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

Taxi Strikes Elderly Woman on Flatbush Avenue

A taxi hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Flatbush Avenue at 5th Avenue. The front end crushed her. She died on the street, alone in the dark. By sunrise, the asphalt was still. The city moved on. She did not.

A taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue struck a 72-year-old woman as she crossed at 5th Avenue. According to the police report, the front end of the taxi hit her, causing fatal injuries to her entire body. She died at the scene. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The woman was crossing against the signal, but the data does not cite this as a contributing factor for the driver. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are listed in the report. The crash left the street quiet by sunrise, marking another loss on Brooklyn’s roads.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Motorscooter in Brooklyn Crash

A sedan hit a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan collided with a motorscooter on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan's center front end was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The scooter driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681405 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Limo Struck on Left by Turning Box Truck

A northbound limo on Bergen Street was hit on its left side by a southbound box truck making a right turn. The limo driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered a back injury. Police cited failure to keep right as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2023 Cadillac limo traveling north on Bergen Street was struck on its left side doors by a 2013 box truck making a right turn southbound. The limo driver, a 57-year-old male occupant, sustained a back injury and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Keep Right" as the contributing factor to the crash. The limo driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The box truck driver’s license status and jurisdiction were not provided. The impact occurred on the limo's left side and the truck's right front quarter panel. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680838 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two-Vehicle Crash on Flatbush Injures Two

A northbound SUV and pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The SUV’s front center struck the pickup’s rear center. Two occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2018 SUV and a 2011 pickup truck collided on Flatbush Avenue near Dean Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling northbound and going straight ahead when the SUV’s center front end struck the pickup’s center back end. Two occupants were injured: a 24-year-old male driver and a 44-year-old female front passenger, both reporting neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pickup truck showed no damage, while the SUV sustained front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash with an SUV on 5 Avenue near Union Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a neck contusion. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The SUV struck the bike head-on.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with a westbound 2005 Infiniti SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and an unspecified part of the bike. The bicyclist sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors by the SUV operator were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unspecified safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the SUV and other damage to the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Driver

Four vehicles collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. The injured man remained conscious and was not ejected. Damage centered on front and back ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn involving four vehicles traveling south. The crash injured a 28-year-old male driver, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The police identified unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was conscious and remained inside his vehicle, which suffered center front end damage. Other vehicles involved were stopped in traffic or going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

An e-scooter driver was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan stopped in traffic on Flatbush Avenue. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter collided with a 2014 Nissan sedan that was stopped in traffic. The e-scooter driver sustained facial abrasions and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan had no damage, while the e-scooter showed damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south, while the e-scooter driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680357 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old man was hit by an SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2004 Ford SUV traveling south on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing the street with the signal at the intersection near Sterling Place when the collision occurred. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his entire body and was conscious after the crash. The SUV impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing unspecified vehicle damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Ejected After SUV Passenger Distraction

A man on a bike flew from his seat. His arm split open. Blood pooled on Sterling Place. An SUV stood still. A passenger turned, and the crash followed. The street fell silent. Metal did not bend, but flesh did.

A 31-year-old man riding a bike on Sterling Place near 5th Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his arm. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a stationary SUV. The report states, 'A passenger turned their head. The crash came from silence, not steel.' The listed contributing factor is 'Passenger Distraction.' The SUV showed no damage. The cyclist was conscious after the crash. No driver errors beyond passenger distraction were recorded. Helmet use was not specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and foot injuries after a collision with a sedan on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was unlicensed and injured while the sedan made a right turn. The crash caused a concussion.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 7 Avenue was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was changing lanes when the collision occurred. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a right turn and struck the bicyclist on the right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating errors in lane changing. The bicyclist's partial ejection and injuries highlight the severity of the impact. No helmet use was noted. The sedan sustained no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670743 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Atlantic Avenue

A 46-year-old man was hit while crossing Atlantic Avenue with the signal. He suffered a neck contusion and bruising. The driver, traveling eastbound, was inexperienced. The crash left the pedestrian conscious but injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Atlantic Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The driver was traveling eastbound, going straight ahead. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Electric Sedan Slams Parked Jeep on Flatbush

A speeding electric sedan hit a parked Jeep on Flatbush. The unbelted driver flew out. A helmeted woman in back was torn at the leg. Both bled on the street, awake and broken. Driver inexperience marked the crash.

An electric sedan struck a parked Jeep near 450 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan's driver was ejected and suffered severe facial lacerations. A woman in the rear seat, wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and suffered severe leg wounds. Both victims were conscious but badly injured. The police report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The woman in back wore a helmet, but the crash's force left both bleeding and still. No pedestrians or bystanders were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Ocean Avenue

A sedan traveling south hit a bicyclist going east at Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury and bruises. The driver was distracted. The cyclist wore no helmet. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ocean Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury and contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bike with its right front bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The cyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Crash Sedans on Prospect

Two sedans collided on Prospect Place. Both drivers were distracted. The male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries. Airbags deployed. No ejections. Impact hit both front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Prospect Place in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other, one on the right front bumper and the other on the left. The male driver, age 42, was injured in the shoulder and upper arm and reported whiplash. Airbags deployed. Both drivers were licensed and conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits E-Bike Making Left Turn

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left front bumper. The rider was not wearing a helmet. The crash happened on 5 Avenue near Union Street at 7:29 p.m.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured and ejected after a collision with a Nissan SUV traveling south on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a left turn when the SUV struck it on the left front bumper. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet and suffered head injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact caused significant injury to the bicyclist, who was the sole occupant of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Drivers Injured in Brooklyn SUV-Sedan Crash

A sedan and an SUV collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered neck injuries but remained conscious. The crash involved left side and front-end impacts. Police cited traffic control disregard as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling west on 4 Avenue collided with a 2020 SUV traveling north. Both drivers, men aged 40 and 37, were injured with neck trauma but remained conscious. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors, while the SUV was damaged at the center front end. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for the sedan driver. Both drivers were properly licensed and restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to obey traffic controls, resulting in serious injuries to vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Left Hits Bicyclist Going Straight

A 30-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist head-on. Limited view and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle contributed. The cyclist suffered facial bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2020 Honda SUV on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn when it struck the bicyclist traveling straight north. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. Contributing factors included the SUV driver's limited or obstructed view and the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The report lists no other driver errors or victim faults. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Strikes Elderly Bicyclist on 7 Avenue

A 73-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn after a taxi struck his bike’s left side. The crash happened at night on 7 Avenue. The rider suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver distraction as a factor.

According to the police report, a taxi starting from parking struck a bicyclist traveling north on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the bike’s left side doors and the taxi’s left front bumper. The 73-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including contusions. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

An unlicensed e-bike driver sped east on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveled south. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper. The rider suffered a neck fracture and dislocation. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-bike driver, unlicensed and traveling east on 6 Avenue, collided with a southbound sedan at the intersection near Berkeley Place in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper, causing center front-end damage to the bike. The rider sustained a fractured, distorted, and dislocated neck injury but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and female. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and distracted driving in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck a BMW sedan turning right in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the sedan’s front bumper. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited improper lane usage and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as factors.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a BMW sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn’s 4th Avenue area. The e-bike struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its center front end. The e-bike driver, who was unlicensed, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south. The e-bike driver wore a helmet. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane use and vehicle interaction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661760 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04