Crash Count for Precinct 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,526
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,459
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 511
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 70?

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.

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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
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 70 Police Precinct 70 sits in Brooklyn, District 45, AD 41, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB14, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 70

Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights

An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.


Box Truck Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Foster Ave

A box truck hit a 15-year-old boy at Foster Ave and Coney Island Ave. The teen suffered a head injury. The truck was turning. No driver errors listed. The street left the boy hurt.

A box truck struck a 15-year-old pedestrian at Foster Ave and Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. The teen, walking against traffic at the intersection, suffered a concussion and head injury. According to the police report, the truck was making a right turn when the crash occurred. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The impact left the young pedestrian injured, underscoring the danger at this crossing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Cars on Coney Island Ave

A speeding sedan struck parked vehicles on Coney Island Ave. Three people hurt. Metal twisted. Pain sharp. Brooklyn street left scarred.

A westbound sedan hit two parked vehicles on Coney Island Ave at Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured: a 31-year-old male driver with chest pain, a 33-year-old female front passenger with chest pain, and a 31-year-old male rear passenger with leg abrasions. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was the contributing factor. The parked vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, were struck on their left sides. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal torn and passengers hurt, all due to excessive speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Teen Killed, Passenger Hurt In Moped Crash

Seventeen-year-old Jhoan Puga died after his moped struck a turning car in Midwood. His passenger was thrown and critically hurt. The crash left trauma and questions in its wake.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-24), Jhoan Puga, 17, was riding a gas moped north on East Eighth St. in Brooklyn when he collided with a Genesis G80 driven by a 71-year-old man making a left turn. The impact threw Puga and his passenger, causing severe injuries. The article states, "Jhoan later died at the hospital." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests have been made. The NYPD collision squad is investigating. The crash highlights risks at intersections and the vulnerability of moped riders in city traffic.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Flatbush Ave

A sedan hit a woman crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd. She walked with the signal. She suffered pain and shock. The car’s front end struck her. Brooklyn streets remain dangerous.

A 40-year-old woman was hit by a sedan while crossing Flatbush Ave at Glenwood Rd in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was a pedestrian at the intersection, crossing with the signal, when the vehicle’s center front end struck her. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the data. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians even when following traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.


SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Church Ave

SUV made a right turn on Church Ave. Struck a man crossing with the signal. He stayed conscious. Suffered leg abrasions. Impact hit center front. Danger at the intersection, no clear cause named.

A man crossing Church Ave with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was at the intersection and remained conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions to his lower leg. The SUV's center front end hit the pedestrian. The police listed the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Moped Rider Injured on E 21st

SUV turned right. Moped kept straight. Metal struck flesh. Moped rider hurt. Brooklyn street, dusk. Police list no clear cause. Road remains dangerous.

A BMW SUV and a ZHILO moped collided at 550 E 21st Street in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a licensed woman, turned right. The moped, operated by an unlicensed man, went straight. According to the police report, the moped rider suffered a knee and lower leg injury. The SUV driver and others were not reported injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The moped rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. The crash highlights the risk faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821480 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane

City will rip out a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane calmed a deadly stretch. Drivers still parked illegally. Children darted into traffic. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face more danger. Policy shifts, safety slips. Streets stay lethal.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Adams will remove the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a corridor known for high crash rates. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'before this bike lane from 2018 to 2022 this is the area that had the second largest numbers of pedestrian fatalities and crashes in the city.' The lane faced opposition from some Hasidic leaders, citing children running into the lane from illegally parked cars and buses. Despite tweaks—school bus zones, daylighted corners, no standing areas—drivers kept parking illegally, blocking sightlines and endangering children. The city rarely removes protected lanes, but Adams acted after political pressure. Moving the lane to Classon Avenue, as some demand, would force cyclists onto a chaotic BQE ramp. The decision highlights persistent driver violations and policy gaps that leave vulnerable road users exposed.


Teen Pedestrian Crushed by Distracted Driver on Foster Ave

A sedan struck a 14-year-old boy crossing Foster Ave. The teen suffered crush injuries. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. The street became a danger zone in seconds.

A 14-year-old pedestrian was hit by a sedan while crossing Foster Ave at East 5th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy suffered crush injuries to his entire body. The driver, a 22-year-old man, was licensed and headed west. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The crash did not occur at an intersection. The report does not mention any pedestrian error as a cause. The impact left the teen injured and conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Inattention Fractures Arm on Coney Island Ave

A distracted driver struck a standing vehicle on Coney Island Ave. One man suffered a fractured arm. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The street stayed busy. The crash left pain and questions.

A crash on Coney Island Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn left a 38-year-old man with a fractured arm. According to the police report, a sedan traveling south struck a standing vehicle. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The injured man was driving the standing vehicle and suffered a fracture and dislocation to his arm. A 71-year-old man and an infant were also involved but did not report injuries. The report highlights driver distraction as the key factor in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Collides With Turning Taxi in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck a taxi turning left on Coney Island Ave. The rider suffered leg injuries. Metal met metal. The street bore the mark.

A motorcycle and a taxi crashed at 397 Coney Island Ave in Brooklyn. The motorcycle, heading north, hit the left front quarter panel of the taxi as it made a left turn. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 29-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his leg and foot. The taxi driver’s injuries were not specified. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No helmet or signal issues were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Coney Island Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Coney Island Avenue. Seven people inside. One man, sixty-six, suffered a head injury. Police blame driver inattention. Metal and glass. Shock and blood. The street swallowed another day.

Two sedans collided at 771 Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn. Seven people were inside the vehicles. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. One passenger, a sixty-six-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock. The other occupants, including two infants and several young adults, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles suffered damage to their left front bumpers. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck, Leg Broken on Flatbush

A car hit a woman on Flatbush Avenue. She was not at an intersection. Her leg was fractured. The front of the car struck her. She was conscious at the scene.

A 50-year-old woman walking outside the intersection at 1587 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn was hit by a northbound car. According to the police report, the car's center front end struck the pedestrian, causing a fractured and dislocated lower leg. The woman remained conscious after the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Oversized Truck and Sedan Collide on Caton Avenue

A diesel truck and a sedan crashed on Caton Avenue. Two men were hurt. One suffered injuries to his legs. Another felt pain across his body. The crash left metal twisted. The street saw violence. Oversized vehicles bring danger.

A diesel tractor truck and a sedan collided at 2173 Caton Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, two men were injured: a 21-year-old front passenger with knee and foot injuries, and a 43-year-old driver with injuries to his entire body. Both were conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Oversized Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end was damaged, while the truck showed damage to its left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk oversized vehicles pose on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An SUV hit a man crossing Avenue O at E 12th Street. The impact bruised his leg. He was conscious. The driver turned left. Police list no clear cause. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

A 27-year-old man was struck by a station wagon/SUV while crossing Avenue O at E 12th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the SUV, driven by a 43-year-old woman, made a left turn and hit him. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are noted in the data. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The crash highlights the risk pedestrians face even when following signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Injured in Flatbush Avenue Crash

A 26-year-old cyclist crashed on Flatbush Avenue. He suffered a back injury and shock. The crash left him bruised. No other vehicles were listed. The police report does not cite driver error or outside cause.

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at 1422 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was making a left turn when the crash occurred. He suffered a back contusion and was in shock at the scene. The report lists no other vehicles or persons involved. No driver errors or contributing factors are cited in the data. The police report does not mention failure to yield, distraction, or any other driver action. The only injury reported is to the cyclist, who was operating the bike. No helmet use or signaling is listed as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Hit-And-Run

A pregnant woman stepped from her car after a crash. The other driver floored it, struck her, dragged her, then fled. She died at the hospital. The driver vanished into the night. Police search. Grief lingers on Van Buren Street.

According to the New York Post (published May 26, 2025), Tiffany Cifuni, 32, was killed after a minor collision at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. Cifuni exited her Toyota 4Runner to check for damage. The driver of a Chevy Trax then accelerated, struck her from behind, dragged her, and sped away against traffic on a one-way street. The article states, "the driver of the Trax gunned it and struck Cifuni from behind, dragging her before speeding away." The suspect crashed into two more vehicles before fleeing on foot, leaving behind a car with temporary plates. The driver remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risk of hit-and-run drivers and the dangers posed by unchecked reckless driving on city streets.


Pregnant Woman Killed In Brooklyn Crash

A pregnant woman stood in the street after a fender bender. The other driver hit her, dragged her, then sped off. She died at the scene. The driver fled on foot. Family waits for answers. The street holds the silence.

ABC7 reported on May 25, 2025, that a 32-year-old pregnant woman was killed in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, after a traffic incident at Van Buren Street and Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The article states, "Authorities say a female driver slammed into the victim as she stood in the roadway after a traffic incident." The victim, Tiffany Cifuni, had exited her SUV following a minor collision and approached the other vehicle. The driver then accelerated, dragging Cifuni and driving the wrong way before striking parked cars and fleeing on foot. The crash highlights the dangers of post-collision interactions and reckless driving. Police continue to search for the suspect.