Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,103
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,693
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 432
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 19
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 79?

Nine Dead, Nineteen Broken—Brooklyn Streets Still Run Red

Nine Dead, Nineteen Broken—Brooklyn Streets Still Run Red

Precinct 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

Nine dead. Nineteen maimed. That is the count in Precinct 79 since 2022. The dead do not speak. The injured limp, or do not walk at all. In the last year alone, two more lives lost, nine left with wounds that will not heal. The numbers do not flinch. They do not lie.

Just last year, a 49-year-old man was killed crossing at Bedford and Lafayette. A 37-year-old worker was crushed on Myrtle and Walworth. An elderly woman, 79, struck and killed on Herkimer and New York Avenue. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield. She died in the street, according to NYC Open Data.

The Pattern: Drivers Walk, Victims Don’t

The violence does not stop. On August 2, a 47-year-old man was killed crossing Broadway at Suydam. The driver left him dead and fled. Police reported “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene.” The body was still warm when the city moved on.

SUVs and trucks do the most harm. Four killed by cars and SUVs. Two by trucks and buses. The old, the young, the worker in the road. No one is spared. The street does not care who you are.

Leaders: Promises and Pauses

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can stand at the corners where people die and say, Not here, not today. But too often, they wait. The city waits. The state waits. The blood dries and the next name is added to the list.

There is no shortage of plans. There is a shortage of action. “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.

What You Can Do: Make Them Hear You

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand failure-to-yield tickets. Demand action at every deadly corner.

Do not wait for another body in the street.

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?
Cars and SUVs: 4 deaths, 206 minor injuries, 72 moderate injuries, 6 serious injuries. Trucks and buses: 2 deaths, 19 minor injuries, 4 moderate injuries. Motorcycles and mopeds: No deaths, 1 minor injury, 3 moderate injuries. Bikes: No deaths, 6 minor injuries, 8 moderate injuries. See NYC Open Data.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 79 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield, and respond quickly to dangerous conditions. Police have the tools—they just need to use them.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. Patterns repeat: failure to yield, speeding, distraction. The same corners claim lives again and again. These are not random acts—they are the result of choices and inaction.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can push for lower speed limits, demand street redesigns, and hold agencies accountable for enforcement. They can fund safety improvements and make sure every death is met with action, not delay.
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

Pedestrian Injured by Car Backing on Myrtle Avenue

A 63-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a car backing unsafely on Myrtle Avenue. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle had no damage.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue with the signal. The crash occurred when a Honda SUV, traveling north and starting from a parking position, backed unsafely and struck the pedestrian at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists the driver's errors as backing unsafely and driver inattention or distraction. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes 9-Year-Old Bicyclist on Myrtle Avenue

A 9-year-old girl on a bike was partially ejected and suffered head injuries after an SUV struck her on Myrtle Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The child was left in shock with visible trauma to her head.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2004 SUV struck her on Myrtle Avenue. The child was partially ejected from her bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The SUV was entering a parked position and impacted the bike's front center with damage to its left rear quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a female driver with a permit license status. No blame is placed on the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 32-year-old man was hit while crossing Fulton Street with the signal. The driver made a left turn and struck the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured in a collision on Fulton Street near Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The 32-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other vehicle details or safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Sedan Making Left Turn in Brooklyn

A 33-year-old man driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck the left side of his vehicle on Madison Street. The driver suffered back injuries and shock. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling south.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Madison Street was struck on the left side doors by an SUV traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with back trauma and experienced shock. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. The sedan was damaged on the left side doors, and the SUV sustained damage to the right front bumper. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified in the report. The crash involved two vehicles traveling southbound, with the sedan turning left and the SUV proceeding straight.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan and Garbage Truck Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

A sedan and a garbage truck collided while both making right turns on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash involved improper turning and passing too closely. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on New York Avenue in Brooklyn between a 2020 Toyota sedan and a 2014 Freightliner garbage truck. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash happened. The sedan's left front bumper struck the truck's right rear quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with back contusions and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northeast. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4654875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Rear-End Crash Injures Two Passengers

Two passengers suffered whiplash in a rear-end collision on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan struck another from behind. Both injured were restrained. The crash was caused by following too closely. Injuries included back and full-body pain.

According to the police report, two passengers were injured in a rear-end collision on Flushing Avenue, Brooklyn. A 2023 sedan traveling west struck the center back end of a 2015 sedan also traveling west. The injured were a 52-year-old female in the left rear seat and a female infant in a child restraint in the middle rear seat. Both suffered whiplash, with injuries to the back and entire body respectively. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both passengers were restrained with a lap belt and child restraint. The crash caused center back-end damage to the struck vehicle and center front-end damage to the striking vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Sedan Rear-End Crash

A 30-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected and injured after a sedan rear-ended him on Fulton Street. The impact caused abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and following too closely.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling west. The 30-year-old male e-bike driver was ejected from his vehicle and suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan struck the e-bike from behind, damaging its center back end and the sedan's center front end. The report cites driver errors including inattention or distraction and following too closely by the sedan driver. The e-bike driver was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653149 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Ignores Signal, Kills Motorscooter Rider

A sedan ran the light at Marcus Garvey and Decatur. It struck a motorscooter broadside. The rider, 26, was thrown and killed. Head trauma. No helmet. Blood on the street. Dawn broke over shattered glass and silence.

A deadly crash unfolded at Marcus Garvey Boulevard and Decatur Street in Brooklyn. A sedan struck a 26-year-old motorscooter rider broadside. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was the contributing factor for both vehicles. The rider was ejected and suffered fatal head trauma. The report states, 'Signal ignored. Scooter crushed. Blood pooled as dawn crept over broken glass and silence.' The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary cause listed was the failure to obey traffic control. The motorscooter was demolished. The crash left one dead and a city street stained with loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its right side doors while making a left turn. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction played a key role.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist riding eastbound on Nostrand Avenue was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV impacted the bike on its right side doors, ejecting the cyclist and causing abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience". Both the SUV driver and the bicyclist contributed to the crash through inattention. The SUV sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 67-year-old woman crossing with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures to her knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 67-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection near Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was making a left turn at the time of impact. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The driver was licensed and operating a 2022 Toyota sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651684 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Nostrand Avenue

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Nostrand Avenue late at night. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head injuries. The SUV hit the sedan’s left front bumper. Police cited driver distraction and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV and a 2017 sedan collided on Nostrand Avenue at 11:30 p.m. Both drivers, aged 30 and 54, were injured but conscious. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front bumper, damaging the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with disregard for traffic control, as contributing factors. Neither driver was ejected. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The crash caused neck and head injuries, including whiplash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A sedan and a bicycle collided head-on on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 63-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm injury. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling east.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm injury. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane use. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, struck the bicycle at the center front end, causing left front bumper damage to the bike and front end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Hits Moped on Throop Avenue

A 23-year-old moped driver was injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries but was conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male moped driver traveling northeast was struck by a 2022 SUV making a left turn northbound on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s right front quarter panel. The moped driver, who was unlicensed, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female from Georgia, was the sole occupant of her vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The moped driver was not ejected and wore no listed safety equipment. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653325 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Sedan Driver Strikes Cyclist on Broadway

A sedan slammed into a southbound cyclist on Broadway. The rider’s arm broke and twisted. Police cite driver distraction. Both vehicles hit head-on. The cyclist wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2014 Chevrolet sedan collided with him on Broadway. Both the sedan and the bike were traveling south and struck head-on. The bicyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Police list driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The sedan driver was licensed and going straight before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Crashes on Slippery Monroe Street

A 40-year-old man driving a sedan on Monroe Street suffered neck injuries. The vehicle struck an object on its left front quarter panel. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Monroe Street collided with an object impacting the left front quarter panel. The driver, a 40-year-old male occupant, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. He was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel. No ejection occurred, and the driver held a valid New York license. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions rather than driver misconduct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Traffic Crash

A 21-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved disregard for traffic control and failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female bicyclist traveling east on Marcy Avenue was injured after being ejected in a collision. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The bicyclist suffered head injuries and was not wearing a helmet. The crash involved another vehicle traveling north, which struck the bicyclist on the left side doors. No damage was reported to the vehicles. The bicyclist was in shock but had no visible complaints at the scene. The report highlights driver errors related to traffic control and yielding, with no fault attributed to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655164 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Box Truck Hits Sedan on Nostrand Avenue

A box truck turning right struck a stopped sedan on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan’s 68-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The truck driver showed signs of inattention. Both vehicles sustained front-side damage.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Nostrand Avenue made a right turn and collided with a southbound sedan stopped in traffic. The sedan was driven by a 68-year-old woman who was injured, suffering neck trauma and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor for the crash. The box truck sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the sedan was damaged on its left front bumper. No other injuries or factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647138 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Myrtle Avenue Crash

A 32-year-old woman on an e-scooter was injured in a collision with a BMW sedan on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. Both vehicles were traveling straight when the crash occurred. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2019 BMW sedan and a 32-year-old female e-scooter rider. The e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining full-body trauma and shock. The sedan was traveling west, and the e-scooter south, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the left front bumper of the e-scooter. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before the crash. No damage was reported on the sedan, while the e-scooter sustained damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649379 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Bedford Avenue

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike going straight on Bedford Avenue. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to limbs. The sedan driver was unlicensed and driving aggressively at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northeast made a right turn and collided head-on with an e-bike traveling north on Bedford Avenue. The e-bike carried two males, ages 29 and 21, both ejected from the vehicle. Both suffered contusions and injuries to their arms and legs. The sedan driver was unlicensed and driving with unsafe speed and aggressive road rage. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and aggressive driving by the sedan driver. The e-bike driver and passenger were injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles and serious injuries to the vulnerable e-bike occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649376 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted SUV Driver Slams Cyclist on Bedford

Night on Bedford Avenue. SUV plows into cyclist. Man flies, arm torn, blood on asphalt. Hand shattered, pain sharp. Driver distracted. Metal hits flesh. The street holds the wound.

A 28-year-old cyclist was struck by a northbound SUV on Bedford Avenue at 10:30 p.m. The impact threw him from his bike. He suffered severe bleeding and a shattered hand and arm but stayed conscious. According to the police report, 'the driver was distracted.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the cyclist, who was ejected. No other contributing factors are noted in the data. The crash left the cyclist injured and bleeding on the pavement, while the SUV showed damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644102 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07