Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,765
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,259
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 916
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 54
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

Blood on the Asphalt: Who Will Stop the Killing in Precinct 75?

Blood on the Asphalt: Who Will Stop the Killing in Precinct 75?

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

Twelve dead. Fifty-one seriously hurt. That is the cost on the streets of Precinct 75 since 2022. The numbers do not flinch. They do not blink. They do not care if you look away. In the last twelve months alone, five people died and twenty more were left with wounds that do not heal. The youngest was a child. The oldest, a grandmother. Most were walking. Some were crossing with the light. Some never made it to the other side.

A sedan hit a 36-year-old man at Broadway and East New York Avenue. He died at the intersection, another name for the city to forget.BMW Driver Kills Two in Brooklyn Hit-and-Run. A 57-year-old woman was killed by an SUV while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The driver turned left. She did not get up.Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman.

SUVs and sedans do most of the killing. Out of 4,973 injuries, cars and SUVs account for the largest share. Trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll. The road does not care what you drive. It only cares that you do not stop.

Reckless Acts, Empty Promises

The carnage is not random. It is not fate. It is the sum of choices. Last week, a young man spun his car in circles at Gateway Center. He lost control. He killed his girlfriend. Police charged him with negligent homicide. “He was doing the dangerous spinning trick in a luxury car… when he slammed into Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting on a curb nearby,” reported the New York Post. The tire marks are still there. The family is not whole.

A relative said, “It was just a freak accident. Nothing intentional. I know that he loved her. He loved her dearly. He’d do anything for her, and she would do the same for him.” Driver Doing Donuts Kills Girlfriend.

Leadership: Action or Excuse?

The police in Precinct 75 have the power to stop this. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on reckless turns and drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people die. But the numbers do not show mercy. The violence continues.

Local leaders have tools. The city can lower speed limits. The state renewed speed cameras. But the blood on the street says it is not enough. Every day of delay is another day for a family to lose someone.

What Now? Demand More

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The road will not wait. Why should you?

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?
Cars and SUVs: 7 deaths, 515 minor injuries, 134 moderate injuries, 9 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 35 minor injuries, 14 moderate injuries, 4 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 13 minor injuries, 4 moderate, 1 serious injury. Bikes: 0 deaths, 7 minor injuries, 2 moderate, 1 serious injury. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 75 police 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 law is on their side. They just need to use it.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These deaths and injuries are not random. They are the result of choices—by drivers, by policymakers, by those who enforce the law. Every crash is a chance to act before the next one.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, expand automated enforcement, and push for street redesigns that protect people. They can demand more from police and DOT. They can act now, not after another death.
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

Improper Lane Use Injures Driver on Pennsylvania Ave

Two SUVs collided on Pennsylvania Ave. One driver suffered whiplash. Police cite improper lane use. Metal and glass scattered. Another man listed, injury unclear.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on Pennsylvania Ave near Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved improper passing or lane usage. One 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering whiplash to his entire body. Another man was involved, but his injuries were not specified. Both vehicles were making left turns when they collided. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor. No other errors or helmet or signal issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Crash

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway. Both drivers hurt. One unlicensed. Center-front and center-rear smashed. Night, empty road, metal and pain.

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. A 42-year-old woman and a 69-year-old man, both drivers, were injured. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight. The woman suffered chest pain; the man reported whiplash. The man was unlicensed. Both cars took heavy damage—front and rear. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Drunk Unlicensed Driver Kills Moped Rider

A moped slammed into a car’s door in Bay Ridge. The rider died. His passenger broke bones. The driver was drunk, unlicensed, and arrested. The street stayed quiet after the crash. Another life lost to reckless driving.

NY Daily News reported on June 22, 2025, that Joel Mota, 22, died after his moped struck the passenger-side door of a 2013 Acura TSX at Third Ave and 67th St in Brooklyn. The crash happened at 4:45 a.m. Police said the car’s driver, Leslie Moreno, was intoxicated and unlicensed. Mota’s passenger suffered multiple fractures. The article notes, 'Police arrested the Acura driver, 29-year-old Leslie Moreno, for driving while intoxicated, driving while ability impaired, and being unlicensed.' Moreno was arraigned and released without bail. The case highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired, unlicensed drivers on city streets.


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Sedan Slams Parked Cars on Vandalia Ave

A moving sedan struck two parked cars on Vandalia Ave. Three people suffered injuries. Passengers took the brunt. Metal twisted. Whiplash and pain followed. Brooklyn street, another crash, more hurt.

A northbound sedan making a left turn on Vandalia Ave hit two parked sedans. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 17-year-old male rear passenger, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 27-year-old male driver. All reported whiplash and bodily injuries. The crash involved a MAZD sedan striking a parked MERZ and CHEV sedan. No contributing factors were specified in the police report. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left passengers and drivers hurt, underscoring the danger parked cars face from moving vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Passenger Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A moped and sedan collided at Van Siclen and Stanley. The crash threw a 17-year-old moped passenger onto the street. He suffered a fractured leg. Police cite unsafe speed. Metal struck flesh. System failed to protect the young.

A collision between a moped and a sedan occurred at Van Siclen Avenue and Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan making a left turn and a moped traveling straight. The impact ejected a 17-year-old male passenger from the moped, causing a fractured leg. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No helmet use was cited as a factor. The crash highlights the danger faced by passengers when drivers operate at unsafe speeds. No other injuries were specified for the drivers or other occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822169 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Overturns, Pedestrian Injured on Pitkin

A motorcycle overturned on Pitkin Avenue. A 55-year-old man, not in the roadway, suffered leg injuries. The crash left the pedestrian in shock. The cause remains unspecified in the police report.

A motorcycle overturned on Pitkin Avenue at Pine Street in Brooklyn. A 55-year-old male pedestrian, who was not in the roadway, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was left in shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors are listed as 'Unspecified.' The motorcycle, a 2024 FLY-WING, was parked before the crash and sustained damage to the left front bumper. No driver errors are specified in the data. The report does not mention any helmet or signal use as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pickup Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing Flatlands

Pickup hit a 15-year-old girl crossing Flatlands Avenue with the signal. She suffered facial injuries. Two occupants in the truck were unhurt. No driver errors listed. Streets failed to protect.

A pickup truck struck a 15-year-old pedestrian as she crossed Flatlands Avenue at Elton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the girl was crossing with the signal at the intersection and suffered abrasions to her face. Two occupants in the pickup, including the driver, were not injured. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were noted. The crash highlights the ongoing risk to pedestrians, even when following signals, on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4821087 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Stanley Avenue

Two drivers and three passengers hurt when SUV and sedan crash on Stanley Avenue. Concussions, body injuries. Police cite vehicular factors. Streets stay dangerous.

Two vehicles, a sedan and an SUV, collided on Stanley Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers, a 43-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, suffered concussions and body injuries. Three passengers, including an infant, were also hurt. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for all involved. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the ongoing risk for vehicle occupants on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Driver Fell Asleep, Passengers Injured on Livonia Ave

Two sedans collided on Livonia Avenue. A driver fell asleep. Three people were hurt. A 13-year-old suffered back pain. Two adults took blows to the head. Metal twisted. Shock followed. The street bore the mark of another crash.

On Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn, two sedans crashed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Fell Asleep.' Three people were injured. A 13-year-old passenger complained of back pain. A 61-year-old front passenger suffered a concussion. A 35-year-old driver also reported head pain. The crash left all occupants shaken. The police report lists no other contributing factors from the victims. The data shows the driver’s error—falling asleep—set the crash in motion. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact struck the left rear and front bumpers, damaging both vehicles. The toll fell hardest on those inside.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Child Pedestrian Suffers Leg Amputation in Brooklyn Crash

A 12-year-old boy lost part of his leg at Wortman Avenue. A large vehicle struck him at the intersection. The child was conscious but badly hurt. Police list the cause as unspecified. The driver was not injured.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by an enclosed-body vehicle at the intersection of 155 Wortman Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the child suffered an amputation to the knee, lower leg, or foot and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, registered in New York, impacted the child with its left front bumper. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The driver, a 40-year-old man, was not injured. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are specified in the report. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Adams Removes Bedford Avenue Bike Lane

City will rip out a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. The lane calmed a deadly stretch. Drivers still parked illegally. Children darted into traffic. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face more danger. Policy shifts, safety slips. Streets stay lethal.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 13, 2025, that Mayor Adams will remove the protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue, a corridor known for high crash rates. DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez said, 'before this bike lane from 2018 to 2022 this is the area that had the second largest numbers of pedestrian fatalities and crashes in the city.' The lane faced opposition from some Hasidic leaders, citing children running into the lane from illegally parked cars and buses. Despite tweaks—school bus zones, daylighted corners, no standing areas—drivers kept parking illegally, blocking sightlines and endangering children. The city rarely removes protected lanes, but Adams acted after political pressure. Moving the lane to Classon Avenue, as some demand, would force cyclists onto a chaotic BQE ramp. The decision highlights persistent driver violations and policy gaps that leave vulnerable road users exposed.


Distracted Drivers Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Two cars crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Four people hurt. One passenger, age 80, suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

A crash on Bushwick Avenue at Conway Street in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an SUV. Four people were injured, including an 80-year-old front passenger with neck injuries and three drivers. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The impact left several occupants with pain and whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Parents Demand Safer School Streets

Parents in Greenpoint want cars out. A cyclist died at Monitor and Driggs. Children walk and bike to PS 110. The street stays dangerous. The city has not acted. Families wait. The threat of cars remains.

Streetsblog NYC reported on June 11, 2025, that parents at Public School 110 in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, are calling for a Paris-style school street to protect children. Their plan would turn Monitor Street into a cul-de-sac with a pedestrian plaza, add mid-block crossings, and close a slip lane to block cut-through traffic from the BQE. The push follows a fatal crash at Monitor and Driggs, where a driver killed 73-year-old cyclist Teddy Orzechowski. Streetsblog notes, 'Streets outside schools have higher crash and injury rates than the city average.' Most PS 110 families walk or bike, but the city has not responded to the proposal. The article highlights the persistent risk from drivers using local streets as shortcuts.


Moped Driver Ejected in Ridgewood Avenue Crash

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Struck by Sedan on Linden Boulevard

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Driver Inattention Injures Child and Adult on Alabama Ave

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Child Crossing Glen Street

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818877 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Distraction Injures Pedestrian on Atlantic Ave

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818445 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Falls Asleep, Two Hurt on Linden Blvd

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on Stanley Avenue

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

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04