East Flatbush-Rugby: Traffic Crash Statistics

Recent severe crashes

1. SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Church Avenue 2025-07-17T13:18:00+00:00
   CHURCH AVE
   A Ford SUV hit a man crossing Church Avenue. The pedestrian died from head injuries. Alcohol played a role. The crash left pain and loss on Brooklyn pavement.
   A Ford SUV traveling east on Church Avenue struck a 36-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered fatal head injuries and died at the scene. According to the police report, 'Alcohol Involvement' was a contributing factor in the crash. The driver and several occupants were uninjured. The report lists no other driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal, but the primary factor cited is alcohol involvement.
2. Speeding Sedan Kills Pedestrian on Kings Highway 2025-01-25T19:09:00+00:00
   KINGS HWY
   A Honda sedan, moving south on Kings Highway, struck a man in the crosswalk. The impact shattered his skull. He died on the pavement, headlights burning above, metal cooling in the Brooklyn night.
   A man was killed when a southbound Honda sedan struck him head-on at the intersection of Kings Highway and Church Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor on the part of the driver. The impact was severe, with the victim suffering fatal head injuries and dying at the scene. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, and damage was noted on the left front bumper. The police report also lists 'Unspecified' as an additional contributing factor. While the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, the primary focus remains on the driver's unsafe speed as a critical factor in this fatal crash.
3. Unlicensed driver rear-ends Toyota on Church 2025-10-22T04:30:00+00:00
   CHURCH AVE
   Two westbound sedans. The Volvo driver hit the back of a Toyota on Church Avenue at East 46th. Two drivers hurt; one with severe facial cuts. A parked car was damaged. Police noted the Volvo driver was unlicensed.
   Two westbound drivers traveling straight on Church Avenue at East 46th collided. Damage entries list the Toyota’s center back end and the Volvo’s center front end. A parked Toyota also showed left-side damage. The 32-year-old Volvo driver suffered severe facial lacerations. The 36-year-old Toyota driver reported neck pain. Three other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight westbound, and officers recorded the Volvo driver as unlicensed. The report lists contributing factors for the people involved as "Unspecified." No pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt. The crash occurred in the 67th Precinct in Brooklyn.
4. 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.
5. 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.