Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,595
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,910
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 407
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 7
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 78
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 7
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 2
Amputation 1
Back 1
Severe Bleeding 7
Head 5
Face 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 8
Head 3
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 21
Head 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 5
Lower arm/hand 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Chest 1
Whiplash 26
Neck 13
+8
Back 4
Head 4
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 124
Lower leg/foot 42
+37
Head 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 15
+10
Back 12
+7
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Neck 5
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Face 2
Abrasion 72
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Head 7
+2
Face 4
Whole body 4
Hip/upper leg 3
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 32
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Back 7
+2
Whole body 5
Lower arm/hand 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Head 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 8, 2025

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Preventable Speeding in Precinct 78 School Zones

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

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

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

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

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

This Week

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

Where it keeps happening

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

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

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

Who is getting hurt

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

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

What fixes the record supports

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

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

Who must act now

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Robert Carroll

District 44

Council Member Alexa Avilés

District 38

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Precinct 78 Police Precinct 78 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB55, Brooklyn CB6, Park Slope, Prospect Heights, Prospect Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78

30
Pickup Driver Right-Hooks Rider at 442 3rd Ave

Sep 30 - A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Ave in Brooklyn and hit a motorized rider going straight. The rider suffered arm and internal injuries. Police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed.

A pickup driver turned right at 442 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a man on an other motorized device who was going straight. The rider, 45, suffered shoulder injury and reported internal pain. According to the police report, the pickup was "Making Right Turn" and showed damage to the right front quarter panel; the rider’s device had front-end damage. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed, Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Both traveled south, per the report. The data identifies the injured man as the driver of the other motorized vehicle. Other parties were listed with unspecified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
29
Left-Turning Driver Hits Scooter Rider at Seventh Street

Sep 29 - Left-turning sedan driver hit a 55-year-old standing-scooter rider at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street, Brooklyn. The rider went down with face wounds and bleeding. Police recorded Failure to Yield. Car occupants were listed unhurt.

A driver in a sedan making a left turn at Fourth Avenue and Seventh Street in Brooklyn hit a 55-year-old man riding a standing scooter. The crash was logged at 9:55 a.m. The rider suffered facial injuries, bled, and was ejected. The driver and two passengers, including a 6-year-old, were listed as uninjured. According to the police report, the sedan was “Making Left Turn,” and police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The scooter was traveling north while the sedan turned left from eastbound Seventh Street. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was recorded as the point of impact and damaged. No contributing factors were listed for the rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
Driver hits cyclist at 4 Ave, 11 St

Sep 28 - A driver in a sedan going west hit a northbound bicyclist at 4 Ave and 11 St in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old woman was injured and ejected. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded.

At 4 Ave and 11 St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2024 sedan going west hit a northbound bicyclist. The 19-year-old woman suffered a leg injury and was ejected. The driver, 69, and a 55-year-old passenger reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a bike and listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded. The sedan showed center-front impact. The bike was damaged at the front. Both were traveling straight. The crash falls in the 78th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846706 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
28
SUV driver U-turn hits moped on Flatbush

Sep 28 - On Flatbush Avenue, a driver in an SUV tried a U-turn and hit a southbound moped. The 21-year-old rider and a 19-year-old passenger were hurt, both partially ejected. Police logged improper turning, passing too closely, and inexperience.

At 11:03 a.m. near 450 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of an SUV attempted a U-turn and hit a southbound moped. The 21-year-old rider suffered a shoulder abrasion. A 19-year-old passenger reported pain in her lower leg and foot. Both were partially ejected and remained conscious. The SUV driver, 65, was not reported injured. According to the police report, police recorded improper turning by a driver and driver inexperience; they also listed passing too closely. The moped was going straight ahead. The SUV was listed as having no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845784 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
26
Bicyclist rear-ends e-bike on West Dr

Sep 26 - A bicyclist rear-ended an e-bike near 40 West Dr in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old rider broke his shoulder. A 12-year-old passenger and a 50-year-old rider had unspecified injuries. Both were northbound. Police noted unsafe speed and rider error.

A northbound bicyclist hit the back of a northbound e-bike near 40 West Dr in Brooklyn at 7:09 p.m. One rider, a 36-year-old man, suffered a shoulder fracture. A 12-year-old girl riding as a passenger and a 50-year-old man reported unspecified injuries. According to the police report, officers documented “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” and “Unsafe Speed.” Police recorded unsafe speed and rider error among the involved riders. No motor vehicles were listed. The e-bike carried two people; the other bike carried one. The report lists no damage to either bike. The crash is logged under collision ID 4845778.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
24
Left-turning driver injures cyclist at 9th and 4th

Sep 24 - A driver turned left at 9th and 4th and hit a woman on a bike. She suffered arm and hand abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield.

A driver making a left turn at 9th St and 4th Ave in Brooklyn hit a woman riding a bike westbound. The crash happened at 10:50 a.m. She suffered abrasions to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the turning driver. The driver traveled north before turning left; the bicyclist was going straight. Impact points recorded: center front end on the turning vehicle and front area of the bike. No bicyclist contributing factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Driver Fails to Yield, Hurts Cyclist on Carlton

Sep 23 - A driver in a sedan hit a bicyclist on Carlton Avenue near 643. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The cyclist reported a concussion and leg injuries.

In Brooklyn near 643 Carlton Ave, a driver in a 2018 Ford sedan going north hit a man riding a bike. The bicyclist, 41, was injured; he reported a concussion and lower‑leg trauma and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was recorded for the driver. Both the car and the bike were listed as going straight. Police reported no vehicle damage and no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
21
Prospect Park West Bike Crash Injures Two

Sep 21 - Two people on bikes crashed at Prospect Park West and 14th Street. Both suffered head injuries. Police recorded failure to yield by a driver.

Two cyclists collided on Prospect Park West at 14th Street in Brooklyn at about 12:22 p.m. A 65-year-old man and a 53-year-old woman were injured, both with head wounds. Both were ejected and conscious. According to the police report, one driver on a bike was going straight south and the other was merging southwest. Police recorded “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Injury notes include minor bleeding and a contusion. The report does not identify which driver failed to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
16
Cyclist hits woman in Wellhouse crosswalk

Sep 16 - A cyclist going north on Wellhouse Drive went straight and hit a 43-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at West Drive. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A cyclist traveling north on Wellhouse Dr went straight and hit a 43-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk at West Dr in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded the cyclist going straight before impact and listed the point of impact as the center front end. The crash injured a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Police recorded failure to yield by the cyclist. The report identifies the location as Wellhouse Dr and West Dr and notes a single rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842856 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
Unsafe speed in 2 Ave SUV collision

Sep 14 - Drivers of two SUVs crashed at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old driver died. Two passengers were hurt, one with head trauma. Police recorded unsafe speed. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic.

Drivers of two SUVs collided at 2 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn around 6:25 p.m. A 34-year-old driver was killed. Two passengers in the northbound SUV were injured: a 38-year-old woman in the right rear seat with head crush injuries and a 64-year-old front passenger with a leg fracture. A pickup driver was stopped in traffic and was involved. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Speed." The report lists both SUVs going straight before the crash and the pickup stopped southbound. Points of impact include the SUVs’ front ends and one SUV’s left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
14
15-year-old driver accused of striking pedestrian in Brooklyn
12
Right-turning driver hits cyclist on 4 Ave

Sep 12 - A driver in a Nissan sedan turned right at 4 Ave and Degraw and hit a southbound cyclist. The rider suffered a leg injury. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

A driver in a 2010 Nissan sedan turned right at 4 Ave and Degraw in Brooklyn and hit a 25-year-old man riding a bike south. Impact was to the car’s right front bumper. The cyclist was conscious and injured, with lower-leg trauma and internal complaints noted. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn, and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Two vehicle occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The crash location is in the 78th Precinct, ZIP 11217.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843420 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
3
Moped rider, 25, dies after crashing into 2 vehicles in Brooklyn intersection
28
Pickup Turns Right, Hits Woman Crossing

Aug 28 - The driver of a RAM pickup turned right onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman crossing with the signal. The truck’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered chest injuries and reported internal pain. Police recorded failure to yield.

The driver of a RAM pickup turned right from 7 Ave onto Flatbush Ave and hit a 24-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. She was conscious and suffered chest injuries and internal complaints. The pickup’s right front bumper was the point of impact. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. Pedestrian error is listed after the driver failure in the report. The driver was licensed and remained as an occupant on scene. The truck was traveling south before the turn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
23
Speeding SUV hits moped on 8th

Aug 23 - Northbound on Eighth. A Jeep and a moped. The moped changed lanes. The SUV came fast and struck. A man on the moped was hurt. A Jeep driver was bruised. Children in the Jeep were shaken. Unsafe speed ruled the scene.

A northbound Jeep SUV struck a northbound moped at 8 Ave and 9 St in Brooklyn. The moped was changing lanes. The SUV’s left front hit the moped’s front. A 36-year-old man on the moped was injured; the Jeep driver was bruised. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Unsafe Speed, Unsafe Lane Changing.” Driver errors included Unsafe Speed listed across persons and vehicles, and Unsafe Lane Changing associated with the moped’s movement. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
22
SUV and Sedan Collide; Front Passenger Hurt

Aug 22 - The driver of an SUV northbound and the driver of a sedan eastbound collided at 3rd Ave and 14th St. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger suffered knee and lower-leg trauma and shock. Police recorded non-working and disregarded traffic controls.

The driver of an SUV was traveling north and the driver of a sedan was traveling east when they collided at 3rd Avenue and 14th Street. A 47-year-old front-seat passenger was injured, suffering knee/lower-leg/foot trauma and shock. According to the police report, the contributing factors were "Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Police recorded both drivers proceeding straight. The SUV sustained left-front bumper damage; the sedan sustained right-front quarter-panel damage. The report lists traffic-control failures as the recorded factors linked to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
19
Cyclist Ejected On West Drive

Aug 19 - A cyclist went down on West Drive by the lake. He struck headfirst and was thrown. He stayed conscious. He left with a concussion. The bike’s front end took the hit. Park road. Evening light. No car to blame, only impact.

A 36-year-old bicyclist riding east on West Drive near South Lake Drive in Brooklyn was injured and ejected, suffering a head injury and concussion. According to the police report, the crash involved a single bike with center-front impact and no other vehicles listed. The report lists contributing factors as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded. The bicyclist was conscious on scene. Helmet use was noted as “Helmet Only (In-Line Skater/Bicyclist).” The case underscores a violent fall on a park drive with no stated cause from police and no fault assigned in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836190 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
17
Parked SUV dooring ejects e-biker on 4 Ave

Aug 17 - A parked SUV’s right-side door opened into 4 Ave. A 35-year-old e-biker hit the door, was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. He complained of pain and nausea and was listed in shock.

An e-bike rider traveling north on 4 Avenue at 14 Street struck the right-side door of a parked SUV and was ejected. The 35-year-old bicyclist suffered knee and lower-leg injuries, complained of pain and nausea, and was listed in shock. According to the police report “Passenger Distraction” contributed to the crash. The SUV was parked and the point of impact was the vehicle’s right-side doors, indicating a dooring. Police recorded no other contributing factors for the cyclist, and no driver injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12
15
Sedan strikes cyclist on 7th Avenue

Aug 15 - A Ford sedan hit a cyclist on 7th Avenue at Lincoln Place. The car’s front met the bike’s back. The rider went down and bled. The driver kept straight. The report cites blocked view and bad lane use.

A Ford sedan traveling straight on 7 Avenue at Lincoln Place struck a bicycle from behind, injuring a 33-year-old woman riding south-west. According to the police report, contributing factors were “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Passing or Lane Usage Improper.” Those driver errors come first. The cyclist was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries with minor bleeding. The report lists the bike’s point of impact as center back end and the car’s as center front end, showing a rear-end hit. The cyclist’s equipment is listed as “None,” but the primary failures cited are the obstructed view and improper lane use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835643 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-12