Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,005
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,751
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 816
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 48
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?
SUVs/Cars 129 9 6 Trucks/Buses 14 4 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 1 0 Bikes 2 1 0
Blood on the Boulevard: Demand Action Before More Lives Are Lost

Blood on the Boulevard: Demand Action Before More Lives Are Lost

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll in Flesh and Blood

A man steps into the street in Cypress Hills. A burgundy Ford Explorer hits him. The driver does not stop. The man dies at Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. The street is quiet again, but the loss lingers. This is not rare. In the last twelve months, three people have died and 1,426 have been injured in crashes in Precinct 75 (NYC crash data). Nineteen of those injuries were serious—lives changed in a heartbeat. Children are not spared. 155 people under 18 were hurt in the past year. The numbers do not bleed, but the people do.

Patterns of Harm

The machines that kill and maim are not mysterious. SUVs and cars are responsible for six deaths and 129 moderate injuries to pedestrians here since 2022 (NYC crash data). Trucks and buses add more. Motorcycles and mopeds, too. The violence is steady, unyielding. The faces change, the pain repeats. At the corner of Blake Avenue and Pennsylvania Avenue, a woman is struck while crossing with the signal. The driver is charged months later. The charge: failure to yield, failure to care. “She was arrested Wednesday following a police investigation, and was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, and failure to exercise due care, cops said.”

Leadership: Words and Silence

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. But action is not automatic. It comes only when the problem is named. Local leaders speak of studies and redesigns. “Brooklyn and Queens Residents deserve a Conduit Boulevard that improves daily life, not a roadway that puts pedestrians and drivers at risk,” said DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. The study is underway. The danger remains.

What Comes Next

The disaster is not fate. It is policy. It is enforcement. It is the will to act.

Call your Council Member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement, failure-to-yield crackdowns, and real protection for people on foot and bike.

Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 75 sit politically?
Which areas are in Precinct 75?
It includes the Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park, and Brooklyn CB5 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37 and District 42, Assembly Districts AD 54 and AD 60, and State Senate Districts SD 18 and SD 19.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 75?
SUVs and cars: 6 deaths, 129 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries. Trucks and buses: No deaths, 14 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: No deaths, 3 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury. Bikes: No deaths, 2 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 75 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and respond to dangerous conditions. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. The tools exist. Action is needed.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not fate. They are the result of policy, enforcement, and street design. The violence can be stopped.
What can local politicians do to make streets safer?
They can pass laws to lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand police enforcement at dangerous locations. They can listen to residents and act before another life is lost.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

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It contains Brooklyn CB5, Cypress Hills, East New York (North), East New York-New Lots, Spring Creek-Starrett City, East New York-City Line, Highland Park-Cypress Hills Cemeteries (South), Shirley Chisholm State Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

Sedan Hits Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 58-year-old man suffered serious hip and upper leg injuries after a GMC sedan struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, leaving the pedestrian in shock and pain early in the morning.

According to the police report, a GMC sedan traveling north on Pennsylvania Avenue collided with a 58-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection with Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:23 a.m. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and was reported to be in shock. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, damaging the right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian behaviors were noted as contributing factors. This collision underscores the critical danger posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.


Distracted Driver Injures Elderly Sedan Driver

A 79-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered a head injury and shock after a collision caused by driver inattention. The crash involved two sedans on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn, with impact to the center front and back ends of the vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:05 AM on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved two sedans traveling northbound. The injured party was a 79-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt, who sustained a head injury and was in shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The Honda sedan struck the rear of the Jeep sedan, damaging the center front end of the Honda and the center back end of the Jeep. The Jeep was parked at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, which caused serious injury to a vulnerable elderly driver.


Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver errors included improper turning and disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Van Siclen Avenue near Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:40 PM. A sedan traveling north was making a left turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight southbound. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies the driver's contributing factors as "Turning Improperly" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision impact was on the left front bumper of the sedan, confirming the improper turn as the cause. The report highlights driver error as the central cause of the crash and resulting injuries.


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Multiple Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Two sedans collided head-on on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Nine occupants, including children and adults, suffered whiplash and body injuries. Drivers were licensed; contributing factors remain unspecified. Impact damaged center front ends, leaving all conscious but injured.

According to the police report, at 19:11 on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling west collided. The first vehicle, a 2023 Volkswagen sedan driven by a licensed female, sustained center front end damage. The second vehicle, a 2018 Lexus sedan driven by a licensed male, also suffered center front end damage with impact at the right front bumper. A third 2023 Honda sedan traveling north was involved with front end damage as well. Nine occupants, including drivers and passengers ranging from infants to adults, were injured with complaints of whiplash and injuries to the back, neck, and entire body. All were conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly cited. The collision's severity caused multiple injuries but no details indicate victim fault or behaviors contributing to the crash.


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Two SUVs Collide on Williams Avenue Intersection

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on at a Brooklyn intersection. Both drivers, a 36-year-old woman and a 39-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles, highlighting dangerous vehicular errors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:20 AM on Williams Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sport utility vehicles traveling north and east. Both drivers were licensed New York residents. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the northbound SUV and the right front bumper of the eastbound SUV. Both drivers were injured with back pain and shock, wearing lap belts and not ejected. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles, underscoring the systemic dangers of vehicle interactions at intersections.


Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A distracted driver failed to yield, striking a 44-year-old man crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The impact fractured the pedestrian's lower leg and foot, leaving him incoherent and severely injured at the intersection in Brooklyn late at night.

According to the police report, at 22:54 on Atlantic Avenue near Warwick Street in Brooklyn, a vehicle traveling west struck a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a 44-year-old man, was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, which sustained damage. The pedestrian suffered severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported incoherent at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians legally crossing the street.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

An eastbound e-scooter collided with an unspecified vehicle on Atlantic Avenue. The 23-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected, suffering facial contusions. The crash caused no damage to the other vehicle, highlighting a violent impact focused on the vulnerable rider.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:57 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 23-year-old male, was traveling eastbound when his vehicle's left front bumper struck the left front bumper of an unspecified vehicle also traveling eastbound. The e-scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a contusion and bruising to his face, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only 'Unspecified' factors for the injured rider. The other vehicle involved showed no damage and had no occupants. The violent impact and ejection underscore the vulnerability of the e-scooter rider in this collision.


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Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Taxi, Passenger Crushed

A sedan struck a halted taxi on Bradford Street, folding metal violently. A 25-year-old woman in the back seat, belted, suffered crushing injuries. Shock held her still as the street fell silent, the impact brutal and unforgiving.

According to the police report, at 2:06 p.m. on Bradford Street near Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a halted taxi from behind. The impact occurred at the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the sedan, crumpling metal severely. A 25-year-old woman, seated in the left rear passenger seat of the taxi and wearing a lap belt, sustained crushing injuries to her entire body and remained still, held by shock. The report lists no specific driver errors but the collision’s nature—a sedan hitting a stopped vehicle from behind—indicates a failure to prevent rear-end collisions. Both vehicles were traveling east, with the taxi stopped and the sedan moving straight ahead. No contributing factors were specified for either driver. The focus is on the violent impact and the severe harm inflicted on the passenger.


Moped Strikes Parked SUV, Passenger Ejected

A moped traveling east collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The impact ejected a 46-year-old female passenger from the moped, causing abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver’s failure to avoid the parked vehicle led to the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Fulton Street struck the left side doors of a parked 2022 SUV. The moped’s front center end collided with the SUV’s left side, resulting in significant vehicle damage. The moped carried two occupants, including a 46-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat who was ejected during the crash. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was conscious after the incident. The SUV was stationary at the time, indicating the moped driver failed to yield or maintain control to avoid the parked vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the passenger or note any victim behaviors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors involving parked vehicles in Brooklyn.


Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Passenger

A taxi traveling east on Atlantic Avenue struck another vehicle from behind. The impact injured a 70-year-old female passenger in the taxi, causing back injuries and shock. The collision damaged the center back end of the taxi and the front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a 2016 taxi traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue collided with the rear of another vehicle. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. The taxi had two occupants, including a 70-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear, who suffered back injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver of the taxi was licensed and male. The collision caused injury to the passenger and vehicle damage but the report does not attribute fault to the passenger or provide any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Atlantic Avenue

A 21-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained contusions. The crash highlights driver failure to yield at a busy Brooklyn intersection.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Atlantic Avenue and Autumn Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:38 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, resulting in contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report identifies no contributing factors from the pedestrian's actions but implies driver error, specifically failure to yield to a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle involved is unspecified in type and details, but the absence of pedestrian fault and the pedestrian's lawful crossing underscore driver responsibility in this incident.


Distracted SUV Driver Hits Intoxicated Pedestrian

A 22-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after a northbound SUV struck her outside an intersection on Georgia Avenue. Police cite driver distraction and alcohol involvement as key factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured in the roadway near a parked box truck.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:35 p.m. on Georgia Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Alcohol Involvement' as contributing factors. The SUV's front center end collided with the pedestrian, while a parked box truck was damaged at its rear center. The driver held a permit license and was alone in the vehicle. The pedestrian's alcohol involvement is noted but not cited as a cause. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention and the presence of alcohol influencing the crash.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Pitkin Avenue

A 26-year-old man suffered a concussion and hip injury after a taxi hit him while crossing Pitkin Avenue at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, striking the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Pitkin Avenue struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The impact occurred on the taxi’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and upper leg injury, resulting in shock. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of the collision. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was crossing legally at a marked crosswalk. There are no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian. This crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn’s traffic environment.


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Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Liberty Avenue

A pick-up truck struck the rear of a sedan traveling east on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan suffered head contusions. The crash resulted from the pick-up driver’s reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, at 8:00 p.m. on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn, a pick-up truck traveling east rear-ended a sedan also moving east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the left front bumper of the pick-up truck. The report cites the pick-up driver’s contributing factor as "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle," indicating a failure to maintain control or proper distance. Two rear-seat passengers in the sedan, a 28-year-old male and a 27-year-old female, both wearing lap belts and harnesses, sustained head contusions classified as injury severity 3. Neither occupant was ejected, and both remained conscious. The injuries and collision dynamics highlight the systemic danger posed by driver errors in multi-vehicle interactions on city streets.


Sedan Strikes 15-Year-Old Bicyclist on Crescent Street

A 15-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when a sedan traveling east on Crescent Street disregarded traffic control. The collision caused knee and lower leg injuries, leaving the bicyclist in shock. The driver’s failure to obey signals led to the impact.

According to the police report, at 9:21 AM on Crescent Street in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling east struck a 15-year-old male bicyclist going south. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The bicyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock but was not ejected from his bike. The sedan's center front end was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic control, directly causing serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Self

A 38-year-old male SUV driver in Brooklyn suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after disregarding traffic controls. The vehicle struck an object on its right side doors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Miller Avenue near Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn at 18:19. The driver, a 38-year-old male, was operating a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling southbound. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' twice as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The vehicle sustained damage to the center back end and right side doors. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, with contusions and bruises noted. The driver was conscious and the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The data highlights driver error in disregarding traffic control as the primary cause of the crash.


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Alcohol-Involved Rear-End Crash Injures Two in Brooklyn

Two sedan occupants suffered back injuries in a rear-end collision on Stanley Avenue. The crash, involving alcohol, left an 11-year-old passenger and a 37-year-old female driver injured. Both vehicles traveled south; impact struck the center back end of the lead car.

According to the police report, a rear-end collision occurred on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:05 a.m. Two sedans traveling south collided, with the lead vehicle stopped in traffic and struck at its center back end by the following vehicle. The report cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers were a licensed female from New York operating the lead Kia sedan and a licensed male from New York driving the following Honda sedan. Two occupants were injured: an 11-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered back injuries and minor bleeding, and the 37-year-old female driver of the lead vehicle sustained back abrasions. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash highlights driver error related to impaired operation, with no contributing victim behaviors noted in the report.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Close Pass

An e-scooter rider suffered a hip and upper leg abrasion after a station wagon passed too closely on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:54. A 34-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a 2004 Toyota SUV, traveling eastbound, passed too closely and impacted the scooter’s right rear quarter panel. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, highlighting the SUV driver's error. The e-scooter rider sustained abrasions to his hip and upper leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The report does not cite any contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior or safety equipment.


Two Sedans Collide on Pennsylvania Avenue

Two sedans crashed at Pennsylvania Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, enduring shock. The BMW driver was making a left turn when impact occurred at the left front bumper, striking the Honda going straight.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:24 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A BMW sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling east, was making a left turn when it collided with a Honda sedan traveling west and going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the BMW and the center front end of the Honda. The Honda carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 16-year-old female, was injured with knee and lower leg trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the BMW driver's left turn maneuver directly preceded the collision, indicating a failure to safely yield or properly judge the oncoming vehicle's path. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Bus Turns Left, Injures Bicyclist on Fountain Avenue

A bus making a left turn struck a 22-year-old bicyclist traveling straight south on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered facial contusions and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around noon on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead southbound. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. The 22-year-old male bicyclist sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious after the collision. The report cites driver inexperience of the bus operator as a contributing factor, alongside pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle, and no damage was reported on the bus. The bicyclist held a learner's permit and was identified as the driver of the bike. This crash highlights the dangers posed by inexperienced drivers making turns in mixed traffic environments.