Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,072
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,672
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 425
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 24, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 79?

Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Brooklyn Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Precinct 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Nine people killed. Nineteen left with serious injuries. In just over three years, that’s the cost of traffic violence in Precinct 79. The wounded are not numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, two more lives were lost. Over five hundred injured. The disaster moves slow, but it does not stop.

Broken Promises, Broken Bodies

Last fall, a 37-year-old man was crushed and killed at Myrtle and Walworth. Weeks earlier, a 49-year-old man died crossing Bedford and Lafayette. The year before, a 79-year-old woman was killed crossing with the signal at Herkimer and New York Avenue. She was hit by an SUV. She did everything right. She is still dead. See the NYC Open Data crash records.

SUVs and trucks do the most harm. Of the pedestrians killed or badly hurt, most were struck by these heavy machines. The numbers are clear. The pain is sharper.

Leaders Speak, Streets Stay Deadly

Local leaders have the power. They can lower speed limits. They can redesign streets. They can enforce the law. But too often, they wait. They talk of plans. They talk of balance. The bodies pile up. The city’s own numbers show the truth: “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes.

The police in Precinct 79 have the tools. They can crack down on speeding. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people keep getting hurt. They just need to act.

No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand action before another name is added to the list. The disaster is not fate. It is a choice. Make them choose life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 79 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 36, assembly district AD 56 and state senate district SD 25.
Which areas are in Precinct 79?
It includes the Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) and Brooklyn CB3 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 33 and District 36, Assembly Districts AD 56 and AD 57, and State Senate District SD 25.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 79?
SUVs and Cars: 4 deaths, 206 minor injuries, 72 moderate injuries, 6 serious injuries (SUVs/cars). Trucks and Buses: 2 deaths, 19 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries (trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: No deaths, 1 minor injury, 3 moderate injuries. Bikes: No deaths, 6 minor injuries, 8 moderate injuries. See NYC Open Data crash records.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 79 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. The tools exist. They just need to use them.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Most crashes are preventable. Patterns repeat at the same corners, with the same types of vehicles. Enforcement and street design can save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign streets, and push for enforcement. They can act now, not after the next tragedy.
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.

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Other Representatives

Stefani Zinerman
Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman
District 56
District Office:
1368 Fulton St. 3rd Floor, NW, Brooklyn, NY 11216
Legislative Office:
Room 553, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Chi Ossé
Council Member Chi Ossé
District 36
District Office:
1360 Fulton Street, Suite 500, Brooklyn, NY 11216
718-919-0740
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1743, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7354
Twitter: CMOsse
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 79

Man Dies After Fall Onto Subway Tracks

A man fell onto Prospect Park subway tracks during a fight. The train struck him. He died at the scene. Police questioned the other person. The platform became a place of sudden death.

NY Daily News (2025-07-30) reports a man died after falling onto the tracks at Prospect Park station during a fight. Police said, "As the fight escalated, he landed on the train tracks and was struck by an oncoming train." The victim suffered fatal head trauma. The other person involved was taken into custody for questioning. No charges were filed at the time. The article does not specify if the man fell or was pushed. The incident highlights the dangers of open subway platforms and the risks faced by riders in moments of conflict.


Concrete Mixer Hits Teen Cyclist on Dekalb

A concrete mixer struck a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Dekalb Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury. Fatigue played a role. Heavy steel met flesh. Brooklyn street, broad daylight.

A concrete mixer and an e-bike collided on Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering a head contusion. According to the police report, 'Fatigued/Drowsy' was listed as a contributing factor for both drivers. The truck driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was not. No other injuries were reported. The crash underscores the danger when large vehicles and vulnerable road users share city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
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SUV Fails to Yield, Motorcycle Riders Injured on Flushing Ave

SUV and motorcycle collide on Flushing Ave. Both motorcycle riders suffer leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and following too closely. Streets remain dangerous for those outside cars.

A collision on Flushing Ave at Harrison Ave in Brooklyn involved a motorcycle and an SUV. Two people on the motorcycle, a 47-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman, were injured with abrasions to their legs. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely.' The SUV and motorcycle were both making left turns when they collided. The report lists no helmet or signal issues. The crash highlights the risks faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield and follow too closely.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Improper Turn and Speed Injure Motorcyclist on Fulton

A sedan turned improperly on Fulton. A motorcycle struck. The rider was ejected, bleeding from the head. Unsafe speed and a bad turn left one man hurt. Brooklyn street, rush hour, danger in motion.

A sedan making a U-turn on Fulton Street collided with a motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The sedan had two occupants, both uninjured. The motorcycle rider wore a helmet. The crash highlights the danger when drivers turn improperly and speed on busy Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Cyclist Ejected After Sedan Door Strike on Fulton

A cyclist slammed into a parked sedan’s door on Fulton. He flew from his bike, bruised and bleeding. The street stayed busy. The car’s left doors crumpled. The city kept moving.

A cyclist, age 30, was injured after colliding with the left side doors of a parked sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a sedan, with the cyclist ejected and suffering a leg injury and bruising. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' and 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
E-Bike Rider Struck by Sedan on Marcy Ave

A sedan hit an e-bike on Marcy Ave at Dekalb. The cyclist took a blow to the head. Blood on the street. Police cite traffic control ignored. System failed the vulnerable again.

An e-bike rider, age 27, suffered a head injury with minor bleeding after a collision with a sedan on Marcy Ave near Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The cyclist was in shock. Two car occupants were also involved but their injuries were unspecified. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the danger when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street

SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.

A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Child Hit Near Sheepshead Bay Playground

A car struck an 11-year-old boy by a Brooklyn playground. He survived. Police search for answers. The street stays dangerous.

ABC7 reported on July 19, 2025, that an 11-year-old boy was hit by a car near a playground on Bedford Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. Friday. The boy is in stable condition. Police are investigating the circumstances. The article states, "There is no word yet on how the accident happened." No details on driver actions or charges have been released. The incident highlights the ongoing risk to children near city streets and playgrounds.


Driver Kills Girlfriend Doing Donuts

A driver spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The car struck a woman on the curb. She died at the hospital. Police charged the driver with negligent homicide. The lot was left scarred. The city mourns another loss.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-16), Zachary Cando, 24, was 'doing the dangerous spinning trick' known as donuts in a Gateway Center parking lot when he lost control and hit Madisyn Ruiz, 21, who was sitting nearby. Ruiz died after being rushed to the hospital. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The article notes the car was 'badly dented in the front.' The crash highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and the need for stronger deterrents in parking lots.


Court Blocks Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Removal

A judge stopped the city from tearing out Bedford Avenue’s only protected bike lane. The fight over safety and street space continues. Cyclists and pedestrians wait as legal battles stall change.

Streetsblog NYC reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge halted Mayor Adams’s plan to remove a protected bike lane on Bedford Avenue. Judge Ventura issued a restraining order after Transportation Alternatives and Baruch Herzfeld appealed the city’s move. The city had planned to start demolition after complaints from local leaders, but the court’s order blocks any changes until further review. Streetsblog quotes Ben Furnas: 'The Adams administration is going to have to spend their night preparing their legal case, not ripping out a critical safety project.' The article highlights weak enforcement of parking rules and the city’s reversal against its own DOT’s safety plan. The case underscores how political pressure and lax enforcement can threaten vulnerable road users.


Hit-And-Run Kills Two In Sunset Park

A car sped down Third Avenue. Two men, one with a cart, one with a cane, crossed. The driver did not brake. Both men died in the street. The car fled. Police arrested the driver hours later.

ABC7 reported on July 11, 2025, that two men, aged 59 and 80, were killed by a hit-and-run driver at Third Avenue and 52nd Street in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Surveillance showed the car "speeding southbound" and not braking before impact. The driver, Juventino Anastacio Florentino, was arrested and charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and reckless driving. The victims, Kex Un Chen and Faqiu Lin, were likely headed to a local food pantry. The incident highlights the lethal risk posed by reckless driving and the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially near essential services.


Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


Judge Allows Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Change

A judge let the city move a protected bike lane off Bedford Avenue. Cyclists lose curbside safety. Adams pushed the change after local protests. Advocates warn the street grows more dangerous.

Gothamist (2025-07-09) reports a state judge allowed Mayor Adams to remove curbside bike lane protections on Brooklyn's Bedford Avenue. The city will shift the lane to the street's center, ending the barrier of parked cars. The move follows protests from local Orthodox Jewish communities and a recent e-bike crash. Advocates sued, arguing Adams bypassed environmental review. The judge ruled the change was not a major project. Transportation Alternatives warns, 'If the Bedford Avenue safety improvements are destroyed, this all but guarantees that there will be blood on Eric Adams' hands.' The decision highlights Adams' pattern of scaling back street safety redesigns.


Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Avenue I

A Smart Car struck Dov Broyde, 70, as he crossed Avenue I near his home. Medics rushed him to the hospital. He died. The driver stayed. No charges filed. Brooklyn street claimed another life.

NY Daily News (2025-07-08) reports Dov Broyde, 70, was fatally struck by a Smart Car while crossing Avenue I at E. Fifth St. near Midwood around 9:30 p.m. The article states the driver 'plowed into him' and remained at the scene. No criminal charges were filed at the time. The incident highlights persistent danger for pedestrians in New York City, where 55 have died this year. The crash underscores the ongoing toll of traffic violence and the urgent need for systemic safety improvements.


E-Bike Rider Injured by Speeding Sedan on Park Ave

A sedan struck an e-bike on Park Ave. The cyclist suffered fractures and shock. Police cite unsafe speed and tailgating. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider was hit by a sedan on Park Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered fractures and shock. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' contributed to the crash. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The crash left the cyclist with injuries to his entire body. Systemic danger remains for those outside cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Dekalb

An SUV making a left hit a cyclist on Dekalb Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. Passengers in the SUV were also hurt. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Ford SUV turned left on Dekalb Avenue and struck a cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected and injured across her body. Three SUV occupants also suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but the crash stemmed from the driver’s failure to yield. The impact highlights the danger faced by cyclists at intersections where drivers turn without yielding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave

A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
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SUV Struck by Sedan on Flushing Avenue

Six people hurt when a sedan hit an SUV’s rear on Flushing Avenue. Passengers and driver suffered neck, back, and hip injuries. Police cite vehicle vandalism as a factor.

A sedan collided with the rear of an SUV on Flushing Avenue at Gerry Street in Brooklyn. Six people were injured, including the SUV driver and five passengers. According to the police report, 'Vehicle Vandalism' was listed as a contributing factor. The injured suffered whiplash, neck, back, and hip injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk to vehicle occupants when cars collide, especially at the rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Alcohol Involved Crash Injures Driver on Kingston Ave

Two sedans collided on Kingston Ave. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on Kingston Ave at Herkimer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One male driver, age 34, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. Several other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes both vehicles were sedans and highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol mixes with driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31
Bicyclist Injured by Sedan Turning on Red

A sedan and bike collided at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue. The cyclist, 23, was ejected and hurt. Both vehicles turned left on red. Driver inattention played a role. The street stayed dangerous.

A 23-year-old bicyclist was injured after a collision with a sedan at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the sedan and the bike were making a left turn on red when the crash happened. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the arm. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan's 66-year-old driver. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the risks when drivers and cyclists turn against the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-07-31