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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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

Box Truck and SUV Kill Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

A 39-year-old man died beneath the streetlights of Atlantic Avenue. First struck by a box truck, then an SUV, his head shattered, bones crushed. Alone, far from the crosswalk, he became another casualty of unchecked steel and speed.

A deadly crash unfolded midblock on Atlantic Avenue when a 39-year-old man stepped into the roadway and was struck by two vehicles, according to the police report. The report states, 'The box truck hit him first. The SUV followed. Head shattered. Bones crushed. He died there, beneath the streetlights, far from the crosswalk, alone on the asphalt.' Both vehicles—a box truck and a sport utility vehicle—were traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' for both drivers, offering no further detail on specific driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing the street at a location not marked by a signal or crosswalk, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the lethal impact of large vehicles moving unchecked through city streets, leaving a man dead and unanswered questions in their wake.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Saint Johns Place

A sedan driver, starting from parking, struck a westbound e-bike on Saint Johns Place. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Johns Place around 12:15 a.m. A sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it collided with an e-bike traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old male, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, highlighting driver errors that led to the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving and improper lane use in urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Pacific Street

A northbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Brooklyn’s Pacific Street. Five vehicle occupants suffered neck and back injuries, including whiplash. The crash, caused by following too closely, left multiple passengers injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, at 7:08 a.m. on Pacific Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Ford SUV traveling north rear-ended a 2017 BMW sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the SUV’s center back end striking the sedan’s left front bumper. The contributing factor cited was "Following Too Closely," indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Five occupants were injured: the SUV driver, three passengers, and the sedan’s lone occupant. Injuries included neck and back pain with complaints of whiplash. None of the occupants were ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to the victims, focusing solely on the SUV driver’s failure to maintain safe distance. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV’s right rear bumper and the sedan’s center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727482 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Crashes Into SUV on Atlantic Avenue

A moped rider collided with an SUV entering a parked position on Atlantic Avenue. The moped driver suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Atlantic Avenue when a moped traveling west struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV that was entering a parked position. The moped driver, a 36-year-old male, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was also noted for 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV driver was licensed and female, while the moped driver held a permit. The collision point and vehicle damage were both on the left front bumper of the moped and right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report focuses on driver errors without attributing fault to the injured moped rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorbike Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection

A motorbike traveling north struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at a Classon Avenue intersection. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The motorbike showed no damage. Unsafe speed by the motorbike was noted as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling north on Classon Avenue struck a 61-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, described as contusions and bruises. The motorbike had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the motorbike operator. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited. The pedestrian was located at the intersection and was not assigned any contributing fault. This crash highlights the dangers posed by motorbike speed in pedestrian-heavy areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Sedan Driver

A pick-up truck and sedan collided on Utica Avenue, injuring the sedan driver. The impact struck both vehicles' left front bumpers. The 63-year-old sedan driver suffered bruising and arm injuries but remained conscious with airbag deployment noted.

According to the police report, at 20:18 on Utica Avenue, a pick-up truck traveling south and a sedan traveling north collided, impacting both vehicles' left front bumpers. The sedan driver, a 63-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was conscious and not ejected, with the airbag deployed in his vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify any driver errors or pedestrian involvement. The pick-up truck, driven by a licensed female driver from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The sedan's pre-crash movement is recorded as 'Other*', indicating an unclear maneuver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors are noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Taxis Collide Ignoring Traffic Controls

Two taxis crashed at Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Each driver suffered injuries and shock. The collision damaged the right rear quarter panel of one taxi and the front center of the other.

According to the police report, two taxis collided at the intersection of Schenectady Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:00 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The first taxi, traveling south, was struck on its right rear quarter panel, while the second taxi, traveling east, sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, aged 34 and 49, were injured and experienced shock. The 34-year-old driver suffered injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the 49-year-old driver sustained back injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Backs Into Brooklyn Pedestrian

A distracted driver backing north on Nostrand Avenue struck a 55-year-old woman crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention in Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, at 6:06 AM on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a vehicle backing north struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report explicitly cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor twice, emphasizing the driver's failure to maintain awareness while backing. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center back end, indicating the collision occurred during the vehicle's reverse movement. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. This incident highlights the critical role of driver distraction in pedestrian injuries on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720383 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 22-year-old man crossing Pacific Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield. The man suffered bruises to his knee and leg. He stayed conscious. Glare affected visibility. The car was undamaged.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Pacific Street at Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn with the signal when a westbound sedan making a left turn struck him. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. Glare also contributed to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan, a 2022 Nissan, was undamaged. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. This crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections, especially when visibility is compromised.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on Saint Johns Place

SUV plowed into a parked sedan. Driver and teen passenger hurt. Whiplash and arm injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Streets remain unforgiving.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling north on Saint Johns Place struck a parked sedan at 8:40. The SUV’s driver, a 39-year-old man, and his 17-year-old front passenger were both injured, suffering whiplash and arm injuries. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The parked sedan was hit at its right rear bumper, while the SUV took damage to its right rear quarter panel. A fire truck was present but sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error, not victim fault, as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Unlicensed Driver Injures Two in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Two sedans crashed on Park Place. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. One driver was unlicensed. Bumpers smashed. Shock followed. Systemic danger clear. Brooklyn streets bear the cost.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at midnight on Park Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. One sedan, driven by a licensed man, went straight. The other, driven by an unlicensed man, was stopped in traffic. The crash struck the right front bumper of the moving sedan and the left rear bumper of the stopped car. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and all were in shock. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The presence of an unlicensed driver marks a critical systemic danger. Both vehicles sustained significant bumper damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715001 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Collides with Moped on Park Place

A sedan traveling southeast struck a moped going east on Park Place in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 48-year-old man, was ejected and suffered chest injuries. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:18 on Park Place near Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2013 sedan traveling southeast struck a 2006 moped traveling east. The sedan impacted the moped with its right front bumper, causing damage to that area. The moped driver, a 48-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained chest injuries classified as injury severity 3. The driver was conscious and suffered internal complaints. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the moped driver but does not specify driver errors or violations for the sedan operator. No helmet use or pedestrian crossing factors were noted as contributing. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead prior to the crash. The collision highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when struck by larger vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Injured in Dean Street Collision

A female SUV driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries after colliding with a parked sedan on Dean Street. The crash involved two SUVs and was linked to malfunctioning traffic control devices, according to the police report.

At 15:12 on Dean Street, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a parked sedan. According to the police report, the female driver of a 2024 Chevrolet SUV traveling north struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2022 Hyundai sedan. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder contusions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working' as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured occupant was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report does not list any victim errors or behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on the failure of traffic control devices and the resulting impact. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the left front bumper of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711657 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Park Place

A 15-year-old boy suffered severe leg injuries after an SUV hit him on Park Place. The impact fractured and distorted his knee and lower leg. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously hurt, struck outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 18:25 on Park Place when a 2024 SUV traveling east struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The victim sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in serious injury. The driver, a licensed female motorist, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but the collision and injury severity highlight the danger posed by vehicle movements through pedestrian spaces. The vehicle damage was limited to the left side doors, consistent with the point of impact on the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Dies in Head-On Brooklyn Crash

A 46-year-old man riding east on Atlantic Avenue struck an object head-on. His skull bore the force. He died at the scene. Police cite driver inattention. The night swallowed another life on Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old man was operating a Fly Wing moped eastbound on Atlantic Avenue at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn when he collided head-on with an object. The report states the impact was to the center front end of the moped, causing fatal head injuries to the driver, who died at the scene. The police explicitly list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor in the crash. The narrative underscores that the victim’s skull took the brunt of the blow. No other vehicles or persons are reported involved. The report does not specify the use of any safety equipment by the victim, nor does it list any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the systemic danger posed by driver distraction, as detailed in the official police account.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710249 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Pickup Slams Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

A pickup driver, distracted and tailgating, crashed into a sedan on Atlantic Avenue. The sedan driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash left metal twisted and a driver in shock.

According to the police report, a pickup truck rear-ended a sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Albany Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:30 AM. The pickup driver was cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan's driver, a 50-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash and was left in shock. The impact damaged the front of the pickup and the rear of the sedan, showing a clear rear-end collision. The report lists distraction and tailgating as the sole contributing factors, with no fault assigned to the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710109 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Distraction Injures Rear Passenger

SUV turned left on Saint Johns Place. Driver distracted. Slammed into sedan. Sixty-eight-year-old man in rear seat hurt. Back injury. Whiplash. He stayed conscious. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a 2016 Dodge SUV made a left turn westbound on Saint Johns Place and collided with a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling eastbound. The SUV struck the sedan at the right front quarter panel and bumper. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. A 68-year-old male passenger in the SUV's right rear seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim actions were listed. The crash shows the danger when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710252 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist

A sedan driver, distracted and following too close, hit a 27-year-old cyclist on Nostrand Avenue. The rider suffered leg injuries and shock. Streets remain perilous when drivers lose focus.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male bicyclist who was also heading south. The cyclist suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The cyclist wore a helmet, but this was not a contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash underscores the danger of distracted driving and tailgating on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709558 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Ram Truck Crushes Pedestrian’s Face

A Ram truck plowed into a man crossing Atlantic Avenue. The front end smashed his face. Blood pooled on the asphalt. He stayed conscious, pain sharp in the night. Driver distraction left flesh torn and the street marked.

A 38-year-old man was struck by a Ram truck while crossing Atlantic Avenue, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:32 near Council District 35. The report states the truck’s front end crushed the pedestrian’s face, leaving him with severe lacerations, though he remained conscious. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor. The vehicle, registered in North Carolina, was traveling east and struck the pedestrian outside a crosswalk. The police report makes no mention of pedestrian error as a contributing factor, focusing entirely on the driver’s distraction. The incident underscores the ongoing threat posed by inattentive drivers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Saint Marks

A sedan turning left hit a 56-year-old woman crossing Saint Marks Avenue with the signal. She suffered bruises to her knee, leg, and foot. Police cite driver’s failure to yield as the cause.

A sedan traveling east on Saint Marks Avenue made a left turn and struck a 56-year-old woman who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way, leading to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end. No other contributing factors were listed. The report highlights the danger when drivers do not yield to people crossing legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04