Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,186
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,280
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 596
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 79
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 2
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Concussion 14
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 69
Neck 38
+33
Back 16
+11
Head 10
+5
Whole body 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 145
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 16
+11
Back 15
+10
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 119
Lower leg/foot 44
+39
Head 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Face 6
+1
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Eye 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 39
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Back 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 79?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 79 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 79

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
Franklin and Fulton: a morning crash, a long record

Franklin and Fulton: a morning crash, a long record

Precinct 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 25, 2025

Just after 9 AM on Oct 20, 2025, at Franklin Avenue and Fulton Street, a taxi going straight and a man on a bike collided. He was hurt. Source.

This Week

  • Oct 20: A taxi and a cyclist crashed at Franklin and Fulton; the cyclist was injured. Source
  • Oct 17: An SUV and a cyclist collided at Myrtle and Franklin; the cyclist was injured. Source

A toll counted in names and numbers

Since Jan 1, 2022, on streets in Precinct 79, 13 people have been killed and 2,270 injured, including people walking and biking. Data.

Eight of the dead were people on foot. One was on a bike. Data.

Crashes here total 4,170 in that span. Twenty‑four people suffered serious injuries. Data.

Nights are long on these blocks

Deaths pile up after dark. At 4 AM alone, police recorded three deaths across these years. Two more came at 11 PM. Data.

Bedford Avenue leads the pain with two deaths and 158 injuries. Myrtle Avenue shows two deaths and 33 injuries. Data.

Who bears the hit

People walking are struck most often by drivers in cars and SUVs. In this precinct since 2022, SUVs are tied to four pedestrian deaths; sedans to one. Trucks account for two. Data.

Fix the corners where people fall

Start where the bodies fall: daylight the crosswalks on Bedford and Myrtle. Install leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns at Franklin, Bedford, Nostrand, and Myrtle. Add protected bike links through the Franklin–Myrtle–Fulton triangle. Target truck turns where pedestrians have been killed.

Police in Precinct 79 can focus enforcement at late‑night hours and at known hot spots. Prioritize failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs. The record shows where and when to look. Data.

Stop the worst repeat offenders

A small group of drivers does outsized harm citywide. One analysis found that 1.5% of motorists account for 21% of pedestrian deaths, and vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. Source.

The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force repeat offenders to install intelligent speed limiters after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year. Ask Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman, State Senator Jabari Brisport, and Council Member Chi A. Ossé where they stand. What gives?

Slow the default, save a life

New York City has the power to lower more speed limits under Sammy’s Law. A 20 MPH default on local streets would give people a fighting chance. The city can act. So can you. Details and contacts here.

One corner. One morning. Then another corner, another night. This will not stop by itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
This report covers NYPD Precinct 79, which includes Bedford‑Stuyvesant (West) and overlaps Brooklyn CB3.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 25, 2025, 13 people were killed and 2,270 injured in crashes in Precinct 79, across 4,170 total crashes.
Where are the worst spots?
Bedford Avenue (2 deaths, 158 injuries) and Myrtle Avenue (2 deaths, 33 injuries) are among the top corridors for harm in this precinct.
When do deadly crashes cluster?
Late night: police recorded three deaths at 4 AM and two at 11 PM across the covered years.
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 for NYPD Precinct 79 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑25, and tallied deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and crash counts, plus hour‑of‑day and locations. You can run a filtered query 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 Stefani Zinerman

District 56

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

Other Geographies

Precinct 79 Police Precinct 79 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 56, SD 25.

It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 79

20
Taxi driver hits cyclist at Franklin and Fulton

Oct 20 - At Franklin and Fulton, a taxi driver going straight hit a cyclist turning left. The rider, 25, suffered a neck injury and stayed conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and driver inexperience, then listed bicyclist error/confusion.

A taxi driver collided with a bicyclist at Franklin Avenue and Fulton Street in Brooklyn around 9 a.m. The rider, a 25-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion and was conscious. According to the police report, the taxi was "Going Straight Ahead" and the bicyclist was "Making Left Turn," both traveling west. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the taxi driver and noted "Driver Inexperience." After those driver errors, the report also listed "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The point of impact was the taxi’s right front quarter panel and the bike’s left front quarter. No vehicle damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851163 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
SUV driver, cyclist collide on Franklin Avenue

Oct 17 - An SUV driver and a cyclist collided on Franklin at Myrtle near 12:55 p.m. The 27-year-old cyclist was hurt. Police cited bicyclist confusion.

A driver in a Chrysler SUV and a bicyclist collided while both traveled south on Franklin Avenue at Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:55 p.m. The 27-year-old bicyclist was hurt with an arm and hand contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was recorded as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Police did not record a driver contributing factor in the data. Both were listed as going straight ahead. The crash involved a bike and a station wagon/sport utility vehicle. The report lists no damage to the SUV. The location falls in the 79th Precinct and zip code 11205.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Driver who hit three pedestrians in Brooklyn, killing one, had been struck by second vehicle: NYPD
14
U-Turn on Myrtle Injures Driver

Oct 14 - A driver tried a U-turn on Myrtle at Taaffe. She crashed and bruised her leg. Police recorded driver inattention. One car. No other injuries listed.

A driver in a 2023 sedan tried a U-turn while heading west on Myrtle Avenue at Taaffe Place in Brooklyn at 2:15 p.m. She crashed and bruised her lower leg. No other injuries were listed. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report recorded the pre-crash action as "Making U Turn" and noted damage at the right front bumper. One vehicle involved. One injured driver. The injured driver was a 33-year-old woman. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849812 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Speeding driver injures 11-year-old at Franklin, Willoughby

Oct 14 - A southbound driver on Franklin went straight at Willoughby and hit an 11-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely. She suffered internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and stayed conscious.

An 11-year-old girl was hurt at Franklin Avenue and Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:05 p.m. A southbound driver went straight and hit her in the intersection with the vehicle’s front. According to the police report, the crash listed “Unsafe Speed” as a contributing factor, and the pedestrian record adds “Unsafe Speed” and “Passing Too Closely.” Police recorded unsafe speed and passing too closely by the driver. The child sustained internal abdominal and pelvic injuries and was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851162 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
14
Right-turning driver injures cyclist, Mac Donough and Marcy

Oct 14 - A driver in a 2010 sedan turned right from Mac Donough onto Marcy and hit a 49-year-old man on a bike. He stayed conscious but suffered hip and leg trauma. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2010 sedan turned right from Mac Donough Street onto Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 49-year-old man riding a bike northbound. The cyclist was injured. Police recorded hip and upper leg trauma and a contusion, and noted he was conscious and partially ejected. Police recorded Turning Improperly by the driver. The car had center front-end damage. The bike entry showed a roof impact in the database. The crash involved a sedan and a bike at that intersection. The report listed the 79th Precinct and collision ID 4849993. No other injuries were detailed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
13
Taxi Driver Pulls Out; Rider Injured

Oct 13 - On Fulton St at Verona Pl, a taxi driver started from parking and collided with an eastbound moped rider. The rider went down with a leg fracture. Police recorded driver inattention and alcohol involvement.

A taxi driver started from parking on Fulton St at Verona Pl in Brooklyn around 11 p.m. and collided with an eastbound moped rider. The 41-year-old rider was partially ejected and suffered a leg fracture. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Alcohol Involvement. Both drivers were listed with inattention. The taxi showed damage to its left-side doors. The moped showed right-front damage. The data list the taxi traveling east and starting from parking while the rider was going straight ahead. The report does not assign fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851416 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
10
Left-Turning Driver Injures Girl on Marcus Garvey Blvd

Oct 10 - A driver in a 2020 Jeep turned left on Marcus Garvey Blvd and hit a 13-year-old girl at Mac Donough St. She reported leg pain and nausea. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A driver in a 2020 Jeep making a left turn on Marcus Garvey Blvd at Mac Donough St hit a 13-year-old girl in the intersection in Brooklyn. She was injured and reported pain and nausea, with injury to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the driver. The driver, a 68-year-old woman, was licensed and traveling south before the turn. The crash is logged as collision ID 4848895. The report lists the pedestrian as injured and the driver as an occupant with no injury. No vehicle damage was reported. The girl was in the intersection when the left-turning driver hit her.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
9
Right-turning driver injures man at Franklin and Putnam

Oct 9 - Driver in a Jeep SUV turned right at Franklin and Putnam and hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man reported neck pain.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2021 Jeep SUV made a right turn at Franklin Avenue and Putnam Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 68-year-old man in the intersection at 2:50 p.m. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The impact came from the vehicle’s center front. The pedestrian was listed as injured and reported neck pain. The driver was licensed. No vehicle damage was recorded. The crash was logged under collision ID 4848829 in the 79th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848829 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Brooklyn mother struck and killed by e-bike. Her family is now demanding answers.
6
Driver turning left hits teen on Marcus Garvey

Oct 6 - A pickup driver turned left at Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured. Police recorded driver inattention.

At Marcus Garvey Blvd and Halsey St in Brooklyn, a driver in a pickup truck made a left turn and hit a 17-year-old pedestrian. The teen was injured and conscious. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn," and police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The driver held a New York permit. Police noted no damage to the pickup. The pedestrian's location and action were listed as unknown in the data. Only one vehicle was listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
6
Woman, 60, dies after being struck by e-bike rider in Brooklyn
5
Police hunting for driver who hit and killed a 75-year-old woman in Brooklyn and then sped off
3
SUV driver hits cyclist at Bedford and Lafayette

Oct 3 - A driver in a Chevy SUV hit a northbound cyclist at Bedford and Lafayette in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and suffered a leg fracture. Both were going straight.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2012 Chevy SUV traveling east on Lafayette Avenue hit a northbound cyclist at Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:32 a.m. The cyclist, a 25-year-old man, was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a lower‑leg fracture‑dislocation. Both were recorded as going straight before impact. The SUV had center‑front damage. Police listed “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion” as a contributing factor and did not record a driver error. The driver’s injuries were listed as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
3
Box truck driver turning left hits sedan

Oct 3 - At Flushing and Classon, a box truck driver turned left and hit a sedan. The strike caught the sedan’s left-side doors. A 48-year-old driver reported neck pain. Police listed an oversized vehicle as a contributing factor.

At Flushing Avenue and Classon Avenue in Brooklyn, the driver of a box truck made a left turn and hit a sedan while the sedan’s driver made a right. Damage records show a strike to the sedan’s left-side doors and to the truck’s right front bumper. One driver, 48, was injured and reported neck pain; others were listed as unspecified. According to the police report, officers recorded "Oversized Vehicle" as a contributing factor. The truck’s driver was recorded as making a left turn and the sedan’s driver as making a right. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
30
Right-turning driver injures scooter rider

Sep 30 - The driver of a sedan turned right at Myrtle and Taaffe and hit a woman on a standing scooter. She stayed conscious with a bruised hip. Police cited Driver Inattention/Distraction and Outside Car Distraction.

At Myrtle Avenue and Taaffe Place in Brooklyn, the driver of a 2020 Toyota sedan turned right and hit a 37-year-old woman on a standing motorized scooter going straight west. She suffered a hip and upper-leg contusion. She stayed conscious. According to the police report, the crash happened at 9:30 a.m. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Outside Car Distraction. The report also lists Following Too Closely. The scooter rider was not ejected. A 27-year-old car occupant was listed with an unspecified injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846557 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
29
Left-turning pickup driver injures woman in Brooklyn

Sep 29 - A pickup driver turned left at Tompkins and Jefferson and hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury. Police recorded failure to yield and inattention by the driver.

At Tompkins Ave and Jefferson Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a pickup truck made a left turn and hit a 32-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a head injury and was conscious at the scene. The impact was to the truck’s left front bumper. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver contributed to the crash. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and distraction. The driver, a 45-year-old man, was licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846275 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
28
Left-turning driver hits motorcyclist at Classon and Flushing

Sep 28 - At Classon and Flushing, a driver in a sedan turned left into a westbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and suffered a lower‑leg fracture. According to the police report, unsafe speed was a factor.

At Classon Ave and Flushing Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist. The 21-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a lower-leg fracture and dislocation. The 49-year-old sedan driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Unsafe Speed” was a contributing factor. The report lists the motorcyclist as “Going Straight Ahead” and the sedan as “Making Left Turn.” Impact was to the motorcycle’s front and the car’s right front bumper. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847336 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Head-On Moped Crash Injures Two Children

Sep 27 - Two moped drivers crashed head-on on DeKalb at Nostrand. A 13-year-old driver and an 11-year-old passenger were hurt. Police recorded driver inexperience.

Two moped drivers collided head-on at DeKalb Avenue and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash injured a 13-year-old boy driving one moped and an 11-year-old boy riding on the outside as a passenger. The adult woman driving the other moped reported no serious injury. “According to the police report, police recorded driver inexperience” as a contributing factor. Both injured children were partially ejected and suffered shoulder injuries but stayed conscious. The record shows both drivers were traveling straight in opposite directions, with center-front impacts on both mopeds. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
27
Breaking: Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Cyclist in Brooklyn