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

Citations

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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78

17
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

May 17 - A 69-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield and struck him on the right front bumper. He suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal but not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

May 16 - An 83-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection while crossing with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her in the head. She suffered bruising but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 5 Avenue and Carroll Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a 2005 Mercedes sedan making a right turn struck her in the head. The pedestrian suffered a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646220 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on Washington Avenue

May 11 - A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and seriously injured on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, struck the cyclist while starting from parking. The rider suffered fractures and dislocations to the lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected from his bike on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved an unlicensed driver who was starting from a parking spot and struck the bicyclist, who was traveling straight south. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Apr 30 - A 20-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Berkeley Place in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 20-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan’s front center end impacted the right rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was conscious and suffered contusions and bruises. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
E-Bike Strikes Woman on Brooklyn Sidewalk

Apr 29 - An e-bike hit a woman in the head near 4th Avenue and 6th Street. She was not in the road. Blood ran from deep cuts. She stayed conscious. The e-bike kept going. The street stayed raw and loud.

A 38-year-old woman was struck in the head by an e-bike near 4th Avenue and 6th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was not in the roadway at the time of the crash. The impact left her with severe lacerations, but she remained conscious. The e-bike showed no damage and continued south. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The data also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the woman was not in the road. The crash underscores the risk when drivers fail to yield, even off the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624826 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

Apr 27 - 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 2025-09-19
26
Moped Rider Ejected in Brooklyn Collision

Apr 26 - A moped rider was ejected and injured in a crash with a sedan turning right on 4 Avenue near Baltic Street. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on 4 Avenue collided with a sedan making a right turn near Baltic Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, a 26-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The sedan driver was not injured and the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Vanderbilt Avenue

Apr 22 - 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 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car in Brooklyn

Apr 14 - 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 2025-09-19
12
SUV Turns Left, Hits Northbound Bicyclist

Apr 12 - 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 2025-09-19
11
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash

Apr 11 - A 46-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered back contusions after a collision on Union Street near 4 Avenue. The driver of a 2017 Toyota SUV made a right turn, striking the cyclist. Failure to yield right-of-way was cited.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Union Street in Brooklyn. The collision involved a 2017 Toyota SUV making a right turn and a southbound bicyclist traveling straight. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the SUV and the right front quarter panel of the bike. The bicyclist suffered back contusions and was conscious after the crash. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Apr 4 - 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 2025-09-19
1
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Apr 1 - 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 2025-09-19
27
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped in Brooklyn

Mar 27 - 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 2025-09-19
26
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

Mar 26 - A sedan veered to park on Flatbush. The driver looked away. The bumper hit a man’s leg. Bone snapped. He stayed upright, pain sharp and sudden. The street did not forgive. The car rolled on. The man did not fall.

A sedan struck a 39-year-old man on Flatbush Avenue near 331 Flatbush. The man stood in the street when the car veered to park. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck his leg. Bone gave way. He did not fall. He stayed awake while pain bloomed. The driver was looking elsewhere.' The pedestrian suffered crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver failed to watch the road while maneuvering to park. No vehicle damage was reported. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4615723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Motorcycle Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Dean Street

Mar 24 - A motorcycle struck a bicyclist from behind on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The 25-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash caused no visible damage to either vehicle. The rider remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead rear-ended a bicyclist also going straight on Dean Street, Brooklyn. The 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises to his entire body. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the motorcycle driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Neither vehicle showed visible damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The motorcyclist's license status was not provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Mar 18 - 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 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Brooklyn Avenue

Mar 18 - 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 2025-09-19
18
Improper Lane Use Injures Cyclist on Vanderbilt

Mar 18 - 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 2025-09-19
17
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street

Mar 17 - 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 2025-09-19