Crash Count for Precinct 77
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,060
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,747
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 423
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 77?

Another Child Dead. Who Will Stop the Killing on Eastern Parkway?

Another Child Dead. Who Will Stop the Killing on Eastern Parkway?

Precinct 77: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 30, 2025

Blood on the Parkway

On June 28, an eight-year-old boy was killed crossing Eastern Parkway. He walked with his sister. A black Honda Pilot hit him. Witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. “I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman,” a bystander said. There was blood on the street. The driver stayed. The boy did not.

This is not rare. In the last twelve months, Precinct 77 saw 369 injuries and 5 serious injuries from crashes. One person died. In three and a half years, ten people have been killed and over 1,500 injured. Most victims are not in cars. They are walking, biking, or just trying to cross the street.

The Usual Silence

No arrests. No charges. The police investigate. The driver is “shocked.” The family is left to grieve. “He was a boy who loved life. He always had a smile on his face,” said a neighbor. The street stays the same.

Precinct 77 has the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target crash hotspots. But they must act. Every day of delay is another risk, another family broken.

Leadership: Promises and Pressure

City leaders have new laws. Sammy’s Law lets the city lower speed limits. Speed cameras now run 24/7. But these changes mean nothing if they stay on paper. The council, the mayor, the precinct—each can act. Each can stall. The numbers do not lie. The dead do not speak.

Residents must demand more. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. Do not wait for another child’s name on the news.

Act now. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. It is time to choose safety.

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Other Representatives

Brian Cunningham
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43
District Office:
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: CMOsse
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 77

SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Avenue

A westbound SUV struck the right rear bumper of a sedan traveling straight on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan’s front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries, including whiplash. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. A 2017 SUV traveling west struck the right rear bumper of a 2006 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan carried one occupant, a 31-year-old female front passenger, who was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were reported with damage to their right sides. The contributing factors listed for the crash were "Other Vehicular," indicating driver errors related to vehicle operation. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751629 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal Brooklyn

A 33-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing Utica Avenue against the signal. The impact left him in shock with whiplash. The crash highlights dangers when pedestrians cross unsafely amid moving traffic.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn at 16:57. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of whiplash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the driver or vehicle, nor does it specify vehicle type or driver actions. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted as a factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield are documented in the data. The incident underscores the risks present at non-intersection crossings when signals are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Loses Consciousness Crashes Sedan in Brooklyn

A 56-year-old male driver lost consciousness while entering a parked position, crashing his sedan head-on. He sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected. The crash occurred in Brooklyn near Saint Johns Place at 3:05 a.m.

According to the police report, the driver, a 56-year-old man, lost consciousness due to illness while operating a sedan traveling east in Brooklyn. The vehicle was entering a parked position when the driver lost control, resulting in a center front end collision. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reported include a fractured, distorted, and dislocated upper arm. The contributing factors listed are 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness,' indicating the driver’s medical condition caused the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and no other driver errors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Unlicensed Driver Turns Improperly, Injures Taxi Passengers

A sedan driven by an unlicensed driver made an improper right turn on Eastern Parkway, striking a westbound taxi. The impact injured three occupants, including the taxi driver and two passengers, all suffering whiplash and various bodily injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:57 AM on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. A sedan, driven by a 27-year-old unlicensed male driver traveling south and making a right turn, collided with a westbound taxi. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the taxi sustained damage to its center front end. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes. Three occupants were injured: the unlicensed sedan driver and two taxi passengers, all conscious but suffering whiplash and injuries to the head, shoulder, and lower leg. The taxi driver had an airbag deployed. The report highlights driver errors, specifically the unlicensed driver's improper turn, as central to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Dies Striking Parked Van

A 57-year-old man, helmeted but unlicensed, rode his motorcycle straight into a parked Hino van on Saint Johns Place. The van did not move. He struck headfirst and died there. The crash report cites driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old man operating a Jiajue motorcycle collided headfirst with the center back end of a parked Hino refrigerated van on Saint Johns Place near Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The report states the motorcyclist was helmeted but unlicensed. The van was stationary and unoccupied at the time of the crash. The narrative describes the motorcycle crumpling on impact and the rider dying at the scene from head injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. No actions by the van or its driver contributed to the incident, as the vehicle was parked. The report notes the rider's helmet use and unlicensed status, but cites driver inattention as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4745063 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A southbound SUV making a left turn struck a northbound bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:43. A 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north was struck by a southbound 2024 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the SUV driver's left turn maneuver as the critical action preceding the collision. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and driving southbound while making the left turn. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. No pedestrian or cyclist errors were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750139 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Hurt in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A moped driver struck a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue. She suffered arm and hand injuries. Police cite driver inattention for both drivers. The moped’s front end was damaged. The SUV was not.

According to the police report, a moped and a Jeep SUV, both initially parked, collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:15. The moped driver, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main contributing factor for both drivers. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, had no reported damage. The moped’s front end was damaged in the crash. No victim actions are listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Driver Distraction Causes Multi-Vehicle Rear-End Crash

A chain-reaction crash on Park Place in Brooklyn injured two vehicle occupants. Drivers stopped in traffic were struck from behind. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed as key factors. Both injured victims suffered back injuries and whiplash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Park Place in Brooklyn at 8:33 AM. Multiple vehicles traveling east were stopped in traffic when a chain-reaction rear-end collision unfolded. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a primary contributing factor, along with "Unsafe Speed" for one driver. Two occupants were injured: a 31-year-old female driver and a 38-year-old male passenger, both sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The vehicles involved included sedans and SUVs, with impact points primarily at the center back ends of stopped vehicles. The report explicitly notes driver errors without attributing fault to the victims. No pedestrian or cyclist involvement was reported. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe speed in congested traffic conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743535 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Bicyclist on Pacific Street

SUV hit a 22-year-old woman on a bike. Her knee and lower leg shattered. Police cite driver for ignoring traffic control and inattention. Blood on the pavement. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chrysler SUV struck a 22-year-old female bicyclist on Pacific Street at 16:15. The bicyclist suffered a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her knee and lower leg. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the SUV driver's errors. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The impact hit the right side of the bike and the SUV's front. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment, but the report attributes the crash to driver errors, not actions by the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742429 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Backing Strikes Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 48-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a taxi backing north on Kingsborough Walk hit her. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The taxi showed no vehicle damage. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a 2014 Toyota taxi backing north near 353 Kingsborough Walk in Brooklyn at 12:35. The taxi was backing up when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious. The taxi showed no damage. The report cites unspecified contributing factors but does not list any driver errors explicitly such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was noted as 'not in roadway,' and no victim behaviors were identified as contributing. The focus remains on the taxi's backing maneuver as the critical action preceding the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4741852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Parked Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Saint Johns Place

A parked sedan struck a 57-year-old man crossing Saint Johns Place. The impact left him with head injuries and bruises. No driver errors listed. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a parked BMW sedan struck him on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn at 10:10 AM. The man was crossing outside a crosswalk. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash and showed no damage. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited in the report. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and bruising but remained conscious. The report focuses on confusion as a factor in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4740161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Bleeds After Dawn Crash on Rochester Avenue

A man rode north at dawn on Rochester Avenue. His bike struck something. His face hit the street. Blood pooled. He stayed upright, wounded but alive. The city’s silence swallowed the crash.

A 35-year-old man riding a bike northbound on Rochester Avenue near Saint Johns Place was injured in a crash, according to the police report. The report states, 'A man rode north at dawn. No helmet. His bike struck something. His face met the street. Blood pooled.' The cyclist suffered severe bleeding to his face but survived the impact. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' There is no mention of other vehicles or driver errors, and no evidence of victim behavior contributing to the crash beyond the note that the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, which is mentioned only after the sequence of events. The incident underscores the vulnerability of cyclists navigating city streets, especially when the cause of the crash remains unclear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Slams Sedans, Woman Injured

A young woman suffered head trauma on Kingston Avenue. Distracted driving sparked a chain crash. Multiple sedans struck, metal twisted, one driver left incoherent. Brooklyn street turned violent in seconds.

According to the police report, a crash erupted on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. A 22-year-old female driver suffered a serious head injury and was incoherent at the scene. She wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. Multiple sedans were involved, including parked cars struck in the chain reaction. Damage hit the right front quarter panel of one sedan and the back end of another. The only driver error cited was distraction. The report shows how a moment of inattention can leave a restrained driver gravely hurt and several vehicles wrecked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Sedan on Nostrand

SUV driver, distracted, struck a sedan starting from parking on Nostrand Avenue. Sedan driver suffered back injury and whiplash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV traveling south on Nostrand Avenue struck a sedan as it started from parking at 18:25. The sedan’s 34-year-old driver was injured, suffering back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were damaged at their points of impact: the SUV’s right rear quarter panel and the sedan’s left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash exposes the threat of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Motorcycle and Sedan Collide on Buffalo Avenue

A motorcycle carrying two women collided with a sedan turning left on Buffalo Avenue. Both motorcycle occupants were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way were cited as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Buffalo Avenue involving a sedan and a motorcycle. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north, was making a left turn when it struck the motorcycle traveling south. The motorcycle carried two female occupants: a 20-year-old driver wearing a helmet and a 24-year-old passenger without safety equipment. Both were ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to their limbs. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction, along with failure to yield right-of-way, as contributing factors. The sedan's point of impact was its right front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was damaged. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. These driver errors directly led to the violent impact and injuries sustained by the vulnerable motorcycle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A pick-up truck driven by an unlicensed driver struck a parked BMW sedan on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ left sides.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on Sterling Place in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck traveling south, driven by a man without a valid license, collided with a parked 2007 BMW sedan. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the truck and the left front bumper of the sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 56-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the unlicensed status of the truck driver as a critical factor. No other contributing factors were specified. The parked sedan was stationary at the time of impact, emphasizing the danger posed by the unlicensed driver’s failure to maintain control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Pacific Street

A moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV struck the vehicle’s left side doors. The crash occurred as the SUV made a left turn, colliding with the moped traveling straight westbound on Pacific Street.

According to the police report, the crash happened at 13:05 on Pacific Street. The moped, driven by a 58-year-old man wearing a helmet, was traveling straight westbound when it was struck on the left side doors by an SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction," which contributed to the collision. The moped driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage, while the moped had damage to its left side doors. The report highlights driver errors on the part of the SUV operator without attributing fault to the moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Brooklyn Bedford Avenue

A sedan turning right collided with an e-scooter traveling south on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:23 on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling southwest and making a right turn, struck an e-scooter heading south. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention during the maneuver. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify victim fault. The focus remains on the driver's failure to avoid the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Strikes Westbound Bicyclist

A 38-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg contusions after a collision with a 2024 Ford SUV making a left turn on Bergen Street. The SUV’s improper lane usage caused the impact, leaving the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:30 PM on Bergen Street involving a westbound bicyclist and a 2024 Ford SUV. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight west. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee and lower leg and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, indicating the SUV driver’s failure to properly navigate the turn and lane. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his bike. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The impact point was the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s center front end, underscoring the SUV driver’s error in executing the turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4730592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck a Honda sedan from behind on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue near Clinton Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:50 p.m. The crash involved a 2018 Honda sedan and a 2021 Jeep SUV, both traveling eastbound. The Jeep SUV struck the Honda sedan from behind, impacting the sedan’s left rear bumper. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old female occupant, sustained back injuries classified as severity level 3 and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the sedan. Both drivers were licensed, with the SUV driver licensed in New York and the sedan driver licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04