Crash Count for Flatlands
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,069
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,417
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 222
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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

Citations
  • 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

E-Bike Hits 8-Year-Old Boy on Flatbush Avenue

An e-bike struck an 8-year-old boy on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and an arm injury. Police cited the e-bike rider for failing to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on Flatbush Avenue failed to yield right-of-way and collided with an 8-year-old pedestrian. The boy sustained a contusion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected or critically harmed. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding to pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Flatbush Avenue

A 30-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue K was hit. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. No driver errors listed. The vehicle type was not specified.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue at Avenue K, not at an intersection or crosswalk. He sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report does not specify the vehicle type or provide details about the driver. No contributing factors or driver errors were recorded in the data. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two Sedans Collide on Flatlands Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. Both vehicles struck center to rear and front. The injured driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle, a 20-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash involved a rear-end impact where one sedan struck the center back end of the other, which hit the center front end. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling west. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Farragut Road

A 46-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after his sedan was struck from behind on Farragut Road in Brooklyn. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash occurred at night with no listed contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Farragut Road near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt, sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash. The sedan, traveling west, was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end. The report lists no contributing factors such as failure to yield or driver error. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
BMW Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

A BMW turned left on Flatbush Avenue. Its bumper hit a 70-year-old man in the head. He fell. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed conscious. The driver was distracted. The man bled on the pavement. The crash left him injured.

A BMW sedan, making a left turn at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn, struck a 70-year-old man walking through the intersection. According to the police report, 'The bumper strikes his head. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. He is conscious. He bleeds. The driver was distracted.' The pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The driver’s distraction led to the impact. No other injuries were reported. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The injured man was restrained and not ejected. Damage hit the left rear bumper.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 54 Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2021 Honda sedan, traveling east, was injured with back pain and whiplash. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel, damaging the left rear bumper. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The other vehicle, a 2008 Kia sedan, had no occupants and no listed damage. The injured person was a 45-year-old male occupant and driver of the Honda. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4593256 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Speeding Sedan Hits Children at School Bus Stop

A Mercedes sped down Avenue J. It struck five pedestrians—four children and a woman—near a stopped school bus. Blood pooled. A 5-year-old girl took the hit to her head. All stayed conscious. The car’s front end bore the mark.

Five pedestrians, including four children ages 1, 3, 5, and 8, and a 33-year-old woman, were struck and injured by a speeding Mercedes sedan on Avenue J near New York Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened as the victims were going to or from a stopped school bus. The 5-year-old girl suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The 8-year-old girl reported abdominal pain. The 3-year-old and 1-year-old boys had visible injuries but remained conscious. The adult woman suffered fractures and dislocation. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan’s front end was damaged in the impact. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
BMW Slams Parked Toyota on Avenue L

A BMW tore into a parked Toyota on Avenue L. Metal twisted. The driver, thirty-one, felt the crush. The street fell silent. Pain lingered. Unsafe speed and inexperience left bodies hurt and cars broken in Brooklyn’s quiet midday.

A BMW sedan crashed into a parked Toyota on Avenue L at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the BMW driver, age 31, was alone and suffered crush injuries to his entire body. Several occupants were listed as injured or with unspecified injuries. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The BMW’s left front bumper struck the Toyota’s left rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left the street quiet, with only the sound of pain remaining. The police report makes clear that driver inexperience and unsafe speed led to the violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Flatbush Avenue

A bicyclist suffered head injuries after a collision with a parked SUV on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front quarter panel struck the bike’s front center. The cyclist was conscious but injured, with abrasions reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a 2021 Honda SUV on Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn. The SUV was parked before the collision, which impacted its left front quarter panel and the bike’s front center. The bicyclist sustained head injuries and abrasions but was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Schenectady Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. An 18-year-old driver suffered back injuries and shock. The collision involved front bumpers. Police cited traffic control disregard and failure to yield as causes. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2013 SUV and a 2008 sedan. The 18-year-old male driver of one vehicle sustained back injuries and was in shock but was not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided at their front bumpers. The drivers were licensed and operating in New York. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Turns Left, Pedestrian Torn on Avenue K

A sedan turned left at Avenue K and East 59th. A woman crossed in the marked crosswalk. Steel struck flesh. Her body broke. Blood marked the street. She stayed awake. The car was untouched. She was not.

A woman, age 45, was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Avenue K at East 59th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was in the marked crosswalk when the sedan turned left and hit her. The report states: 'Steel met flesh. Her body torn. Blood smeared the street. She stayed awake. The car was whole. She was not.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to her entire body. The crash data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. No injuries were reported for the sedan’s occupants. The driver, age 62, was licensed and wore a seatbelt. The car sustained no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn Crash

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan on Avenue H in Brooklyn suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash involved two other vehicles. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue H in Brooklyn involving three vehicles: a sedan, an SUV, and another sedan. The 27-year-old female driver of the sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver’s lack of attention caused the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel and side doors were damaged. The other vehicles were either stopped or traveling straight ahead. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
SUV Turns Right, Hits Parked Bus in Brooklyn

A 34-year-old male driver and a 19-year-old female passenger were injured when an SUV making a right turn struck a parked bus on Flatlands Avenue. Both occupants suffered internal injuries. The bus was stationary at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn when an SUV making a right turn collided with a parked bus. The SUV driver, a 34-year-old man, and his 19-year-old female passenger were both injured, sustaining internal injuries to the abdomen, pelvis, and back. The driver was wearing a lap belt; the passenger was not using any safety equipment. The bus was parked and occupied by 15 passengers at the time. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Southbound

A 2-year-old passenger suffered whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan traveling straight. The child, secured with a lap belt and harness, was injured but conscious. Driver distraction caused the collision on Avenue I.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn on Avenue I in Brooklyn collided with a sedan traveling straight southbound. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the right front bumper of the sedan. A 2-year-old male passenger in the SUV, seated in the right rear with a lap belt and harness, sustained whiplash injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

A 21-year-old female SUV driver made a left turn on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. She failed to yield right-of-way and collided with a northbound sedan. The SUV driver suffered chest injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female driver of a 2006 SUV was making a left turn on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn when she failed to yield right-of-way to a northbound sedan. The vehicles collided at the right front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining internal chest injuries, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV U-Turn Hits Eastbound E-Scooter

A 40-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered head injuries in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a U-turn and struck the scooter’s left front. The scooter rider bled and went into shock. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn when a 2006 Chevrolet SUV made a U-turn and struck an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter rider, a 40-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor. The SUV’s left front bumper impacted the scooter’s left front bumper. The scooter rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s action of making a U-turn led to the crash. The injured rider suffered shock and was the sole occupant of the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570400 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUVs Collide on Ralph Avenue, Elderly Driver Hurt

Two SUVs crashed on Ralph Avenue. A 78-year-old driver suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver inattention. Both vehicles struck hard, metal twisting in the street.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 78-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved one SUV merging and the other going straight. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one SUV and the left side doors of the other. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and headed west. No other factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two Sedans Collide on Kings Highway

Two sedans crashed at Kings Highway and Avenue K. Both drivers were going straight. The impact hit the front of one car and the right side of the other. A 56-year-old female driver suffered an arm abrasion. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Kings Highway near Avenue K. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The impact struck the center front end of one sedan and the right side doors of the other. A 56-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining an abrasion to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No other factors or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted SUV Drivers Crash on Flatlands

Two SUVs smashed on Flatlands Avenue. Both drivers distracted. A 52-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Metal twisted. Only one hurt. Brooklyn night, sirens cut the dark.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 52-year-old female driver with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The Nissan SUV, heading north, struck the center front end of a westbound Toyota SUV, damaging both vehicles. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was the only person reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563012 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV was parked and showed no damage. The cyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injury. No driver errors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn near New York Avenue. The bicyclist was conscious but suffered abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The SUV, a 2017 Nissan SUV, was stationary and showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash occurred at 18:28 with both vehicles traveling north, though the SUV was parked and the bike was going straight ahead. No further details on fault or cause were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13