Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 8,916
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 5,363
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 935
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 60
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 18, 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 Crossing in Brooklyn

A sedan hit a 46-year-old man crossing Pennsylvania Avenue with the signal. The car’s right front bumper struck his knee and leg. He suffered bruises and shock. The driver went straight. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Pennsylvania Avenue at Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The man crossed with the signal when a 2018 Nissan sedan, traveling west, struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
Sedan Hits Rear Passenger on Pennsylvania Avenue

A sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue struck an 80-year-old rear passenger. The passenger suffered a back injury and shock but was not ejected. The driver was distracted, causing the crash. The passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown.

According to the police report, a 2019 sedan driven by a licensed male driver was traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn when the crash occurred. The collision injured an 80-year-old female occupant seated as the left rear passenger. She sustained a back injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The passenger’s use of safety equipment is unknown. Vehicle damage was to the sedan’s left front bumper, indicating the point of impact. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Liberty Avenue

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Liberty Avenue. The impact hit the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. A 12-year-old boy in the sedan’s right rear seat suffered a concussion. Driver distraction caused the crash. The boy was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Liberty Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper against the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. A 12-year-old male occupant in the sedan’s right rear seat sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked SUV had no occupants. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
Sedan U-Turn Hits Motorcycle on Ashford

Sedan turned wrong on Ashford. Struck motorcycle. Rider’s knee and leg broke. Metal slammed flesh. Brooklyn street, morning. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a sedan making an improper U-turn on Ashford Street in Brooklyn struck a southbound motorcycle. The sedan’s front end hit the motorcycle’s left side. The 24-year-old motorcycle driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
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Two Sedans Crash, Injure Occupants on Belt Parkway

Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. A man and a woman inside were hurt. Both wore seat belts. The crash left them in shock. No driver errors listed. Metal twisted at the front and rear.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 33-year-old male driver and a 35-year-old female front passenger. Both suffered pain and shock, with injuries to the neck and entire body. The report notes both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Damage struck the center front and rear ends of the vehicles. No specific driver errors or contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding are listed in the report. The impact left both occupants shaken and hurt, but the cause remains unspecified in official records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
Distracted Chevy Driver Crushes Boy’s Leg

A Chevy turned left on Pitkin Avenue. An 8-year-old boy crossed with the light. The bumper smashed his knee and foot. Blood pooled on the street. The child stayed awake. The driver was distracted and failed to yield.

An 8-year-old boy was struck and badly injured by a Chevy sedan making a left turn on Pitkin Avenue. According to the police report, the child was crossing with the signal when the car’s left front bumper hit his leg, crushing his knee and foot. The boy remained conscious as he bled on the street. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New Jersey, was not reported injured. The data does not mention any helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash left a child hurt and exposed, the driver’s inattention and failure to yield at the center.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
SUV Slams Stopped Sedan on Belt Parkway

SUV crashed into a stopped sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan driver, age 31, took a blow to the face. Both cars moved west. Rear impact left the driver hurt, seatbelt on, still conscious.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a Honda sedan that was stopped in traffic. The sedan’s 31-year-old male driver suffered facial abrasions. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to vehicle operation. The SUV struck the sedan’s center back end with its center front end. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash underscores the danger of rear-end collisions on busy city highways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
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SUV Smashes Parked Cars on Jamaica Avenue

A speeding SUV struck parked cars on Jamaica Avenue. Two young men inside suffered head injuries. Police cite improper lane use. Metal crumpled. Both stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2020 Chevrolet SUV crashed into several parked vehicles while heading east on Jamaica Avenue. A 26-year-old male rear passenger was also hurt. Both suffered head injuries but remained conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, pointing to driver error. No safety equipment was noted for either occupant. The SUV's right front bumper and the parked vehicles' front ends were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
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Sedans Collide on Sutter Avenue, Three Hurt

Two sedans crashed on Sutter Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries. Drivers ignored traffic control. One driver was unlicensed. The crash left victims in pain and shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Sutter Avenue near Conduit Boulevard in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured: a 63-year-old male driver and two passengers, ages 46 and 32. All sustained head injuries, including concussion and pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. One driver was unlicensed. All injured occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash caused damage to the center and front ends of the vehicles. No contributing factors related to the victims' actions or safety equipment are listed beyond driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
Sedan U-Turn Hits Motorcyclist in Brooklyn

A sedan making a U-turn struck a motorcyclist on Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The biker was ejected and suffered facial injuries with minor bleeding. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor. The motorcyclist was semiconscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue attempted a U-turn and collided with a motorbike. The motorcyclist, a 54-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained facial injuries with minor bleeding. He was semiconscious when emergency responders arrived. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's left front bumper struck the motorbike's left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet, but no other contributing factors were specified. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No fault or blame is assigned to the injured motorcyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
SUV Hits Station Wagon Driver on Belt Parkway

A 53-year-old man driving a station wagon suffered whiplash and full-body injuries in a crash on Belt Parkway. The SUV struck the station wagon’s left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male driver of a station wagon was injured in a collision on Belt Parkway. The crash involved a 2015 GMC SUV traveling west, which struck the station wagon on its left front bumper. The station wagon driver suffered whiplash and injuries to his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. He was secured with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21
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Two Pedestrians Injured Crossing Blake Avenue

Two pedestrians, a 32-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, were struck while crossing Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered knee and lower leg injuries with bruising. The crash occurred early morning with no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, two pedestrians were injured while crossing Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The victims, a 32-year-old male and a 31-year-old female, sustained contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle condition are provided. The pedestrians were crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but no fault or blame is assigned to them in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-21