Crash Count for District 40 6,202 crashes • 8 deaths

Crashes: 1,257

All Injuries: 762

Moderate: 162

Serious: 16

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

Crashes by Hour in CD 40 5 PM • 54 injuries ↓8.5%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 43 injuries ↓38% Seniors 53 injuries ↓28%

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Caught Speeding Recently in CD 40 KXM7078 — 239 times

Vehicles – Caught speeding in NYC (12 months) and here in CD 40

2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 239 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2013 White Ford Bu (TLN8692) – 231 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 231 tickets citywide • 2 in last 90d here
2019 Nissan Sedan (KZC2999) – 230 tickets citywide • 6 in last 90d here
2002 White Ford Van (TES2082) – 151 tickets citywide • 1 in last 90d here

Council District 40: Traffic Crash Statistics

Flatbush speed, heavy steel, and the long wait for fixes

EMTs treat pedestrians on the Flatbush Avenue sidewalk in Brooklyn on Wednesday after the driver of a red minivan struck three people, killing an 89-year-old woman, police said.

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Data as of 2025-12-08

Recent severe crashes

E-Bike Rider Hurt on Lenox Road 2025-10-20T11:00:00+00:00
LENOX RD
A crash involving an e-bike on Lenox Road at East 39th in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old bicyclist. He suffered severe arm lacerations and stayed conscious. Two motor vehicles were parked. Police recorded driver inattention.
A crash on Lenox Road at East 39 Street in Brooklyn injured a 56-year-old man riding an e-bike. He suffered severe lacerations to his arm and hand and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling west and going straight ahead. An Acura SUV and a Honda sedan were listed as parked at the time. Damage was noted to the left rear of the SUV and the left side of the sedan. Two vehicle occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries. The record lists no other contributing factors.
Right-turning driver on Flatbush injures teen cyclist 2025-09-19T21:30:00+00:00
FLATBUSH AVE
Southbound sedan driver turned right at Flatbush and Beverley and hit a northbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot.
An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured when the driver of a southbound sedan turned right at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:30 p.m. The rider was traveling north, going straight. The crash caused crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited for the driver. The bike was listed as going straight ahead. The location falls within the 70th Precinct. No other injuries were specified.
Two Drivers Collide Making U-Turns on Ocean Ave 2025-08-22T00:00:00+00:00
590 OCEAN AVE
Two sedans made U-turns and collided head-on at 590 Ocean Ave. A 20-year-old woman driver suffered crush injuries and elbow/arm trauma. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction and turning improperly.
Two sedans collided head-on near 590 Ocean Ave in Brooklyn. Both drivers were making U-turns when their vehicles met front-to-front. A 20-year-old woman driving a 2022 Honda suffered crush injuries and elbow/lower-arm/hand trauma. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly." The report lists distraction for both drivers and improper turning for the injured driver. The Honda shows center front-end damage; the other sedan, a 2010 Ford, shows right-front damage. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists are recorded in the data.
Driver in Sedan Hits Man at Albany 2025-08-15T21:00:00+00:00
917 ALBANY AVE
A driver in a northbound sedan hit a 48-year-old man at Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to his lower leg. Police recorded alcohol involvement and driver inattention by the driver.
A northbound sedan struck a 48-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection by 917 Albany Ave. He was found unconscious with crush injuries to the knee/lower leg/foot. According to the police report, contributing factors include "Alcohol Involvement" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those driver errors. The sedan’s right front bumper made impact; the sedan showed center front damage. A parked Chevy SUV was also struck on its left rear bumper and had center back end damage. The pedestrian’s action of getting on or off a vehicle is included in the record only as context.
Unlicensed E-bike Right Turn Cuts Cyclist 2025-08-12T00:00:00+00:00
BEDFORD AVE
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike turned right on Bedford Ave at Lincoln Rd and hit a cyclist going straight. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. Police cited failure to yield.
The driver of an unlicensed e-bike made a right turn on Bedford Avenue at Lincoln Road and hit a cyclist who was traveling straight. The 34-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations; he remained conscious. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report records the point of impact as the e-bike’s center front end against the bicycle’s left front. The e-bike operator is listed as unlicensed. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.

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Worst Streets Flatbush Avenue: 1 serious injury

2025-11-06
2025-10-23
2025-09-19

Dropped off vs. last year

Rogers Avenue
Nostrand Avenue
Ditmas Avenue

Carnage in CD 40 22 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Crush Injuries 11

▸ Severe Bleeding 2

▸ Severe Lacerations 3

▸ Concussion 2

▸ Whiplash 34

▸ Contusion/Bruise 55

▸ Abrasion 25

▸ Pain/Nausea 9

▸ Internal Injury 15

Data from Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 8, 2025

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Preventable Speeding 19,230 16+ offenders ↓51%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

CD 40

Data through 2025-12-08

19,230

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2025 year-to-date

Prev: 39,245 2024 year-to-date

↓51.0% vs 2024 year-to-date

Threshold

≥ 16

≥ 6: 40,071 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 84,555 2024 year-to-date
≥ 16: 19,230 (2025 year-to-date) • Prev: 39,245 2024 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 93% by Cars and Trucks ↓29%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Contact Council Member Rita C. Joseph Provisional 100

Council Member Rita C. Joseph
District 40

Street Safety Record

Provisional100

2025 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation: Council passes

Joseph votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-30 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.
Joseph absent as Council passes neutral-impact taxi dooring warning decal bill.
• Neutral
2025-05-01 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar
Council passes law. Taxis and for-hire cars must post bold warnings on rear doors. Riders face the message: look for cyclists before swinging the door. A move to cut dooring. City acts. Cyclists stay in the crosshairs.
Joseph votes yes, boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.
👍 Positive
2025-04-10 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council passed a law forcing DOT to post sharp, regular updates on street safety projects. Progress on bike lanes, bus lanes, and signals must go public. No more hiding delays or cost overruns. The city must show its work.
Joseph votes yes on pavement markings bill, boosting street safety citywide.
👍 Positive
2025-02-13 · Vote · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Council orders DOT to repaint pavement lines within five days after resurfacing. Delays must be explained to the public. Clear markings mean fewer deadly gaps for walkers and riders.

Email: District40@council.nyc.gov

District Office:
930 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
718-287-8762

Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1752, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7352

Twitter: @RitaJosephNYC

Contact Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn A 100

Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn
District 42

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer: Council passes

Hermel votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-17 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.
Hermel votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↓ hurts grade
Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.
Hermel votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.
👍 Positive
2025-06-16 · Vote · Open States · ↑ helps grade
White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.
Hermel votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.
• Neutral
2025-06-13 · Vote · Open States
Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Email: bichotter@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
1312 Flatbush Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11210

Legislative Office:
Room 727, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248

Twitter: @NYSBichotteHerm

Contact State Senator Zellnor Myrie A 88

State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20

Street Safety Record

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2025 year-to-date

Recent win: Here’s What Mamdani Can Steal From Other Candidates To Strengthen His Livable Streets Platform

Myrie Supports Safety Boosting Bus Rapid Transit Plan
👍 Positive
2025-06-26 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Zohran Mamdani beat Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic mayoral nod. He vows faster buses, more bike lanes, and car-free space. Streets remain deadly. Change hinges on action.
Myrie Supports Safer Streets in Mayoral Rankings Reveal
👍 Positive
2025-06-19 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
Streetsblog gathered street-safety leaders. They ranked mayoral candidates by their promises for safer streets. No council action. No new law. Just a sharp look at who stands with people, not cars. The city’s future rides on these choices.
Zellnor Myrie Supports Safety Boosting Bike Lanes Congestion Pricing
👍 Positive
2025-06-16 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↑ helps grade
State Senator Zellnor Myrie biked Brooklyn streets with reporter Dave Colon. He saw blocked lanes, heavy traffic, and real risk. Myrie called out the dangers for new cyclists. He backed safer bike lanes and fewer cars. The ride changed nothing systemic.
Myrie Opposes Reckless Driving and Illegal Parking by Officials
👎 Negative
2025-06-16 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
Andrew Cuomo’s car got two more speed-camera tickets. That makes four in three months. Each violation happened near Brooklyn schools. Cuomo’s team paid the fines. Leaders who speed endanger walkers and riders. Streets stay deadly when the powerful ignore the law.