Crash Count for Flatlands
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,064
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,415
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 221
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatlands?

Flatlands Bleeds: Speed Kills, Leaders Sleep

Flatlands: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Flatlands

Three dead. Twenty-six left with wounds that will not heal. In Flatlands, from 2022 to June 2025, the numbers do not lie. 1,281 people injured in 1,884 crashes. The dead: a 17-year-old boy, a 24-year-old woman, a 31-year-old man. Each struck down while walking. Each killed by a car or SUV. Each name lost to the street, each family left with silence.

Children are not spared. In the last year alone, 37 people under 18 were hurt. Two were left with injuries so severe they may never recover. The old are not spared. The strong are not spared. No one is spared.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and SUVs do the most harm. They killed all three pedestrians. They left dozens more with broken bones and worse. Sedans and SUVs are the constant. Trucks, motorcycles, bikes—they injure, but the deadliest wounds come from the biggest machines.

Leadership: Words, Not Enough

The city says it is acting. Speed cameras now run all day and night. The law lets the city lower speed limits to 20 mph. But in Flatlands, the blood keeps flowing. No local leader has stood in the street and said, ‘Enough.’ No council member has called for a citywide 20 mph limit here. No one has demanded more cameras, more redesigns, more protection for the old, the young, the walker, the rider.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone in power. Every delay is a death sentence for someone you know. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that do not bleed.

Do not wait for another child to die. Act now.

Citations

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4803006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Kalman Yeger
Assembly Member Kalman Yeger
District 41
District Office:
3520 Nostrand Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11229
Legislative Office:
Room 324, 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

Flatlands Flatlands sits in Brooklyn, Precinct 63, District 45, AD 41, SD 21, Brooklyn CB18.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatlands

Unlicensed SUV Turns Right, Hits Bicyclist

An unlicensed SUV made a right turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn and struck an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 2023 Ford SUV driven by an unlicensed male driver was making a right turn on Avenue N in Brooklyn when it collided with a westbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old male cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV's right front bumper struck the center front end of the bicycle. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on East 54 Street

A 21-year-old male bicyclist was injured on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact was at the front center of both vehicles. The cyclist was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 54 Street in Brooklyn involving a 2023 Hyundai SUV and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. Both vehicles collided front center, with no damage reported to the SUV. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a complaint of pain or nausea. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Brooklyn SUV Driver Injured in Collision

A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV on Avenue J in Brooklyn was injured in a crash. The vehicle struck a parked SUV. The driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a factor.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver was injured when her SUV collided with a parked SUV on Avenue J in Brooklyn. The driver sustained contusions to her elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle against the left rear quarter panel of the parked SUV. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
77-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backing Sedan Brooklyn

A 77-year-old woman was injured crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. A sedan backing south struck her, causing upper arm and shoulder injuries. The driver failed to back safely. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2011 Honda sedan backing south. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and remained conscious. There was no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian. The driver’s unsafe backing caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624570 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
SUV and Sedan Clash on Avenue K

Two drivers collided on Avenue K. Both men suffered shoulder bruises. Impact crumpled the SUV’s right front and the sedan’s left front. Driver distraction and ignored signals fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man in a 2002 SUV and a 37-year-old man in a 2019 sedan crashed on Avenue K. Both drivers were injured with shoulder and upper arm contusions. Each was conscious and restrained by lap belt and harness. The SUV took damage to its right front bumper, the sedan to its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as driver errors for both. No one was ejected. The crash stemmed from both drivers failing to pay attention and disregarding traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Flatbush Avenue

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue P. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The crash involved a sedan making a right turn.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue P in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when he was struck by a sedan making a right turn. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. Another vehicle, a stopped SUV, was also involved but did not cause the injury. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious upper arm injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Driver on Flatbush

A 38-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver hit her with the vehicle’s center front end. She suffered a head injury with fractures and dislocations. Unsafe speed and driver distraction were factors.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a crash on Flatbush Avenue near Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old female pedestrian was hit at an intersection by a vehicle impacting with its center front end. She sustained a head injury described as fracture, distortion, and dislocation, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists driver errors as unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction. No other vehicle or pedestrian actions were noted. The vehicle type and driver details were unspecified. The pedestrian’s role was simply as a pedestrian at the intersection, with no contributing factors attributed to her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617334 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A motorbike and SUV collided on East 48 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old man, suffered a back injury but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was making a U-turn when the crash occurred. Improper lane usage was a factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west collided with a station wagon/SUV making a U-turn on East 48 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 44-year-old male driver, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was unlicensed. The SUV struck the motorbike with its left front bumper, causing damage to its center front end. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


SUV Crashes Into Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A 62-year-old man driving an SUV on East 48 Street collided with two parked SUVs. The driver suffered back injuries and incoherence. Police cited illness as a contributing factor. Damage hit the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver traveling east on East 48 Street in Brooklyn struck two parked SUVs. The driver was injured, complaining of back pain and nausea, and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists illness as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving SUV impacted the center front end of the driver's vehicle and the left rear bumper of one parked SUV, as well as the center back end of another. No other driver errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613485 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes 6-Year-Old Girl in Brooklyn

A 6-year-old girl was hit by an SUV traveling west on Avenue N in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The child was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2016 Jeep SUV struck her on Avenue N in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was recorded. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the collision. The pedestrian's actions are noted as "Other Actions in Roadway," but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Utica Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. A front passenger and a rear passenger suffered neck and head injuries. The crash involved a left turn and failure to yield. Both vehicles hit with left front bumpers. Injuries included whiplash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2011 SUV and a 2018 sedan. The SUV was traveling south going straight ahead, while the sedan was traveling east going straight ahead. The crash happened as one vehicle was making a left turn. Two occupants were injured: a 35-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and a 10-year-old rear passenger with head injuries. Both suffered whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles impacted each other on their left front bumpers. Both injured passengers were conscious and restrained by harnesses or lap belts. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612444 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Utica Avenue Crash

An e-scooter collided with a sedan on Utica Avenue. The 53-year-old male e-scooter driver suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s role and driver details remain unclear.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Utica Avenue involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the e-scooter driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan had no occupants at the time, and its driver information is unknown. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and other parts of the sedan. No specific driver errors were identified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Object on Utica Avenue

A sedan hit an object on Utica Avenue. The driver, a 58-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and blocked view. No other people were hurt.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old female driver was injured when her sedan struck an object on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash impacted the left front bumper and center front end of the vehicle. The driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police listed driver inattention, distraction, and an obstructed or limited view as contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York, traveling straight ahead, and was the only occupant. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


Sedan Slams Into SUV on Avenue L

A sedan hit the back of an SUV on Avenue L. Metal bent. A 28-year-old man’s shoulder was crushed. Another passenger hurt his back. Both stayed conscious. No pedestrians. No cyclists. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A sedan struck the rear quarter of an eastbound SUV near East 53rd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 28-year-old man in the front seat suffered crush injuries to his shoulder but remained conscious. Another passenger sustained back injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The police report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two men hurt and metal twisted, but the report gives no further detail on the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
A 602
Parker misses committee vote on bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Assembly and Senate passed A 602. The bill sets state funding rules for federally assisted and municipal complete street projects. Lawmakers moved fast. Streets shaped by budgets, not safety.

Bill A 602, titled 'Relates to the percentage responsibility of the state for federally assisted projects,' passed committee votes in the Assembly on January 24, 2023, and in the Senate on February 13, 2023. Sponsored by Patricia Fahy, the bill addresses how much the state pays for federally assisted projects and for municipal projects with complete street designs. The measure saw broad support, with near-unanimous yes votes in both chambers. The bill's focus is on funding, not on direct safety improvements for pedestrians, cyclists, or other vulnerable road users. No safety analyst note was provided.