Crash Count for Precinct 76
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,933
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 805
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 26, 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

Distracted Sedan Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist

A sedan traveling west struck a bicyclist also heading west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Sackett Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist also traveling west at 19:21. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan striking the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and shock. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Another on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway at 8:40 a.m. One driver changed lanes and struck the rear of the other vehicle. A right rear passenger suffered upper arm injuries and shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:40 a.m. on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 2020 Cadillac SUV, traveling west and changing lanes, struck the center back end of a 1999 Ford SUV also traveling west going straight ahead. The impact was at the center front end of the Ford and the center back end of the Cadillac. The driver of the Cadillac failed to maintain lane position, causing the rear-end collision. A 49-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the Ford SUV was injured, suffering upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the lane change as the critical driver error. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Merges Into Cyclist

A sedan merged into a cyclist on Union Street. The rider was thrown, face scraped, left conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged. The street left another vulnerable road user hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan merged eastbound on Union Street in Brooklyn and struck a bicyclist riding straight. The 28-year-old female cyclist was ejected and suffered facial abrasions. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the bike's left side, damaging both. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The cyclist wore no safety equipment, but no contributing factors were attributed to her. The rider stayed conscious after the crash. The collision shows the risk distracted drivers pose to people on bikes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moving SUV Slams Parked SUV on Atlantic

A moving SUV struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The parked driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to control their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2024 Subaru SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2018 Jeep SUV. The driver of the parked Jeep, a 51-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious. Both vehicles sustained bumper damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors, but the moving vehicle failed to avoid a stationary car, indicating driver error in attention or control. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741606 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A Ford SUV traveling east struck a sedan making a left turn on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the early morning crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:40 a.m. on Atlantic Avenue near Columbia Street. A 2020 Ford SUV was traveling east, going straight ahead, when it collided with a 2019 sedan making a left turn southwest. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 23-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with complaints of pain and nausea and suffered injuries to his entire body, resulting in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the collision occurred during the sedan's left turn maneuver against the SUV's straight travel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
Sedan Rear-Ends Vehicle on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another vehicle from behind. Three female occupants, including the driver, suffered neck and head injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway was involved in a rear-end collision. The driver, a 27-year-old female from New Jersey, was found to have been inattentive and following too closely, which led to the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle. Three female occupants were injured: the driver suffered a concussion and was incoherent, a 21-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat and a 1-year-old female front passenger both sustained neck contusions and bruises. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The police report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors, emphasizing driver error as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Box Truck Collide on Atlantic Avenue

A 35-year-old male SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock after a collision with a box truck on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved a failure to yield right-of-way. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue at 14:09. A 35-year-old male driver of a 2022 SUV was making a right turn northeast when his vehicle's left front bumper collided with the right front bumper of a box truck traveling east. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV driver was injured, suffering back pain and shock, and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Turns, Kills Elderly Woman in Brooklyn

A dump truck turned right on Bond and Butler. Steel met flesh. An 83-year-old woman, crossing without a signal, was struck and killed. The truck showed no damage. The street absorbed another silent, brutal loss.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old woman was crossing at the corner of Bond Street and Butler Street in Brooklyn when a northbound dump truck, registered in New Jersey, made a right turn and struck her. The report states the pedestrian was 'crossing without a signal.' The truck, described as a 2018 KW-TRUCK/BUS, showed 'no damage' after the crash. The victim suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and was pronounced dead at the scene. Police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. The report notes the truck's point of impact was the 'right front quarter panel.' The narrative describes the moment as one where 'her body bore the weight of steel, silence, and final breath.' No driver errors are explicitly cited in the data, and no victim behaviors are listed as contributing factors beyond the absence of a crossing signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735930 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV and Sedan Smash on Clinton Street Injures Three

SUV and sedan collided head-on on Clinton Street. Three men hurt. Both vehicles demolished at the front. Police cite traffic control ignored. Victims suffered whiplash and upper body trauma.

According to the police report, a sedan heading north and an SUV heading east crashed head-on at 12:16 PM on Clinton Street in Brooklyn. Three men were injured: the 20-year-old sedan driver, the 29-year-old SUV driver, and a 22-year-old front passenger in the sedan. All suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the main contributing factor. Both vehicles were demolished at the front. No victim actions contributed to the crash. All injured parties were conscious and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733878 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Ejected in Collision with Parked Sedan

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after colliding with a parked sedan on Smith Street in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling north. The bicyclist suffered contusions and arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:38 PM on Smith Street, Brooklyn. A 33-year-old male bicyclist, traveling northbound, collided with a parked sedan that was stationary on the street. The point of impact was the left side doors of the sedan, and the bike sustained damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, including contusions and bruises. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had no damage reported. The police report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision with a parked vehicle indicates a hazardous condition for the bicyclist. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian Crossing

A 48-year-old woman crossing with the signal suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries after an SUV making a left turn struck her. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, causing a collision at the intersection of Kane and Hicks Streets.

According to the police report, at 14:25, a 2015 SUV traveling west on Kane Street was making a left turn when it struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with Hicks Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The report cites the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not cited with any contributing factors. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors, particularly failure to yield and distraction, in intersections where pedestrians have the right-of-way.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Strikes Young Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A man on a motorcycle, unlicensed, hit an 8-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk. The child suffered facial abrasions. The crash cut through Brooklyn’s evening, exposing the risk of unlicensed drivers.

According to the police report, at 20:04 in Brooklyn, an unlicensed male driving a 2024 ZNEN motorcycle eastbound struck an 8-year-old girl as she crossed the street outside a crosswalk or signal. The motorcycle’s center front end hit the child, causing facial abrasions. She remained conscious after the crash. The report identifies the driver as unlicensed, a critical factor in the collision. No driver contributing factors beyond license status were listed. The child’s actions were noted but not cited as contributing factors. The crash left the young pedestrian injured, underscoring the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Parked Bus

A bicyclist riding north struck the left side doors of a parked bus in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries, remaining conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM near 424 Clinton Street in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old female bicyclist traveling north collided with the left side doors of a bus that was parked and unoccupied. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus, a 2017 model operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no explicit contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The absence of vehicle damage and the bus’s parked status highlight the complexity of the incident, but no driver errors were cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old woman suffered full-body bruises after a moped struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver disregarded traffic controls and exhibited aggressive driving, colliding head-on with the pedestrian who was crossing legally.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kane Street near Clinton Street in Brooklyn at 7:20 p.m. A moped traveling northbound struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision happened. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors on the part of the moped driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the moped. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to obey traffic controls and aggressive behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim fault or helmet use was noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian at Intersection

A 49-year-old woman crossing Dikeman Street was struck by a GMC SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered bruising and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Dikeman Street at an intersection with Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. The report states the SUV, a 2019 GMC, was making a left turn traveling west when it struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The contributing factor cited twice in the report is 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error as the cause, with no mention of pedestrian fault or contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Sedan Crash on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. The trailing driver failed to maintain distance, striking the lead vehicle. The lead driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Atlantic Avenue collided when the trailing vehicle struck the center back end of the lead sedan. The contributing factor cited was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing driver. The lead vehicle's driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The lead sedan was slowing or stopping before impact, while the trailing sedan was going straight ahead. Damage was concentrated at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Cyclist on Court Street

SUV driver, distracted, pulled from parking and hit a southbound cyclist on Court Street. The rider, a 40-year-old woman, suffered arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV moved from a parked position and struck a southbound bicyclist on Court Street in Brooklyn at 15:40. The 40-year-old woman riding the bike was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV's left side doors hit the bike's right front quarter panel. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. No damage was reported to the bike. The crash underscores the danger of driver inattention to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Passenger, Injuring Arm in Brooklyn

A sedan struck its own passenger on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The 46-year-old man suffered a contusion to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle’s left side doors bore the impact, highlighting a violent collision inside the car.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 AM on Van Brunt Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Audi sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors, indicating the collision affected the passenger side. The injured party was a 46-year-old male occupant, described as conscious but suffering a contusion and bruising to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle and no safety equipment used by the passenger. The contributing factors are unspecified, but the damage and injury suggest a significant impact on the passenger side. No driver errors or victim behaviors were explicitly cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn SUV Collision

A distracted driver operating a 2016 SUV collided with a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. Both vehicles were traveling west when the crash occurred.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:10 on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2016 Nissan SUV and a 2011 Toyota sedan. Both vehicles were traveling westbound when the SUV's left front bumper struck the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The driver of the SUV, a 47-year-old male occupant, sustained head injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity 3. He was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper attention. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision caused center front end damage to the SUV and center back end damage to the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Warren Street Brooklyn

A 48-year-old woman was hit while crossing outside the intersection on Warren Street. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. The car showed no damage. Police list no driver errors.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was struck near 149 Warren Street in Brooklyn at 14:09. She was crossing outside an intersection and suffered contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was traveling west and showed no damage. The police report lists contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both the driver and the pedestrian. No driver errors, such as Failure to Yield, are cited. The report does not mention any safety equipment or signals as contributing factors. The focus remains on the pedestrian's injuries, with no blame assigned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713192 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04