Crash Count for Precinct 76
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,943
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 807
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 258
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 76?

Who Pays the Price When Leaders Look Away?

Who Pays the Price When Leaders Look Away?

Precinct 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

Blood on the Streets

In Precinct 76, violence comes slow and steady. Four people are dead since 2022. Twelve more carry wounds that will not heal. Pedestrians, cyclists, children—no one is spared. In the last year alone, 259 people were injured in 548 crashes. Five were left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same.

A woman, 83, was killed by a turning truck on Bond Street. The record shows only this: “Apparent Death.” No warning, no time to run. NYC Open Data.

On Atlantic Avenue, an 18-year-old died in the front seat. The cause: “Unsafe Speed.” The car did not stop. The numbers do not lie. The dead do not speak.

The Role of the Precinct

The police have the tools. They can enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, stop reckless drivers, and target the corners where people die. But the violence continues. The records fill with names and numbers. The silence is loud.

Leadership: Action and Inaction

Local leaders have the power to change the story. They can push for lower speed limits, redesign deadly intersections, and demand real enforcement. But too often, the burden falls on the broken. Laws that target cyclists and pedestrians do not stop the killing. The driver walks away. The family buries their own.

A relative, after one crash, said only this: “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.”

After another, the driver told police: “He lost control when he was doing donuts with the vehicle.”

The cost is always paid by the most vulnerable.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by someone, and a choice not made by those in power. The police can crack down. The council can lower the speed limit. The mayor can demand more. But only if you force them.

Call your council member. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another name on the list.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Marcela Mitaynes
Assembly Member Marcela Mitaynes
District 51
District Office:
4907 4th Ave. Suite 1A, Brooklyn, NY 11220
Legislative Office:
Room 741, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: AlexaAviles
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 76 Police Precinct 76 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 51, SD 26.

It contains Brooklyn CB6, Carroll Gardens-Cobble Hill-Gowanus-Red Hook.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 76

SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Smith Street

A 29-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash happened away from an intersection late at night. The driver’s right front quarter panel struck the victim.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a northbound SUV on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front quarter panel, causing damage to the right front bumper. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Man Found Dead in Parked Lexus on Hicks Street

A man, 38, died behind the wheel of a parked Lexus on Hicks Street. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint. The car silent. The street colder. No other injuries reported. No contributing factors listed by police.

A 38-year-old man was found dead in the driver’s seat of a parked 2022 Lexus sedan near 509 Hicks Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the man suffered a head wound and was not wearing a seatbelt; only a child restraint was present. The report states, 'A man, 38, slumped dead behind the wheel of a parked 2022 Lexus. Head wound. No seatbelt. Only a child restraint.' No other people were injured. Police did not list any contributing factors or driver errors in the data. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, but the cause is not specified. No helmet or signal issues were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Street

Two sedans collided on Columbia Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. The driver of the rear sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Columbia Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan, a 36-year-old occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The front vehicle showed no damage, while the rear vehicle sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, 23, was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front and right side doors. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east and a sedan making a left turn westbound on Atlantic Avenue collided. The motorcyclist, a 23-year-old male, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Lane Changing. The sedan impacted the motorcycle’s center front end and the right side doors of the sedan were damaged. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash. No other occupants were reported in the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Backing Hits Bicyclist on Kane Street

A sedan backing into a parked position struck a bicyclist traveling north on Kane Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan backing unsafely into a parked position on Kane Street collided with him. The bicyclist was traveling straight ahead when the sedan hit his left side doors. The cyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, occupied by three licensed drivers, showed no damage. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the primary driver error contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not specify further.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574374 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Struck by Improper Turn on Columbia

A driver turned left on Columbia Street and hit a man crossing with the signal. The crash broke and dislocated the pedestrian’s leg and foot. Driver inattention and improper turning caused the impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old pedestrian was crossing Columbia Street at Sackett Street with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him with its left front bumper. The man suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not at fault. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left the pedestrian with serious lower limb injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing Court Street with the signal. The impact struck her hip and upper leg, causing abrasions and shock. The driver made a right turn and collided with the pedestrian at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Court Street at an intersection with the signal. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was operating a 2018 Honda SUV traveling northwest and making a right turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 47-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Smith Street in Brooklyn. A sedan making a right turn struck the scooter’s front. The rider suffered arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver distraction as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Smith Street in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 47-year-old man, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan was making a right turn when it struck the e-scooter at the center front end, impacting the right side doors of the sedan. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The injured rider was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling north. The e-scooter driver was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Box Truck Hits Sedan Merging on Atlantic Avenue

A box truck struck a sedan merging north on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The truck driver’s view was obstructed. Both vehicles showed damage on their right front and left side panels.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west on Atlantic Avenue collided with a sedan merging north. The sedan driver, a 46-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder pain and experienced shock. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The truck driver’s limited view likely played a role in the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Damage was reported on the truck’s right front bumper and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The collision occurred near Clinton Street in Brooklyn’s 11201 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured by Power Shovel on Van Dyke

A 38-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a power shovel traveling east on Van Dyke Street. The impact hit the pedestrian’s abdomen and pelvis. The pedestrian was conscious but suffered internal injuries. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a power shovel driven by a licensed male driver was traveling straight ahead eastbound on Van Dyke Street. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man working in the roadway and not at an intersection, was struck by the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor twice, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568711 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Brooklyn Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Van Brunt

A sedan struck a bicyclist traveling south on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and shock but was not ejected. The sedan showed no damage. Both were moving straight ahead at impact.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured when a 2016 Ford sedan collided with her on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a head contusion and was in shock. Both vehicles were traveling south and going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the bike's left side doors. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike was damaged on the left side doors. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing a helmet.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Car on Court Street

A sedan traveling south rear-ended a stopped sedan on Court Street in Brooklyn. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 57-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2020 Porsche sedan traveling south on Court Street collided with a 2017 Kia sedan stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center front end of the Porsche and the center back end of the Kia. The Kia driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the collision suggests failure to maintain distance or attention by the striking driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits E-Scooter Rider on Hoyt Street

An SUV struck a 24-year-old e-scooter rider on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2017 SUV traveling east on Hoyt Street collided with him. The rider sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the e-scooter rider was not ejected. The incident highlights the dangers posed by improper lane use in mixed traffic environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Hits Sedan Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle traveling south struck a sedan making a left turn on Hoyt Street, Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight south on Hoyt Street collided with a sedan making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver was also male and licensed. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, only unspecified factors. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was struck on the left front quarter panel. Both vehicles had damage consistent with the collision. The motorcyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Bond Street in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the bike’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic controls and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bond Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including disregarding traffic controls and unsafe speed. The sedan struck the bicyclist’s right rear quarter panel while both were traveling north. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No information about the sedan driver’s license status or actions was provided. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The crash highlights the dangers of traffic control violations and speeding in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a parked car on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger of the parked vehicle suffered a head injury and shock. She wore a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the center back end of a parked Hyundai sedan on Lorraine Street in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the parked car, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with a head injury and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage to the center back end of the parked vehicle and the center front end of the moving sedan. No occupants were ejected. The driver of the moving vehicle and any potential errors remain unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Driver Partially Ejected on Hoyt Street

A 46-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved right side impact and was caused by driver inattention and distraction.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male motorcycle driver was partially ejected during a crash on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle was traveling south, going straight ahead, when it was struck on the right side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4556187 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Turns Right, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A taxi making a right turn hit a northbound bicyclist on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bike’s front and taxi’s rear were damaged. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Smith Street made a right turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the center back end of the taxi. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Dodge SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Clinton Street

A Dodge SUV hit a 28-year-old man on Clinton Street in Brooklyn. The impact left him with abrasions and injuries to his knee, leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a Dodge SUV traveling south on Clinton Street in Brooklyn struck a 28-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit him with its center front end. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No safety equipment or additional factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A bus turning left on President Street hit a 29-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The bus showed no damage. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the injury at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing President Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 bus, making a left turn, struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The bus sustained no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash, attributed to the bus driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552042 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05