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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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

Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street

Two sedans crashed on Fulton Street. One driver was making a U-turn, the other drove straight east. The male driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Fulton Street. One vehicle, traveling west, was making a U-turn when it struck another sedan traveling east. The male driver of the eastbound sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses from different states. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was noted on the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the center front end of the westbound sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555019 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Slams Bus on Tompkins Avenue

Sedan crashed into bus in Brooklyn. Driver hurt, neck and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield and distraction. Both vehicles eastbound. Metal met metal. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

According to the police report, a sedan struck a bus on Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan's right front bumper hit the bus's right front quarter panel. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police listed failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The bus driver was licensed and female. The sedan driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist Turning Left on Franklin Avenue

A sedan struck a 36-year-old male bicyclist making a left turn on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The cyclist remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Franklin Avenue collided with a bicyclist also traveling south who was making a left turn. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the bike. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver of the sedan did not yield to the bicyclist. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Lewis Avenue

A sedan struck the rear of another sedan on Lewis Avenue. The impact injured a 25-year-old female passenger, causing neck whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling north. Driver inattention caused the crash. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another sedan also moving north. The collision caused neck injuries to a 25-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat of the struck vehicle. The passenger suffered whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and slowing or stopping before the crash. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved two sedans with center back-end impact damage. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550983 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Hits Parked SUV on Marcy Avenue

An e-bike rider struck a parked SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The crash involved unsafe speed and left the rider conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male e-bike driver collided with a parked 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike was traveling north and struck the right rear bumper of the stationary SUV. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of impact. The e-bike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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SUVs Crash, Passenger and Driver Injured in Brooklyn

Two SUVs slammed together on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. A driver and front passenger suffered internal injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Marcus Garvey Boulevard in Brooklyn. The crash left the driver and a front-seat passenger injured, both suffering internal injuries—one to the shoulder, one to the back. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The report notes both injured people were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the front and side of both vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550135 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected on Fulton Street

A moped and SUV collided on Fulton Street. The moped driver, unlicensed and unhelmeted, was ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The SUV showed no damage. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. The driver remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving a moped and an SUV, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 45-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was uninjured and the vehicle showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and not using any safety equipment. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front quarter panel of the moped. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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Two Sedans Crash on Park Avenue Injuring Passengers

Two sedans slammed together on Park Avenue. Both cars hit head-on. Two young male passengers suffered head injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard and driver distraction. Both victims left in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue. The crash struck the left front bumper of one car and the right front bumper of the other. Two 23-year-old male passengers were injured, both suffering head wounds and shock. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. Police listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The injured were passengers, not drivers. No other contributing factors were noted. Neither passenger was ejected. No visible complaints were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Two E-Bikes Collide on De Kalb Avenue

Two e-bikes crashed head-on on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. Both riders were traveling straight when they collided center front. One rider, a 23-year-old man, was ejected and suffered facial bruises. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, two e-bikes collided head-on on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. One rider, a 23-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial contusions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both riders. One driver held a permit license, while the other had no license information recorded. The injured rider was conscious after the crash but did not wear any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the center front ends of both e-bikes. Passenger distraction was also noted as a contributing factor for the injured rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Killed After Striking Parked SUV

A young man on an e-bike slammed into a parked SUV on Greene Avenue before dawn. His helmet shattered. His body was thrown and crushed. He died in the street. The SUV never moved. The city stayed silent.

A 25-year-old man riding an e-bike east on Greene Avenue struck a parked SUV. According to the police report, the rider was partially ejected and suffered fatal injuries to his entire body. His helmet cracked on impact. The SUV, registered in New Jersey, was parked and unoccupied. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are recorded for the SUV, which did not move during the crash. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other injuries were reported. The police report states: 'His helmet cracked. His body broke. He was thrown, crushed, and left dying in the street. The SUV never moved. It didn’t have to.'


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544251 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Struck Crossing Marcy Avenue

A 40-year-old man was hit while crossing Marcy Avenue outside an intersection. The vehicle struck him with its center front end. He suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The crash caused serious injury but no vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Marcy Avenue while crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The 40-year-old male sustained a fracture and dislocation to his hip and upper leg. The vehicle, traveling north and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage after impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection when struck.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548801 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Collision

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle struck the bike’s left front quarter panel. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an unspecified vehicle. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to lane management. The vehicle impacted the bike’s left front quarter panel while traveling south. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542840 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Skillman

A 3-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing Skillman Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The vehicle showed no damage. The boy was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old pedestrian was injured on Skillman Street in Brooklyn when a 2017 SUV traveling north struck him with its left front quarter panel. The child was crossing the street outside a crosswalk or signal. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle, operated by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Ejected in Marcy Avenue SUV Crash

A 49-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Marcy Avenue. The SUV and bike collided on their right and left sides. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. The cyclist suffered abdominal and pelvic bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Marcy Avenue involving a bicyclist and a station wagon SUV, both traveling north. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV struck the bike’s right side doors while the SUV’s left side doors were impacted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The bike driver was unlicensed. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills E-Bike Rider in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a woman on an e-bike at Lexington and Throop. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license. The street was quiet. The loss was total.

A woman riding an e-bike was killed when a westbound sedan struck her at the corner of Lexington Avenue and Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A woman on an e-bike struck by a westbound sedan. She flew, hit her head, died in the street. Her bike lay crushed. The sedan’s bumper bore the mark. The driver had no license.' The sedan’s driver was unlicensed, as confirmed in the vehicle data. No other contributing factors were listed in the report. The e-bike rider suffered fatal head injuries and was ejected from her bike. No helmet use was reported as a contributing factor. The crash left the e-bike demolished and the woman dead at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Moped Rider

An SUV made a left turn on Tompkins Avenue and struck a moped traveling straight. The moped driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was injured when an SUV made a left turn and collided with his vehicle on Tompkins Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver was traveling east and making a left turn, while the moped was going straight south. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating an error by the SUV driver. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540795 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Gates Avenue

A 12-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue with the signal. The vehicle made a right turn and hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Gates Avenue while crossing with the signal. The vehicle, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Moped Driver Ejected in Myrtle Avenue Crash

A moped collided with a garbage truck on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The truck showed no damage. The crash involved improper lane usage by the truck driver. The rider was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a garbage truck and a moped, both traveling east. The moped driver, a 42-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, including abrasions. The truck, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error on the truck's part. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The moped sustained front-end damage, while the truck was impacted on its left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Slams Cars on Nostrand Avenue

Three cars collided on Nostrand Avenue. A 27-year-old woman suffered a head wound. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Traffic stopped. One careless moment, one injured driver.

According to the police report, three vehicles crashed on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan was hurt, suffering a head abrasion but stayed conscious. The crash involved a GMC SUV and two sedans, all moving east and starting in traffic. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other errors or factors were noted. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Passes Too Closely, Injures Bicyclist

A sedan traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard passed too closely to a 24-year-old female bicyclist. The cyclist suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The bike showed no damage. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle were both traveling south on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when the sedan passed too closely to the bicyclist. The 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel, while the bicycle showed no damage. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537769 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13