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

Unsafe Lane Change Sends Driver to Hospital

Two SUVs slammed together on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A woman behind the wheel took the hit, neck wrenched, whiplash sharp. Unsafe lane change triggered the crash. Metal bent. One driver hurt.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A 42-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe lane changing as the cause. One SUV struck the left rear bumper of the other, which hit the right front bumper in return. Both drivers were licensed and headed south. The injured woman was driving one of the vehicles. No ejections occurred. The report does not list any victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Minibike Slams Bus After Brake Failure in Brooklyn

A 26-year-old on a minibike crashed into a bus on Halsey Street. Brakes failed. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The night was tense. The street was silent. Danger lingered at the corner.

A 26-year-old man riding a minibike struck the rear of a bus at the corner of Halsey Street and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the minibike's brakes were defective. The rider suffered a severe head injury and was bleeding heavily but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, “Brakes failed. His head hit hard. Blood pooled on the pavement.” The only contributing factor listed is 'Brakes Defective.' The report also notes that the rider was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the mechanical failure. No injuries were reported for the bus occupants. The crash left the street in a hush, underscoring the peril faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643638 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Moped Passenger Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A moped and an SUV collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver and passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The passenger fractured a limb. The SUV was turning left; the moped was going straight. Driver errors caused the crash.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The moped carried two occupants: an 18-year-old female passenger and a 35-year-old male driver. Both were injured, with the passenger sustaining a fracture and dislocation to her knee and lower leg, and the driver suffering abrasions. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors, indicating driver errors by the moped operator. The SUV driver was licensed and making a left turn at the time of impact. Neither occupant was ejected or wearing safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the front center of the moped and the right front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643635 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Makes U-Turn, Hits Motorcycle Westbound

A Ford SUV made an improper U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. It struck a westbound motorcycle on its right front bumper. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed and distracted, suffered a shoulder injury. The SUV driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured when a Ford SUV made an improper U-turn on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with the motorcycle. The motorcycle was traveling westbound, and the SUV was turning eastbound. The motorcycle driver sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the SUV driver, and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience" for the motorcycle driver. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. No safety equipment was noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the motorcycle and the left front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked SUV on Tompkins Avenue

A sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on Tompkins Avenue. The sedan’s female driver, 47, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The SUV had no occupants at impact.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with the left rear bumper of a parked 2019 Honda SUV. The sedan’s driver, a 47-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. She was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the contributing factor of 'Lost Consciousness.' The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the sedan struck the rear of the stationary SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Greene Avenue

A sedan struck a 43-year-old male bicyclist on Greene Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. Both drivers were distracted. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greene Avenue collided with a southbound bicyclist at Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the sedan driver and the bicyclist. The sedan was damaged on the left rear quarter panel, and the bike suffered front-end damage. The bicyclist's own confusion or error was also noted as a contributing factor. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Taxi Turns, Slams E-Scooter; Teens Hurt

Taxi turned left on Flushing Avenue. Hit e-scooter with two teens. Both ejected. Bruised, conscious, badly hurt. Driver inexperience listed for both. Failure to yield noted.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn struck an eastbound e-scooter carrying two teenage males, ages 17 and 15. Both riders were ejected and suffered bruises over their entire bodies. The report lists driver inexperience for both the taxi and e-scooter drivers, and failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor for the passenger. The 17-year-old driver wore a helmet; the 15-year-old passenger did not. Both victims were conscious but seriously injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on Myrtle Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Myrtle Avenue. A moving SUV struck a parked SUV’s left rear bumper. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west on Myrtle Avenue collided with a parked 2006 Ford SUV. The moving vehicle impacted the left rear bumper of the parked SUV. The parked SUV’s driver, a 36-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The moving SUV’s driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Nostrand Avenue

A Ford SUV changed lanes and struck a Nissan sedan from behind on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver showed no vehicle damage but was distracted and followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford SUV was changing lanes southbound on Nostrand Avenue when it collided with the rear left bumper of a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling straight ahead. The sedan's 33-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg trauma and was in shock. The report lists driver errors for the SUV operator as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." The sedan driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The SUV showed no damage despite the impact to the sedan's left front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and unsafe lane changes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Rear-End Collision on De Kalb Avenue Injures Two

Two sedans collided on De Kalb Avenue. The trailing car struck the stopped car from behind. Both occupants suffered whiplash. Impact crushed metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on De Kalb Avenue. The lead car was stopped in traffic. The following vehicle failed to keep distance and rear-ended it. Both occupants, a 48-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman, were injured with whiplash. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The police report lists "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors for the striking vehicle. The crash damaged the center rear of the lead car and the front of the trailing car. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Collision on Tompkins Avenue

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Tompkins Avenue. A female passenger in the rear seat suffered whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling south. The crash caused center front and back damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided, with one vehicle striking the center back end of the other. The crash injured a female occupant seated in the right rear passenger seat, who suffered whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the collision. The vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Turning Van on Kosciuszko Street

A sedan struck a van making a left turn on Kosciuszko Street. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved passing too closely. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2019 Kia sedan traveling south collided with a 2006 van making a left turn on Kosciuszko Street. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old female occupant, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the van was impacted elsewhere. The sedan was previously parked before the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635447 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Moped Driver Injured in Gates Avenue Collision

A moped and sedan collided on Gates Avenue. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the moped’s front center. The driver was conscious and bruised. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male moped driver was injured in a crash on Gates Avenue. The moped, traveling east, was struck on its center front end by a sedan impacting the left side doors. The moped driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was also traveling east. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The moped driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630299 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Nostrand Avenue

A 44-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with an SUV on Nostrand Avenue. The SUV driver changed lanes unsafely and was inattentive. The cyclist suffered facial injuries and shock, with no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on Nostrand Avenue. The collision involved an SUV traveling southeast and a bicyclist making a right turn northeast. The SUV struck the bicyclist with its right front bumper. Driver errors included unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction. The bicyclist suffered facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630297 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Motorcycle Hits SUV's Right Side on Broadway

A motorcycle struck the right side of an SUV on Broadway. Both 17-year-old male drivers suffered shoulder injuries and bruises. The SUV driver was going straight; the motorcycle was making a left turn. Improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2020 Yamaha motorcycle making a left turn collided with the right side doors of a 2022 Dodge SUV traveling west on Broadway. Both drivers, 17-year-old males, were injured with upper arm shoulder contusions and bruises but were conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was going straight ahead, while the motorcycle was turning left. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were occupants of their vehicles, with the SUV driver licensed in New York. The motorcycle driver's license status was not provided. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pick-up Truck Slams Cyclist on Marcus Garvey

Pick-up truck struck a 23-year-old woman on a bike. She was ejected, hit her head, and suffered fractures. Police cite traffic control ignored and unsafe speed. The crash left her conscious but badly hurt.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling east collided with a 23-year-old female bicyclist heading south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The truck hit the bike's left front bumper. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries, including fractures and dislocations. Police list 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. The cyclist was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. She remained conscious after the crash but was seriously injured. The report highlights failures in obeying traffic controls and speed management.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A 36-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver made a left turn and hit the cyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Throop Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The collision occurred at the left front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bicycle. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while distracted. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or cyclist error were noted. The cyclist was the victim of the crash, suffering injury from the driver's failure to maintain attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Scooter Driver Injured in Myrtle Avenue Crash

A 22-year-old male scooter driver suffered a head abrasion after a collision on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter and another vehicle struck front to front. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Driver inattention and inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a scooter and another vehicle traveling straight ahead. The scooter driver, a 22-year-old male, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved front-to-front impact between the two vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the scooter driver's part. The scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No other injuries or victims are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Electric Unicycle Strikes Girl Crossing Franklin

An 8-year-old girl crossing Franklin Avenue was hit by an electric unicycle. The vehicle struck her center front end. She suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injury. The driver was licensed and traveling south. The crash caused serious harm.

According to the police report, an electric unicycle traveling south on Franklin Avenue struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to her knee and lower leg. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. The vehicle's center front end was the point of impact, causing serious injury to the child. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUVs Collide Leaving Two Injured on Franklin

Two SUVs crashed on Franklin Avenue. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Franklin Avenue. One SUV was starting from parking, the other was heading south. Both drivers, men aged 32 and 36, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Florida.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625289 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07