Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,859
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,328
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 930
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 9, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

Eight Dead in 75 — This Is Policy

Eight Dead in 75 — This Is Policy

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 15, 2025

This week On Sunday, Aug. 10, a man fell onto the L train tracks at Sutter Ave. in East New York. He was struck by a train and died. “Around 6 p.m., a man fell onto the southbound tracks at the L train station at Sutter Ave. in East New York and was struck by a train,” police said. “EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene,” an FDNY spokesman said.

Early Tuesday, Aug. 5, police described a crash on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. “Police said both vehicles were heading westbound on Pitkin Avenue, and they were still investigating exactly how the crash unfolded.” “Criminal charges for him were still pending Monday morning.”

A bad month in 75 On July 27, a collision between a moped and a sedan at Jamaica Ave and Richmond St left one person dead, per open data. Two weeks earlier, July 13 near Gateway Dr, a 21-year-old pedestrian was killed; contributing factors included driver inattention and unsafe speed, according to the same dataset. On July 3 at Broadway and E. New York Ave, a 36-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed at the intersection, per open data.

The pattern In the last 12 months in Precinct 75: 8 people killed, 1,780 injured, 23 seriously hurt (open data). This year to date: 6 deaths vs. 1 by this point last year — a 500% jump (same source). Since 2022, 15 dead, 55 serious injuries, 5,335 injured in crashes here (open data).

Who acts, and where Pitkin. Pennsylvania. Jamaica. The Belt Parkway exits. These are names that repeat in the casualty log we track.

Precinct 75 has tools. Enforce speed limits. Write failure-to-yield summonses. Run operations at known hotspots after dark and at rush. Use crash reports to set posts. The law already allows it.

Elected officials can back redesigns and funding. They can press agencies to fix deadly corridors. They can reward enforcement that protects people on foot and on bikes. They can say, on the record, that delays cost lives.

Eight dead in a year is not a mystery. It is policy, lane by lane.

Bold action now. Flood the lines. Demand nightly speed enforcement on Pitkin and Pennsylvania. Demand fixes at Jamaica and Richmond. Demand answers when another person dies and the only witness is chalk on the asphalt.

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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
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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Outside Intersection

A 62-year-old woman was injured after a sedan traveling south struck her outside an intersection on Elton Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Elton Street struck a 62-year-old female pedestrian who was in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no driver violations are explicitly cited. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even outside intersections and the potential for serious injury despite minimal vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Moped Crash on Hendrix Street Injures Two

Two males, ages 16 and 18, suffered fractures and dislocations in a moped crash on Hendrix Street. Both were conscious but injured in the collision. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the moped driver caused the crash and serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Hendrix Street crashed, impacting with its center front end. The vehicle had two occupants: an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old male passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations—driver to the elbow, lower arm, and hand; passenger to the knee, lower leg, and foot. Neither occupant was ejected, and both were conscious after the crash. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, explicitly pointing to driver errors. The moped was going straight ahead before the collision, with damage focused on the center front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Parked Cars, Passenger Injured

An SUV plowed into parked cars on Pennsylvania Avenue. A woman in the front seat took full-body injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark.

According to the police report, a southbound SUV struck several parked vehicles on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:06. The SUV hit the center back ends of a sedan and a truck. The front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries across her body. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. Police list passenger distraction and alcohol involvement as contributing factors. The parked vehicles were stationary. The report highlights driver-related errors—distraction and alcohol use—as primary causes. No blame is placed on the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

An SUV making a left turn struck a southbound e-bike on Cozine Avenue. The 36-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited driver inexperience and failure to yield as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Cozine Avenue in Brooklyn. A station wagon/SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, collided with a southbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors on the part of the SUV driver. The e-bike rider was operating the vehicle legally but was injured due to the SUV driver's errors. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the e-bike was impacted at its center front end. The SUV driver held a valid license, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701202 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Pedestrian

A 26-year-old man was struck while crossing Flatlands Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the knee and lower leg. The driver’s improper turning caused the injury and left the victim in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 8:45 PM on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old male pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling north made an improper left turn. The vehicle struck the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was left in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver’s error. The sedan sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s crossing behavior was noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to execute turns correctly, endangering vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered whole-body injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The impact struck the right side doors, causing abrasions and pain.

According to the police report, a 2021 Volkswagen sedan was making a right turn on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:49 a.m. when it struck two pedestrians—a 34-year-old woman and a 7-year-old boy—crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock, with complaints of abrasions and pain or nausea. The point of impact was the sedan's right side doors, which also sustained damage. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. There are no listed contributing factors related to the pedestrians' actions beyond the driver error. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield to pedestrians legally crossing, leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700476 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Distracted SUV Driver Hits E-Bike Rider

An SUV driver distracted by inattention struck an e-bike rider traveling west on Fulton Street. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a serious head injury, left unconscious with internal complaints. The SUV was parked before the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:12 on Fulton Street involving a parked SUV and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious with internal complaints. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike. The SUV was stationary before the crash, while the e-bike was going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim's behavior were listed in the report. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction, especially involving vulnerable road users on e-bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Driver Hit by Turning Car on New Lots

A car turned left on New Lots Avenue. An e-scooter rider went straight. The car struck the scooter. The rider suffered bruises to his leg and foot. Streets stayed dangerous. No other factors listed.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old man riding an e-scooter westbound on New Lots Avenue collided with a southbound vehicle making a left turn. The crash happened at 15:56. The e-scooter rider was injured, suffering contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious. The report states the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The vehicle driver's pre-crash action was making a left turn. No other contributing factors were specified in the report. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Two-Vehicle Collision on Flatlands Avenue

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Flatlands Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. Both male drivers suffered serious injuries to head and neck. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. Vehicles struck each other front quarter and front center.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 p.m. on Flatlands Avenue near Alabama Avenue in Brooklyn. Two drivers, both male and in their late 20s to early 30s, were injured. One driver sustained head injuries including contusions and bruises, while the other suffered neck injuries including fractures and dislocations. Both drivers were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision involved a 2018 pick-up truck traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. The police report cites "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating driver visibility issues played a key role in the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698913 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Crashes in Brooklyn

A bus driver lost consciousness on Jamaica Avenue. The bus slammed into parked cars. The driver suffered head injuries and shock. Police cite lost consciousness and fatigue. No pedestrians or passengers were hurt.

According to the police report, a bus driver traveling east on Jamaica Avenue in Brooklyn lost consciousness at 8:30 a.m. The bus struck several parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Fatigued/Drowsy' as contributing factors. The 57-year-old driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, suffered head injuries and was in shock. No pedestrians or other occupants were reported injured. The impact damaged the front of the bus and the left front bumpers of the parked vehicles. The report identifies driver incapacitation as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Backing Hits Pedestrian on Belmont Avenue

SUV reversed on Belmont Avenue. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. No vehicle damage. Police cite backing as key action.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old woman was crossing Belmont Avenue at an intersection with the signal when an SUV reversed and struck her. She suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, a 2014 Buick SUV, was backing up at the time. No damage was reported to the car. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors and highlights the vehicle's backing maneuver as critical in the crash. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No blame is placed on her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUVs Collide on New Lots Avenue, Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed on New Lots Avenue late at night. The driver of one vehicle suffered facial injuries and incoherence, restrained by a lap belt and harness. Illness contributed to the crash, highlighting risks beyond typical driver error.

According to the police report, at 22:23 on New Lots Avenue, two sport utility vehicles collided. One driver, a 55-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and was incoherent at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report cites "Illness" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating a medical condition affected the driver's ability to operate the vehicle safely. The vehicles involved were a 2018 Jeep SUV traveling east and a 2015 Cadillac SUV making a left turn northwest. The Jeep sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the Cadillac was damaged at the center front end. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 33-year-old woman was injured crossing Sutter Avenue with the signal when a westbound sedan failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered upper leg injuries and shock. The driver’s unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Sutter Avenue at an intersection with the crossing signal when she was struck by a westbound sedan. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock at the scene. The sedan, carrying three occupants, showed no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report explicitly identifies driver errors—failure to yield and unsafe speed—as the causes of the crash. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No blame is placed on the pedestrian; the focus remains on the driver’s actions and systemic dangers posed by failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan Causing Neck Injury

A taxi struck a stopped sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered a neck injury and whiplash. Police cited the taxi driver’s failure to maintain safe distance on slippery pavement as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, at 4:27 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling westbound rear-ended a stopped sedan also heading west. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan’s 64-year-old male driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors, indicating the taxi driver failed to maintain a safe distance under hazardous road conditions. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision highlights the dangers of tailgating, especially on slippery surfaces, leading to serious occupant injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Slams Parked Car, Driver Injured

SUV hit a parked car near Fountain Avenue. Driver inside suffered knee and leg injuries. Impact was hard. No errors listed for victim. Brooklyn street, midnight crash.

According to the police report, a 2023 Nissan SUV traveling south struck the left rear bumper of a parked vehicle near 609 Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:55 a.m. The 30-year-old male driver inside the parked car suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and reported whiplash. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors for either driver. The crash resulted from the SUV colliding with the parked vehicle, showing a failure to maintain control or attention by the SUV driver. No victim error is mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Unlicensed SUV Driver Crushes Man Pushing Tesla

A man pushes a stalled Tesla on Conduit Boulevard. An unlicensed Nissan SUV slams into him from behind. His leg is crushed and torn open, blood steaming on wet pavement. The impact leaves him semiconscious, mangled by steel and speed.

At 4:03 a.m. on Conduit Boulevard near Forbell Street, a man pushing a stalled Tesla was struck from behind by a Nissan SUV, according to the police report. The report identifies the SUV driver as unlicensed and cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The collision impacted the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the Tesla. The victim’s leg was crushed, resulting in severe injury and amputation. The man was not at an intersection and was engaged in pushing the vehicle when hit. The police report does not list any victim behavior as contributing to the crash. The incident highlights driver error and hazardous road conditions as the cause of this violent collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 35-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her at an intersection on Atlantic Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred, leaving her in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was making a left turn when it struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea and emotional shock. The report does not list any contributing factors from the pedestrian, indicating the driver’s maneuver was the primary cause. The driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn created a dangerous situation for the pedestrian legally crossing the street. No other vehicle occupants were involved, and the pedestrian was not ejected or cited for any contributing behavior. This incident underscores the risks posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians even when crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4693965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Parked Sedan

A 64-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after striking the left side doors of a parked sedan. The bike's center back end impacted the car while both traveled westbound near New Lots Avenue.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:43 near New Lots Avenue. A 64-year-old male bicyclist, traveling westbound, collided with the left side doors of a parked 2011 Nissan sedan. The bicyclist was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The bike's center back end struck the sedan's left side doors. The sedan was stationary and unoccupied at the time of impact. No contributing factors or driver errors were explicitly cited in the report. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The report focuses on the impact between the moving bicycle and the parked vehicle, highlighting the systemic danger posed by parked cars obstructing or interacting with active bike lanes or travel paths.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured as SUV Disregards Traffic Control

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder after a Chevrolet SUV disregarded traffic control on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west, the bike south, both going straight when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:10 PM. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling west, carrying four occupants, with a licensed male driver. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was traveling south and was ejected from his bike during the collision. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor, indicating driver error on the part of the SUV operator. The bicyclist sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated injury to the shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact, and no safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The report does not assign any contributing factors to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 32-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a sedan. The driver failed to pay attention while making a left turn. The rider suffered a knee injury and was conscious at the scene.

The crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn when a 32-year-old man riding an e-scooter was struck by a sedan making a left turn. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and failed to yield properly. The rider sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg, classified as a severity level 3 injury. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage contributed to the collision. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it was not a motorcycle helmet, as he was on an e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16