Crash Count for Precinct 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,247
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,264
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 465
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 70?
SUVs/Cars 128 10 5 Trucks/Buses 11 3 3 Bikes 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0
Flatbush Bleeds While City Stalls—Demand Barriers Before More Kids Pay

Flatbush Bleeds While City Stalls—Demand Barriers Before More Kids Pay

Precinct 70: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll on Flatbush Streets

A woman steps into the crosswalk. A truck turns. She does not make it to the other side. In the last twelve months, one person died and ten more suffered serious injuries on the streets of Precinct 70. Six hundred sixty-five were hurt. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

Children are not spared. Four kids suffered serious injuries in the past year. A school bus crashed through a fence at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, sending an eight-year-old boy and his mother to the hospital. A witness said, “The bus was waiting because a pedestrian was in front of the school bus and all of a sudden we heard a boom. [The bus] jumped over the pavement and crashed.” CBS New York

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and trucks do most of the damage. In three years, cars and SUVs killed five, trucks and buses killed three. Cyclists and pedestrians are left broken at intersections. The city knows where the blood pools: nearly half of all deaths happen at corners. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, “Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.” Streetsblog NYC

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city has started to act. New barriers are coming to Ocean Avenue and other deadly corners. The plan is simple: keep cars back, let people live. But the pace is slow. Advocates want more, and they want it now. As one said, “We’d love to see some simpler hardening at a quicker pace.” Streetsblog NYC

The police in Precinct 70 hold the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They know the streets. They know the danger. They just need to act.

Call to Action: Demand More Than Words

Contact your council member, the precinct, and the DOT. Demand hard barriers at every deadly corner. Demand real enforcement. Demand action before another child is left bleeding on the curb. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 70 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn. It overlaps Council Districts District 40, District 44, District 45, and District 48, Assembly Districts AD 41, AD 42, AD 44, AD 45, and AD 48, and State Senate Districts SD 20, SD 21, and SD 22.
Which areas are in Precinct 70?
It includes the Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood, and Brooklyn CB14 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 40, District 44, District 45, and District 48, Assembly Districts AD 41, AD 42, AD 44, AD 45, and AD 48, and State Senate Districts SD 20, SD 21, and SD 22.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 70?
Cars and SUVs: 5 deaths, 128 moderate injuries, 10 serious injuries; Trucks and Buses: 3 deaths, 11 moderate injuries, 3 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: No deaths, 3 moderate injuries. Bikes: No deaths, 3 moderate injuries. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 70 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can respond to dangerous conditions and push for changes at deadly intersections. As DOT Commissioner Rodriguez said, ‘Using barriers to clear space at the intersection will help ensure pedestrians, cyclists and turning vehicles can see each other and enhance safety.’ Streetsblog NYC
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are preventable. Most deaths and injuries happen at known danger spots, often due to speeding, failure to yield, or poor street design. Barriers and enforcement save lives.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can push for hard barriers at dangerous intersections, support speed enforcement, and demand faster action from DOT and NYPD. They can listen to residents and act before another life is lost.
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 70

Two Sedans Collide on Flatbush Avenue

Two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver was stopped in traffic. The other was going straight ahead. The moving driver suffered a neck contusion. Both vehicles sustained front and rear center damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Flatbush Avenue. One vehicle was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling straight ahead. The driver of the moving sedan, a 25-year-old male, was injured with a neck contusion and remained conscious. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The collision caused center front end damage to the moving vehicle and center back end damage to the stopped vehicle. No ejections or other injuries were reported.


SUVs Collide on McDonald Avenue U-Turn

Two SUVs crashed on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made an improper turn. The other driver suffered a shoulder injury. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The injured driver stayed conscious and was not ejected. The crash caused serious damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn when one SUV was making a U-turn and collided with another SUV traveling straight north. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 30-year-old man, sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error during the U-turn maneuver. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage, with impact points on the left and right front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Two Sedans Collide on Coney Island Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. A 17-year-old driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited unsafe speed and lane changing as factors. One vehicle was making a U-turn. Both cars sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. The 17-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing as contributing factors for the crash. One vehicle was traveling straight north, while the other was making a U-turn. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends, with impact points at the center front and left front quarter panel. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report also notes tinted windows and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 17-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered head injuries on 18 Avenue near Ocean Parkway. The rider was wearing a helmet. Police cited aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The rider remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male operating an e-scooter eastbound on 18 Avenue was involved in a crash near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected from the vehicle and sustained head injuries but remained conscious. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Police identified aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the collision. The report lists no other specific driver errors or victim actions. The crash resulted in internal complaints and injury severity level 3 for the rider.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Coney Island Avenue

A 41-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on Coney Island Avenue. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver failed to yield and was distracted outside the car. The victim was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Coney Island Avenue struck a 41-year-old male pedestrian who was not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Outside Car Distraction.' The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or victim fault was noted. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to yield as critical factors in the injury.


SUV Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian on East 18 Street

A 23-year-old man crossing East 18 Street was struck by a southbound SUV. The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and lost consciousness. The vehicle hit the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. Emergency responders treated internal injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was crossing East 18 Street outside an intersection when he was hit by a southbound 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred on the vehicle's left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a severe head injury and was unconscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision details. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signalized crossing. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block.


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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Slippery Brooklyn Road

A Ford SUV struck a Hyundai sedan from behind on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver and a young passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The road was slippery. Both vehicles traveled south. The SUV was slowing; the sedan went straight.

According to the police report, a 2009 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2018 Hyundai sedan on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old woman, and a 4-year-old passenger were injured, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness; the child was in a child restraint. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The SUV was slowing or stopping before the collision; the sedan was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses.


Bus and Sedan Collide on Bedford Avenue

A bus struck a sedan on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The bus was damaged on its right side doors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan. The sedan’s 41-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries along with whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The bus was damaged on its right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. The sedan was traveling south, and the bus was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. No other occupants were reported injured or ejected. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or victim errors.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal in Brooklyn

A 57-year-old woman was struck while crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal. The sedan hit her center front, damaging its left front bumper. She suffered a concussion and lower leg injuries. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a westbound sedan struck her at the center front end, damaging the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or signals from the pedestrian were noted as factors.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Bus Crash

An e-scooter driver collided with a bus on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The bus and scooter showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided with a northbound MTA bus. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor for the e-scooter driver. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the center back end of the scooter and center front end of the bus. The bus driver was licensed and the scooter driver held a permit. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The injured rider was conscious but not wearing any safety equipment.


SUV Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan

An SUV traveling north struck the right rear quarter panel of an eastbound sedan on Ocean Parkway. The sedan’s driver, a 60-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and lost consciousness. The crash caused significant front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Ocean Parkway passed too closely and collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 60-year-old male driver was injured, suffering upper arm trauma and unconsciousness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s center front end and the sedan’s right rear bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush

A 37-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was hit by a northbound sedan making a left turn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was left in shock, complaining of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Flatbush Avenue made a left turn and struck a 37-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow and lower arm, resulting in pain and nausea. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver held a permit license and was alone in the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing East 17 Street at Avenue N in Brooklyn. He suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of East 17 Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred, sustaining contusions to his hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian’s actions complied with traffic signals, and no helmet or safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.


16-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

A 16-year-old boy was struck at an intersection on East 12 Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when a sedan making a left turn hit him. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East 12 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford sedan, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's pre-crash action of making a left turn. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors are marked as unspecified. The driver was licensed and operating a 2012 Ford sedan.


Sedan U-Turn Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn

A sedan making a U-turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on Flatbush Avenue. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered back injuries. The crash was caused by unsafe lane changing. The scooter rider was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2019 Nissan sedan made a U-turn and collided with the scooter's left rear bumper. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered back injuries, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists unsafe lane changing by the sedan driver as a contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was the left front quarter panel. The e-scooter driver was not cited for any contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north on Flatbush Avenue at the time of the crash.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Foster Avenue

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling east on Foster Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Foster Avenue. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee and lower leg. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, hit the bike on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was traveling east and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The bicyclist was wearing unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter panel.


SUV Hits 66-Year-Old Pedestrian on Avenue L

A 66-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a male driver in a licensed SUV was making a right turn on Avenue L in Brooklyn when he struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV showed no visible damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the danger pedestrians face even when vehicles appear undamaged.


Sedan Turns Improperly, Hits E-Bike Rider

A sedan making a U-turn struck a northbound e-bike on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inattention and improper turning.

According to the police report, a 2016 Infiniti sedan was making a U-turn on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 28-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The point of impact was the sedan's left front quarter panel striking the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, with no contributing factors attributed to him beyond helmet use.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on East 15 Street

A sedan struck a 23-year-old male bicyclist on East 15 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had front-end damage. Both were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on East 15 Street collided with a westbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 23-year-old male, sustained a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver from New Jersey, sustained center front-end damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors for the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered a moderate injury. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Foster Avenue

A 55-year-old man was struck by an eastbound SUV on Foster Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without signal. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Foster Avenue in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The collision involved a 2021 Dodge SUV traveling eastbound, which struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained hip and upper leg injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.