Crash Count for Precinct 77
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,270
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,474
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 576
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 14
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 77
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 14
Crush Injuries 6
Whole body 3
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 5
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 9
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 115
Neck 58
+53
Back 34
+29
Head 12
+7
Whole body 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Chest 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Contusion/Bruise 127
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Head 18
+13
Back 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 8
+3
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 5
Face 5
Neck 5
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 84
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Head 13
+8
Lower arm/hand 11
+6
Whole body 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Back 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 37
Back 9
+4
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Head 3
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 10, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 77?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 77 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 77

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2022 Gray Ford Pickup (KXM7078) – 246 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2017 Black Lexus Sedan (LPY1138) – 233 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Honda 4H (TLB7922) – 154 times • 3 in last 90d here
  4. 2016 BMW Sedan (MHA9607) – 149 times • 2 in last 90d here
  5. 2020 Black BMW Mp (RUN1724) – 141 times • 4 in last 90d here
Atlantic and Classon: one rider down, a pattern that won’t quit

Atlantic and Classon: one rider down, a pattern that won’t quit

Precinct 77: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 3, 2025

Just after 3 AM, Aug 28, 2025, a 30-year-old on a motorcycle hit a parked dump truck at Atlantic and Classon and died, according to city crash records (NYC Open Data; CrashID 4838103).

He was one of 11 people killed in Precinct 77 since 2022. Another 1,807 were injured in that span (NYC Open Data).

Atlantic Avenue keeps taking

Atlantic Avenue is the repeat scene. It leads the precinct’s list of hotspots with 4 deaths and 244 injuries recorded on that corridor alone in this period (Precinct 77 rollup). A 39-year-old pedestrian was killed on Atlantic in 2024; an SUV and a box truck were listed in the crash report (CrashID 4727579; NYC Open Data).

Pacific Street shows up too, with a fatality and dozens hurt. A 36-year-old woman crossing at Pacific and Buffalo was struck and killed by an SUV in 2022 (CrashID 4555483; NYC Open Data).

Heavy metal, soft bodies

Two recent deaths in the precinct involved riders striking parked trucks or vans: the Aug 28, 2025 crash at Atlantic and Classon (dump truck), and an Aug 2, 2024 crash at Utica and St. Johns where a 57-year-old rider hit a refrigerated van and died (CrashID 4745063; NYC Open Data).

Pedestrians fare worst when struck by larger vehicles. In this precinct’s pedestrian-injury rollup, SUVs and trucks account for a large share of the harm, with trucks tied to pedestrian deaths as well (NYC Open Data).

The clock doesn’t care

This bloodletting spans the day. Deaths here were logged in early morning, midday, late afternoon, and night. The injuries stack up at all hours (Precinct 77 hourly distribution; NYC Open Data).

This year, reported crashes are up versus last year’s pace in this precinct: 619 so far, compared with 507 at this point last year. Injuries are up too: 385 versus 281. Deaths are 1 year‑to‑date, down from 3 at this time last year (period comparison).

Fix the known danger

Start where it’s worst: Atlantic Avenue and Pacific Street.

  • Daylight corners and harden turns to cut blind pulls and fast entries.
  • Add truck loading rules and safer routing near known conflict points.
  • Target failure‑to‑yield and speeding at repeat hotspots with sustained enforcement.

These are basic steps. They match the pattern the data shows here.

The precinct can only do so much. City Hall can do more.

Two levers would reduce the harm everywhere:

  • Lower the default city speed limit. Slower streets mean fewer funerals. The case for this is laid out on our campaign page (Take Action).
  • Pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to rein in the worst repeat offenders with mandatory speed limiters. Bill details and supporting evidence are compiled here.

Local officials hold the mic. Council Member Chi A. Ossé, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, and State Senator Zellnor Myrie represent this area. The record above is theirs to change.

One rider died at Atlantic and Classon before dawn. The next fix starts there. Don’t wait. Act.

Frequently Asked Questions

What period and area does this cover?
This report covers NYPD Police Precinct 77 from 2022-01-01 through 2025-09-03, which includes Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), and Lincoln Terrace Park.
How many people were hurt or killed here since 2022?
According to NYC Open Data, 11 people were killed and 1,807 were injured in crashes in Precinct 77 during this period.
Where are the worst spots?
Atlantic Avenue leads with 4 deaths and 244 injuries. Pacific Street is also on the list with a fatality and dozens injured, based on the precinct hotspot rollup from NYC Open Data.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). Filters: crash dates 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-03; geography limited to NYPD Police Precinct 77; all modes included, with pedestrian injury causes and hotspot summaries taken from the same filtered set. Data was accessed on 2025-09-03. You can explore the source datasets starting here.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710249 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-03

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

District 43

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Precinct 77 Police Precinct 77 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB8, Prospect Heights, Crown Heights (North), Lincoln Terrace Park.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 77

7
Right-turn crash on Eastern Parkway injures drivers

Dec 7 - On Eastern Pkwy at Buffalo Ave, a northbound BMW driver went straight and hit a Toyota driver making a right turn. Both drivers reported neck whiplash. Police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the factor.

Two sedans collided at Eastern Parkway and Buffalo Ave in Brooklyn at 11:39 a.m. A northbound driver in a 2014 BMW went straight. A driver in a 2017 Toyota made a right turn. The BMW driver hit the other car's right rear. Both male drivers, 49 and 73, suffered neck injuries and whiplash; both were conscious. According to the police report, the BMW's point of impact was the center front end and the Toyota had right rear damage; police recorded "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862882 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
7
Driver rear-ends stopped car on Atlantic at Nostrand

Dec 7 - A driver going east on Atlantic rammed a stopped sedan at Nostrand. The woman at the wheel of the stopped car was hurt. Back injury. Whiplash. Police recorded Following Too Closely and Other Vehicular.

Two sedans headed east on Atlantic Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver stopped in traffic. Another driver went straight and hit the back of the stopped car. The woman driving the struck sedan was injured. Back injury and whiplash. She was partially ejected but conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. Damage matched a rear-end crash, with center-front impact on the striking car and center-rear damage on the stopped car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4862983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
1
Driver turning left hits cyclist's rear

Dec 1 - A driver turning left at Sterling Place and New York Avenue hit a 25-year-old woman on a bike. Impact to the vehicle's left front bumper. Damage to the bike's back end. She suffered a back bruise and stayed conscious.

A driver making a left turn hit a woman on a bike at Sterling Place and New York Avenue in Brooklyn. She is 25. She suffered a back contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, both the driver and the cyclist were "Making Left Turn." The report notes impact to the vehicle's "Left Front Bumper" and damage to the bike's "Center Back End." Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the report. The cyclist was injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
25
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23
Speeding Driver Hits SUV, Parked Car

Nov 23 - A driver sped east on Atlantic and hit a southbound SUV at Schenectady. A parked SUV was struck. The 21-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.

A driver in a Nissan sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue hit a southbound Honda SUV at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn at about 4 a.m. A parked Ford SUV was also struck. One person, a 21-year-old male driver, was injured and conscious with a neck contusion. "According to the police report, police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver." The sedan showed center-front damage; the moving SUV had right-front damage; the parked SUV had rear damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
22
Moped rider hurt in Eastern Parkway crash

Nov 22 - An SUV driver and a moped rider collided near 1045 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. Both were heading west. The rider went down with a leg bruise. Police listed no contributing factors.

An SUV driver and a moped rider collided near 1045 Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn around 10:40 a.m. The moped rider, a 38-year-old man, was injured, with a reported contusion to the lower leg and foot. According to the police report, both operators were traveling west and going straight. Contact occurred between the moped’s front end and the SUV’s center back end, and the SUV’s center back end was damaged. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for the involved parties, and the report provided no driver errors such as failure to yield or inattention. No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
18
Driver hits stopped moped at Atlantic and Vanderbilt

Nov 18 - Before dawn in Brooklyn, a driver hit a stopped moped at Atlantic and Vanderbilt. The 27-year-old rider suffered head lacerations and stayed conscious. Police listed two vehicles and no cause.

A two-vehicle crash injured a 27-year-old moped driver on Atlantic Avenue at Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:26 a.m. According to the police report, the moped was stopped in traffic and sustained impact to its center back end. The rider suffered head lacerations and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded no driver contributing factors for this crash and marked the cause as Unspecified. The second vehicle’s type was not reported. No passenger, pedestrian, or cyclist injuries were listed. Two vehicles were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
18
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17
Left-turn collision injures two on Eastern Parkway

Nov 17 - On Eastern Parkway at Buffalo Avenue, a driver making a left collided with a driver going straight. Both drivers reported whiplash. Police noted "Making Left Turn" and "Going Straight Ahead." Contributing factors in the report were "Unspecified."

The crash happened at Eastern Parkway and Buffalo Avenue in Brooklyn. A driver making a left turn collided with a driver going straight. Both drove sedans. Police documented center front-end damage to the straight-moving car and right-side damage to the turning car. Two drivers were injured with whiplash: a 37-year-old man reported back pain and a 31-year-old woman reported a neck injury. Another 31-year-old female occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. According to the police report, one driver was "Making Left Turn" and the other was "Going Straight Ahead." The report listed contributing factors as "Unspecified." Police did not record a specific driver error in the dataset.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858250 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
14
Distracted Truck Driver Rear-Ends Sedan on St. Marks

Nov 14 - A box-truck driver hit the back of an eastbound sedan on St. Marks at Underhill in Brooklyn. The front-seat passenger and the sedan driver were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.

A driver in a box truck, traveling east on St. Marks Ave, hit the back of an eastbound sedan at Underhill Ave in Brooklyn. A 26-year-old woman in the front passenger seat suffered whiplash to the neck. The 34-year-old sedan driver reported back pain. According to the police report, the crash occurred at St. Marks Ave and Underhill Ave and listed “Driver Inattention/Distraction” as a contributing factor. Police recorded driver inattention. Both vehicles were reported going straight ahead before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
13
Sedan driver hits scooter on Kingston Avenue

Nov 13 - On Kingston Avenue near Bergen Street, a sedan driver hit a standing scooter. The 23-year-old rider suffered a leg injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

In Brooklyn, a driver in a sedan traveling south on Kingston Avenue hit a standing scooter near Bergen Street at 8:55 a.m. The scooter operator, a 23-year-old man, was injured with a lower-leg abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The report notes center front-end damage to the sedan and back-end damage to the scooter. This was a vulnerable rider in the roadway. The impact came from a driver who was not paying attention. The file lists the scooter as a standing scooter and shows the sedan going straight ahead before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
12
Parked Sedan, Cyclist Crash on St Marks

Nov 12 - A cyclist rode east on St Marks at New York. A parked sedan figured in the crash. The rider suffered a head injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded passenger distraction.

According to the police report, a crash on St Marks Ave at New York Ave in Brooklyn involved a bicyclist traveling east and a parked sedan at 7:00 p.m. The bike’s front end and the sedan’s left front bumper were damaged. The 42-year-old man on the bike suffered a head injury and remained conscious. Police recorded passenger distraction as a contributing factor. An occupant was listed with unspecified injuries. The report lists the bicyclist’s other factors as unspecified. No narrative was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
12
Driver hits cyclist at St. Johns, Kingston

Nov 12 - Driver in a sedan hit a cyclist at St. Johns Place and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 43, suffered a concussion and leg injury. Both traveled straight. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a Honda sedan and a 43-year-old bicyclist collided at St. Johns Place and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a concussion and a lower-leg injury and was conscious. "According to the police report, both parties were going straight; the car was traveling west and the bike southwest." Damage was recorded to the sedan's right side and rear quarter panel and to the bike's front end. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified".


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857344 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
9
Stopped Driver Hurt in Bedford Rear-End

Nov 9 - A driver hit the back of a stopped Mercedes on Bedford at Bergen. The Mercedes driver suffered a neck injury. Police listed no contributing factors. Two other occupants were recorded with unspecified injuries.

A driver hit the back of a stopped Mercedes on Bedford Avenue at Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old Mercedes driver suffered a neck injury and reported whiplash. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the Mercedes was "Stopped in Traffic" and showed "Center Back End" damage. The report listed no crash-level contributing factors, and contributing factors for involved persons were recorded as "Unspecified." No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
9
Franklin Ave crash injures rear passenger

Nov 9 - Drivers of two sedans collided at Franklin Avenue and St Johns Place. A woman in the back seat was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and other vehicular factors. Bumpers crumpled. Brooklyn felt the jolt.

Drivers of two sedans collided at Franklin Avenue and St Johns Place in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old woman riding in the left rear seat was injured with a back abrasion. Other occupants, including a 2-year-old passenger, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Contact points listed were the Chevrolet sedan’s right front bumper and the Toyota sedan’s left rear bumper. The case was logged under collision ID 4856561 in the 77th Precinct area. No pedestrian or cyclist was reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856561 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
9
SUV driver following too closely injures cyclist

Nov 9 - Northbound on Bedford, a driver in an SUV hit a northbound cyclist near 1483 Bedford Ave. The rider was thrown and suffered arm fractures. Police recorded Following Too Closely. Midday crash in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a driver in an SUV traveling north hit a northbound cyclist near 1483 Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:25 a.m. The rider, 22, was ejected and suffered fractures to his arm and hand, and remained conscious. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. Impact was recorded at the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's left front. Both were reported going straight. The crash occurred in the 77th Precinct area. The report noted no damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
8
Driver overturns sedan at Kingston and Atlantic

Nov 8 - A driver flipped a sedan at Kingston Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. Police recorded alcohol involvement by the driver. The driver was injured and conscious. No other people were listed hurt.

Police logged a single-vehicle crash at Kingston Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. on November 8, 2025. A 30-year-old man driving a 2025 Hyundai sedan, licensed in New York, was traveling east and going straight when he overturned the car. He was the only occupant and was injured, with a lower-leg abrasion, and remained conscious. According to the police report, police recorded Alcohol Involvement by the driver. The report lists the point of impact and vehicle damage as "Overturned." No pedestrians, cyclists, or passengers were reported injured in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856314 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
7
Eastbound Driver Hits Left-Turning Car, Two Hurt

Nov 7 - At Buffalo Ave and Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn, a westbound driver turned left. An eastbound driver hit the car's rear. A 57-year-old front passenger and a 44-year-old driver suffered head and internal injuries.

Two sedans collided at Buffalo Ave and Eastern Pkwy in Brooklyn. A westbound driver began a left turn. An eastbound driver hit the turning car’s center back end. A 57-year-old front passenger and a 44-year-old driver were injured, both with head and internal complaints. According to the police report, the turning maneuver was recorded as "Making Left Turn." Points of impact were "Center Back End" for the turning car and "Center Front End" for the eastbound car. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all involved. No pedestrian or cyclist was listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
5
Moped rider hurt in Atlantic right-turn crash

Nov 5 - At Atlantic and Albany, a sedan driver and a moped driver both turned right and collided. The moped rider suffered a leg abrasion. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers turned right at Atlantic Avenue and Albany Avenue in Brooklyn and collided. The moped carried two people. The moped driver, 33, was injured with an abrasion to his lower leg. A moped passenger, 23, was listed with unspecified status. The sedan driver, 29, was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, both drivers were making right turns and contributing factors were listed as unspecified. Police noted damage to the sedan’s right-side doors and the moped’s left front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14
4
Drivers of Flatbed and Sedan Crash on Nostrand

Nov 4 - Two southbound drivers collided on Nostrand at St. Johns. Morning crash. Both reported head injuries and pain. A third occupant’s injury status was listed as unspecified. Police recorded driver inattention by both drivers.

Two southbound drivers collided at Nostrand Avenue and St. Johns Place in Brooklyn. One drove a 2015 flatbed truck. The other drove a 2017 Ford sedan. Both were going straight when they made contact. Both drivers had head injuries and reported pain. A third person, listed as an occupant, had an unspecified injury status. The documented impact was the truck’s right front bumper against the sedan’s left front quarter and bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were recorded injured. "According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction for both drivers."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4857232 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-14