Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,610
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,362
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 287
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 78?

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

Precinct 78: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A woman steps into the crosswalk at Flatbush and 5th. A taxi hits her. She dies. Another woman, sixty, is struck at Flatbush and 4th. She is left unconscious, her head crushed. In three and a half years, two people have died and fifteen have been seriously injured on the streets of Precinct 78. The wounded number over a thousand. The dead do not come back. The injured carry it forever. NYC Open Data

Cars, SUVs, and taxis are the main weapons. They killed two, seriously hurt four, and left dozens with broken bodies. Bikes and motorcycles also draw blood, but the carnage comes on four wheels.

The System Responds—Slowly

The city promises change. The Department of Transportation says Flatbush Avenue “doesn’t work for anyone. Almost 70,000 daily bus riders are stuck waiting too long for slow buses, drivers are caught in a mess of traffic, and pedestrians are left crossing intersections clogged with vehicles.” DOT statement

The plan: center-running bus lanes, boarding islands, fewer car lanes. A corridor for people, not just cars. “Our proposal would address each of these issues and create a world-class, welcoming corridor for everyone,” says DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez. Commissioner Rodriguez’s proposal

But the work is not done. The city has not shared the block-by-block plan. Parking may stay. The bus lanes may not be protected. The danger remains for those on foot and bike. Since 2019, 55 people have been killed or severely injured on Flatbush Avenue alone. Flatbush Avenue toll

The Role of Precinct 78

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target crash hotspots. They can act—if they choose to see the problem.

What Comes Next

Every day without action is another day of risk. The city must finish the Flatbush redesign, protect bus lanes, and harden crossings. The precinct must crack down on speeding and failure to yield. Local leaders must hear from you.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets. Take Action

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
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

SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured when an SUV making a left turn struck him on 3 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling eastbound on 3 Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The collision caused the bicyclist to be ejected and sustain injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. The SUV's right front bumper impacted the center front end of the bike. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Jeep SUV with two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and driver distraction in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Vanderbilt Avenue

A 7-year-old girl was struck at an intersection on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Vanderbilt Avenue and Dean Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle, a 2021 Toyota SUV traveling west, struck her with its right front bumper. The child sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including inattention and distraction, as well as following too closely. The pedestrian's actions are unknown. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Brooklyn

A sedan struck the rear of a parked vehicle on Flatbush Avenue. The front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened late at night. Police cited following too closely and driver inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a parked vehicle. The front passenger, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the parked sedan and the center front end of the striking vehicle. No ejections occurred. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred at 11 p.m. in Brooklyn's 11217 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turns Left, Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 21-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north on Baltic Street. The cyclist suffered back contusions. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2020 Jeep SUV making a left turn on Baltic Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was traveling northbound when the SUV, heading south, collided with her left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained back contusions. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact caused damage to the front center of the SUV and left front bumper of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620467 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was struck on the right side by a sedan traveling east on 1 Street near 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 1 Street collided with a bicyclist going south near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and bruises but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan struck the right side doors of the bike, damaging the sedan's front center. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers ignore traffic controls, putting vulnerable road users at risk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4618239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck the bike’s center back end. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan struck the bike at its center back end, causing the injury. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, while the bike showed no damage. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617641 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped in Brooklyn

A Nissan SUV made an improper U-turn in Brooklyn, colliding with a northbound moped. The moped driver, a 19-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV’s front center struck the moped’s left side doors. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling south made an improper U-turn and struck a moped traveling north on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The collision impacted the left side doors of the moped and the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors, both attributed to the SUV driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were assigned to him. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The bike struck the sedan’s right side doors. The rider suffered chest contusions and bruises. The driver was distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist traveling west was ejected after colliding with a parked sedan on 9th Street in Brooklyn. The bike hit the sedan’s right side doors, causing center front end damage to the bike and right side damage to the sedan. The bicyclist sustained chest contusions and bruises and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614047 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Brooklyn Avenue

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight north on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2018 BMW sedan made a left turn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight north on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Vanderbilt

A 30-year-old man riding south on Vanderbilt Avenue was struck and injured. Bruises and leg wounds marked the crash. Driver failed to yield. Improper lane use played a role. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue was injured when another vehicle, also heading south, made a right turn. The crash left the cyclist with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after impact. The police report does not specify if the cyclist wore safety equipment. Driver errors led to the bicyclist's injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614456 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street

A 14-year-old boy was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right rear quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver showed no vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fort Greene Place and Hanson Place in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a 2020 BMW sedan traveling south struck him on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors or contributing factors were specified in the report. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and suffered serious lower limb injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614462 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn

A 15-year-old girl crossing Atlantic Avenue was hit by an unlicensed female driver in a Jeep SUV. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue against the signal. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver, a female operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was unlicensed and traveling northwest, striking the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors such as failure to yield, but the driver’s unlicensed status is noted. The pedestrian’s action of crossing against the signal is recorded but not cited as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617630 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place

A 47-year-old man was struck while crossing Fort Greene Place with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian crossing Fort Greene Place at an intersection was hit by a vehicle making a right turn. The pedestrian, a 47-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered serious lower body injuries. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal

A 12-year-old boy crossing with the signal in Brooklyn was struck, suffering fractures to his lower leg and foot. A 23-year-old driver was also injured, complaining of head pain. The crash involved unsafe speed and multiple vehicles at Flatbush Avenue.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn was injured, sustaining fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. A 23-year-old driver was also injured, suffering head trauma and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the signal. The driver’s errors included unsafe speed, which led to the collision. The crash involved a bike and a sedan among other vehicles. Both injured parties were conscious or in shock but not ejected from their vehicles. The incident highlights the dangers posed by speeding drivers in busy Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A moped and sedan collided on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn just after midnight. The moped driver, 24, was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The sedan struck the moped’s front center.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 24-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped was traveling north, and the sedan was traveling east. The sedan struck the moped on its right front bumper, impacting the moped’s center front end. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment and was in shock following the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Right Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A 62-year-old woman bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg fractures after an SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected but injured seriously.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2007 SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn and struck her. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the bicyclist’s left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west while the bicyclist was traveling south, going straight ahead. The collision caused serious injury but no ejection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash

A motorcycle collided with a sedan making a U-turn on Flatbush Avenue. The motorcyclist was ejected, suffering fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The sedan struck the motorcycle’s front center, causing severe injury to the unlicensed rider.

According to the police report, a sedan was making an improper U-turn on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound motorcycle going straight. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle driver, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. He was conscious but seriously injured. The report lists the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the sedan driver. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet but was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turning Improperly Injures Driver

A 76-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV driver made an improper turn, striking the vehicle. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected. The collision caused front-end damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a 76-year-old male driver was injured when a 2003 Ford SUV made an improper turn in Brooklyn near 9th Street. The SUV was traveling west and struck the other vehicle with its center front end. The injured driver suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 11 Street

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on 11 Street in Brooklyn. The 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted and disregarded traffic control, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west and a bicycle traveling north collided at the center front ends on 11 Street near 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The crash occurred while both vehicles were going straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Saint Marks Avenue

A sedan turning right struck a bicyclist going straight on Saint Marks Avenue. The 29-year-old cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn on Saint Marks Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the turn. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05