Crash Count for Precinct 78
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,607
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,361
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 287
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 15
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 78?

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

Flatbush Bleeds While City Waits

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

The Toll on Our Streets

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

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

The System Responds—Slowly

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

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

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

The Role of Precinct 78

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

What Comes Next

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

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

Citations

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Other Representatives

Robert Carroll
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: AlexaAviles
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 78

SUV Strikes Pedestrian in Brooklyn Crosswalk

SUV turned left, struck a 62-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered a head injury and concussion. Driver failed to yield. No vehicle damage. Brooklyn intersection, morning light.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old woman was crossing 7 Avenue at 3 Street in Brooklyn with the signal when an SUV making a left turn struck her with its center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The SUV, registered in Illinois and driven by a licensed New York driver, sustained no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield to people crossing legally at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Hits Moped Rider, Ejects Driver

A distracted SUV driver struck a moped on Bergen Street in Brooklyn. The moped driver was ejected and suffered serious lower leg injuries. The SUV impacted the moped’s left front bumper, causing abrasions and vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bergen Street in Brooklyn at 18:22. A 2016 Chevrolet SUV traveling west went straight ahead and struck a 2023 moped passing westbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s right side doors and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 39-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries classified as severity level 3. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. The moped driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The SUV had four occupants, and the moped driver was unlicensed. Vehicle damage included the SUV’s undercarriage and the moped’s left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727273 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Avenue

A station wagon slammed into the back of a sedan on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 65-year-old rear passenger, causing back pain and shock. Police cite following too closely as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:35 AM on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2020 Nissan SUV traveling east rear-ended a 2020 Nissan sedan also traveling east. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the SUV. The report attributes the collision to the SUV driver following too closely. A 65-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating on busy city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Passenger

A box truck traveling east rear-ended a station wagon SUV also heading east on 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV’s front passenger, a 39-year-old man, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cite following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, at 11:44 AM in Brooklyn near 1419 8 Avenue, a box truck traveling east struck the left front bumper of a Ford SUV also traveling east. The collision injured a 39-year-old male front passenger in the SUV, who sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report identifies the box truck driver’s error as "Following Too Closely," leading to the crash. Both drivers were licensed, with the truck driver operating a 2020 Hino box truck and the SUV driver in a 2014 Ford SUV. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the SUV and the right front bumper of the truck. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Hit by E-Bike Disregarding Traffic Signal

A 42-year-old man crossing with the signal suffered a head injury after an e-bike struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The e-bike driver disregarded traffic control and traveled at unsafe speed, causing a concussion and serious harm to the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 3 Street in Brooklyn at 5:30 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an e-bike traveling westbound struck him at the center front end. The report cites the e-bike driver's failure to obey traffic control and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion and was conscious at the scene. The e-bike showed no damage, indicating the impact was severe enough to injure the pedestrian but not the vehicle. The report explicitly notes 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors, underscoring systemic dangers posed by e-bike operators ignoring traffic laws.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Turns, Strikes Woman in Crosswalk

A Mercedes swung right on Clermont Avenue. An unlicensed driver hit a woman crossing. Her hip shattered, blood pooling from deep wounds. She lay on the pavement, limbs twisted, eyes fixed on the unreachable sky above.

According to the police report, a Mercedes sedan making a right turn on Clermont Avenue struck a 35-year-old woman as she crossed at the intersection. The report states the driver was unlicensed and failed to yield the right-of-way. The impact broke the woman’s hip and caused severe lacerations, leaving her conscious but immobilized on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The collision occurred when the sedan’s right front bumper hit the pedestrian, who was in the crosswalk. No evidence in the report suggests any pedestrian error contributed to the crash. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s actions and the systemic danger posed by drivers who disregard basic traffic laws.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Slams Cyclist on Atlantic Avenue

A westbound SUV struck a cyclist head-on on Atlantic Avenue. The rider flew from his bike, landing hard and bleeding from the head. The SUV’s front end caved. The bicycle twisted, silent witness to the crash.

According to the police report, a cyclist turning left on Atlantic Avenue was struck head-on by a westbound Honda SUV. The impact ejected the 32-year-old male cyclist from his bike, leaving him semiconscious and bleeding severely from the head. The report notes that the SUV’s front end caved in, while the bicycle was left twisted at the scene. Police cite 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting driver error as central to the crash. The narrative describes blood pooling from the cyclist’s head and confirms he was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver’s actions. Systemic danger persists on Atlantic Avenue, where vulnerable road users face lethal force from vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710546 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Causes Brooklyn Bike Crash

A 31-year-old female bicyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion after a crash on Flatbush Avenue. According to the police report, driver inattention and distraction were key factors in the collision, resulting in serious injury to the cyclist.

At 14:05 on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn, a 31-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash. According to the police report, the bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of her vehicle and was not ejected during the incident. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead before the point of impact, which was categorized as 'Other.' No other vehicle details or driver information were specified. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing solely on the driver's distraction as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4706708 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 38-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a right turn on Saint Marks Place. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Saint Marks Place in Brooklyn at 10:23 AM. A 38-year-old male pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was hit by a 2011 Chevrolet SUV making a right turn. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious after the impact. The SUV showed no damage despite the collision. The driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. This incident highlights the systemic danger posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704007 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Butler Street

A sedan struck a 31-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike on Butler Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. Driver inattention was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:29 PM on Butler Street in Brooklyn. A 2017 sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was parked before the collision. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old man riding an e-bike westbound, was struck by the sedan's right front bumper. The cyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The sedan sustained damage to its right front bumper, and the e-bike was damaged at its center back end. The focus remains on the driver's failure to maintain attention, which led to this serious collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Hits E-Bike in Brooklyn

A 19-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a pick-up truck struck his e-bike in Brooklyn. The collision caused bruising and elbow injuries. The truck driver’s improper lane usage led to the crash, with no damage reported to either vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:49 in Brooklyn near 458 5 Avenue. A pick-up truck traveling south struck a southbound e-bike driven by a 19-year-old male bicyclist. The point of impact was the truck’s left front quarter panel and the e-bike’s right front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the truck operator. Both vehicles reportedly sustained no damage. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene and wore unspecified safety equipment. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The licensed truck driver was going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703246 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Brooklyn Sedans Crash, Passengers Injured

Two sedans slammed together on 7 Avenue. Metal tore. Two passengers hurt—shoulder, arm, back bruised. Both stayed conscious. No driver errors listed. Brooklyn streets, hard and unforgiving.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 18:14 on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were heading north when they struck each other. The Ford sedan was hit on its left rear quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The Toyota sedan took damage to its right front quarter panel. Two Ford passengers, a 33-year-old man and a 62-year-old woman, suffered contusions and bruises to the shoulder, upper arm, and back. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Steel met flesh on Union Street. An 83-year-old man, crossing with the light, was struck by a turning taxi. Blood pooled. His head split. The cab did not stop. The street did not forgive.

An 83-year-old man was seriously injured at the intersection of Union Street and 6th Avenue in Brooklyn when a taxi making a right turn struck him as he crossed with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian was 'crossing with the light' when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The narrative describes the aftermath: 'Steel meets flesh. He falls. Blood pools on the pavement. Head split. Eyes open. The cab did not stop.' The victim suffered a severe head injury and was conscious at the scene. The police report makes clear the driver failed to yield to a pedestrian lawfully crossing, underscoring the persistent danger faced by New York City’s most vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Strike Brooklyn Bicyclist

A 24-year-old male bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being hit by two distracted drivers in parked SUVs on Pacific Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers were inattentive, causing a collision with the cyclist who was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pacific Street in Brooklyn at 16:13. The victim, a 24-year-old male bicyclist, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both drivers involved. Both drivers were operating Station Wagon/SUV vehicles, parked prior to the crash, and their inattention led to the collision with the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The focus remains on the drivers' failure to maintain attention, which directly resulted in the bicyclist's injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian During Improper Left Turn

A 37-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a sedan making an improper left turn in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered upper leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 8 Avenue made an improper left turn onto 13 Street at 17:52 in Brooklyn. The driver, licensed and male, failed to yield the right-of-way to a 37-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian, causing injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report explicitly cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors to the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The incident highlights driver error in executing turns and yielding, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698777 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist in Brooklyn Intersection

A sedan collided with a bicyclist on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old male cyclist suffered head injuries and abrasions. Police cited alcohol involvement and driver inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:27 on 5 Avenue near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. A sedan, occupied by two people and traveling north, struck a bicyclist traveling northeast. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and abrasions and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors played a critical role. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by impaired and distracted driving in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Slippery Vanderbilt Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Vanderbilt Avenue. Slippery pavement sent one into the other. The woman driving the rear SUV suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles were parked before impact. Road conditions failed her.

According to the police report, at 6:43 AM on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, two northbound SUVs collided. The rear vehicle, a 2023 Audi SUV driven by a licensed woman, struck the center back end of a 2007 Cadillac SUV. Both vehicles were parked before the crash. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. The woman driving the Audi suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. No other driver errors are listed in the report. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected After Obstruction Collision

A 25-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and injured after striking debris obstructing his path in Brooklyn. The crash caused upper arm injuries and bruising. Limited visibility and obstruction contributed to the impact, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male motorcyclist was traveling southbound on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 AM when he collided with debris obstructing the roadway. The report identifies 'Obstruction/Debris' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the center front end, and the vehicle was traveling straight ahead before the collision. The report highlights the hazardous conditions caused by debris and limited visibility, which directly contributed to the crash and the rider's injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695113 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Vanderbilt

A sedan traveling north collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 20:10 on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn, a sedan traveling north and a bicycle traveling south collided front-to-front. The bicyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained an upper arm injury classified as severe. The report explicitly identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of each vehicle. The sedan involved was a 2015 Kia. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted in the report. The collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction in shared traffic spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Backing Collides With Southbound Sedan

A sedan backing on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a southbound sedan. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old man, suffered neck contusions. Both vehicles bore front and rear damage. The crash stemmed from unsafe backing maneuvers by the northbound driver.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 4 Avenue was struck by another sedan backing north. The southbound driver, a 21-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The northbound vehicle was backing unsafely, causing the collision. The point of impact was the center front end of the southbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the backing sedan. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04