Crash Count for East Flatbush-Remsen Village
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,301
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 831
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 165
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

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

East Flatbush Bleeds—City Shrugs

East Flatbush Bleeds—City Shrugs

East Flatbush-Remsen Village: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

One Death, Hundreds Injured: The Numbers Do Not Lie

In East Flatbush-Remsen Village, the street is a gauntlet. One person killed. 235 injured. One left with wounds so deep they count as serious. These are not numbers from a war zone. They are from the last twelve months, on the blocks where children walk to school and elders cross for groceries. NYC crash data

Sedans and SUVs do most of the damage. In the last year, cars killed one person and left dozens battered. Not a single cyclist killed anyone. Not a single truck or bus. The violence is lopsided, and it is relentless.

The Human Cost: A Name, A Sound, A Call for Help

On May 14, Maurette Lafleur, 68, crossed Rutland Road with the light. A Mercedes driver turned left and struck her. She died in the crosswalk. A neighbor heard it all. “I heard the van run over her and her bones crunching,” said Lorna Johnson. The city moved on. The street stayed the same.

Leadership: Action or Excuse?

What have local leaders done? The silence is heavy. No new bills. No public fight for safer crossings. No push for lower speed limits here. The city has the power to set 20 mph limits after Sammy’s Law. They have not used it. The cameras that catch speeders could go dark if Albany stalls. The council and the mayor could act. They have not.

What Comes Next: The Choice Is Yours

This is not fate. It is policy. Every day leaders wait, another family risks the call. Demand action. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to lower the speed limit. Tell them to keep the cameras on. Tell them to build streets that protect people, not just cars. Take action now.

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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
Darlene Mealy
Council Member Darlene Mealy
District 41
District Office:
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

East Flatbush-Remsen Village East Flatbush-Remsen Village sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 67, District 41, AD 58, SD 19, Brooklyn CB17.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for East Flatbush-Remsen Village

Motorcycle Collides With SUV on Church Avenue

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Alcohol involvement was noted. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west collided with the right side doors of a southbound SUV on Church Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The SUV had two occupants, and the motorcycle had two as well. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the motorcycle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on Kings Highway

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The impact caused a severe head injury and unconsciousness. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Kings Highway outside an intersection when she was struck by a southbound SUV. The vehicle's center front end collided with her, causing a head injury that left her unconscious with fractures and dislocations. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver negligence in yielding to pedestrians outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Ejected, Severely Injured on East 95 Street

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries on East 95 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved other vehicular factors. The rider was not wearing safety equipment. The impact caused fractures and dislocations.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male bicyclist riding southeast on East 95 Street in Brooklyn was ejected from his bike and sustained severe injuries affecting his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor twice, indicating involvement of another vehicle or vehicular condition. The bicyclist was riding straight ahead and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The point of impact and vehicle damage are classified as 'Other,' suggesting an unusual collision scenario. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are explicitly noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Turns Right, Hits E-Bike Rider

An SUV making a right turn struck a westbound e-bike on East New York Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on East New York Avenue made a right turn and collided with an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The e-bike rider was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV showed no damage and had no occupants. The collision point was the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the left side doors of the e-bike. The crash highlights risks when drivers fail to yield while turning.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552028 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 67-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. An SUV making a left turn struck him head-on. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound on Livonia Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The SUV's front center impacted the bike's front center. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and remain distracted during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured on Avenue A in Brooklyn

A 45-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation on Avenue A near East 94 Street. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a bike traveling east. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue A in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved a bike traveling east, with impact on the left front bumper. The bicyclist was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. No other vehicles or persons were involved or injured. The crash details do not specify any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553972 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield right-of-way. He suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian, but the driver was making a left turn and impacted the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was injured at the scene and did not have any listed safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548182 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured at Brooklyn Intersection

A 47-year-old man was struck at the intersection of Willmohr Street and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. He suffered an upper arm injury and remained conscious. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Willmohr Street and Rockaway Parkway in Brooklyn. He sustained an upper arm injury and was conscious after the collision. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was at the intersection when the crash occurred. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling. The report does not provide details on the vehicle's movement or driver actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
E-Bike Crash Hurls Two on East 98th

An e-bike turned and struck. Two men flew. Blood pooled on Willmohr Street. One man lay still, the other crawled, torn and gasping. Both suffered severe lacerations. Sirens came late. The bike’s front end crumpled against the Brooklyn asphalt.

Two men were injured in a violent e-bike crash at East 98th Street and Willmohr Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike was struck mid-turn. Both the 22-year-old passenger and the 38-year-old driver were ejected and suffered severe lacerations to their entire bodies. The report states, 'One lay still, blood pooling. The other crawled, torn and gasping.' The e-bike’s front end was crushed. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left both men injured and the street marked by blood and wreckage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Amboy Street

A sedan hit a 26-year-old man riding a bike on Amboy Street. The cyclist took a blow to the head. He suffered a concussion. The driver ignored traffic control. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a 2016 GMC sedan traveling south on Amboy Street. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists the driver’s error as "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved both vehicles moving straight ahead in different directions. The incident underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan in Brooklyn Crash

Two sedans collided on East 98 Street in Brooklyn late at night. The driver who fell asleep rear-ended the stopped vehicle ahead. Both drivers, a 33-year-old woman and her 39-year-old male passenger, suffered back injuries and shock. Both were restrained.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver fell asleep and rear-ended a stopped sedan on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling north. The driver and her 39-year-old front-seat passenger were injured, both complaining of back pain and nausea. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue caused the crash. The impact occurred at the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Head-On Sedan Crash Crushes Passenger on Rockaway Parkway

Two sedans slammed head-first near Rutland Road. Metal twisted. A woman in the front seat took the worst of it. Her back broke against the dash. She sat silent, stunned, as the wreck caved in around her.

Two sedans collided head-on at Rockaway Parkway near Rutland Road in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 48-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat suffered a broken back and crush injuries. She wore no belt. Both drivers, men aged 36 and 49, were also involved and listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report states, 'Two sedans collided head-first. A 48-year-old woman in the front seat wore no belt. Her back broke against the dash.' No contributing factors or driver errors are specified in the data. The crash left the passenger in shock, trapped in the twisted metal. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544003 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Kings Highway

Two sedans crashed on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old woman driving south made a left turn and was hit on the left side by a westbound sedan. She suffered a neck injury and concussion but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver traveling south on Kings Highway attempted a left turn when her vehicle was struck on the left side doors by a westbound sedan going straight. The impact occurred on the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the other sedan. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. She sustained a neck injury and concussion, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and side impacts in vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
A 8936
Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 5602
Persaud votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


4
Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Four in Brooklyn

Two sedans and an SUV collided on Willmohr Street. Four occupants suffered head and chest injuries. Air bags deployed. Drivers distracted. No ejections. All conscious with whiplash complaints. Crash caused center front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Willmohr Street in Brooklyn involving two sedans and a sport utility vehicle. Four occupants were injured, including drivers and passengers aged 22 to 40. Injuries included head and chest trauma with whiplash complaints. Air bags deployed for the drivers. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. One driver held a permit license. Vehicles sustained center front and rear damage. No occupants were ejected, and all remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
S 5602
PERSAUD co-sponsors bill extending school zone speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Persaud votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Persaud votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


2
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on East 98 Street

A sedan stopped in traffic was hit from behind on East 98 Street in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger suffered concussions and injuries to back and entire body. The crash involved driver inexperience and caused center back-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on East 98 Street in Brooklyn stopped in traffic and was struck from behind. The driver, a 34-year-old woman, and a 64-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining concussions and bodily injuries to the back and entire body. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530061 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06