Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,832
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,304
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 928
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

Fifteen Dead, Still No Action: Who Pays for City Hall’s Silence?

Fifteen Dead, Still No Action: Who Pays for City Hall’s Silence?

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 6, 2025

Death on the Streets

In Precinct 75, the numbers do not lie. Fifteen people have died on these streets since 2022. Fifty-four more have been seriously injured. Most never make the news. Their stories end at the curb, in the crosswalk, or on the hood of a car.

Just last month, a 21-year-old was killed by a sedan while crossing at Gateway Drive. The driver was distracted and speeding. The crash report lists the cause as “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Unsafe Speed”. There is no comfort in the paperwork. Only a name, a time, and a body.

Patterns That Do Not Change

The violence is not random. SUVs and cars are the main killers—eight deaths, over 700 injuries. Trucks and buses add more. Motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes leave their own scars. The victims are young and old. Some are children. Some are just trying to get home.

The police know where it happens. They know the corners and the hours. They have the power to act. They can enforce the speed limit. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can stand at the places where people die and say, Not here. Not again.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

Local leaders have the tools. The city can lower speed limits. The precinct can crack down on reckless driving. But the bodies keep coming. The numbers rise. The silence is heavy.

“We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again.” The waiting is the policy. The cost is paid in blood.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand enforcement. Demand streets where children can cross without fear. Every day of waiting is another day someone does not come home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 75 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 42, assembly district AD 54 and state senate district SD 18.
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: 8 deaths, 553 minor injuries, 140 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries (total 710). Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 37 minor injuries, 14 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries (total 55). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 13 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 18). Bikes: 0 deaths, 7 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, 1 serious injury (total 10).
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. They can target known crash hotspots and stand where people die. They have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These deaths and injuries are not random. They happen in patterns, at known places, for known reasons—speed, distraction, failure to yield. They can be prevented with enforcement and safer street design.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and demand enforcement. They can listen to residents and act before the next tragedy. Waiting is a choice.
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Erik Dilan
Assembly Member Erik Dilan
District 54
District Office:
366 Cornelia St., Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 526, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chris Banks
Council Member Chris Banks
District 42
District Office:
1199 Elton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-649-9495
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1774, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6957
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 75 Police Precinct 75 sits in Brooklyn, District 42, AD 54, SD 18.

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.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

BMW Turns, Honda Struck; Teen Passenger Hurt

Two sedans collided on Pennsylvania Avenue near Atlantic. A 16-year-old girl in the Honda took the hit. Her knees and legs injured. Shock followed. The BMW turned left. The Honda went straight. Metal met metal. She suffered.

According to the police report, a crash happened at 7:24 AM on Pennsylvania Avenue near Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A BMW sedan, driven by a licensed man, made a left turn and struck a Honda sedan heading straight. The Honda carried two people. The front passenger, a 16-year-old girl, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. She wore a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the BMW's left turn directly preceded the collision. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Driver Injured in Single-Vehicle Crash

A 22-year-old male driver suffered an elbow abrasion and lower arm injury after his sedan struck an object on the Belt Parkway. The vehicle sustained roof damage and impact to the right front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver was involved in a crash on Belt Parkway at 1:24 AM. The driver, licensed in New York, was traveling eastbound in a 2011 Infiniti sedan when the vehicle's right front bumper struck an object, causing roof damage. The driver was not ejected and was restrained with a lap belt and harness. He sustained an abrasion and injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any pedestrian or cyclist involvement or victim fault. The crash involved a single vehicle going straight ahead, highlighting potential risks even without other road users present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV With Permit Driver Strikes Pedestrian Head-On

A Buick SUV slammed into a 37-year-old man crossing Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The front end struck his head. Blood pooled on the pavement. The driver, holding only a learner’s permit, continued west. The man lay conscious, wounded, under city lights.

According to the police report, a Buick SUV traveling west near 2440 Fulton Street in Brooklyn struck a 37-year-old man who was crossing the roadway outside a crosswalk just after midnight. The report states the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian's head, causing severe lacerations and leaving him bleeding but conscious on the pavement. The driver of the SUV held only a learner’s permit at the time of the crash, as documented in the police report. The report does not specify any additional driver errors or contributing factors beyond the driver’s license status. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but the police report does not list these as contributing factors—only as the location and action. The collision underscores the dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets, especially when drivers lack full licensure.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ends Moped Causing Leg Fracture

A sedan struck a moped from behind on Logan Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver suffered a severe leg injury, including fracture and dislocation. Police cited the sedan driver's failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:00 pm on Logan Street in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south struck the rear center of a moped also heading south. The moped driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured, distorted, and dislocated lower leg, knee, and foot. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the moped. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in maintaining safe following distances on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3
Brooklyn SUV Crash Leaves Three Injured

SUV and sedan slammed head-on on Crescent Street. Three SUV occupants, including two children, suffered bruises. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets, again, draw blood.

According to the police report, a 2018 Nissan SUV traveling north on Crescent Street collided head-on with a 2007 Lexus sedan moving east. The crash struck both vehicles' front ends. Three SUV occupants—a 44-year-old woman, a 9-year-old girl, and a 4-year-old girl—were injured with contusions to the face, elbow, and lower leg. All were conscious and restrained. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the risk of multi-vehicle impacts on Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
SUV Backing Unsafely Hits Another SUV

A backing SUV collided with a westbound SUV on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering concussions and bodily injuries. The crash involved unsafe backing, causing front-end damage to one vehicle and injuries to its occupants.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:21 PM. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV was backing unsafely when it struck a 2008 Ford SUV traveling westbound. The point of impact was the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the struck vehicle. The Ford SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers, males aged 57 and 62, were injured with concussions and bodily injuries to the chest and lower leg areas. Both occupants were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly cites 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error on the backing vehicle. No victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Toddler at Brooklyn Intersection

A sedan hit a 3-year-old boy crossing New Lots Avenue. The child suffered a facial injury and concussion. The driver went straight. No driver errors listed. The crash left the boy conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan at the intersection of New Lots Avenue and New Jersey Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing against the signal when the vehicle hit him with its right front bumper. He suffered a facial injury and concussion but remained conscious. The report does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The only contributing factor listed is the pedestrian crossing against the signal. No other violations or factors are noted in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734437 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Moped Driver Slams Parked SUV, Teen Hurt

A moped smashed into a parked SUV on Seaview Avenue. The unlicensed, inexperienced driver sped west. A 16-year-old passenger broke and dislocated his shoulder. The crash left the teen conscious but wounded.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on Seaview Avenue in Brooklyn struck a parked SUV at 23:26. The moped was operated by an unlicensed driver. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. A 16-year-old male passenger on the moped suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. He was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The SUV was unoccupied and parked. The crash highlights driver errors: operating without a license, inexperience, and unsafe speed. No actions by the injured passenger contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Vehicle on New Lots Avenue

A 49-year-old woman crossing New Lots Avenue was struck by a speeding vehicle traveling west. She suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver’s unsafe speed caused the crash, highlighting dangers for pedestrians outside intersections.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at 17:30 on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The 49-year-old woman was crossing outside an intersection when a vehicle traveling west struck her. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This incident underscores the risk posed by drivers exceeding safe speeds, especially to pedestrians crossing away from intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734436 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Driver Distracted, Injures Self in Crash

A 46-year-old woman driving a 2024 SUV in Brooklyn suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash. The driver was restrained and not ejected, sustaining bruises and contusions.

At 3:00 AM in Brooklyn near 2800 Atlantic Avenue, a 46-year-old female driver operating a 2024 Toyota SUV was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle impacted with its center front end, causing damage and resulting in the driver sustaining injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not cite any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause. The driver complained of contusions and bruises, with an injury severity rated at level 3. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
4
Four Hurt as Parked Cars Crash in Brooklyn

Two parked vehicles smashed on Ashford Street. Metal twisted. Four people hurt—drivers and passengers. Bruises, cuts, broken bones. No warning. No escape. Shock and pain in the evening air.

According to the police report, a collision struck at 19:57 on Ashford Street, Brooklyn, involving a Ford SUV and a Dodge pickup truck. Both vehicles were parked. The SUV's right rear was hit; the pickup's front end crumpled. Four occupants—two drivers, two front passengers—were injured. Injuries ranged from contusions and abrasions to a fracture. One passenger was in shock. All drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists only unspecified contributing factors for all injured. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are named. No mention of helmet or signal use. The crash shows danger can strike even when vehicles stand still.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:20 a.m. Both drivers suffered concussions and head or neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular errors as causes. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:20 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Logan Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans traveling north and east collided, with impact points on the right front bumper and center front end. The 31-year-old male driver of the eastbound sedan sustained a concussion and neck injury, with failure to yield right-of-way cited twice as a contributing factor. The 63-year-old male driver of the northbound sedan suffered a concussion and head injury, with other vehicular errors noted. Both drivers were conscious, wearing lap belts and harnesses, and were not ejected. The report highlights driver errors—specifically failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular mistakes—as primary causes, with no victim fault indicated.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Tesla Strikes Parked Sedan on Elton Street

A Tesla hit a parked sedan on Elton Street in Brooklyn. The driver, a 45-year-old woman, suffered whole-body injuries and shock. Both cars were damaged. Driver error remains unspecified.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla traveling north on Elton Street struck a parked 2005 Subaru at 6:19 AM in Brooklyn. The Tesla's right front bumper hit the Subaru's left front bumper, damaging both vehicles. The 45-year-old female Tesla driver suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for the driver, indicating driver error without further detail. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger when moving vehicles collide with parked cars, with the precise driver error left unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Slams Minibike From Behind on Parkway

Sedan rear-ends minibike on Belt Parkway. Minibike driver suffers arm and hand injuries. Sedan driver followed too closely. Impact leaves rider hurt, exposes danger for vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a minibike from behind on Belt Parkway at 12:50. The sedan, driven by a licensed man from Virginia, hit the left front bumper of the westbound minibike. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The minibike driver, a 38-year-old woman, was injured with contusions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the risk faced by those on smaller vehicles when drivers fail to keep safe distances.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Collides With Parked Chassis Cab Injuring Driver

A northbound sedan struck a parked chassis cab in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact damaged the sedan’s front end and the chassis cab’s left front bumper. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, at 9:04 AM in Brooklyn near 609 Fountain Avenue, a northbound sedan collided with a chassis cab that was parked facing south. The sedan’s female driver, age 28, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end and the chassis cab’s left front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, with no noted failure to yield or other driver errors. The chassis cab driver was male, licensed, and not involved in active travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729686 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
High-Speed Collision Injures Passenger in Brooklyn

A high-speed crash in Brooklyn injured an 18-year-old female passenger. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and a moving sedan. The passenger suffered a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. Unsafe speed was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred near 1010 Elton Street in Brooklyn at 11:50 p.m. The collision involved a moving sedan traveling south that impacted multiple parked vehicles, including a station wagon/SUV and other sedans. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor leading to the crash. An 18-year-old female passenger seated in the middle front seat or lying across a seat in one of the vehicles sustained a head contusion and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the left and right front bumpers of the involved cars. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by excessive speed in urban streets crowded with parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
2
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan, Injures Two

A distracted driver crashed a sedan on Hemlock Street, Brooklyn. Two inside suffered back and shoulder injuries. Both in shock. The car hit hard while turning. Pain and trauma followed.

According to the police report, a sedan crashed on Hemlock Street in Brooklyn at 1:22 a.m. The driver was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. Two occupants, a 35-year-old male driver and a 36-year-old female front passenger, were injured. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. The driver suffered a back injury; the passenger, a shoulder injury. Both experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. The sedan was damaged at the center front end and right front quarter panel. The report highlights driver errors and does not blame the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Licensed Driver on Etna

Unlicensed man in a sedan hit a licensed woman driving south on Etna Street. She suffered arm abrasions. The crash shows the threat unlicensed drivers pose on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a crash took place at 6:31 a.m. on Etna Street in Brooklyn. An unlicensed male driver, heading west in a 2008 Acura sedan, struck a 2015 Ford sedan driven south by a licensed female. The impact hit the right front of the unlicensed driver’s car and the left front of the licensed driver’s car. The 35-year-old woman was injured, suffering abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The police report lists the unlicensed status of the male driver as a critical factor. No contributing factors were assigned to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
3
Multiple Injuries in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Three men suffered upper arm shoulder injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The collision involved two sedans and was caused by unsafe speed. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts, avoiding ejection despite the forceful impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn on Sutter Avenue around 3:00 AM. The collision involved multiple sedans, with three male occupants injured. The driver, front passenger, and rear passenger all sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries along with complaints of whiplash. Each occupant was conscious and wearing lap belts, preventing ejection. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. The vehicles were traveling west and south, with impacts noted on various parts of the vehicles, including the right side doors and front bumpers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and the resulting injuries to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12