Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,114
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,705
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 438
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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

Sedan Turns Right Strikes E-Bike Rider

A sedan turning right hit an e-bike rider going straight on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The sedan’s right side doors took damage. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 sedan made a right turn and struck her on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The e-bike driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The sedan was damaged on its right side doors. Both vehicles were traveling south; the sedan was turning right while the e-bike was going straight ahead. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-bike driver was not ejected and her safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592677 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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Two Sedans Collide on Van Buren Street

Two sedans crashed head-on and side-on at Van Buren Street. Three occupants suffered whiplash and neck, chest, and head injuries. Driver distraction and failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Van Buren Street. The male driver of the southbound Ford was inattentive and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the right side of the westbound Nissan. The Nissan carried five occupants, including a 36-year-old female driver and a 5-year-old passenger in a child restraint. All three injured occupants—two drivers and one child passenger—suffered whiplash and injuries to the neck, chest, and head. All were conscious and properly restrained with lap belts or child restraints. The crash caused center front end damage to the Ford and right side door damage to the Nissan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Taxi Hits E-Bike Passenger on Fulton Street

A taxi struck an e-bike on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike was making a U-turn when the taxi, traveling straight east, collided with its left side. A 19-year-old female passenger on the e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an e-bike making a U-turn. The point of impact was the taxi's center front end and the e-bike's left side doors. The e-bike carried two occupants, including a 19-year-old female passenger who was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The taxi driver was licensed, while the e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left on Fulton

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east on Fulton Street collided with an SUV making a left turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with additional driver inexperience noted for the motorcycle operator. The motorcycle impacted the SUV's left front quarter panel, causing damage to both vehicles. The motorcycle driver was conscious after the crash and suffered injury severity level 3. No other safety equipment or victim actions were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583160 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Crash on Fulton Street Left Turn

Two SUVs collided making left turns on Fulton Street. A 56-year-old front passenger was partially ejected and suffered back contusions. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Fulton Street while both drivers attempted left turns. A 56-year-old male front passenger was partially ejected and sustained back contusions. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. Both vehicles suffered bumper and quarter panel damage. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. No errors are attributed to the passenger. The crash underscores driver mistakes as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Nostrand Avenue

A 27-year-old woman was hit while crossing Nostrand Avenue. The sedan, traveling south, struck her with its front center. She suffered upper leg and hip injuries and was left in shock. No visible complaints or vehicle damage were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Nostrand Avenue outside an intersection when a southbound 2018 Honda sedan struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk or signal. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Tompkins Avenue

A bicyclist riding south on Tompkins Avenue was struck by a parked SUV. The impact hit the SUV’s left side doors. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Passenger distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Tompkins Avenue collided with a parked 2015 SUV. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors by the bike’s front end. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Passenger Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors were specified. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of his vehicle, while the SUV carried two occupants. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle occupants even when vehicles are parked.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Rear-Ended While Turning on Bedford Avenue

A sedan making a right turn on Bedford Avenue was struck from behind by a pick-up truck. The sedan’s driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered a back injury and shock. The truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan driven by a 39-year-old woman was making a right turn on Bedford Avenue when it was rear-ended by a 2020 pick-up truck traveling straight ahead. The sedan’s driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The pick-up truck’s front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The truck driver was licensed and driving northbound. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear bumper but no damage was reported on the truck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Franklin Avenue

A sedan struck an e-bike traveling south on Franklin Avenue. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The collision damaged the sedan's right front and the e-bike's center back end.

According to the police report, a sedan and an e-bike collided on Franklin Avenue. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old male wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling south, with the sedan impacting the e-bike's center back end. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant, a licensed female driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580140 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
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SUV Collides with Bus on Lafayette Avenue

An SUV struck a bus on Lafayette Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with the left rear quarter panel of a bus also traveling east. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The SUV driver, a 35-year-old male, and the front passenger, a 45-year-old female, both sustained back injuries and whiplash. Both occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time of the crash. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The bus had one occupant and was going straight ahead. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane use and attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576624 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Slams Into Sedan, Injures Child in Brooklyn

A distracted driver rear-ended a sedan on Tompkins Avenue. A six-year-old girl in the back seat suffered head trauma and whiplash. The crash left her conscious but hurt. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear sedan struck the front sedan from behind. A six-year-old girl riding in the back seat of the struck vehicle was injured, suffering head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention, distraction, and following too closely as contributing factors. The rear driver's failure to pay attention and maintain distance led to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike and SUV Collide on Park Avenue

An e-bike and an SUV crashed head-on on Park Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old man, suffered a concussion and hip-upper leg injury. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Park Avenue involving an e-bike and a 2020 Nissan SUV. The e-bike rider, a 30-year-old male, was injured with a concussion and hip-upper leg trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead and collided front to front, causing center front-end damage to each vehicle. The e-bike rider was the sole occupant of his vehicle, and the SUV also had one male driver. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Driver Hits, Kills Man on Fulton Street

A Ford SUV struck a 48-year-old man crossing Fulton Street. The front end crumpled. The man died on the pavement. Police say the driver had been drinking. Alcohol fueled the crash. The street stayed silent after.

A Ford SUV traveling west on Fulton Street struck a 48-year-old man who was crossing outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV hit a 48-year-old man crossing outside the crosswalk. The front end caved in. His body broke. He died there. The driver, a woman, had been drinking.' The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries to his entire body and died at the scene. The driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured. The police report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as a contributing factor for both the driver and the crash. The impact was to the center front end of the SUV. No other contributing factors are listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574563 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured in Left-Turn Crash on Marcy Avenue

A 31-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a vehicle making a left turn on Marcy Avenue. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand.

According to the police report, a vehicle traveling north on Marcy Avenue made a left turn and struck a 31-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the vehicle's center front end. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The driver’s actions caused the crash by not yielding to the pedestrian legally crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573994 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Bike Strikes 4-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 4-year-old girl crossing Locust Street with the signal was struck by a northbound bike. The child suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The bike showed no damage. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 4-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Locust Street with the signal. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The collision involved a northbound bike traveling straight ahead, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The bike sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The child was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable pedestrians, especially young children.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two Sedans Collide on Bedford Avenue

Two sedans traveling north on Bedford Avenue collided. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. A 7-year-old passenger suffered an upper arm injury and shock. Driver distraction and improper lane usage caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bedford Avenue while both were traveling north. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front vehicle. A 7-year-old female passenger in one sedan was injured, sustaining an upper arm injury and experiencing shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." Both drivers were licensed males. The crash caused vehicle damage to the front end of the rear vehicle and the back end of the front vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Improper Passing Injures Cyclist on Herkimer

Two bikes collided on Herkimer Street. One rider, 39, suffered back abrasions. Both traveled east. Police cite improper lane use and passing too closely. The injured cyclist wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a bike and an e-bike crashed on Herkimer Street, both heading east. The 39-year-old cyclist was injured, suffering back abrasions. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The bike driver was unlicensed. Impact struck the left front of the e-bike and the right front of the bike. The injured cyclist wore no safety equipment. The crash underscores failures in lane discipline and passing by the bike driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578879 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Moped Slams Into Stopped Truck On Fulton

A moped crashed into the back of a stopped pick-up on Fulton Street. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries. Police cited driver inattention. The truck’s two occupants were not hurt.

According to the police report, a moped heading west on Fulton Street struck the center rear of a pick-up truck that was stopped in traffic. The moped driver, a 44-year-old woman, sustained neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The pick-up truck, occupied by two people, was damaged at the rear. Police listed driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor in the crash. No other errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. The moped driver was wearing a lap belt. The crash underscores the risks faced by vulnerable road users in city traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573157 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Box Truck Turns, Kills Pedestrian on Flushing

A box truck turned left at Flushing and Bedford. The driver failed to yield. A 63-year-old man crossed with the signal. Steel struck flesh. The truck crushed him. He died in the street. The truck showed no damage.

A 63-year-old man was killed at the corner of Flushing Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a box truck turned left and struck the pedestrian as he crossed with the signal. The report states, “A box truck turned left. A 63-year-old man walked with the light. The truck struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.” The listed contributing factor is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The truck’s driver, a 44-year-old man, was licensed and made a left turn when the crash occurred. The pedestrian suffered fatal crush injuries. No damage was reported to the truck. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570143 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Ambulance Strikes Boy Emerging from Parked Car

A 10-year-old boy stepped out from behind a parked vehicle on Bedford Avenue. An ambulance traveling north hit him on the right front quarter panel. The boy suffered a head injury and concussion, left in shock. The ambulance showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured after emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle on Bedford Avenue. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound ambulance on its right front quarter panel. The boy sustained a head injury and concussion, with injury severity rated at level 3, and was reported to be in shock. The ambulance had no visible damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's actions were noted as emerging from behind a parked vehicle, but no fault or blame is assigned. The ambulance driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12