Crash Count for Precinct 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,541
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,471
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 514
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 29
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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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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
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

E-Bike and Sedan Crash on Glenwood Road

Sedan and e-bike slammed front to front on Glenwood Road. A 35-year-old man on the bike took hits to his knee, leg, and foot. He stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn pavement bore the scars.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided head-on at 2923 Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The crash left the 35-year-old male bicyclist with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Backing Strikes Female Bicyclist

A 61-year-old woman on a bike was hit by a backing SUV on East 4 Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left front bumper area. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed and male.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2012 Toyota SUV backing south on East 4 Street in Brooklyn struck her bike on the left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed male, was backing at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was backing and the bike was traveling west going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

A tractor truck struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 tractor truck traveling northwest on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a 2019 sedan at the left rear quarter panel. The sedan’s 53-year-old male driver was injured across his entire body and experienced shock. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before impact. The truck sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Flatbush Crash

A 31-year-old female bicyclist was ejected after striking a parked BMW on Flatbush Avenue. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The car’s left side doors were damaged. Driver inattention caused the collision. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Flatbush Avenue collided with a parked BMW. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The BMW sustained damage to its left side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the collision. The vehicle was stationary before impact, indicating the bicyclist struck the parked car. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512070 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bike Strikes 10-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 10-year-old boy was hit by a bike on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The bike showed no damage. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male cyclist traveling south on Bedford Avenue struck a 10-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The bike showed no damage, and the cyclist was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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SUV Hits Sedan on Glenwood Road

A 2019 SUV struck a 2017 sedan on Glenwood Road in Brooklyn. The sedan driver and two passengers suffered injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction as causes. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV traveling north collided with a 2017 sedan traveling east on Glenwood Road, Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old man, sustained back injuries and was in shock. Two passengers, aged 6 and 37, were also injured and in shock. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the sedan driver and the SUV driver. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns Improperly, Injures Elderly Pedestrian

A 76-year-old woman was struck crossing Flatbush Avenue. The SUV made an improper left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound at the time.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Flatbush Avenue outside an intersection. The driver of a 2017 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. No other contributing factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507648 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Aggressive Driving Injures Front Passenger

A sedan crash on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn left a 32-year-old male front-seat passenger injured. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles. The passenger suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. Aggressive driving was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling west and multiple parked vehicles. The front passenger, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his hip and upper leg. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors. The injured occupant was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moving sedan and rear quarter panels of parked cars. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
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Two Sedans Collide on Cortelyou Road

Two sedans crashed on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed in New York. The impact hit the left side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Two men were injured, including a front passenger with head trauma.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cortelyou Road in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, traveling east, was struck on its left side doors by the second vehicle, which was traveling south and hit with its center front end. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash injured two occupants: the 32-year-old driver suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions and shock, while the 33-year-old front passenger was semiconscious with head injuries and bruises. Air bags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Cortelyou Road

A 21-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV on Cortelyou Road. The pedestrian was off the roadway but suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The victim remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Cortelyou Road struck her. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of the collision but sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle’s center front end made contact with the pedestrian. The victim was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and caused the crash by failing to maintain attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian

A 65-year-old woman crossed 18th Avenue. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper hit her head. She fell. She did not move. The driver stayed at the scene. The SUV showed no damage. The street stayed quiet after the crash.

A 65-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she stepped into the crosswalk as an eastbound SUV made a left turn. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her head, causing her to fall and suffer fatal injuries. The report states, 'A 65-year-old woman stepped into the crosswalk. An eastbound SUV turned left. Its bumper struck her head. She fell. She did not move.' The driver was licensed and remained at the scene. The police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The SUV bore no visible damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Bus Turns, Kills Elderly Pedestrian on Flatbush

A bus turned on Flatbush. A 72-year-old man crossed with the signal. The bus struck him. His leg broke. He died there. The driver was distracted. The street stayed busy. The man did not rise.

A 72-year-old man was killed while crossing Flatbush Avenue near 1598 in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man was crossing with the signal when a bus made a right turn and struck him, breaking his leg. The report states, “The driver was distracted.” The data lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bus showed no damage. The pedestrian died at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or occupants. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians when drivers fail to yield and pay attention, especially at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Struck on Ditmas Avenue Crosswalk

A 42-year-old man was hit while crossing Ditmas Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a left turn, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s front center. The victim suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a vehicle making a left turn. The 42-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Motorscooter

A Jeep SUV making a left turn struck a northbound motorscooter on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2015 Jeep SUV was making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue when it collided with a northbound motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the SUV's part. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV's left front bumper and the motorscooter's right front bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
BMW Turns Right, Strikes Five-Year-Old Boy

A BMW turned right on East 12th Street. Its front bumper hit a five-year-old boy standing off the road. Metal crushed his small frame. He died at the scene. The driver stayed licensed. The street stayed silent.

A 2012 BMW sedan, driven by a licensed woman, made a right turn on East 12th Street. According to the police report, the car's right front bumper struck a five-year-old boy who was standing off the roadway. The impact killed the child. The report states, 'His small body broke beneath the metal. He never woke.' The driver remained at the scene and was listed as licensed. No contributing factors were specified in the police data. The child was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The report does not list any driver errors or additional causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Foster Avenue

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Foster Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on Foster Avenue near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2001 Nissan SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the time of the collision. No vehicle damage was reported, and the driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A sedan and an e-bike collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, 38, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of impact. The sedan struck the e-bike at the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was hit at its center back end. The e-bike driver was conscious and injured but was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
SUV Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing Foster Avenue

A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. The front bumper hit a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She died in the street. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The cold morning ended in violence and loss.

A 64-year-old woman was killed at the corner of Foster Avenue and East 17th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a Chevy SUV made a right turn and struck the woman as she crossed the intersection. The report states: “A Chevy SUV turned right at dawn. A 64-year-old woman crossed against the light. The bumper struck her. Her body broke beneath it. She died there, in the cold street.” Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor for the driver. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV, causing fatal crush injuries to the pedestrian. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499277 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Nostrand

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Nostrand Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian and causing bruises over her entire body. She remained conscious but suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at Avenue J in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a westbound vehicle failed to yield right-of-way and struck her. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian's actions were lawful, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11
Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Occupant

Two sedans collided on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. The driver of the moving car suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved limited view and driver distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ocean Parkway collided when one vehicle was stopped in traffic and the other struck it from behind. The injured party was a 28-year-old male occupant in the moving sedan. He sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles from New York. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-11