Crash Count for East Flatbush-Rugby
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,712
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,188
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 203
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

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

Deadly Silence on Flatbush Streets: Demand Action Now

Deadly Silence on Flatbush Streets: Demand Action Now

East Flatbush-Rugby: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 19, 2025

The Toll: Broken Bodies, Lost Lives

In East Flatbush-Rugby, the street does not forgive. In the past twelve months, 2 people died and 7 suffered serious injuries in crashes. 342 were hurt. Most never make the news. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not. A man, age 30, killed at the intersection of Church Avenue and Kings Highway. A woman, age 79, struck and killed by a van while trying to board a vehicle. These are not distant tragedies. They happened here, on your block, on your way to work, outside your child’s school.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and the Young

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage—over 150 pedestrian injuries and 2 deaths. Trucks and buses killed one and hurt more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes left their own scars. The young are not spared. Fourteen children under 18 were injured this year alone. The violence is steady, not sudden. It comes in the form of a sedan running a light, a distracted driver, a van with an unlicensed man behind the wheel.

Leadership: Votes, Silence, and Missed Chances

Local leaders have acted, but not enough. State Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act, a bill to force repeat dangerous drivers to install speed limiters. But others missed key votes. Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman missed a committee vote on a bill to extend school speed zones. Senator Zellnor Myrie missed several safety votes, though he did ride the streets and say, “We should be making this as easy as possible and as safe as possible for as many people as possible.”

The city has the power to lower speed limits to 20 mph. It has not done so.

The Call: Demand More Than Words

Every day of delay is another day of blood on the street. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit, fix the crossings, and stop the next crash before it happens. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does East Flatbush-Rugby sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, community board Brooklyn CB17, city council district District 45, assembly district AD 58 and state senate district SD 21.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in East Flatbush-Rugby?
Cars and SUVs: 2 deaths, 150+ injuries. Trucks and Buses: 1 death, 10 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: No deaths, 1 injury. Bikes: No deaths, 2 injuries. Cars and SUVs are the main cause of harm.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. The pattern is clear: repeat dangerous driving, high speeds, and unsafe streets. These are preventable deaths and injuries.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can lower speed limits to 20 mph, support and pass bills like the Stop Super Speeders Act, and fund safer crossings and protected bike lanes. They can show up and vote for safety, not just talk about it.
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.
How many children have been hurt in crashes here recently?
In the past year, 14 children under 18 were injured in traffic crashes in East Flatbush-Rugby.
What recent actions have local leaders taken?
Senator Kevin Parker voted yes on the Stop Super Speeders Act. Assembly Member Chandler-Waterman and Senator Myrie missed key safety votes. Myrie has spoken about safer streets but missed votes that could have made them real.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Monique Chandler-Waterman
Assembly Member Monique Chandler-Waterman
District 58
District Office:
903 Utica Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11203
Legislative Office:
Room 656, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Farah N. Louis
Council Member Farah N. Louis
District 45
District Office:
1434 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11210
718-629-2900
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1831, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6859
Twitter: FarahNLouis
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-Rugby East Flatbush-Rugby sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 45, AD 58, SD 21, Brooklyn CB17.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Rugby

SUV Fails to Yield, Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Crash

SUV and sedan collided on Clarkson Avenue. A 52-year-old front passenger suffered a head abrasion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles traveled straight. No ejections. Injury was moderate.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV and a Kia sedan collided on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan's front end. A 52-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a head abrasion. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight before the crash. The injured passenger was conscious, restrained by a lap belt, and not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Slams Bus, Boy’s Back Broken

A bus turned right on Ralph Avenue. An SUV crashed into its rear. A 13-year-old boy sat belted in the front seat. The impact broke his back. He stayed conscious. Pain filled the car. Metal and bone both crushed.

A crash on Ralph Avenue near 1386 in Brooklyn left a 13-year-old boy injured. According to the police report, a bus was making a right turn when an SUV struck it from behind. The boy, riding as a front passenger in the SUV and wearing a lap belt, suffered a broken back and crush injuries but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor. The SUV’s front end hit the bus’s rear, showing clear evidence of the listed driver error. No other injuries were reported. The boy’s use of a lap belt is noted in the report, but the primary cause remains the SUV driver’s failure to maintain a safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV and Sedan Collide on Kings Highway

A 66-year-old female passenger suffered a neck contusion in a crash on Kings Highway, Brooklyn. An SUV traveling south struck a sedan making a right turn. Driver inattention caused the collision. The passenger was bruised but conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Kings Highway collided with a 2012 Ford sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred on the SUV's left front quarter panel and the sedan's right front bumper. A 66-year-old female passenger in the SUV sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was licensed in Minnesota. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Backs Into Boy Pedestrian on Lenox Road

An 8-year-old boy was struck by an SUV backing unsafely on Lenox Road in Brooklyn. The child was off the roadway, suffering bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver hit the boy with the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, a male driver operating a 2008 SUV backed unsafely on Lenox Road in Brooklyn, striking an 8-year-old boy pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was off the roadway at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Church Avenue

A sedan pulled out from parking and struck an 18-year-old bicyclist going straight on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan driver in Brooklyn was starting from parking and hit a bicyclist traveling westbound on Church Avenue. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact occurred on the sedan's left side doors and the bike's front center. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not ejected and was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment was noted on the bicyclist. The driver was licensed and operating a 2007 Lincoln sedan. The collision highlights a failure by the driver to yield to a straight-moving bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Ralph Avenue

A 24-year-old male passenger suffered neck injuries in a rear-end crash on Ralph Avenue. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. The passenger, conscious and unhelmeted, complained of whiplash. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2007 Toyota SUV traveling south on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a 2016 Nissan sedan also heading south. The impact occurred at the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. A 24-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the sedan was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The injured passenger was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Strikes Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A 36-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after a collision with an eastbound SUV on Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the bike’s right side as the cyclist turned left. Driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2006 SUV traveling east on Clarkson Avenue struck him on the right side as he made a left turn heading west. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the bike’s right side doors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
SUV Passes Too Closely, Injures E-Scooter Rider

An SUV made a right turn on Clarkson Avenue and struck an e-scooter traveling straight west. The e-scooter driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. The rider remained conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2013 SUV made a right turn and collided with him on Clarkson Avenue. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain safe clearance. The SUV had no visible damage despite impact on its right side doors. The e-scooter driver held a permit license, and the SUV driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Scooter Struck by Sedan Turning Right

A 31-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Utica Avenue. The sedan made a right turn and hit the scooter’s front center. The rider suffered knee and lower leg bruises. No damage reported to vehicles. No driver errors specified.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Utica Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The sedan impacted the right rear quarter panel, while the e-scooter was struck at its center front end. Both vehicles showed no damage. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was reported. The crash highlights the vulnerability of e-scooter riders in interactions with turning vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Rider Injured in Sedan Collision

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Remsen Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered injuries to his entire body and minor bleeding. The driver was in shock but not ejected. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way by the e-bike driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Remsen Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 48-year-old man, was injured with bodily trauma to his entire body and minor bleeding. He was not ejected but was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, attributed twice to the e-bike driver. The sedan, traveling south, struck the e-bike, which was traveling east, impacting the center front end of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Head-On Collision Shatters Snyder Avenue Calm

Two sedans slammed head-on near Schenectady. Parked cars crumpled. A young man, half-ejected, crushed across the wheel. Airbag limp. Eyes open. The street silent, broken glass everywhere. Brooklyn’s night split by steel and pain.

Two sedans collided head-on on Snyder Avenue near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, parked cars were struck and shattered. A 25-year-old male driver suffered crush injuries and was partially ejected from his vehicle. He was found conscious, his body broken across the wheel, with the airbag deployed. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the crash. No specific driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are noted in the data. The impact left the street littered with debris and silence. No blame is assigned to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
Distracted Drivers Crash on Snyder Avenue

Two sedans collided on Snyder Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact struck her right side doors. Air bag deployed. Brooklyn street, hard hit, no escape.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Snyder Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver, heading east, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The crash hit her car's right side doors; the other sedan, traveling north, struck with its front end. Both drivers were distracted, with outside car distraction noted for the injured driver. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were reported. The injured driver's air bag deployed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
16-Year-Old Bicyclist Injured on Linden Boulevard

A 16-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan involved showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Linden Boulevard involving a 16-year-old female bicyclist and a 2011 Toyota sedan. The bicyclist was traveling east, going straight ahead, when the crash happened. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the vulnerability of young cyclists in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Utica Avenue Crash

An e-bike collided with an SUV on Utica Avenue. The 36-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles struck front and right bumpers. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2014 Acura SUV on Utica Avenue. The e-bike was making a right turn while the SUV was traveling straight south. The SUV driver, a female, was unlicensed. Contributing factors included driver inattention and distraction from both parties, as well as driver inexperience on the e-bike. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions across his entire body but remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. No safety equipment was reported for the e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-09
A 7043
Myrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Parker votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Chandler-Waterm misses committee vote on Albany school speed camera bill, delaying safety gains.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Chandler-Waterm misses committee vote on Albany school speed camera bill, delaying safety gains.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Myrie votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.


A 7043
Parker votes yes on Albany school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Albany gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers pass A 7043. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program runs until 2028. Streets near schools face new watchful eyes.

Bill A 7043, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Albany,' moved forward after committee votes in June 2023. The Assembly passed it on June 6, the Senate on June 8. Patricia Fahy sponsored the bill. The measure allows speed cameras in school zones, aiming to catch drivers who speed near children. The program ends December 31, 2028. Many lawmakers voted yes, some no. The bill targets driver behavior in Albany school zones, putting enforcement where kids walk and cross.