Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,119
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,708
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 8, 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

Chevy Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Park Avenue

A Chevy sedan turned left on Park Avenue. Its bumper hit a man in the intersection. Blood ran from his head. He stood, dazed. The car kept moving. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed dangerous. The man was hurt.

A 37-year-old man was struck by a Chevy sedan while crossing Park Avenue at Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan turned left and its bumper hit the pedestrian in the intersection. The man suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, standing upright but in shock. The report states, 'The driver did not yield.' The contributing factor listed is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' No other contributing factors are mentioned. The driver and two passengers in the sedan were not reported as injured. The crash highlights the ongoing danger for pedestrians at city intersections when drivers fail to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Bedford Avenue. The SUV driver, distracted and disregarding traffic control, hit the cyclist’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries, riding without safety equipment.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue involving a 2015 Kia SUV and a female bicyclist aged 25. The SUV was starting in traffic traveling north when it struck the bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, as well as traffic control disregarded, as contributing factors. The bicyclist was riding without any safety equipment. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, and the bike was damaged at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4535978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Driver Injured After Illness-Related Crash

A 75-year-old man driving an SUV on Marcus Garvey Boulevard became semiconscious from illness. His vehicle struck a parked SUV’s left rear quarter panel. The driver suffered whole-body injuries but was not ejected. Police cite illness as the cause.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old male driver of a 2022 Toyota SUV was making a right turn on Marcus Garvey Boulevard when he collided with a parked 2007 Honda SUV. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver was semiconscious and sustained injuries to his entire body but was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the sole contributing factor to the crash. There were no other driver errors noted. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Throop Avenue

Sedan turned left. Cyclist rode straight. Metal met flesh. The woman flew from her bike. Head struck. Blood on the street. Driver distracted. Brooklyn night, another wound.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Throop Avenue made a left turn and struck a 25-year-old woman riding her bike eastbound. The impact ejected the cyclist, causing head injuries and abrasions. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The sedan's left front bumper hit the bike's right side, damaging the bike's roof. The sedan showed no visible damage. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533783 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured after an SUV made a left turn on Bedford Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling northwest on Bedford Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The SUV's left front quarter panel was damaged in the collision. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529833 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 13-year-old boy riding as a passenger on an e-bike suffered knee and lower leg abrasions in a Brooklyn crash. The pick-up truck made a right turn and struck the bike’s right side doors. The boy remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Myrtle Avenue made a right turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike carrying two occupants. The 13-year-old male passenger on the e-bike sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inexperience and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The truck struck the right side doors of the e-bike, but neither vehicle showed damage. The injured boy wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights errors on both sides, including the driver’s inexperience and the bicyclist’s confusion, as noted by the police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash

A sedan making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered upper leg and hip injuries. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the collision. The rider was unhelmeted and in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Fulton Street attempted a U-turn and collided with an eastbound e-bike. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, resulting in a complaint of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including inattention, distraction, and backing unsafely as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No damage was reported to the e-bike, but the impact occurred at the bike's right rear bumper and the sedan's center back end. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe maneuvers in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Backing Strikes 68-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 68-year-old woman crossing Hart Street in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan backing east. The vehicle hit her with its left rear bumper. She suffered fractured and dislocated injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The driver backed unsafely, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Hart Street in Brooklyn backed unsafely and struck a 68-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left rear bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the collision. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash but severely injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4526651 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
E-Scooter Collides with SUV on Myrtle Avenue

A 24-year-old man on an e-scooter crashed into an SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and shock.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a station wagon/SUV on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and experienced shock and pain. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor for the crash, with the driver cited for unsafe speed twice. The e-scooter's left front bumper struck the SUV's left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and was operating with a permit license. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Motorscooter Rider Injured in SUV Collision on Throop

Motorscooter and SUV collided on Throop Avenue. The scooter driver was thrown and hurt. Police cite improper lane use and traffic control disregard. The rider suffered arm injuries. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a motorscooter traveling north on Throop Avenue collided with a northbound SUV as the SUV entered a parked position. The motorscooter driver, a 38-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV's left front quarter panel and the scooter's right front quarter panel were damaged. The scooter driver was conscious but injured. No other persons were reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528565 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Ambulance Hits Bicyclist on Halsey Street

An ambulance turning left struck a westbound bicyclist on Halsey Street. The cyclist, a 34-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The bike showed no damage; the ambulance was unscathed.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured when an ambulance making a left turn collided with her bike traveling west on Halsey Street. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock at the scene. The ambulance driver was licensed and operating a 2017 Ford truck/bus, while the cyclist was unlicensed. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The bike and ambulance both showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Side-Swipes Sedan on De Kalb Avenue

A sedan and an SUV collided on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel while changing lanes. The sedan’s driver suffered a back injury and concussion. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male sedan driver was injured when an SUV changed lanes and struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused back injuries and a concussion, leaving the driver in shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was female and licensed. The sedan was traveling west going straight ahead, while the SUV was also traveling west but changing lanes. The impact was on the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the SUV’s right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian on Lewis

SUV slammed into a 56-year-old man crossing Lewis Avenue. Head injuries, abrasions. Driver distracted. Pedestrian conscious, seriously hurt. Crash happened away from intersection.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured by a Station Wagon/SUV while crossing Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn, away from an intersection. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and abrasions but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The SUV was traveling straight and hit the pedestrian with its center front end. No other occupants were in the vehicle. The report does not mention any pedestrian errors or safety equipment. The crash underscores the risk distracted drivers pose to people crossing outside marked crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514248 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Lexington Avenue

Two sedans collided on Lexington Avenue. One driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles showed no damage. Glare was a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Lexington Avenue collided. The first vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck in the center back end by the second sedan, which was going straight ahead. The driver of the first sedan, a 42-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles showed no damage. The report lists glare as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Marcy Avenue

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver showed inattention and inexperience. The cyclist suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a 2008 SUV struck her from behind on Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and suffered contusions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious after the crash. The SUV driver, a male with a learner's permit, was traveling westbound and failed to maintain attention, contributing to the collision. The report lists driver inattention and inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center back end. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of her vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511519 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Monroe Street at Night

A 53-year-old man was struck while crossing Monroe Street outside a crosswalk. The vehicle hit him center front with no damage. Defective headlights impaired visibility. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Monroe Street away from an intersection or crosswalk. The vehicle was traveling west, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists defective headlights as a contributing factor, indicating impaired visibility. No other driver errors are specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not mention any fault or actions by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 46-year-old woman was hit on Nostrand Avenue while crossing with the signal. The sedan, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its left front quarter panel. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Two Sedans Collide on Park Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Park Avenue. Both drivers were going straight. The male driver suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The collision damaged front and rear bumpers. The male driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Park Avenue. The male driver, 24, was injured with a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Both drivers were traveling straight when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor for the male driver. The male driver was conscious, wearing a lap belt, and not ejected. Vehicle damage was noted on the right front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Hits Pedestrian on Nostrand Avenue

A 49-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Nostrand Avenue. She suffered a fractured back and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved pedestrian confusion and failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling northeast on Nostrand Avenue made a left turn and struck a 49-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated back and was semiconscious after the impact. The report lists contributing factors as pedestrian confusion and failure to yield right-of-way. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. No driver license status or other driver errors were noted. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no safety equipment was reported. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and vulnerable pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marcy Avenue

A 23-year-old man crossing Marcy Avenue with the signal was struck by a vehicle. The impact fractured and dislocated his lower leg and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered serious injuries at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Marcy Avenue at an intersection with the signal when a vehicle struck him. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was seriously injured but was not ejected from the scene. The report does not list any pedestrian errors or safety equipment as factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4508986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15