Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,400
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,781
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 373
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 23
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 78
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 7
Head 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Concussion 20
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 4
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Whiplash 24
Neck 12
+7
Back 4
Head 4
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 113
Lower leg/foot 36
+31
Head 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 14
+9
Back 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 5
Chest 2
Face 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 67
Lower leg/foot 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 22
+17
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Whole body 4
Face 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 30
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Back 6
+1
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 Sep 15, 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

6
Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Jul 6 - A moped collided with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 16-year-old moped driver was ejected and suffered a fractured hip and dislocated leg. The crash involved unsafe speed and handheld cellphone use by the moped driver.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south collided with a northbound SUV on 4 Avenue near Butler Street in Brooklyn. The 16-year-old male moped driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained a fractured hip and dislocated upper leg. The report lists unsafe speed and handheld cellphone use by the moped driver as contributing factors. The SUV struck the moped on its right side doors, damaging its right rear quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious but seriously injured. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646219 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Jul 5 - A moped and SUV collided on Flatbush Avenue. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling south. The SUV was struck on the right side. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2018 Jeep SUV and a moped. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV was struck on its right side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor for the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and had two occupants. The crash resulted from improper lane usage by one or both drivers, leading to the moped driver's severe injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643150 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Rear-End Crash

Jul 1 - A 19-year-old woman on a bike was ejected and injured in a rear-end crash on Flatbush Avenue. Two bikes collided. Police cite following too closely. The rider suffered arm abrasions. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, two bicycles traveling north on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn collided. A 19-year-old female bicyclist was ejected from her bike and suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver error as following too closely. The impact occurred between the left rear quarter panel of one bike and the left front bumper of the other. The injured bicyclist remained conscious. No other vehicle occupants were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Bicyclist Injured Reacting to Uninvolved Vehicle

Jun 29 - A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bergen Street. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries after reacting to an uninvolved vehicle. The cyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on Bergen Street was injured when he reacted to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the cyclist's response to another vehicle triggered the incident. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from his bike. No damage was reported to the bicycle. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not indicate any failure to yield or other driver errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Bicyclist Ejected in Rear-End Crash Brooklyn

Jun 23 - A 27-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a rear-end collision in Brooklyn. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled westbound. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a bicyclist was injured after being struck from behind while traveling westbound in Brooklyn near 61 9 Street. The bicyclist, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the striking vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision damaged the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the bicyclist's bike. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Sedans Smash Fronts on Atlantic Avenue

Jun 22 - Two sedans crashed head-on at Atlantic Avenue. One driver, 28, took a blow to the head and suffered a concussion. Police cited failure to yield. Metal twisted. The injured man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 625 Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 28-year-old male driver with a head injury and concussion. Both vehicles struck at the left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No other contributing factors or victim errors appear in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Southbound Moped

Jun 20 - A sedan turning left struck a moped going straight on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2015 sedan was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it collided with a southbound moped traveling straight ahead. The moped driver, a 28-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The sedan's point of impact was its left front quarter panel, while the moped's damage was centered on its front end. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Bike Hits Two Pedestrians on West Drive

Jun 16 - A bike slammed into two pedestrians on West Drive. Both suffered head and arm injuries. Driver inattention and speed led to the crash. Victims left hurt and shaken on the pavement.

According to the police report, a bike traveling south on West Drive struck two pedestrians. The 33-year-old woman suffered head fractures and dislocations, while the 33-year-old man sustained a concussion and arm injuries. Both were seriously hurt. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bike's center front end hit the pedestrians. No actions by the pedestrians contributed to the crash. Driver distraction and excessive speed caused the collision and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped on Union Street

Jun 14 - A 32-year-old moped driver was injured and ejected after an SUV made a left turn on Union Street in Brooklyn. The moped struck the SUV’s front end. The rider suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV traveling north on Union Street made a left turn and collided with a westbound moped. The moped driver, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries along with abrasions. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the moped. The impact occurred at the SUV’s center front end and the moped’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV U-Turn Hits Sedan in Brooklyn

Jun 13 - A southbound SUV made a U-turn and struck a northbound sedan on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The driver was restrained and remained in shock.

According to the police report, a southbound station wagon/SUV was making a U-turn on 8th Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound sedan. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan’s 32-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining abdominal and pelvic trauma and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The SUV had two occupants, and the sedan had one. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the right rear bumper of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638106 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jun 12 - A 25-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control. He suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Atlantic Avenue at 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a southbound SUV struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
3
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Knee Injured in Brooklyn

Jun 3 - An e-bike rider was ejected and injured at Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old man suffered abrasions and knee, lower leg, and foot injuries. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider was conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected while traveling south near Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not directly involved in the crash. No other driver errors were noted. The rider was not using any safety equipment at the time. The crash occurred while the rider was going straight ahead, and the point of impact was classified as "Other." The rider remained conscious despite the injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634836 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Sedan’s Bad Turn Hurls Scooter Rider on Flatbush

May 31 - A sedan cut across Flatbush. The scooter hit hard. The rider flew, smashed down, leg torn and bleeding. He lay conscious, broken on the street. Driver errors stacked up. The city kept moving. Blood marked the morning.

A crash unfolded near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan made an improper turn across the lane. A motorscooter, heading straight, struck the car. The scooter rider, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his leg. According to the police report, 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. The scooter rider wore no helmet or protective gear, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV Turning Right Hits E-Bike With Passengers

May 30 - An SUV made a right turn and struck an e-bike traveling north on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two 19-year-olds on the e-bike suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver of the SUV turned improperly, causing the collision. Both victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV was making a right turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike carried two 19-year-old occupants, a male driver and a female passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees and lower legs. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver and 'Other Vehicular' for the e-bike driver. The SUV's right front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. Neither victim was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey. The collision caused visible damage to the SUV's right front bumper but no damage to the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633526 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Prospect Park West

May 27 - A 54-year-old man was hit while crossing Prospect Park West at an intersection. The vehicle struck him head-on. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Prospect Park West at an intersection with the signal. The vehicle, traveling south and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The vehicle had damage to its center front end. The pedestrian was not at fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUV Backed Into Sedan Injuring Driver

May 25 - A sport utility vehicle backed unsafely into a sedan stopped in traffic on Union Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered a back contusion. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles sustained rear and front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2003 SUV backed unsafely into a 2005 sedan stopped in traffic on Union Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with a back contusion and remained conscious. The SUV driver was unlicensed, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan was traveling east going straight ahead, while the SUV was stopped in traffic before backing. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633529 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Unlicensed Cyclist Hits Girl Crossing Flatbush

May 25 - A six-year-old girl crossing Flatbush Avenue with the signal was struck by an unlicensed male cyclist. The impact fractured her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a six-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a male cyclist, traveling north and unlicensed, struck her with the center front end of his bike. The child suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The cyclist was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian. The victim was conscious at the scene and sustained serious injuries. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631989 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
13-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected on 9 Street

May 23 - A 13-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm on 9 Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on 9 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a vehicle making a right turn and the bicyclist making a left turn westbound. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No information on helmet use or other safety equipment was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

May 22 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan turning right on 4 Avenue. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan showed damage to its right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck an e-bike traveling north. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with abrasions. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The sedan's right front bumper was damaged on impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed, while the e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633516 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

May 18 - A female e-scooter driver struck a parked sedan on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. She was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and leg wounds. The sedan was damaged on its left side. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on 7th Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The sedan, a 2017 Honda, was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the sedan was parked. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630377 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19