Crash Count for Precinct 75
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 11,832
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 7,298
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 1,267
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 82
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 19
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 75
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 15
+1
Crush Injuries 22
Whole body 5
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Face 1
Neck 1
Amputation 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 16
Head 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 27
Head 9
+4
Whole body 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Eye 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Concussion 32
Head 14
+9
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 266
Neck 113
+108
Back 63
+58
Head 41
+36
Whole body 28
+23
Shoulder/upper arm 12
+7
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Chest 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Contusion/Bruise 218
Lower leg/foot 82
+77
Head 34
+29
Lower arm/hand 26
+21
Shoulder/upper arm 22
+17
Back 16
+11
Face 12
+7
Whole body 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Neck 9
+4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 2
Abrasion 152
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Head 16
+11
Whole body 13
+8
Back 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Chest 2
Eye 1
Pain/Nausea 133
Back 29
+24
Whole body 26
+21
Head 25
+20
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Shoulder/upper arm 16
+11
Neck 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 7
+2
Chest 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Lower arm/hand 4
Eye 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 75?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 75 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 75

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2021 White GMC Pickup (LPL6828) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (THZ3185) – 40 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2002 Red Honda Mp (SHM6992) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2018 White BMW Suburban (LEA3592) – 39 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2013 White Jeep Suburban (JMC6937) – 33 times • 2 in last 90d here
Precinct 75: Evening streets, broken bodies

Precinct 75: Evening streets, broken bodies

Precinct 75: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 8, 2025

Just after midday on Oct 2, at Crescent Street and Hill Street, a driver in a sedan hit an 8‑year‑old who was walking. Police recorded a serious injury (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Oct 2: A driver hit a person walking at Crescent and Hill; serious injury recorded (crash data).
  • Sep 24: At Livonia and Snediker, police cited failure to yield by the driver after a person walking was seriously hurt (crash data).

The toll in this precinct

Since 2022, Precinct 75 has seen 19 people killed and 7,143 injured in traffic crashes (Open Data rollup). That includes 8 people walking and 1 person on a bike killed; 10 vehicle occupants also died (mode totals).

This year alone, 8 people have been killed here, compared with 2 at this point last year. Serious injuries are also up, 29 this year versus 13 last year (comparative stats).

The evening hour is when it breaks. At 8 PM, four people have died since 2022—the most of any hour. The 6 PM and 5 PM hours also carry heavy injuries and deaths (hourly distribution).

Where it happens, and why police say it happens

Pennsylvania Avenue and the Belt Parkway each carry two recorded deaths in this period. Linden Boulevard is an injury factory (hotspots data).

Police reports here list named driver behaviors again and again: failure to yield in at least 42 injury crashes, running lights in at least 13, aggressive driving and distraction in dozens more (contributing factors).

What Precinct 75 can do now

Target the evening rush. Enforce failure‑to‑yield at crosswalks on Pennsylvania Avenue and along Linden Boulevard. Post up at known trouble corners and write the summonses.

DOT can harden left turns, add daylighting at corners, and give people on foot a head start with leading pedestrian intervals. None of that needs a ribbon. All of it is standard practice, and it works when used at the right spots (crash records).

Stop the pattern citywide

Slower default speeds save lives at the moment of impact. New York has the power to lower speeds and rein in repeat speeders. Use it. A citywide 20 MPH default and mandatory speed limiters for habitual offenders would keep the worst harm out of these crosswalks. The path is laid out here: Take Action.

Council Member Chris Banks, Assembly Member Erik Dilan, and State Senator Julia Salazar represent this area. The public record in this briefing does not show whether they back the speed‑limiter bill named there. If they don’t, what gives?

One child at Crescent and Hill is in the hospital. The next one is waiting at the light. Take one step now: push your leaders to act.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Precinct 75?
Precinct 75 covers parts of Cypress Hills, East New York, New Lots, and Starrett City in Brooklyn. It overlaps City Council Districts 37 and 42, Assembly Districts 54 and 60, and State Senate Districts 18 and 19.
How bad is the problem here?
From Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 8, 2025, crashes in Precinct 75 killed 19 people and injured 7,143, including 8 people walking and 1 person on a bike. These figures come from NYC’s open crash datasets.
When are crashes most deadly?
The 8 PM hour has the most deaths in this period, with four recorded fatalities. Evening hours around the commute also show high injury counts, according to NYC Open Data’s hourly distribution for this precinct.
What can fix this locally?
Targeted evening enforcement for failure‑to‑yield at crosswalks, daylighting corners, hardened turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at problem intersections like Pennsylvania Avenue and Linden Boulevard.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets for Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for crashes within Police Precinct 75 from 2022-01-01 to 2025-10-08 and summarized deaths, injuries, serious injuries, hours, modes, and contributing factors. Data was accessed Oct 8, 2025. See the datasets here.
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

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Crashes , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-08
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Person - Persons , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-08
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Vehicles - Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-08

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Erik Dilan

District 54

Council Member Chris Banks

District 42

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

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

1
Distracted drivers collide on Blake Avenue

Aug 1 - A motorcycle and sedan met hard at Blake and Warwick. The bike hit head‑on. The sedan’s nose crumpled. Both drivers hurt. Distraction ruled the scene. The street bore the mark of speed and steel.

A motorcycle traveling east on Blake Avenue struck a northbound Subaru sedan at Warwick Street. The motorcycle driver, a 31-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma. The sedan’s driver, a 65-year-old woman, was also recorded as injured. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” That failure sits with both drivers and led to a front-end impact. Records list the motorcyclist with no safety equipment, but only after the central error of distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured in this Brooklyn crash, collision ID 4835639.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
28
Driver in Tractor Truck Hits Parked Chassis Cab

Jul 28 - The driver of a tractor truck hit a parked chassis cab on Fountain Ave in Brooklyn. A 24-year-old driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends.

A driver in a tractor truck collided with a parked chassis cab on Fountain Ave near Linden Blvd in Brooklyn. One 24-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and concussion and was recorded as injured. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' were listed as contributing factors. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. Both vehicles show center-end damage. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists and left one person injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830969 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
Left-Turning Driver Kills Moped Rider on Jamaica Avenue

Jul 27 - On Jamaica Avenue at Richmond Street, a left-turning sedan driver collided with a moped rider traveling straight. The rider, 25, died. Police recorded driver inattention. Three sedan occupants, including a 12-year-old, were injured.

A driver in a 2009 GMC sedan turned left at Jamaica Avenue and Richmond Street in Brooklyn. A moped rider was traveling west, going straight. They collided. The rider, 25, died at the scene. Three people in the sedan, including a 12-year-old passenger, suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention by the driver. No other contributing factors are listed in the report. The facts show a left turn across the rider’s path and a loss of focus by the driver. The cost was a life and injuries to passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
27
Sedan Fails to Yield, Pedestrian Hit on Pennsylvania

Jul 27 - The driver of a sedan failed to yield and hit a 34-year-old man crossing Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and shock. Police recorded failure to yield.

The driver of a 2022 Chevrolet sedan was traveling south on Pennsylvania Avenue and struck a 34-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830773 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
26
Three Hurt in Linden Boulevard Two‑Car Crash

Jul 26 - Two drivers going west crashed on Linden at Hendrix. Two passengers suffered head bruises. A driver took a leg bruise. Three men hurt, all conscious. Brooklyn night. Doors crushed, metal torn.

The driver of a Carry All and the driver of a sedan collided on Linden Boulevard at Hendrix Street in Brooklyn while both were going straight west. According to the police report, three men were injured: a 66-year-old front passenger with a head contusion, a 48-year-old driver with a leg bruise, and a 48-year-old passenger with a head contusion. All were conscious after the crash. The report lists the contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. Police noted right-side damage to the Carry All and left-side damage to the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830666 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
25
Taxi Driver Injured on Linden Boulevard

Jul 25 - A taxi driving east on Linden Boulevard was struck on its left side by another vehicle. The 54-year-old driver suffered a head injury and remained conscious. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Linden Boulevard was struck on its left side by another vehicle. The taxi driver, a 54-year-old man, suffered a head injury and remained conscious. The taxi sustained damage to its left side doors and left rear quarter panel; the other vehicle showed center front-end damage with point of impact at its left front bumper. Police list the contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors are named in the report. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830636 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
24
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Vermont Street

Jul 24 - SUV hit a cyclist on Vermont Street. The rider, 63, took the blow to his shoulder. Police list injuries. No driver errors named. Streets stay dangerous.

A cyclist, age 63, was injured when an SUV struck him on Vermont Street near Sunnyside Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a station wagon/SUV, both traveling south. The cyclist suffered a shoulder injury and a contusion. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are named. The SUV's right front bumper hit the cyclist. The crash left the rider hurt, underscoring the risks faced by people on bikes in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
23
Failure to Yield Hits Children and Adults

Jul 23 - Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St. A 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver were injured. According to the police report, failure to yield by the drivers is listed as the contributing factor.

Two sedans collided on Pitkin Ave at Hemlock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, multiple people were injured, including a 10-year-old girl, a 38-year-old woman and a 43-year-old driver. Police list "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor for the drivers involved. The collision involved three sedans, with points of impact recorded on left side doors, left rear bumper and center front end. The report notes the 10-year-old was a passenger with an abrasion to the elbow/lower arm/hand and was restrained with a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831390 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
22
Driver Inattention Causes Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Jul 22 - Two sedans collided on Jerome Street at Dumont Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Metal, glass, and shock in the morning light.

Two sedans crashed at Jerome Street and Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, age 55, suffered neck injuries and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers lose focus, as noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
21
Sedans Collide on Linden Blvd, Three Hurt

Jul 21 - Two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard. Metal twisted. Airbags burst. A child and two men injured. One driver trapped, all shaken. Streets held the wreckage. No clear cause named.

Two sedans collided at Linden Boulevard and Van Siclen Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, three people were injured: a 74-year-old male driver, a 20-year-old male driver, and an 8-year-old male passenger. The older driver was trapped and in shock. The child suffered chest injuries. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed. The crash left one car overturned and the other with front-end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
20
Passing SUV Hits Stopped SUV on Atlantic

Jul 20 - The driver of a westbound SUV passing on Atlantic Avenue collided with an eastbound SUV stopped in traffic. Two people were injured: the westbound driver and her front passenger. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor.

The driver of a westbound SUV was passing on Atlantic Avenue when she collided with the left front of an eastbound SUV that was stopped in traffic. Two vehicle occupants were injured: a 53‑year‑old woman driving the westbound SUV (contusion) and a 52‑year‑old male front passenger (back injury). According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' by the driver. Both vehicles suffered front‑end damage. The report lists air bag deployment and lap belts for the injured occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
19
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Jul 19 - A moped and sedan collided on Eldert Lane at 95th Avenue. The moped driver, 22, suffered a bruised shoulder. No driver errors listed. Streets left another rider hurt.

A moped and a sedan crashed at Eldert Lane and 95th Avenue in Brooklyn. The 22-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a contusion to the upper arm. According to the police report, no contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the crash. The impact struck the right side doors of the sedan. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
18
Sedans Collide on Belmont Avenue, Two Hurt

Jul 18 - Two sedans crashed on Belmont Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries. Police list no clear cause. Steel met steel. Pain followed.

Two sedans collided on Belmont Avenue at Schenck Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers and a front-seat passenger were injured, with two suffering neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were parked before the crash, and all occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact left metal twisted and people hurt, but the police report offers no further detail on what led to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
16
Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts

Jul 16 - A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.


15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


14
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jul 14 - A sedan hit a 54-year-old woman crossing Pitkin Ave with the signal. She suffered a leg injury. The car showed no damage. The driver and another occupant were unhurt.

A 54-year-old pedestrian was struck by a sedan while crossing Pitkin Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal and suffered a contusion to her leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The sedan, driven by a 65-year-old man, was making a left turn at the time. The driver and another occupant were not injured. The vehicle sustained no damage in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827584 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Pedestrian Struck on Pennsylvania Avenue by Motorized Scooter

Jul 13 - A scooter driver failed to yield and passed too close. He struck a pedestrian not in the roadway. Both suffered abrasions. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed to protect them.

A 21-year-old male operating a motorized scooter struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian near 417 Pennsylvania Avenue in Brooklyn. Both were injured, suffering abrasions to their limbs. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing Too Closely.' The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time. The driver held only a permit. The report lists no vehicle damage. Systemic failures left both vulnerable on the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828178 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Driver in SUV Hits Sedan; Man Hurt

Jul 13 - The driver of an SUV hit a sedan on Belt Parkway. A 56-year-old man bled from his elbow and lower arm. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage'. One driver was unlicensed. The injured driver remained conscious.

A driver in an SUV collided with a sedan on Belt Parkway. A 56-year-old male driver suffered severe bleeding to his elbow, lower arm and hand and remained conscious. "According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling straight when they crashed." The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The report also records that one driver was unlicensed. Police logged the points of impact on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Moped Driver Ejected in Ridgewood Avenue Crash

Jul 13 - A moped and sedan collided on Ridgewood Avenue. The moped driver, seventeen, was ejected and suffered a head injury. Unsafe speed and traffic control disregard fueled the crash.

A moped and a sedan crashed on Ridgewood Avenue at Crescent Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver, age 17, was ejected and suffered a head injury. According to the police report, both 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' contributed to the collision. The moped driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The sedan driver, age 34, was licensed and uninjured. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore speed limits and traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04
13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Gateway Drive

Jul 13 - A sedan hit a 21-year-old woman off Gateway Drive. She died from crush injuries. Police cite driver distraction and unsafe speed. The car’s front end took the impact. No other injuries reported.

A 21-year-old woman walking near 395 Gateway Drive in Brooklyn was struck and killed by a sedan. According to the police report, the pedestrian was not in the roadway when the car hit her, causing fatal crush injuries to her entire body. The sedan’s center front end was damaged. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. No other serious injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver error in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-04