Crash Count for Flatlands
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,894
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,291
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 187
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Flatlands?
SUVs/Cars 33 7 3 Trucks/Buses 3 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 0

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.

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Flatlands

Pedestrian Struck Outside Intersection in Brooklyn

A male pedestrian suffered head abrasions after being hit outside an intersection on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The victim remained conscious despite injuries. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle and occurred in the early morning hours.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured outside an intersection on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at approximately 4:30 a.m. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the pedestrian's location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes an injury severity level of 3. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian actions are listed in the report. The absence of cited driver errors or contributing factors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear, but the pedestrian was clearly struck outside of a crosswalk or intersection area.


Two Sedans Collide on Kings Highway, Injuring Driver

Two sedans collided at night on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both drivers were distracted, causing the crash. Impact struck the front center of one car and left rear quarter panel of the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:30 p.m. on Kings Highway in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling west and south. Both drivers were licensed men operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the westbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the southbound sedan. The driver of the westbound vehicle, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision resulted from both drivers failing to maintain attention, leading to the impact and injury.


Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A motorcycle traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a 54-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations. The crash was caused by driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead southbound on Nostrand Avenue collided with a pedestrian at the intersection with Avenue N. The pedestrian, a 54-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. She sustained injuries to her entire body, including fractures and dislocations, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly cites driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted. The motorcycle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, indicating a direct collision caused by the driver's failure to observe and yield to a lawful crossing pedestrian.


Parked Sedan Struck by Eastbound E-Bike

An e-bike traveling east collided with a parked sedan’s left side doors in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 39-year-old man, was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash exposed dangers of stationary vehicles on active paths.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-bike driver traveling east collided with a parked BMW sedan on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan was stationary before the crash, with impact occurring on its left side doors. The e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered injuries including contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene. No information on helmet use or crossing signals was provided, and no fault was assigned to the injured rider. This incident highlights the risks posed by parked vehicles obstructing or adjacent to active travel lanes, creating hazards for vulnerable road users like cyclists.


Oversized SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush

A 20-year-old man suffered severe whole-body injuries after an oversized SUV struck him at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue. The pedestrian was semiconscious, caught getting on or off a vehicle. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Avenue N in Brooklyn around 1:24 AM. The pedestrian was described as semiconscious with injuries to his entire body after being struck by a 2023 Jeep SUV traveling south, impacting the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Oversized Vehicle' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors, indicating the driver's limited visibility played a role. The pedestrian was engaged in getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at the time. The SUV showed no damage, suggesting a significant impact on the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead, but the vehicle's size and obstructed view were key elements in the collision.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Ralph Avenue

A sedan struck a 17-year-old bicyclist on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the collision that caused upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:00 AM on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2018 Lincoln sedan traveling east collided with a northbound 17-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper striking the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not cited with any contributing factors. The sedan had three occupants and was driven by a licensed female driver. This collision highlights driver errors in yielding and attention as central causes of injury to a vulnerable road user.


Motorcycle and SUV Collide on Avenue H

A motorcycle and an SUV collided head-on on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash involved multiple vehicular contributing factors, according to police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue H in Brooklyn at 6:30 PM involving a motorcycle and an SUV traveling in opposite directions. The motorcycle driver, a 20-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver errors or conditions related to vehicle operation. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends, highlighting the severity of the impact.


Brooklyn SUV Collision Injures Rear Passenger

Two SUVs collided on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center front end of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 34-year-old female passenger in the rear suffered facial contusions and bruises, remaining conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on Fillmore Avenue in Brooklyn involving two SUVs traveling east and south. The driver of the eastbound Ford SUV was going straight ahead, while the southbound Audi SUV was making a left turn. The collision point was the center front end of the Ford and the right front bumper of the Audi. The report cites "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Tinted Windows" as contributing factors, indicating driver error in responding to traffic conditions. A 34-year-old female occupant seated in the rear of the Ford SUV sustained facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old bicyclist suffered head injuries after a sedan collided with him at New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s improper lane usage caused the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected but sustained a contusion and bruising to the head.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 PM on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report cites the driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper lane control. The bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but was not ejected from the bike. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The bicyclist’s injury severity was rated as level 3, confirming significant harm. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the bicyclist’s licensing status is not applicable.


Two-Vehicle Collision on Ralph Avenue Injures Driver

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered a severe head injury and was unconscious. Limited visibility contributed to the crash, highlighting dangerous conditions for all road users.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:11 on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved a northbound sedan and a westbound SUV, both traveling straight ahead. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, sustained a head injury and was found unconscious with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility played a role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The data points to systemic danger from limited sight lines leading to severe injury in this two-vehicle collision.


SUV Passenger Bloodied After Light Ignored

A teenage boy sat in the back seat. The SUV’s right side took the hit. Glass cut his face. Blood spilled. The driver ran the light. The street fell silent, the boy left scarred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred at Avenue K and East 45th Street in Brooklyn when an SUV was struck on its right side. The report states that the driver disregarded traffic control, specifically running a red light. A 15-year-old boy, riding as a right rear passenger in the SUV, suffered severe facial lacerations from shattered glass. The narrative details, 'Glass cut deep into his face. Blood ran. The light was ignored.' The boy was not wearing a seatbelt, but the primary contributing factors cited in the report are 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The crash left the teenager in shock and with significant injuries. The police report centers driver error—ignoring a traffic signal—as the cause of this violent impact.


Sedan Fails to Yield, Strikes E-Bike Passenger Ejected

A sedan slammed into an e-bike on Avenue M. Metal shrieked. A 19-year-old passenger flew from the bike, head smashing the pavement. Blood pooled. The car’s nose crumpled. The bike twisted, broken. Streets bear the mark of impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Avenue M collided broadside with an e-bike heading south. The crash occurred at 15:27. The report states the sedan failed to yield the right-of-way, resulting in the impact. A 19-year-old male passenger on the e-bike was ejected, suffering a head injury and severe bleeding after striking the pavement. The narrative describes blood pooling on the asphalt, the car’s front end crumpled, and the e-bike’s rear twisted and broken. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. The injured passenger was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail follows the driver’s error. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard right-of-way, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.


Two Permitted Drivers Collide on East 46 Street

Two female drivers with learner permits collided on East 46 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s front end as it started from parking. A front-seat passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, highlighting driver inexperience and failure to yield.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:50 on East 46 Street, Brooklyn. A female driver with a learner permit operating a 2000 Dodge SUV traveling south collided with a female driver, also with a learner permit, in a 2004 Acura sedan that was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the collision. A 32-year-old female front passenger in the SUV was injured, suffering neck injuries and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers failing to yield, without any indication of victim fault.


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Chain Collision on Schenectady Avenue Injures Drivers

Three sedans collided on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two drivers. Both suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved rear-end impacts and stopped traffic. Driver errors remain unspecified, highlighting systemic risks in multi-vehicle crashes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicles, including two sedans and one SUV, were traveling north when the collision happened. One sedan was stopped in traffic when it was struck on the left rear bumper by a following SUV, which impacted with its center front end. Another sedan was also involved with damage to its left front bumper and right rear bumper. Two male drivers, both aged 54, were injured with back injuries and complaints of whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct driver error such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions in stopped traffic and the systemic risks of multi-vehicle impacts on city streets.


Two Sedans Collide on Avenue L Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed head-on at Avenue L in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, one sustaining abrasions and full-body injuries. The collision was caused by a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, highlighting dangerous driver errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:32 AM on Avenue L in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling east and south. The collision point was the center front end of both vehicles. The female driver of the 2023 Tesla sedan from New Jersey was injured with abrasions and entire body injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The male driver of the 2010 Hyundai sedan from New York was also involved. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors. This crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way at intersections.


Truck Unsafe Lane Change Injures Brooklyn Bicyclist

A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn, striking a 16-year-old bicyclist. The teen suffered an upper arm abrasion but remained conscious. The truck's right front quarter panel bore the impact, exposing systemic dangers for cyclists.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:33 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A tractor truck traveling west struck a 16-year-old male bicyclist, also heading west. The truck driver, licensed in Connecticut, made an unsafe lane change, causing the collision. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was not wearing any safety equipment, sustained an abrasion to his upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor, emphasizing the truck driver's error. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This incident highlights the dangers posed by large vehicles' lane changes to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans collided head-on on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were licensed men traveling east. One driver suffered neck injuries but remained conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the front quarter panels of both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn collided, impacting each other's front quarter panels. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. One driver, a 48-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and was conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues without further specification. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behavior contributed to the crash. The collision caused significant damage to the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other.


Two SUVs Collide on Utica Avenue, Injuring Driver

Two SUVs collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV suffered a back injury. Both drivers were inexperienced, contributing to the crash. The impact damaged the front and side of the vehicles, highlighting risks from driver inexperience.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:39 AM on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. Two station wagons/SUVs collided: one was making a left turn traveling south, the other making a right turn traveling west. The driver of the southbound SUV, a 50-year-old male, was injured with back trauma and internal complaints but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the right side doors of the westbound SUV, resulting in damage to the center front end and right rear quarter panel respectively. The collision underscores the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers in complex turning maneuvers.


SUV Left Turn Hits Moped Eastbound

A moped rider traveling east was struck on the right rear quarter panel by an SUV making a left turn on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:21 on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A moped traveling eastbound was struck by a 2010 Subaru SUV making a left turn westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's right rear quarter panel. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as serious injuries. The police report identifies the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The moped showed no vehicle damage, indicating the force of impact was concentrated on the rider. The SUV sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while making the left turn. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Pedestrian Injured at Brooklyn Intersection

A 32-year-old man suffered elbow and hand injuries at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was struck while crossing, sustaining minor bleeding and shock. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and Avenue J in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report identifies the vehicle involved as unspecified and records no contributing factors from the driver or the pedestrian. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The pedestrian's actions are listed as unknown, and no helmet or crossing signal use was reported as a factor. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when no clear driver fault is documented.