Crash Count for East Flatbush-Erasmus
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,970
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,201
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 249
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in East Flatbush-Erasmus
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
Crush Injuries 4
Whole body 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 5
Face 1
Severe Lacerations 2
Head 1
Neck 1
Concussion 2
Head 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 52
Neck 21
+16
Whole body 12
+7
Back 11
+6
Head 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 65
Lower leg/foot 34
+29
Head 9
+4
Back 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Neck 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 1
Abrasion 33
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Head 7
+2
Face 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Whole body 3
Head 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in East Flatbush-Erasmus School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in East Flatbush-Erasmus

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Black Audi Sedan (LCM8254) – 457 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 9 in last 90d here
  3. 2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 197 times • 7 in last 90d here
  4. 2024 Ford Spor (3DNW82) – 177 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 170 times • 1 in last 90d here
East Flatbush-Erasmus: Four dead since 2022. One more hurt this month.

East Flatbush-Erasmus: Four dead since 2022. One more hurt this month.

East Flatbush-Erasmus: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 16, 2025

On Oct 5, at Snyder Avenue and E 34 Street, a driver hit a man on a bike. Police recorded a serious injury and severe bleeding from the crash record (CrashID 4848596).

Since 2022, four people have been killed on the streets of East Flatbush‑Erasmus — two people walking and two riding bikes — with hundreds more injured, according to city data compiled for this area (2022–present) from NYC Open Data.

Where people keep getting hit

Police reports in this neighborhood often cite the driver’s failure to yield and inattention in crashes that injure people walking and biking, with unsafe speed also appearing in the records in the local analysis.

Harm clusters on familiar corridors. Church Avenue and Nostrand Avenue each show heavy injury counts in the dataset’s local rollups for this area.

Serious injuries peak around the evening hours in the neighborhood data, including a spike around 8 PM per the hourly breakdown.

A city that knows how to fix speed

The worst harm comes with speed. City and state leaders have moved some pieces. One state bill would force repeat speeders to install limiters that stop the car from going more than 5 mph over the limit; in June, State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes in committee on that measure, S 4045.

On the city side, the push is simple: slow the streets. As one Brooklyn lawmaker put it while riding local streets, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible” he told Streetsblog.

Concrete fixes on the blocks where it hurts

This neighborhood’s records point to left and right‑turn conflicts and crossing injuries. The tools are known:

  • Daylight corners and add hardened turns to cut the turning speed and improve sight lines at Church, Nostrand, Rogers, and New York Avenue — the corridors with the heaviest toll in the local rollups in the data.
  • Add leading pedestrian intervals and raised crosswalks where failure to yield keeps showing up in crash reports in the contributing‑factor data.
  • Target evening enforcement and calming on Snyder, Lenox, and nearby corridors, matching the spike in serious injuries around 8 PM in the hourly data.

Hold power to the fire

The law to rein in repeat speeders is in Albany. Parker has voted yes in committee on S 4045. The City Council also has a live bill to speed up school‑zone safety work — Int 1353‑2025 — introduced by Farah Louis. Your local representatives here are Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, State Senator Kevin Parker, and Council Member Rita C. Joseph; the record above shows who’s moved and where the gaps remain.

One man on a bike went down at Snyder and E 34. The next one doesn’t have to. Ask City Hall to lower speeds and Albany to stop repeat speeders. Start here: /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened this month?
On Oct 5 at Snyder Avenue and E 34 Street, a driver hit a man on a bike. Police recorded a serious injury and severe bleeding in the crash record (CrashID 4848596) from the NYC Open Data system.
How bad is it in East Flatbush‑Erasmus since 2022?
According to the neighborhood rollup of NYC’s crash reports for 2022–present, four people have been killed here — two people walking and two people riding bikes — with many more injured.
Which streets stand out as trouble spots?
Church Avenue and Nostrand Avenue show some of the highest injury counts in the local data. Turning movements and crossings recur in the reports.
What policies could change this?
Albany’s repeat‑speeder bill S 4045 would require intelligent speed limiters for drivers with repeated speeding or camera violations. In June, State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on it in committee. At City Hall, Int 1353‑2025 would speed installations of school‑zone safety devices once a study says they’re needed.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) filtered to the East Flatbush‑Erasmus neighborhood (NTA BK1701) for the period Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 16, 2025. We counted deaths, serious injuries, reported contributing factors, and mapped top corridors from those filtered records. Data were last accessed Oct 16, 2025. You can explore the source datasets starting here.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn

District 42

Council Member Rita C. Joseph

District 40

State Senator Kevin Parker

District 21

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

4
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian

Feb 4 - A 49-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a left turn struck her on Snyder Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing a collision that left the pedestrian bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:30 AM. A 49-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel, causing contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were mentioned. The driver, a licensed male in a 2013 SUV, did not yield while turning, directly causing the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
Elderly Woman Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue

Jan 26 - A cargo van turned left on Cropsey Avenue. It struck Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide. Gil died. The aide survived. No charges for the driver. Another senior lost to city traffic. The street remains dangerous for the old and frail.

Gothamist (2025-01-26) reports that Mayya Gil, 95, was killed while crossing Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn with her home health aide. According to the NYPD, 'a man driving a cargo van struck both of them while making a left turn.' Gil died from her injuries; her aide was hospitalized. Police did not arrest or charge the driver. The article notes that Gil was the second elderly pedestrian killed in Brooklyn this year, and cites Transportation Alternatives: '46 senior pedestrians were killed in car crashes across the city last year.' The crash highlights the ongoing risk seniors face on city streets, especially at intersections where turning vehicles endanger those crossing on foot.


23
Int 1173-2025 Louis co-sponsors helmet mandate bill, which experts say reduces overall cycling safety.

Jan 23 - Council wants every cyclist in New York to wear a helmet. No helmet, pay a $50 fine. The bill targets riders not already covered by other laws. Debate now sits with the transportation committee.

Bill Int 1173-2025, now in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, was introduced January 23, 2025. The bill states: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of New York, in relation to requiring bicyclists to wear protective headgear.' Public Advocate Jumaane Williams leads as primary sponsor, joined by Council Members Holden, Vernikov, Narcisse, Moya, Schulman, Louis, Hanks, Brannan, and Zhuang. The measure would fine cyclists up to $50 for riding without a helmet, unless already required by other laws. The bill awaits further action in committee.


22
Bus and SUV Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Jan 22 - A bus and an SUV collided on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. The crash left the SUV driver injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 11:15 AM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a collision occurred between a bus traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The SUV driver, a 46-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights driver errors and systemic dangers at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
21
A 2642 Cunningham sponsors bill requiring advanced vehicle safety tech, boosting road safety.

Jan 21 - Assembly bill A 2642 orders new safety tech in every car. The DMV must set rules. Lawmakers push for change. Streets could see fewer crashes. The fight for safer roads moves to Albany.

Assembly Bill A 2642, now in sponsorship, would require advanced safety technology in all vehicles statewide. The bill, introduced January 21, 2025, directs the DMV commissioner to set rules and regulations. The matter reads: 'Mandates the use of advanced safety technology in vehicles in the state; requires the commissioner of motor vehicles to promulgate certain rules and regulations.' Brian Cunningham leads as primary sponsor, joined by Steven Raga, Chris Burdick, Tony Simone, Manny De Los Santos, Jen Lunsford, and Jo Anne Simon. The bill aims to force carmakers and drivers to adopt life-saving tech. No safety analyst has yet assessed its direct impact on vulnerable road users.


13
S 1675 Myrie co-sponsors bill to create vehicle pedestrian safety rating system.

Jan 13 - Senate bill S 1675 would force carmakers to face the facts. Every vehicle gets a pedestrian safety score. The public sees it. No more hiding danger behind steel and glass.

Senate bill S 1675, now at the sponsorship stage, sits with the New York State Senate. Filed January 13, 2025, it aims to 'create a pedestrian safety rating system for motor vehicles which shall be posted on the department of motor vehicles' website.' Senator Andrew Gounardes leads, joined by Leroy Comrie, Michael Gianaris, Brad Hoylman-Sigal, Robert Jackson, Liz Krueger, Zellnor Myrie, Gustavo Rivera, Julia Salazar, Luis R. Sepúlveda, and Toby Ann Stavisky. The bill demands transparency. It would show the public which cars endanger walkers and which spare them. No safety analyst has yet weighed in, but the intent is clear: expose the risk, protect the vulnerable.


10
Sedans Crash During Left Turn on Clarkson

Jan 10 - Two sedans collided at Clarkson Avenue. A right rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The crash tore metal and left pain. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn street, early morning, danger struck fast.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 6:45 AM at Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan traveled north, going straight. The other, also northbound, made a left turn. The impact struck the right rear quarter panel of the first sedan and the left front bumper of the second. A 57-year-old woman riding as the right rear passenger in the first car suffered back injuries and shock. She wore no safety equipment and was not ejected. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or signals. The crash left one injured and two vehicles damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
Three Injured as Sedans Crash on Church Ave

Jan 8 - Two sedans slammed together on Church Avenue. Three men inside suffered full-body injuries and shock. The crash left them in pain and nausea. No driver errors listed. The impact was brutal and sudden.

According to the police report, at 11:53 AM on Church Avenue in Brooklyn, a Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck a parked Subaru sedan, hitting the Subaru's left side doors and the Chevrolet's front end. Three men in the Chevrolet, all aged 25 to 28, were injured. Each suffered injuries to their entire bodies, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The violent collision left all occupants hurt, showing the force of car crashes even without listed violations.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
8
A 1077 Cunningham co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 Cunningham co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
A 324 Cunningham co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 324 demands complete street design for state- and federally-funded projects. Sponsors push for public guidance. Streets built for people, not just cars. Safety for all hangs in the balance.

Assembly Bill A 324 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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, drivers—when building or upgrading roads. Didi Barrett leads as primary sponsor, joined by Rebecca Seawright, Amy Paulin, and many others. The bill also directs the department to publish street design guidance. No safety analyst note yet, but the measure’s intent is clear: streets should protect the most vulnerable, not just move traffic.


8
A 1077 Hermelyn co-sponsors bill boosting street safety for all users.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 1077 pushes for streets built for people, not just cars. Dozens of lawmakers back safer roads. The bill stands at sponsorship. No vote yet. Vulnerable users wait for action.

Assembly bill A 1077, now in sponsorship, aims to 'enable safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles.' Introduced January 8, 2025, the bill sits in committee. Jonathan Rivera leads as primary sponsor, joined by over 60 co-sponsors including Patrick Burke, Robert C. Carroll, and Catalina Cruz. No votes have been cast. The bill's language centers all road users, not just drivers. No safety analyst has yet assessed its impact on vulnerable road users. The measure signals intent but action remains pending.


8
A 803 Hermelyn co-sponsors bill to boost cyclist safety with bike lane cameras.

Jan 8 - Assembly bill A 803 aims to keep cars out of bike lanes. Cameras would catch violators. Streets could clear. Cyclists might breathe easier. Lawmakers back the crackdown. The fight for safe passage continues.

Assembly bill A 803, now in sponsorship, proposes a bicycle lane safety program for New York City. It would enforce restrictions on bike lane use with photo devices. The bill summary reads: 'Establishes in the city of New York a bicycle lane safety program to enforce certain restrictions on the use of bicycle lanes and/or protected bicycle lanes by means of bicycle lane photo devices.' Primary sponsor Zohran Mamdani leads, joined by Brian Cunningham, Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas, Harvey Epstein, Amy Paulin, and others. The bill was introduced January 8, 2025. No safety analyst note was provided. The measure targets drivers who block or endanger cyclists.


8
Int 1160-2025 Louis sponsors bill to require quick pavement marking restoration, boosting street safety.

Jan 8 - Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly crossings for walkers and riders.

Int 1160-2025, now enacted by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, forces the Department of Transportation to install pavement markings or temporary lines within five business days after any street resurfacing. The bill, sponsored by Farah N. Louis (primary) and co-sponsored by Brannan, Schulman, Banks, Farías, Carr, Ariola, and others, passed on March 15, 2025. The law demands annual reporting on compliance and reasons for any delay. The matter title reads: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings.' Quick, visible lines cut confusion and protect people crossing or riding. The law took effect immediately.


8
S 131 Parker co-sponsors bill to consider, not require, complete street design.

Jan 8 - Senate bill S 131 demands complete street design for state-funded projects. Sponsors push for safer roads. Guidance will go public. Streets could change. Pedestrians and cyclists stand to gain.

Senate bill S 131 was introduced on January 8, 2025, now 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 safer street planning. Primary sponsor Sean Ryan leads, joined by co-sponsors Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, Samra Brouk, Cordell Cleare, Leroy Comrie, Jeremy Cooney, Nathalia Fernandez, Michael Gianaris, Kristen Gonzalez, Robert Jackson, Rachel May, Kevin S. Parker, Christopher Ryan, and Luis R. Sepúlveda. The bill also orders the department to publish guidance on street design. No safety analyst note was provided.


1
Audi Driver Drags Man Half Mile

Jan 1 - A white Audi struck Michael Foster on Caton Avenue. The car dragged him for blocks. The driver never stopped. Foster died in the street. The Audi vanished into the night. No arrests. The city’s danger stays.

NY Daily News reported on January 1, 2025, that Michael Foster, 64, was killed after a white Audi hit him on Caton Ave. near Flatbush Ave. in Brooklyn. The driver, described as speeding, dragged Foster for half a mile before leaving him near Linden Blvd. and Nostrand Ave. The article quotes a witness: "I saw him at the stop light. He would go out to the cars and beg for change." The driver fled the scene and has not been caught. No arrests have been made. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians in city streets and the ongoing issue of hit-and-run drivers evading responsibility.