Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,282
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,331
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 606
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 4, 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 8
Head 5
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 72
Neck 38
+33
Back 17
+12
Head 10
+5
Whole body 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 147
Lower leg/foot 54
+49
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 17
+12
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 41
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Back 7
+2
Neck 7
+2
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 Dec 4, 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

30
Left-turning sedan driver hits man at DeKalb

Nov 30 - A sedan driver turned left at DEKALB AVE and MARCUS GARVEY BLVD and hit a 52-year-old man in the intersection. Police recorded driver inattention. The man reported back pain and was injured.

At DEKALB AVE and MARCUS GARVEY BLVD in Brooklyn, the driver of a sedan made a left turn and hit a 52-year-old man in the intersection. The man was a pedestrian. He was injured and reported back pain. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Left Turn" and officers recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists the point of impact as "Left Front Bumper." Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" by the driver as the contributing factor. The driver was licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4861096 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
26
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Teen Cyclist

Nov 26 - At Myrtle Ave and Throop Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a 14-year-old bicyclist riding east. He was ejected and hurt his leg. Police cited “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.”

A 62-year-old driver in a 2018 Mercedes SUV turned left from eastbound Myrtle Ave at Throop Ave and hit a 14-year-old boy riding a bike east. He was ejected and suffered a lower-leg bruise. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." The report assigned that factor to both the driver and the bicyclist and recorded no specific driver violations. The crash involved a left-turning driver crossing the path of someone going straight on a bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4860747 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
19
Driver hits 11-year-old on Tompkins at Park Ave

Nov 19 - A driver in a sedan hit an 11-year-old girl on Tompkins Ave near Park Ave in Brooklyn. Midblock. She went into shock. Lower-leg injury. Police listed no specific cause.

A driver in a Hyundai sedan hit an 11-year-old girl on Tompkins Ave near Park Ave in Brooklyn. The crash happened outside an intersection. She suffered a lower-leg injury. Police noted shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were 'Unspecified.' Police did not record a specific driver error. Other listed parties were recorded with injuries marked as 'Unspecified.' The vehicle's reported point of impact was the center front end. Location codes place the crash within the 79th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
18
Deadly wigmaker’s sweetheart deal proves even kid-killing is shrugged off by NYC judges
17
Motorcyclist Paralyzed After Crash on Mac Donough

Nov 17 - A motorcyclist started from parking on Mac Donough at Throop. The driver traveled west and crashed. He was partially ejected and suffered paralysis. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.

A 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle crashed at Mac Donough St and Throop Ave in Brooklyn around 8:00 p.m. He was the only occupant. He was partially ejected and reported paralysis. According to the police report, the driver was traveling west and starting from parking. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. No other vehicles were listed. The crash injured a vulnerable road user and left him with severe harm. The location falls within the 79th Precinct. The file lists a motorcycle as the sole vehicle involved and notes no damage recorded. No further narrative was provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858071 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
17
Truck driver’s left turn injures sedan driver

Nov 17 - At Tompkins and Ellery, a truck driver turned left. The southbound sedan driver went straight. Impact marked the sedan’s right front and the truck’s left rear. The 60-year-old sedan driver was hurt. Police cited improper lane use and an oversized vehicle.

A 2011 Honda sedan headed south on Tompkins Ave met a 2023 Freightliner truck turning left from Ellery St in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old sedan driver was injured, with shoulder pain and whiplash. The truck driver, 27, reported no injury. According to the police report, the sedan was going straight and the truck was making a left turn; impact involved the sedan’s right front and the truck’s left rear. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper and Oversized Vehicle as contributing factors, and also noted Passing Too Closely in person-level entries. The record lists only vehicle occupants; no pedestrians or cyclists were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4858089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
17
Unlicensed Driver Fails to Yield on Franklin

Nov 17 - A driver in a sedan hit a 48-year-old woman at Franklin Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. She suffered neck pain and shock. The driver was unlicensed.

A driver in a sedan hit a 48-year-old woman in the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Quincy Street in Brooklyn at 10:46 a.m. She sustained neck injuries and was reported in shock. The driver was not reported injured. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded for the driver. Police also listed the driver as unlicensed. The car had North Carolina registration. The point of impact was the center front end. The scene falls within the 79th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4859121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
7
U-turn driver hits parked cars on Fulton

Nov 7 - A U-turn on Fulton ended in steel. A driver hit two parked cars near New York Avenue. A man sitting in the SUV was hurt. The unlicensed driver was hurt too. Police recorded brakes defective and alcohol involvement.

On Fulton Street at New York Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver making a U-turn hit two parked vehicles: a sedan and an SUV. The parked SUV's driver, a 60-year-old man, reported shock and injuries. The 29-year-old driver of the moving sedan was also injured. According to the police report, the sedan's left front bumper was damaged and both parked vehicles were hit in the center back end. According to the police report, police recorded Brakes Defective as a contributing factor and noted Alcohol Involvement. According to the police report, the U-turn driver was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
6
SUV driver disregards traffic control, injures rider

Nov 6 - Pre-dawn at Fulton and Nostrand. A westbound SUV driver and a southbound other motorized rider collided. The rider suffered an arm fracture. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and distraction by the SUV driver.

At Fulton Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn, a westbound 2016 Infiniti SUV driven by a 56-year-old man collided with a southbound rider on an other motorized vehicle at 4:25 a.m. The rider, 33, suffered an arm fracture. According to the police report, officers recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the SUV driver. Vehicle data show damage to the SUV’s right front quarter panel and right-side doors. The other vehicle had front-end damage. No other injuries appear in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855276 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
5
Drivers Fail to Yield on Fulton; Passenger Injured

Nov 5 - Two SUV drivers collided at Fulton Street and Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and back pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the drivers and noted view obstructed/limited.

A crash between two SUV drivers going straight on Fulton Street at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn injured a 27-year-old front passenger. He reported whiplash and back pain. According to the police report, officers recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the drivers. The report also listed View Obstructed/Limited. One driver traveled west in a 2018 Acura SUV. The other traveled east in a 2023 Ford SUV. Both SUVs had front-end damage. Licensing for both drivers was listed as valid. The police listed injuries for the drivers as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
2
Distracted driver collides with e-bike rider on Broadway

Nov 2 - Driver and e-bike rider crashed at Broadway and Park Ave in Brooklyn. The 35-year-old rider was hurt, with leg injury and whiplash. Police logged distraction and unsafe speed. Another vehicle occupant was listed with an unspecified injury.

A driver collided with a man on an e-bike at Broadway and Park Ave in Brooklyn at 7:30 p.m. The 35-year-old rider suffered lower-leg injuries and reported whiplash. An occupant of another vehicle was listed with an unspecified injury. "According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors." The crash involved a vehicle traveling east and an e-bike traveling north, both listed as going straight. The location falls in the 79th Precinct. The data shows no recorded vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4856494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
1
SUV driver injures cyclist at Throop and Flushing

Nov 1 - A driver in a Jeep went west on Flushing and failed to yield at Throop. He hit a southbound cyclist. The 49-year-old man suffered head lacerations. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

At Throop Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a 1999 Jeep SUV, traveling west on Flushing, hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The 49-year-old cyclist suffered head lacerations and was listed as injured. According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. Both parties were reported as going straight before impact. Police noted damage to the SUV’s right-side doors and to the bike’s front end. SUV occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The driver held a valid license. No other contributing factor was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
28
SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Nostrand

Oct 28 - A driver in an SUV going south on Nostrand hit a southbound cyclist at Jefferson. She suffered a head injury and bruising. Police recorded bicyclist confusion as a factor and listed no driver error.

On Nostrand Avenue at Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2010 Acura SUV, traveling south and going straight, hit a southbound cyclist. The cyclist, a 32-year-old woman, suffered a head injury and bruising. According to the police report, "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" was recorded as a contributing factor for the crash and for both parties. The report did not record any driver error. Impact was logged to the center front for both. Injuries for the SUV driver and another occupant were listed as "Unspecified."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-12-08
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 2025-12-08
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 2025-12-08
15
Elderly motorist suffering from possible stroke kills pedestrian, injures 2 others on NYC sidewalk: sources
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 2025-12-08
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 2025-12-08
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 2025-12-08
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 2025-12-08