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

16
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Teen Pedestrian Brooklyn

Mar 16 - 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 2025-09-19
12
Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Pedestrian on Prospect Park West

Mar 12 - A 32-year-old woman was struck by an unlicensed male e-bike rider on Prospect Park West. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding after emerging from behind a parked car. The e-bike showed front-end damage from the collision.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider without a license was traveling west on Prospect Park West when he struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained facial injuries and minor bleeding, and was in shock. The report lists the driver's errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed." The e-bike's center front end was damaged on impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612127 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Fort Greene Place

Mar 1 - 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 2025-09-19
28
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal

Feb 28 - 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 2025-09-19
27
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

Feb 27 - 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 2025-09-19
17
Unlicensed E-Scooter Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

Feb 17 - A 52-year-old woman was struck by an unlicensed male e-scooter driver in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion while crossing outside a crosswalk. The scooter showed no damage. Limited view and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a male driver operating an unlicensed e-scooter traveling west struck a 52-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The e-scooter had no visible damage upon impact. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted. The crash highlights risks from unlicensed operation and limited visibility conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Unlicensed Cyclist Hits 70-Year-Old Pedestrian

Feb 16 - A 70-year-old woman was injured at an intersection in Brooklyn. An unlicensed female cyclist made a left turn and struck the pedestrian. The victim suffered a concussion and upper arm injury. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a female cyclist without a valid license was making a left turn on East Drive in Brooklyn when she collided with a 70-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained a concussion and an upper arm injury. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash. The cyclist’s unlicensed status and turning maneuver were noted. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no safety equipment or signals were mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Right Turn Hits Southbound Bicyclist

Feb 10 - 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 2025-09-19
8
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash

Feb 8 - 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 2025-09-19
28
Taxi Rear-Ends Stopped Pick-up Truck

Jan 28 - A taxi driver struck a stopped pick-up truck on 4 Avenue. The taxi driver, unlicensed and speeding, suffered head abrasions. Alcohol involvement was noted. The pick-up truck driver was not injured. The crash caused front and rear vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on 4 Avenue rear-ended a stopped pick-up truck. The taxi driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured with head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The taxi driver was unlicensed and was changing lanes before the collision. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time. The taxi sustained center front end damage; the pick-up truck had center back end damage. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors including alcohol use, unsafe speed, and unlicensed driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Turning Improperly Injures Driver

Jan 19 - 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 2025-09-19
15
Alcohol and Impact Injure Driver on Union

Jan 15 - Three sedans smashed near Union Street in Brooklyn. One driver took a hard hit to the arm and shoulder. Alcohol played a role. Metal twisted. Shock set in. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, three sedans collided near 747 Union Street in Brooklyn. One driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered injuries to his upper arm and shoulder and was in shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The crash damaged left side doors and bumpers on the sedans. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Driver errors include alcohol involvement and unspecified vehicular factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 11 Street

Jan 14 - 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 2025-09-19
13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Saint Marks Avenue

Jan 13 - 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 2025-09-19
13
SUV Rear-Ends Bus on Prospect Park West

Jan 13 - A 32-year-old male SUV driver slammed into the rear of a bus on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The impact caused neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited following too closely and improper lane usage as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver of a 2019 SUV collided with the left rear bumper of a bus traveling south on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as driver errors contributing to the crash. The bus had one occupant and was impacted on its right front bumper. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597645 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

Jan 12 - A 28-year-old woman was struck while crossing 12 Street at 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan made a left turn and hit her at the center front end. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The pavement was slippery.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 12 Street at 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Contributing factors included slippery pavement and limited visibility due to an obstructed view. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no driver errors beyond the left turn, but notes environmental conditions that contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jan 12 - A 30-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing 6 Avenue at Union Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver made a left turn with limited view. The pavement was slippery, worsening the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 6 Avenue at Union Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 SUV making a left turn struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian suffered a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s limited visibility during the turn. Additionally, slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598018 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Side Impact

Jan 10 - A 33-year-old woman driving an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn suffered back injuries and lost consciousness after a close passing collision with a garbage truck. The impact struck the SUV’s left side doors. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2021 SUV and a 2021 garbage truck, both traveling south. The SUV driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and became unconscious. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was struck on the left side doors, but neither vehicle sustained damage. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The garbage truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing maneuvers on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4598013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Box Truck Crushes E-Bike Rider on 9th Street

Jan 10 - A box truck struck a woman on an e-bike at 9th Street and 2nd Avenue. Her chest was crushed. She was partially ejected and killed. The bike was demolished. The truck kept going straight. The street ran red with loss.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 9th Street and 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck struck a 37-year-old woman riding an e-bike. Her chest was crushed. She was partially ejected and killed at the scene. The e-bike was left demolished. The truck continued straight. The police report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Both vehicles were traveling east and going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors. The violence of the impact left one vulnerable road user dead, her life ended by the force of a truck on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596866 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Aggressive E-Scooter Strikes Pedestrian Off Road

Jan 4 - E-scooter slammed into a man off 4 Avenue. The pedestrian took the hit to his knee and foot. Aggressive riding and distraction fueled the crash. He stayed conscious. Brooklyn pavement marked by bruises.

According to the police report, an e-scooter traveling south on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 42-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. This incident shows the risk aggressive and distracted e-scooter operators pose to pedestrians, even those outside the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19