Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,574
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,895
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 404
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 1, 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 26
Neck 13
+8
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 Dec 1, 2025

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Preventable Speeding in Precinct 78 School Zones

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Precinct 78: The harm keeps coming at rush hour and on our main drags

Precinct 78: The harm keeps coming at rush hour and on our main drags

Precinct 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 12, 2025

On Oct 23, at 5th Avenue near 296, a 37-year-old man was hurt while getting on or off a vehicle; police recorded a bruise to his upper arm and listed two drivers, one backing an SUV and one at a parked pickup, at the scene (NYC Open Data).

He is one of the human toll in Precinct 78 since 2022: 7 people killed and 1,863 injured (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Oct 23: A person walking was injured near 296 5th Avenue in a crash involving a backing SUV and a pickup truck (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 21: At 4th Avenue and Carroll Street, police recorded a driver failing to yield as a 63-year-old on a bike was hurt (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 15: On Ocean Avenue at Lincoln Road, a driver was ejected and seriously hurt; police cited unsafe speed (NYC Open Data).
  • Oct 10: Near Atlantic Avenue by the arena blocks, a worker in the roadway was hit by a pickup; police noted driver distraction (NYC Open Data).

Where it keeps happening

The worst pain concentrates on our big corridors. Flatbush Avenue shows 1 death and 124 injuries. Fourth Avenue shows 136 injuries. Both are repeat sites for harm (NYC Open Data).

The clock tells its own story. The 6 PM hour is the single worst hour, with 153 injuries recorded. The 3 PM and 5 PM hours also run high, each over a hundred injuries (NYC Open Data).

Named driver errors recur in the files. Police log unsafe speed and failure to yield among the recorded factors in serious cases here, including the Oct 15 speed crash on Ocean Avenue and the Oct 21 right-of-way crash at 4th and Carroll (NYC Open Data).

Who is getting hurt

Since 2022 in Precinct 78, people on bikes have suffered 404 injuries and 3 deaths. People walking have suffered 309 injuries and 1 death. Vehicle occupants account for 1,033 injuries and 3 deaths (NYC Open Data).

This is a precinct with daily bike and foot traffic. The records show right turns into bikes, backing moves into people, and speed at mid‑afternoon and evening. The pattern is old. The pain is fresh.

What fixes the record supports

The street files point to simple protections on Flatbush and Fourth: hardened turns, daylighting, and turn‑calming at the worst intersections; signal timing that gives people a head start; and targeted enforcement at the 6 PM peak. Those are consistent with what New York is already deploying citywide.

City leaders have begun lowering speed limits under Sammy’s Law and expanding automated enforcement. They say traffic deaths fell in early 2025 after those steps. The policy path forward is specific: expand slow zones and keep cameras on; stop repeat speeders with technology that keeps them within the limit (CrashCount: Take Action).

Who must act now

This is Precinct 78. The Council Member is Alexa Avilés. The Assembly Member is Robert Carroll. The State Senator is Zellnor Myrie. Albany is weighing the Stop Super Speeders Act to require intelligent speed assistance for repeat offenders; New Yorkers are calling for a citywide 20 MPH default where the law allows (CrashCount: Take Action).

Flatbush. Fourth. The 6 PM hour. The pattern will hold until someone breaks it.

Take one step today: ask your officials to back a 20 MPH default and speed limiters for habitual speeders (here).

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Precinct 78?
It covers parts of Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and Prospect Park in Brooklyn, overlapping Community Boards 6 and 55.
What patterns stand out locally?
Flatbush Avenue and Fourth Avenue show the highest harm, including a death and 124 injuries on Flatbush and 136 injuries on Fourth. The 6 PM hour records the most injuries (153).
What policies could reduce harm here?
Lower local speed limits under Sammy’s Law, expand automated enforcement, and pass the Stop Super Speeders Act to require speed limiters for repeat offenders. See details on our action page.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to Precinct 78 and the period Jan 1, 2022–Nov 12, 2025, and tallied injuries, deaths, times, modes, and locations using the fields for on/off street names, person type, injury severity, and contributing factors. Data were accessed Nov 12, 2025. You can start from the public dataset here.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Robert Carroll

District 44

Council Member Alexa Avilés

District 38

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

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

10
Taxi driver injures cyclist on Union Street

Nov 10 - A taxi driver going north on Union hit a 28-year-old bicyclist near 6 Ave. The rider went down with neck pain. Police recorded driver inattention and following too closely.

A driver in a taxi hit a 28-year-old bicyclist on Union St at 6 Ave in Brooklyn. Both were traveling north and going straight. The bicyclist was injured and reported neck pain. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Driver Inattention/Distraction” and “Following Too Closely.” Police recorded those as driver errors. Records list the taxi’s point of impact as the right front bumper. Passenger injuries in the taxi were not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
15
Driver backs onto Brooklyn sidewalk, killing one woman and injuring two others
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 2025-12-05
14
11-year-old riding scooter injured in hit-and-run in Brooklyn, police say
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
6
Hit-and-run in Brooklyn kills 75-year-old grandmother. Here's more on the SUV police are looking for.
5
Woman, 75, killed steps from her Brooklyn home by hit-and-run driver who blew light
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05
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 2025-12-05