Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,036
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 4,782
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 818
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 49
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

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 20, 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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 75

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Two Sedans Collide on Hinsdale Street

Two sedans collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were female and licensed. Two women inside one sedan suffered back injuries and shock. Impact damaged front bumpers. No ejections. Contributing factors unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Hinsdale Street in Brooklyn. The drivers, both licensed females, were involved in the crash. Two female occupants in one sedan, the driver aged 35 and a 45-year-old front passenger, sustained back injuries and were in shock. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The crash resulted in moderate injuries to the occupants but no visible complaints were recorded.


Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Sutter Avenue

A 52-year-old woman was struck by an SUV on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver was going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and injured off intersection.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2004 SUV traveling west on Sutter Avenue struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the collision. No vehicle damage was noted. Both contributing factors for the pedestrian are unspecified, and no safety equipment or signals were mentioned.


Box Truck Hits Pedestrian Crossing Crescent Street

A box truck turning right struck a 38-year-old woman crossing Crescent Street with the signal. The driver failed to turn properly and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Crescent Street made an improper right turn and struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver turning right hit the male driver turning left. One occupant suffered injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver was making a right turn while the male driver was making a left turn. Both drivers were cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The female driver, age 31, was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers and quarter panels. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The report lists driver distraction as the primary contributing factor, with no mention of victim fault or other causes.


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SUV Strikes Parked Sedan on Pitkin Avenue

A southbound SUV hit a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male drivers suffered head contusions. The SUV’s front end and the sedan’s rear bumper were damaged. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a southbound station wagon/SUV collided with a parked westbound sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the sedan’s right rear bumper and the SUV’s center front end. Two male drivers, ages 35 and 58, were injured with head contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both injured were vehicle occupants, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A 62-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended a slowing sedan on Belt Parkway. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles damaged at front and rear centers.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male driver in a 2008 SUV traveling east on Belt Parkway collided with a 2022 sedan ahead that was slowing or stopping. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its center front end. The SUV driver was injured, complaining of neck pain and nausea, and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and the SUV driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was also male and alone in the vehicle. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the SUV and sedan respectively.


SUV Hits Sedan on Glenmore Avenue

A southbound SUV struck a westbound sedan on Glenmore Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV’s left side and sedan’s front bumper were damaged.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male sedan driver was injured in a collision with a southbound SUV on Glenmore Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Passing Too Closely

A 40-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver passed too closely and was inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. The vehicle’s right side was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south on Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian, conscious at the scene, suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by close passing and inexperienced drivers in urban settings.


SUV Strikes 68-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 68-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Fountain Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The victim was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Fountain Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Honda SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, only unspecified factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


Pick-up Truck Hits E-Scooter on Jerome Street

A pick-up truck making a left turn struck an eastbound e-scooter going straight on Jerome Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and suffered injuries to his entire body. He was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east on Jerome Street was making a left turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling west straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body. He was reported to be in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any specific driver errors. The pick-up truck's point of impact was its left front bumper, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The e-scooter driver was wearing a helmet. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panels of both vehicles.


Moped Strikes Pedestrian Near Hemlock Street

A moped traveling south hit a 31-year-old man walking near Hemlock Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited illegal drugs and unsafe speed as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a female moped driver going straight ahead struck a pedestrian not in the roadway near 175 Hemlock Street, Brooklyn. The pedestrian, a 31-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and illegal drug use as contributing factors. The moped's center front end was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No mention of helmet or signaling factors was made.


Bus and SUV Collide on Pitkin Avenue

A bus and an SUV collided on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling west; the bus was parked. The front passenger in the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a bus parked on Pitkin Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling west. The collision impacted the left front quarter panels of both vehicles. The SUV carried two occupants; the bus had three. The front passenger in the SUV, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused damage to the left front bumpers of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A BMW SUV struck a Ford sedan from behind on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 2012 BMW SUV collided with the rear of a 2011 Ford sedan on Belt Parkway. The impact was centered on the front end of the SUV and the back end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; the left rear passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were traveling westbound, going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the SUV and sedan, respectively.


90-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Turning Sedan

A 90-year-old woman crossing Pennsylvania Avenue was struck by a southbound sedan making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The crash happened away from an intersection, with no signal involved.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue made a right turn and struck a 90-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the driver failed to notice the pedestrian in time. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in Brooklyn's 42nd council district.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Linden Boulevard

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him head-on. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and showed aggressive driving. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing Linden Boulevard outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west, struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to the front center of the sedan. The driver’s errors directly led to the collision and the pedestrian’s injuries.


SUVs Collide on Belt Parkway Eastbound

Two SUVs crashed on Belt Parkway. An 84-year-old driver suffered a back injury and lost consciousness. The collision struck the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. Driver distraction and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The 84-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining a back injury and becoming unconscious. He was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a right rear quarter panel impact on one vehicle and a right front bumper impact on the other. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention or distraction and improper passing or lane usage. The injured driver was merging while the other vehicle was traveling straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors without attributing fault to the injured occupant.


Sedan Collision Injures Brooklyn Driver

Two sedans collided on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. A 61-year-old female driver suffered a back injury and concussion. The crash involved a parked vehicle struck on the right rear quarter panel. The driver lost consciousness but remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn involving two sedans. A 61-year-old female driver traveling west struck a parked vehicle on its right rear quarter panel. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. The injured person was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan at Linden Boulevard

A 32-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Linden Boulevard struck a 32-year-old male pedestrian who was working in the roadway but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Brooklyn

A 49-year-old woman was struck while crossing Twin Pines Drive with the signal. The SUV was making a left turn and hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Twin Pines Drive in Brooklyn with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Highland Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled northeast and collided front-to-back. A 50-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention and distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Highland Boulevard in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling northeast when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of one sedan and the center back end of the other. A 50-year-old female driver, an occupant of one vehicle, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash resulted in vehicle damage at the front and rear centers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.