Where is this happening?

Flatbush (West)–Ditmas Park–Parkville in Brooklyn. Our coverage uses NYC Open Data crash records filtered to this neighborhood from Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 15, 2025.

What stands out in the data here?

Since 2022, 4 people have been killed and 623 injured. Injury counts peak around 5 PM and 9 PM. Police often record driver inattention and failure to yield among named factors. Source: NYC Open Data.

What can be fixed on these streets now?

Daylight corners on Coney Island Ave, Foster Ave, and Ditmas Ave; add leading walk signals and hardened turns at 18 Avenue at East 2 Street and along Foster Ave; focus evening enforcement on failure to yield and distraction at injury hotspots. Source: NYC Open Data crash patterns.

How were these numbers calculated?

We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: date range 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-15; geography: Flatbush (West)–Ditmas Park–Parkville (NTA BK1402). We counted deaths, injuries, and serious injuries from the Persons table; hours and contributing factors from the Crashes and Persons tables. You can view the filtered query [here](https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95). Data accessed Sep 15, 2025.

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Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville: Traffic Crash Statistics

Flatbush (West) on foot and bike: hurt at the corner, again and again

Jun 6, 2026 - A distracted driver hit a 44-year-old cyclist near Rugby Road and Albemarle Road. The cyclist suffered a knee and lower-leg abrasion.

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Crash Counter for Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville 154 crashes • 0 deaths

Crashes: 154

All Injuries: 113

Moderate: 20

Serious: 12

Deaths: 0

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

Caught Speeding in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville KZC2999 — 168 times

168 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
PA KZC2999 · 2019 Nissan Sedan
Caught here 13 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville (13), Bensonhurst (11), and Mapleton-Midwood (West) (9).
160 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
PA MMN1453 · 2021 Gray BMW Cp
Caught here 2 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Flatlands (20), Flatbush (16), and East Flatbush-Erasmus (15).
157 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LXE7135 · 2022 Blue Mercedes-Benz Sedan
Caught here 3 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Spring Creek-Starrett City (14), Flatlands (12), and East New York-New Lots (8).
155 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LCK7735 · 2023 White RAM Pickup
Caught here 3 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Gravesend (East)-Homecrest (43), Mapleton-Midwood (West) (21), and Gravesend (South) (14).
144 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NH 5652410 · 2014 Black Hyundai 4Dse
Caught here 6 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Sheepshead Bay-Manhattan Beach-Gerritsen Beach (23), Gravesend (East)-Homecrest (8), and Brighton Beach (6).

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Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville Hot Spots Danger zones and recent crashes

Data as of 2026-06-11

Recent severe crashes

Driver’s bad turn injures motorcyclist 2026-06-02T19:00:00+00:00
1280 OCEAN AVE
A driver turned improperly at 1280 Ocean Avenue and hit a motorcycle. Police recorded failure to keep right. A 49-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a fracture and dislocation.
According to the police report, two drivers traveling south near 1280 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn collided around 7 p.m. on June 2, 2026. Police recorded turning improperly and failure to keep right. The 49-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and reported a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. The 28-year-old sedan driver reported pain or nausea.
Driver turned wrong, teen driver hurt 2026-06-02T18:46:00+00:00
OCEAN PKWY
On Ocean Parkway at Avenue H, a driver turning improperly and not paying attention hit a parked moped. A 17-year-old driver was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture/dislocation.
According to the police report, the crash happened Tuesday evening on Ocean Parkway at Avenue H. Police recorded turning improperly and driver inattention/distraction. A 17-year-old male listed as a driver was injured and ejected, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and a fracture, distortion, and dislocation. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
SUV driver hits pedestrian after dark 2026-05-23T00:39:00+00:00
1600 CATON AVE
Just after midnight on Caton Avenue, a driver going straight hit a 60-year-old man crossing. Police recorded severe head lacerations.
According to the police report, a 51-year-old SUV driver was going straight ahead near 1600 Caton Avenue in Brooklyn when she hit a 60-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with no signal or crosswalk. Police recorded the pedestrian as injured with head trauma and severe lacerations.
Driver pulled out, hit SUV 2026-03-31T20:11:00+00:00
1908 NEWKIRK AVE
A driver pulling out from parking hit another SUV outside 1908 Newkirk Avenue. Three occupants were injured, including a 19-year-old passenger with internal injuries.
According to the police report, the crash happened Tuesday evening outside 1908 Newkirk Avenue in Brooklyn when a driver starting from parking hit another SUV that was going straight ahead. Police recorded injuries to a 19-year-old front passenger (back; internal), a 20-year-old driver (shoulder/upper arm), and a 29-year-old rear passenger (neck; internal). Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
14-year-old moped driver blows control 2026-03-14T21:46:00+00:00
NEWKIRK AVE
A 14-year-old moped driver disregarded traffic control on Newkirk Avenue at Coney Island Avenue, and ended up partially ejected with a knee and lower-leg injury.
According to the police report, a 14-year-old moped driver was making a right turn at Newkirk Avenue and Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:46 p.m. on March 14, 2026. Police recorded traffic control disregarded. The driver was injured, partially ejected, and had a knee–lower leg–foot injury described as internal.

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Carnage in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville 3 Contusion/Bruise (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Severe Bleeding 1

▸ Severe Lacerations 1

▸ Concussion 2

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 2

▸ Internal Injury 6

▸ Whiplash 3

▸ Contusion/Bruise 8

▸ Abrasion 3

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 11, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville 7 PM • 11 injuries ↑38%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 13 injuries ↑117% Seniors 13 injuries ↑30%

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How we calculate this

We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 464 16+ offenders ↓63%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville

Speed data through 2026-04-30

464

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,247 2025 year-to-date

↓62.8% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 6: 971 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 2,516 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 464 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,247 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 96% by Cars and Trucks ↓23%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Robert Carroll F (50)*

Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44

Assembly 44

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent concern: Promising E-Bike Subsidy Pilot Is Denied Funding By State Agency

Carroll Criticizes NYSERDA Denial As Harmful To Safety
👍 Positive
2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
NYSERDA cut off implementation cash. The city’s first e-bike subsidy pilot froze. Low-income riders lost a planned path to legal, affordable e-bikes.
Carroll Backs Ride Clean Rebate Program Safety‑Boosting
👎 Negative
2026-02-04 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
NYSERDA gave planning cash, then cut off the build. Bike New York’s “Ride Clean New York” sits on paper. Riders in transit-poor and low-income areas keep waiting while car traffic keeps the edge.
Carroll co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.
• Neutral
2026-01-30 · Sponsor · Open States
Carroll co-sponsors climate and community investment act, with no safety impact.

Email: carrollr@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-788-7221

Legislative Office:
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-5377

Twitter: @Bobby4Brooklyn

Borough President Antonio Reynoso —

Borough President Antonio Reynoso

District Brooklyn

Borough Brooklyn

Street Safety Record

Twitter: @BKBPReynoso

Community Board Contact Karl-Henry Cesar —

Community Board Contact Karl-Henry Cesar

District 314

Email: info@cb14brooklyn.com

Council Member Rita C. Joseph A (100)

Council Member Rita C. Joseph
District 40

Council 40

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A (100)

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the installation of protected bicycle lanes

Joseph primarily sponsors resolution urging state to pass assault-after-harassment law
• Neutral
2026-05-14 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Joseph primarily sponsors resolution urging state to pass assault-after-harassment law
Joseph cosponsors protected bike lane installation bill, improving overall street safety.
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0613-2026 would force faster protected bike-lane buildout. It is in the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee after a Feb. 12 introduction. The goal: physical space for cyclists, year after year.
Rita C Joseph Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Humps Near Parks
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0605-2026 targets fast streets beside parks. It orders DOT to install speed humps near parks of at least one acre. But DOT can say no under its judgment and guidelines.
Rita C Joseph Backs Safety‑Boosting Speed Humps Near Parks
👍 Positive
2026-02-12 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0605-2026 targets fast streets beside parks. It orders DOT to install speed humps near parks of at least one acre. But DOT can say no under its judgment and guidelines.

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

Police Precinct NYPD 70th Precinct —

Police Precinct NYPD 70th Precinct

District 70

Precinct 70

Street Safety Record

Twitter: @NYPD70PCT

State Senator Kevin Parker F (50)*

State Senator Kevin Parker
District 21

Senate 21

Street Safety Record

F (50)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent concern: TWU’s 2-person subway train crew bill would derail progress, good government and business groups tell state pols

Kevin Parker Backs Two Person Subway Crews Measure
👎 Negative
2026-06-05 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts grade
Albany’s Senate advanced a rule to keep two-person subway crews where they exist. It heads to the Assembly. The fight is over staffing, cost, and what riders lose when transit gets squeezed.
Parker Backs Two‑Person Subway Crews Mandate
👎 Negative
2026-06-05 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts grade
Albany moved to lock in two-person subway crews. The MTA could not cut conductors on lines that have them now. The bill heads to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Parker Mentioned Amid Push to Oppose Two Person Crew Mandate
👎 Negative
2026-04-02 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper · ↓ hurts grade
A coalition pressed Albany leaders to stop a TWU-backed crew mandate. They warned it would lock in staffing and costs. The fight played out by letter, not a vote.
Parker Voices Support for Union Backed Two Person Crews
• Neutral
2026-03-24 · Leadership · Brooklyn Paper
NYC Transit’s Demetrius Crichlow attacked a union-backed push to require two-person subway crews where they exist. The fight landed at the MTA board’s March 23 NYC Transit Committee meeting.