Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,116
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 6, 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 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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
SUVs Collide on Bedford Avenue Injuring Driver

Two SUVs collided on Bedford Avenue. One driver suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. The injured man was semiconscious but restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved a moving SUV striking a parked vehicle’s rear bumper.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Bedford Avenue. One SUV was traveling north and struck the right rear bumper of a parked SUV. The driver of the moving vehicle, a 51-year-old man, was injured with a concussion and injuries to his entire body. He was semiconscious but secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the driver lost consciousness. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the moving vehicle and the right rear bumper of the parked vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A sedan struck a 26-year-old male bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved driver inattention and disregarded traffic control. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west collided with a southbound bicyclist on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s right front bumper was damaged on impact. The bicyclist was not ejected and no safety equipment status was noted. The bike showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 38-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on Tompkins Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The man suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Tompkins Avenue with the signal. The driver of a 2019 Honda SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact at the right front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566057 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Moped on Myrtle Avenue

A sedan collided with a moped traveling east on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was passing improperly, hitting the moped's front center.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Myrtle Avenue attempted an improper passing maneuver and struck a moped traveling east. The moped driver, a 27-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 49-year-old woman was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Fulton Street. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street while crossing with the signal. The sedan, traveling north and making a left turn, struck her with its center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The pedestrian also showed confusion or error in crossing. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The collision highlights the dangers at intersections when drivers do not yield and pedestrians face confusing conditions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Slams Stopped Sedan on Marcus Garvey

SUV hit a stopped sedan from behind on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A woman in the back seat suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention as the cause.

According to the police report, a 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard rear-ended a stopped 2014 Toyota sedan. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear bumper, causing center back end damage to the sedan and center front end damage to the SUV. A 30-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat of the sedan was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Bike on Fulton Street

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike going straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, 53, was ejected and suffered full-body injuries. Driver distraction was cited. The rider was semiconscious and in pain after the crash.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a Nissan sedan, driven by an unlicensed male driver, made a right turn and collided with the e-bike traveling straight on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The sedan was impacted at its center back end, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was semiconscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561761 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two Sedans Collide on Kent Avenue

Two sedans collided on Kent Avenue. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Two female passengers suffered facial injuries and shock. Both were restrained. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west and south collided on Kent Avenue. The Honda sedan was hit on the right side doors, while the Jeep sedan sustained front center damage. Two female passengers, ages 22 and 23, were injured with facial wounds and shock. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash resulted in minor bleeding and complaints of pain or nausea from the passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566670 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Motorcycle Hits Turning Vehicle on Franklin Avenue

A motorcycle traveling south struck a vehicle making a left turn. The rider was ejected and suffered upper leg and hip injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The rider was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after colliding with a vehicle making a left turn on Franklin Avenue. The motorcycle struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle, causing the rider to be ejected. The rider sustained internal injuries to the hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or controls. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563213 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 29-year-old woman suffered a head injury after an SUV struck her on Nostrand Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the driver made a left turn and failed to yield. The impact caused minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The driver of a southbound SUV was making a left turn and struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and experienced shock, with minor bleeding reported. The report lists driver errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The vehicle showed no damage, and no other occupants were involved. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Gates Avenue

A 57-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a 2013 Ford SUV on Gates Avenue. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The SUV driver was licensed and female.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected after being struck from behind by a 2013 Ford SUV traveling east on Gates Avenue. The point of impact was the center back end of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The report lists driver errors including "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the SUV driver, as well as "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the bicyclist. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559154 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Ejected in Myrtle Avenue Crash

A sedan made a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue and struck an eastbound e-bike. The 24-year-old e-bike rider was ejected, suffering head injuries and abrasions. The driver followed too closely, causing the collision. The rider wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2019 Acura sedan was making a U-turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 24-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the e-bike on its left side doors, while the e-bike was hit at its center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling eastbound. The collision caused serious injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Sedan on Marcus Garvey Boulevard

A 36-year-old male driver suffered whiplash and full-body injury in a collision on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. The SUV struck the sedan head-on. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcus Garvey Boulevard involving a 2014 SUV and a sedan. The SUV, traveling south, struck the sedan, traveling east, with its center front end impacting the sedan. The 36-year-old male SUV driver was injured with whiplash and full-body trauma but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The sedan's driver details are unspecified. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555075 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13