Crash Count for Precinct 76
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,769
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 724
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 235
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 11
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 76?
SUVs/Cars 31 2 0 Trucks/Buses 8 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0 Bikes 1 0 0

Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt: Demand Action on 76th Precinct’s Streets

Precinct 76: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies and the Numbers

A woman, 83, struck by a truck while crossing Butler Street. Dead. A teenage girl, 18, killed in a sedan crash on Atlantic Avenue. Dead. An elderly man, 73, behind the wheel on the BQE, never made it home. Dead. Four lives ended on the streets of Precinct 76 since 2022. Two were pedestrians. Two were drivers or passengers.

In the last twelve months alone, 252 people were hurt in crashes here. Four suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Two did not survive. The numbers do not stop. They do not care about age. Children, teens, the old—all are counted. See the official crash data.

The Machines That Kill

Cars and trucks did the most harm. In this precinct, they caused the only recorded deaths. They left dozens with broken bones, torn flesh, and worse. Motorcycles and mopeds added to the toll. Even bikes, meant for freedom, left one with injuries. The streets are not safe for anyone who walks or rides.

The Precinct’s Role

Precinct 76 holds the power to act. Police can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where blood stains the curb. They can make it clear: reckless driving is not welcome here. But action is not automatic. It comes only when the public demands it.

Leadership: Progress or Delay?

City leaders talk about Vision Zero. They promise safer streets, more cameras, lower speed limits. But promises do not stop a truck from turning into a crosswalk. The law now allows the city to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The cameras can run all night. But unless leaders act, unless police enforce, the numbers will keep rising.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement. Demand that every crash is treated as a crime, not an accident. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 76

Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian on Clinton Street

A motorcycle traveling north on Clinton Street hit a 57-year-old man crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way by the motorcycle driver, who held a permit license.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Clinton Street struck a 57-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal and sustained a contusion bruise to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity 3. The motorcycle driver, operating with a permit license, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The point of impact was the motorcycle's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The data highlights driver error in yielding right-of-way as central to the crash, with the pedestrian's crossing behavior noted but secondary.


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Sedan Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans collided head-to-tail on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers suffered neck injuries with whiplash. Police cite outside car distraction as the primary cause. Both occupants were conscious and restrained, avoiding ejection despite impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:30 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving two sedans traveling westbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the lead vehicle and the right rear bumper of the trailing vehicle. Both drivers, a 21-year-old male and a 20-year-old female passenger, sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts and harnesses, and neither was ejected. The report identifies 'Outside Car Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to attention diverted from the road. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles involved.


Box Truck Rear-Ends Bus on Van Brunt Street

A box truck struck the rear of a bus traveling south on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The truck driver suffered a back injury but remained conscious. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Van Brunt Street rear-ended a bus also moving south at approximately 2 p.m. in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the center back end of the bus and the center front end of the truck. The truck driver, a 59-year-old man, was injured with back trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report attributes the collision to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' on the part of the truck driver. Both vehicles were damaged at their center ends. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Hamilton Avenue

An SUV turning right on Hamilton Avenue struck a 41-year-old woman crossing the street. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. Police cited driver failure to yield and unsafe speed as crash factors.

According to the police report, at 8:00 PM on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn, an SUV making a right turn hit a 41-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street at an intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper, causing center front end damage. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes driver errors, particularly failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the primary causes. No other victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


Tractor Truck Turns Into Motorscooter, Injuring Rider

A tractor truck made an improper right turn on Union Street in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound motorscooter. The scooter overturned, injuring its 53-year-old male driver, who suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:43 PM on Union Street near Hoyt Street in Brooklyn. The tractor truck was making a right turn when it struck the motorscooter traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the truck's right rear quarter panel hitting the left side doors of the motorscooter, causing it to overturn. The motorscooter driver, a 53-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the truck driver's errors as 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' along with 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' These driver errors directly contributed to the collision and the rider's injuries.


Sedan Rear-Ends Box Truck Injuring Passenger

A sedan struck the rear of a slowing box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The impact injured a right rear passenger, causing head trauma and whiplash. The crash exposed risks from following too closely on high-speed roadways.

According to the police report, at 15:41 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a sedan traveling east collided with the center back end of a slowing or stopping box truck. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. The box truck sustained no damage, while the sedan's front end was damaged. A 44-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position of the sedan suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger's behavior or safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as tailgating on busy expressways, which can result in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.


SUV Ignores Light, Moped Rider Crushed on Carroll Street

A Genesis SUV turned left through a red. A moped rider, unlicensed and unprotected, was thrown and crushed. Blood pooled. A leg shattered. The street did not forgive. The law was ignored. The city bore witness.

According to the police report, a Genesis SUV made a left turn on Carroll Street near Bond Street, disregarding traffic control. At the same moment, a moped was making a right turn. The SUV's driver, licensed, ignored the light, as stated in the report: 'The light was ignored.' The moped rider, a 20-year-old man, was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report details that the rider was ejected and suffered crush injuries to his leg. The contributing factors listed include 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly.' The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's center front end. The police report paints a stark scene: 'Blood pooled. A leg shattered.' The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals and turn improperly.


SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Causing Head Injury

A 29-year-old male driver suffered a head injury and whiplash after his SUV was struck from behind. The impact damaged the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 589 Smith Street at 8:00 PM. The driver, a 29-year-old male, was operating a 2023 Cadillac SUV traveling north when the vehicle was struck at the center back end. The driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. He was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists the driver's contributing factors as unspecified, and no other driver errors or contributing factors were noted. Vehicle damage was confined to the center back end, indicating a rear-end collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in this incident.


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Two Sedans Collide on Columbia Street

Two sedans collided at Columbia Street and Summit Street in Brooklyn. The driver making a left turn and her front-seat passenger suffered head and shoulder injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:30 on Columbia Street near Summit Street in Brooklyn. Two sedans collided, one traveling north going straight ahead and the other making a left turn westbound. The driver of the westbound sedan, a 57-year-old woman, sustained head injuries and whiplash, while her 48-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries along with whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report explicitly lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision point was the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a failure in maintaining proper attention during the left turn maneuver.


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Taxi Rear-Ends Box Truck on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A taxi struck the rear of a box truck on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The taxi driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the crash. Two occupants in the taxi suffered neck and back injuries, both in shock but restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway around 1:00 PM. A taxi traveling eastbound collided with the center back end of a box truck also traveling eastbound. The taxi driver was cited for 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The taxi carried three occupants; the 39-year-old female driver and a 60-year-old female right rear passenger were injured, suffering neck and back injuries respectively. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The box truck had one male occupant who was not reported injured. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end of the box truck and the rear end of the taxi. The crash highlights driver error—specifically failure to maintain safe distance and attention—as the cause of injury to vulnerable passengers inside the taxi.


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Jeep Tire Failure Crushes Passenger’s Leg

A Jeep lost a tire on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Metal twisted as it slammed forward. Seven inside. In the right rear, a man’s leg was crushed. He wore a harness. He lay still. The road stayed quiet.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway lost a tire. The vehicle slammed forward. Metal folded. Seven people were inside. In the right rear seat, a 27-year-old man screamed as his leg was crushed. He wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Tire Failure/Inadequate' and 'Outside Car Distraction' as contributing factors. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield were cited. The injured passenger suffered severe crush injuries to his lower leg and foot and was in shock. The crash shows the brutal cost of mechanical failure and distraction for those inside.


Sedan and Bicyclist Collide on Hoyt Street

A 19-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions after a collision with a 2024 sedan. Both vehicles were making left turns southbound. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. Driver distraction was a key factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2024 Toyota sedan on Hoyt Street. Both the bicyclist and the sedan driver were making left turns traveling south when the crash occurred. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown. The collision point was the right side doors of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Side Impact

A 30-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV sustained left side door damage. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling south collided with a parked SUV on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was ejected from her bike and sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or helmet use. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was a 2016 Subaru SUV. The bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily to the cyclist and the SUV's side doors.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Luquer Street

A 28-year-old man was struck while crossing Luquer Street at a marked crosswalk. He suffered a fractured and dislocated lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but no driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Luquer Street and Smith Street in Brooklyn. He was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. 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 were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


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Box Truck, Van Collide on Van Brunt Street

A box truck and a van collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. Three men inside the box truck suffered whiplash and head injuries. The crash involved passing too closely and failure to keep right. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west and a van making a left turn southbound collided on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred on the left front quarter panel of the box truck and the left front bumper of the van. Three male occupants in the box truck, including the driver and two front passengers, were injured with complaints of whiplash and head injuries. All were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver errors as passing too closely and failure to keep right. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The van had no occupants at the time.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 51-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a sedan passed too closely on Baltic Street. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles traveled east; no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Baltic Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 51-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead eastbound at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The sedan had four occupants, and the driver was a licensed female from New York. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured.


SUV Collides with Bus on Hamilton Avenue

A 36-year-old male driver was injured and rendered unconscious in a collision between an SUV and a bus in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bus’s right side doors. Police noted illegal drug use as a contributing factor. The driver wore a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver of a 2020 SUV collided with a 2008 bus traveling west on Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV impacted the bus’s right side doors, causing injuries to the SUV driver, who was unconscious but restrained by a lap belt. The report lists illegal drug use as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The injured occupant was not ejected and had no visible complaints at the scene. The collision caused damage to the front center of the SUV and the right side doors of the bus.


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Concrete Mixer Rear-Ends SUV on BQE

A concrete mixer truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck and back injuries. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2011 concrete mixer truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck the center back end of a 2021 SUV also traveling west. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old woman, and her 39-year-old male front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash to the neck and back. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor for the driver of the SUV, with unspecified factors for the passenger. The concrete mixer truck had center front end damage, indicating it struck the rear of the SUV. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving large trucks and passenger vehicles.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Henry Street

A 15-year-old girl was struck on Henry Street in Brooklyn. She emerged from behind a parked vehicle and suffered back abrasions. The sedan hit her with its front center. She remained conscious but injured. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Henry Street in Brooklyn after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. She was struck by a 2022 Jeep sedan traveling south, which impacted her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors related to the pedestrian. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision caused damage to the vehicle described as "Other." The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face when stepping out from behind parked cars.


Tractor-Trailer Crushes Parked Sedan on Bush Street

A tractor-trailer turned onto Bush Street and crushed a parked Kia. The driver, trapped and bleeding, stayed conscious inside the wreck. The truck rolled on. Metal twisted. Blood pooled. The street bore the mark.

A tractor-trailer making a right turn onto Bush Street in Brooklyn struck a parked Kia sedan. According to the police report, the Kia was demolished beneath the trailer. The 36-year-old driver of the Kia was trapped inside, suffering severe lacerations to his arm but remained conscious. The truck continued forward after the impact, leaving its trailer damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were specifically cited in the data. The incident highlights the danger heavy trucks pose to stationary vehicles and their occupants on city streets.