injured a 40-year-old male driver. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver suffered neck whiplash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection near 1014 Brooklyn Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, traveling west, was making a left turn and struck the right front bumper against the left side doors of a southbound sedan carrying four occupants. The 40-year-old male driver of the turning vehicle was injured, sustaining neck whiplash. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused significant damage to the front end of the turning vehicle and the left side doors of the other sedan.


Brooklyn Sedan Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 67-year-old man on a bike was struck on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan and bike collided front quarter panels while both traveled east. The bicyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. Driver distraction and bicyclist confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 67-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled eastbound, impacting at their front quarter panels. The report lists driver inattention or distraction and bicyclist error or confusion as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Honda sedan. The bicyclist was conscious and sustained moderate injuries. The collision damaged the left side doors of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan.