Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,509
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,857
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 402
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 78
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 2
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 5
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Head 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 21
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Whiplash 25
Neck 12
+7
Back 4
Head 4
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 123
Lower leg/foot 42
+37
Head 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 15
+10
Back 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 5
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 71
Lower leg/foot 24
+19
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Face 4
Whole body 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 31
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Back 7
+2
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Head 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 3, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 78?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 78 School Zones

(since 2022)
Blood on the Asphalt: Hold Precinct 78 Accountable Now

Blood on the Asphalt: Hold Precinct 78 Accountable Now

Precinct 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Toll in Plain Sight

In Precinct 78, the numbers do not lie. Three people are dead. Fifteen more have suffered serious injuries. Since 2022, there have been 2,479 crashes. The wounded are not just numbers—they are neighbors, children, elders. In the last year alone, one person was killed and 384 injured. The blood dries, but the pain lingers.

A 71-year-old cyclist lost his life on West Drive. A 72-year-old woman was struck and killed by a taxi at Flatbush and 5th. The street does not care if you are young or old. It takes without warning.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, Bikes, and Blood

Cars and SUVs have done the most harm—one death, 124 minor injuries, 44 moderate, three serious. Trucks and buses left 13 injured. Bikes caused 22 injuries, including one serious. The numbers are cold, but the stories are not. A cyclist ejected after a crash. A pedestrian never making it across the street.

Leadership: Promises and Pressure

The city has tools. Speed limits can be enforced. Tickets can be written. Hotspots can be watched. But action is not automatic. It takes pressure. It takes voices raised. It takes the will to see the dead and say, enough.

The police can do more. They can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target the corners where people keep getting hurt. They can make it clear that the law is not just words on paper.

The Words That Remain

A relative, after a recent crash, said, “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.” said her daughter. The pain does not fade. Another voice, after a double fatality, said, “We are deeply saddened by the tragic deaths of two individuals in Sunset Park this morning. Our thoughts are with their families and loved ones.” said police.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. These are not accidents. Demand action. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Tell them to enforce the law, to slow the cars, to protect the people who walk and ride. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Robert Carroll
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 557, 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
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
Twitter: @zellnor4ny
Other Geographies

Precinct 78 Police Precinct 78 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78

24
Bus and sedan collide at 625 Atlantic Ave

Oct 24 - A bus and a sedan collided near 625 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded Passing Too Closely. The 25-year-old sedan driver was hurt. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries.

A bus and a sedan collided near 625 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn at 1:40 p.m. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with a leg contusion. Two other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both were westbound; the sedan driver was "Entering Parked Position" and the bus was "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor. Reported impact points were the sedan’s left front bumper and the bus’s right front bumper. The record lists the sedan driver as licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
23
Jeep driver backs into parked pickup

Oct 23 - A Jeep driver backed south on Fifth Avenue and hit a parked pickup near 296. Police recorded Passing Too Closely. Injuries were not specified.

Two drivers collided on Fifth Avenue in Brooklyn near 296. The driver of a Jeep SUV was backing south and hit a parked GMC pickup. The pickup’s left front bumper was damaged. The SUV’s right rear bumper was damaged. "According to the police report, injuries were not specified, and police recorded Passing Too Closely." The data lists both operators as licensed, one from New York and one from New Jersey. Each vehicle had a single occupant, both drivers. The report lists the SUV as backing and the pickup as parked. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
22
SUV driver rear-ends SUV on Prospect Park W

Oct 22 - A southbound SUV driver hit the back of another on Prospect Park W at 6 St. A 59-year-old driver suffered a back bruise. Police recorded Following Too Closely and noted Brakes Defective.

Two drivers in SUVs headed south on Prospect Park W near 6 St when one driver hit the back of the other. The rear vehicle showed front-end damage. The lead SUV showed rear damage. A 59-year-old driver was injured with a back contusion and was conscious. Others were listed with “Unspecified” injury status. According to the police report, police recorded Following Too Closely in the crash and noted Brakes Defective for involved drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
21
SUV driver fails to yield, injures cyclist

Oct 21 - A driver in an SUV turned right on 4 Ave at Carroll St and hit a northbound cyclist going straight. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The cyclist, 63, suffered leg injuries and internal pain.

A driver in a 2023 Honda SUV turned right on northbound 4 Ave at Carroll St. He hit a northbound cyclist who was going straight. The cyclist, a 63-year-old woman, suffered a leg injury and reported internal pain. "According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and officers listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Vehicle records list the bike’s movement as Going Straight Ahead. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 78th Precinct at 4 Ave and Carroll St. No other contributing factors appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
21
Moped rider ejected in Flatbush and Atlantic crash

Oct 21 - A sedan driver and a moped rider collided at Flatbush and Atlantic in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and injured. Police recorded view obstruction. The moped went west. The sedan slowed southbound.

A driver in a sedan and a moped rider collided at Flatbush Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a leg injury. According to the police report, “View Obstructed/Limited” was recorded as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped traveled west. The sedan driver headed south and was slowing. The sedan carried a driver and a front-seat passenger. No deaths were reported. Police listed the rider as injured; injuries for the sedan occupants were not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851451 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
15
E-scooter rider ejected at Ocean and Lincoln

Oct 15 - Northbound on Ocean by Lincoln. A Jeep driver moved to park. An e-scooter collided. The rider was ejected, unconscious, bleeding. The car driver reported shoulder pain. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A collision on Ocean Ave at Lincoln Rd in Brooklyn involved a northbound e-scooter and a northbound Jeep whose driver was entering a parked position. The e-scooter rider, 38, was ejected, left unconscious, and suffered severe lacerations. The car driver, 58, reported shoulder pain. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by a driver. Damage listed in the report shows impact to the Jeep’s center back end and the scooter’s center front end. The crash ID is 4853617.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
14
Driver distraction on Flatbush Avenue injures passengers

Oct 14 - Two sedan drivers collided at Flatbush Avenue and Plaza Street East in Brooklyn. Two women riding in the back seats were hurt. One had a head bruise. One had a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

Two sedan drivers collided at Flatbush Avenue and Plaza Street East in Brooklyn. The crash injured two rear-seat passengers. A 44-year-old woman suffered a head contusion. A 64-year-old woman suffered a bruise to her lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both drivers were recorded as "Going Straight Ahead" before impact. Police noted front-end damage on both sedans: the right front of the westbound car and the left front of the southbound car. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as involved. The record places the crash in the 78th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
14
11-year-old boy critically hurt in Brooklyn hit-and-run

11
Bus driver rear-ends stopped SUV on Flatbush

Oct 11 - A southbound bus driver hit the back of a stopped SUV near 450 Flatbush Ave. Four bus riders and a driver were hurt. Police listed pavement slippery as a factor.

At 12:25 p.m. in Brooklyn, the driver of a southbound bus going straight hit the rear of a stopped southbound SUV near 450 Flatbush Ave. Four bus passengers, ages 55, 57, 62, and 69, were injured with contusions to the chest, back, legs, and body. A 43-year-old driver reported whiplash. The 33-year-old bus driver was listed with no reported injuries. According to the police report, "Pavement Slippery" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police noted center-front damage to the bus and center-rear damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
10
Distracted pickup driver injures pedestrian on Atlantic

Oct 10 - On Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a pickup truck driver going east hit a 43-year-old man working in the roadway. He suffered a leg bruise. Police recorded driver inattention and inexperience.

A driver in a pickup truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue near 620 Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn hit a 43-year-old man who was working in the roadway. The impact was to the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction and driver inexperience." The driver was going straight ahead, and no vehicle damage was noted. The crash occurred in the 78th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850499 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
9
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends E-Biker on Baltic

Oct 9 - A Honda sedan driver going east on Baltic hit an e-bike rider from behind near Nevins. The 37-year-old was ejected and broke his shoulder. Police recorded driver inattention by the motorist.

A driver in a 2013 Honda sedan rear-ended a man on an e-bike on Baltic St at Nevins St in Brooklyn at 4:35 p.m. The rider, 37, was ejected and suffered a shoulder fracture-dislocation. The sedan carried a driver and a passenger; both were listed with unspecified injury status. “According to the police report, the sedan’s center front hit the e-bike’s center back as both traveled east, going straight.” Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the sedan driver. Crash ID 4849594.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849594 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
8
Bus driver rear-ends motorcyclist at Atlantic and Fourth

Oct 8 - A bus driver hit the back of a motorcycle at Fourth Avenue and Atlantic. The rider suffered facial abrasions and stayed conscious. Police recorded improper lane usage. The bus showed no damage.

At Fourth Avenue and Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, a bus driver going straight hit the rear of a motorcycle that was also going straight. The motorcyclist, 39, was injured with facial abrasions and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” was a contributing factor. Police recorded improper lane usage by a driver. Impact details in the report note center back end damage to the motorcycle and center front end contact for the bus, with no reported damage to the bus. No other injuries were listed in the crash record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854216 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
3
Pickup driver backs into parked sedan, passenger injured

Oct 3 - On Seventh Avenue at 210, a pickup driver backed into a parked sedan. A passenger was hurt. Police recorded driver inattention.

A crash occurred at 12:36 p.m. at 210 Seventh Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a pickup truck was backing up and hit a parked sedan. A passenger was injured, with a complaint of back pain and nausea, and was recorded in shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The sedan was parked before impact; the pickup was moving in reverse. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured. The record does not identify which vehicle the injured passenger rode in.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
1
SUV Driver Hits 19-Year-Old on E-Bike

Oct 1 - A Toyota SUV driver pulled to park on 5 Ave and hit a 19-year-old on an e-bike. The bike took the blow to its back end. Police recorded Unsafe Speed. The rider suffered a leg bruise near 349 5 Ave in Brooklyn.

In Brooklyn near 349 5 Ave, the driver of a 2012 Toyota SUV, entering a parked position while heading east, hit a 19-year-old e-bike rider who was going straight east. The bike was struck at its center back end. The rider suffered a bruised leg and was listed as injured. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Unsafe Speed. No other contributing factors were specified for either person. The crash involved an SUV and an e-bike; the SUV sustained no damage, the bike showed damage to the back end. The report lists the SUV driver as licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
30
Pickup Driver Right-Hooks Rider at 442 3rd Ave

Sep 30 - A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Ave in Brooklyn and hit a motorized rider going straight. The rider suffered arm and internal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.

A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a man on an other motorized device who was going straight. The rider, 45, suffered shoulder injury and reported internal pain. According to the police report, the pickup was "Making Right Turn" and showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the rider’s device had front-end damage. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Both traveled south, per the report. The data identifies the injured man as the driver of the other motorized vehicle. Other parties were listed with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
29
Left-Turning Driver Hits Scooter Rider at Seventh Street

Sep 29 - Left-turning sedan driver hit a 55-year-old standing-scooter rider at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street, Brooklyn. The rider went down with face wounds and bleeding. Police recorded Failure to Yield. Car occupants were listed unhurt.

A driver in a sedan making a left turn at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street in Brooklyn hit a 55-year-old man riding a standing scooter. The crash was logged at 9:55 a.m. The rider suffered facial injuries, bled, and was ejected. The driver and two passengers, including a 6-year-old, were listed as uninjured. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making Left Turn,” and police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The scooter was traveling north while the sedan turned left from eastbound Seventh Street. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was recorded as the point of impact and damaged. No contributing factors were listed for the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
28
Driver hits cyclist at 4 Ave, 11 St

Sep 28 - A driver in a sedan going west hit a northbound bicyclist at 4 Ave and 11 St in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old woman was injured and ejected. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

At 4 Ave and 11 St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2024 sedan going west hit a northbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old woman suffered a leg injury and was ejected. The driver, 69, and a 55-year-old passenger reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bike and listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The sedan showed center-front impact. The bike was damaged at the front. Both were traveling straight. The crash falls in the 78th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
28
SUV driver U-turn hits moped on Flatbush

Sep 28 - On Flatbush Avenue, a driver in an SUV tried a U-turn and hit a southbound moped. The 21-year-old rider and a 19-year-old passenger were hurt, both partially ejected. Police logged improper turning, passing too closely, and inexperience.

At 11:03 a.m. near 450 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV attempted a U-turn and hit a southbound moped. The 21-year-old rider suffered a shoulder abrasion. A 19-year-old passenger reported pain in her lower leg and foot. Both were partially ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, 65, was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded improper turning by a driver and driver inexperience; they also listed passing too closely. The moped was going straight ahead. The SUV was listed as having no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07
26
Bicyclist rear-ends e-bike on West Dr

Sep 26 - A bicyclist rear-ended an e-bike near 40 West Dr in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old rider broke his shoulder. A 12-year-old passenger and a 50-year-old rider had unspecified injuries. Both were northbound. Police noted unsafe speed and rider error.

A northbound bicyclist hit the back of a northbound e-bike near 40 West Dr in Brooklyn at 7:09 p.m. One rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered a shoulder fracture. A 12-year-old girl riding as a passenger and a 50-year-old man reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, officers documented “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Unsafe Speed.” Police recorded unsafe speed and rider error among the involved riders. No motor vehicles were listed. The e-bike carried two people; the other bike carried one. The report lists no damage to either bike. The crash is logged under collision ID 4845778.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-07