Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 7,988
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,736
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 812
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 47
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?
SUVs/Cars 127 9 6 Trucks/Buses 14 4 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 1 0 Bikes 2 1 0
Another Body on Fulton. Still No Justice.

Another Body on Fulton. Still No Justice.

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 8, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A man tries to cross Fulton Street in Cypress Hills. A burgundy Ford Explorer hits him. The driver does not stop. The man dies at the hospital. His name is not in the news, but his absence is felt. Police are still searching for the driver. The street is unchanged. “The vehicle did not remain on the scene.”

In the last twelve months, three people have died on the streets of Precinct 75. Seventeen suffered serious injuries. Over 1,400 were hurt. The numbers climb. The pain does not fade. Each crash is a family broken, a body left in the road, a life cut short.

Patterns of Harm

The dead are mostly on foot. SUVs strike them at corners and in the crosswalk. One woman, Janet Henriquez, was crossing with the light at Blake and Pennsylvania. A Nissan Pathfinder turned left and hit her. She died in the hospital. The driver stayed. Charges came months later: failure to yield, failure to exercise due care. “Megan Martin was arrested on Wednesday following a police investigation.”

The pattern is clear. SUVs and sedans do the most harm. In three years, cars and trucks killed six, left nine with serious injuries, and caused over a hundred moderate injuries. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of steel does most of the killing. Crash data

Leadership: Words and Waiting

The city says it is acting. The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people die. But the streets do not change. The silence is heavy.

DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez calls for safer roads. “Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk,” he said. He wants your voice at community workshops.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the 75th Precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name to be lost. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

Moped Driver Ejected in Ridgewood Avenue Crash

A moped and a sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue at Chestnut Street. The moped driver, eighteen, was ejected and left unconscious, bleeding. Both drivers were distracted. The moped was demolished. The sedan’s rear was struck. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a moped and a BMW sedan occurred at Ridgewood Avenue and Chestnut Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they collided. The eighteen-year-old moped driver was ejected, suffered severe bleeding, and was found unconscious with injuries to the entire body. The moped was demolished. The sedan, driven by a thirty-six-year-old man, sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. No other contributing factors were cited. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


SUV Struck by Sedan on Linden Boulevard

A sedan hit an SUV’s rear on Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The crash left shock and pain in its wake. Metal bent. People hurt. The street stayed dangerous.

On Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn, a sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of an SUV that was stopped in traffic. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' One driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and was in shock. Another driver and a passenger reported unspecified injuries. The crash involved three vehicles: a Subaru SUV, a Hyundai sedan, and a Toyota sedan. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the only driver error. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The impact left several people injured and highlighted the ongoing danger on city streets.


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Driver Inattention Injures Child and Adult on Alabama Ave

A sedan struck another car on Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. A 13-year-old girl and a 37-year-old man suffered injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The crash left both victims in shock, one with a head injury, the other with leg pain.

A crash on Alabama Avenue at Newport Street in Brooklyn involved two sedans. According to the police report, a 13-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger and a 37-year-old male driver were injured. The girl suffered a head injury and shock. The man reported pain in his leg and shock. Police listed 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both injured occupants were using lap belts. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as documented in the official report.


Sedan Strikes Child Crossing Glen Street

A sedan hit an eight-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk at Glen Street. The child suffered a fractured leg. Police cite obstruction or debris as a factor. The car’s front end took the impact. The driver was licensed and uninjured.

An eight-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing at the intersection of 154 Glen Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child was in a marked crosswalk with no signal when the crash occurred. The boy suffered a fracture and dislocation to his lower leg and foot. The sedan, a 2023 Tesla, was traveling west and struck the child with its center front end. Police list 'Obstruction/Debris' as a contributing factor in the crash. No injuries were reported for the driver, who was licensed and wearing a seatbelt. The report does not mention any driver error beyond the cited obstruction.


Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Atlantic Ave

A distracted driver struck a 58-year-old man near 2800 Atlantic Avenue. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash left him in shock. Driver inattention stands out as the cause. The street saw pain and confusion.

A crash on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn left a 58-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when he was struck. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was described as being in shock. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was going straight ahead at the time. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited. The driver and another occupant were not reported injured. The incident highlights the danger posed by driver distraction, as documented in the official report.


Driver Falls Asleep, Two Hurt on Linden Blvd

Two drivers slammed together on Linden Boulevard. Both men injured. One complained of pain, the other suffered whiplash. Police say a driver fell asleep. Metal twisted. The street stayed open. The city moved on.

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard at Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, men aged 31 and 33, were injured. One reported pain and nausea, the other whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by a driver who 'fell asleep.' This is the only contributing factor listed. The data shows no mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Several parked vehicles were also struck. The impact left both drivers conscious but hurt. The crash highlights the danger when a driver loses control behind the wheel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Stanley Avenue

Two cars met at Stanley Avenue. Metal struck metal. One driver was hurt, left unconscious, pain in his back. Both vehicles ignored traffic controls. The street bore the mark of disregard. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash on Stanley Avenue at Berriman Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. According to the police report, both vehicles disregarded traffic controls. One driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured and found unconscious with back pain. Three other occupants suffered unspecified injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The collision underscores the danger when drivers ignore traffic rules, leaving occupants at risk. The facts are clear: traffic control was not followed, and people were hurt.


Driver Inattention Injures Man on Pitkin Avenue

Two cars collided on Pitkin Avenue near Conduit Boulevard. One driver, a 48-year-old man, suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite driver inattention. Three others, including a child, escaped injury. Metal met metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

A crash involving a sedan and an SUV unfolded on Pitkin Avenue at Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling west when they collided, striking center front to center back. A 48-year-old male driver sustained a contusion to his upper arm. Three others—a 36-year-old male driver, an 11-year-old male passenger, and a 38-year-old female passenger—were not reported injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or contributing factors were noted. The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by vehicle occupants on city streets.


Rear-End Crash on Elton Street Injures Two Drivers

Two sedans collided on Elton Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women in their fifties, suffered neck injuries. One car was stopped in traffic. The other struck from behind. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The cause remains unspecified.

Two sedans collided on Elton Street at Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers, women aged 52 and 56, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The crash involved a 2007 Mazda traveling straight and a 2025 Hyundai stopped in traffic. The Mazda struck the Hyundai’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers were conscious after the crash. No other injuries were reported. The report does not specify any driver errors or additional contributing factors.


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SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Fountain Avenue

A Jeep SUV hit an e-scooter at Fountain Avenue. Two young men on the scooter were injured. The SUV’s front quarter panel took damage. The crash left one rider in shock, both partially ejected. The street stayed silent after impact.

A Jeep SUV collided with an e-scooter carrying two young men, ages 17 and 19, on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. Both scooter riders suffered injuries—one to the head, one to the face—and were partially ejected. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the scooter, damaging its front quarter panel. The police report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for all parties. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The SUV driver, age 55, was not reported injured. The crash highlights the danger faced by riders on city streets.


SUV and Pickup Collide on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn

A pickup and an SUV crashed on Blake Avenue. One driver, age seventy, suffered a shoulder injury. The police report lists traffic control disregarded as a factor. Metal bent. Streets failed. The system let danger through.

A collision between a station wagon/SUV and a pickup truck occurred on Blake Avenue at Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved two drivers: a seventy-year-old man who was injured in the shoulder and an eighteen-year-old man. The report states, “Traffic Control Disregarded” as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The seventy-year-old driver was not ejected and remained conscious. The vehicles sustained damage to the left side doors and front bumper. The data does not list any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk when drivers disregard traffic controls.


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SUV Rear-Ended on Van Siclen Avenue, Injures Infant and Elderly Woman

An SUV stopped in traffic on Van Siclen Avenue was struck from behind. A one-year-old boy and a seventy-six-year-old woman inside suffered whiplash. The crash left both conscious but hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified.

A crash on Van Siclen Avenue at Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn left two people injured inside a stopped SUV. According to the police report, a one-year-old male passenger and a seventy-six-year-old female driver both suffered whiplash injuries after their vehicle was struck in the center back end while stopped in traffic. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as speeding, distraction, or failure to yield are noted in the data. The child was in a restraint and the driver wore a lap belt and harness, but these are not listed as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the vulnerability of passengers, especially children and the elderly, even when properly restrained.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Sutter Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. One man suffered a back injury. Police cite driver inattention and following too closely. Metal twisted. Pain lingered. The street stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Sutter Avenue and Jerome Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' One male driver, age 45, was injured with back pain and shock. Three other occupants, including a child, were listed with unspecified injuries. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and back ends. The crash involved licensed drivers traveling straight ahead. The police report highlights driver inattention and tailgating as contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Pennsylvania Avenue near Freeport Loop. Both drivers distracted. One man, 37, bruised his arm. Metal twisted. Sirens cut the night. The system failed to keep danger in check.

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue at Freeport Loop in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. One driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The other driver, age 60, was not reported injured. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front panels. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the persistent threat posed by driver distraction on city streets.


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Sedan Crash on Pennsylvania Avenue Injures Three

A sedan slammed into another car’s rear on Pennsylvania Avenue. Three people inside were hurt. The crash left a driver and two passengers in shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe lane changing as causes.

A sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn struck another vehicle in the rear. According to the police report, three occupants—a 49-year-old male driver, a 35-year-old female passenger, and a female infant—suffered injuries and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The impact hit the center back end of the lead car, causing pain and nausea for those inside. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash highlights the danger posed by driver error, especially inattention and unsafe maneuvers.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian on Gateway Drive

A taxi hit a woman near Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. She suffered a bruised leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt. The taxi’s front end took the blow. Police list no clear cause. The street remains dangerous.

A taxi struck a 59-year-old woman near 410 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway or at an intersection when the crash occurred. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg but remained conscious at the scene. The taxi, a Nissan, was making a right turn when its center front end hit the pedestrian. The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or violations are noted in the data. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The crash highlights the persistent risks faced by pedestrians, even outside intersections.


Aggressive Driving Injures Moped Rider on Ridgewood Ave

A moped slowed on Ridgewood Avenue. Another vehicle struck from behind. The moped driver suffered a leg injury. Police cited aggressive driving. The crash left scars and questions. Brooklyn streets saw violence again.

A crash on Ridgewood Avenue at Euclid Avenue in Brooklyn left a 40-year-old moped driver injured. According to the police report, a moped traveling east slowed or stopped when another vehicle, also heading east, struck it from behind. The moped driver suffered an abrasion and injury to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The moped’s center back end and the striking vehicle’s front end both sustained damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not specify further details about the second vehicle or its driver. The only listed safety equipment was a lap belt and harness for the moped driver, noted after the driver error.


Moped and Sedan Collide on New Lots Avenue

A moped and a sedan crashed on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. One man, age 29, suffered a leg injury. Both vehicles were parked before the impact. Police list all contributing factors as unspecified. The street bore the brunt.

A crash involving a moped and a sedan occurred on New Lots Avenue at New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were parked before the collision. One 29-year-old man, driving the moped, was injured in the knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Three other men, including both drivers and passengers, were listed as occupants but did not report specific injuries. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash highlights the persistent dangers on city streets, even when vehicles are stationary.


Cyclist Ejected and Injured on Conduit Blvd

A cyclist riding south on Conduit Boulevard was ejected and injured. He suffered a bruised upper arm and shock. The crash left the bike damaged at the back. No driver errors were listed in the police report.

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured while riding south on Conduit Boulevard at Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected from his bike and suffered a contusion to his upper arm, along with shock. The bike sustained damage to its center back end. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, as noted in the data. No other injuries or vehicles were detailed in the police report.


Sedans Collide on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed at Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard. One driver suffered whiplash. Metal twisted. The night air filled with sirens. Both vehicles took heavy hits. The cause remains unclear. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at the intersection of Van Siclen Avenue and Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one driver, age 48, was injured and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage, with one making a left turn and the other traveling straight. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver hurt and both cars damaged. The police report does not specify any driver errors or violations. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by road users in Brooklyn.