Crash Count for Precinct 79
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,186
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,280
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 596
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 79
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 8
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 2
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Concussion 14
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 69
Neck 38
+33
Back 16
+11
Head 10
+5
Whole body 6
+1
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Chest 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 145
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Lower arm/hand 19
+14
Head 16
+11
Back 15
+10
Hip/upper leg 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Whole body 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Face 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 119
Lower leg/foot 44
+39
Head 23
+18
Lower arm/hand 23
+18
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Face 6
+1
Whole body 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Eye 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 39
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Back 6
+1
Neck 6
+1
Whole body 5
Head 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 79?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 79 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 79

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Gray BMW Sedan (LKM6400) – 144 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Gray Cadillac Suburban (KWS1161) – 82 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2025 Gr Land Rover Suburban (LNP4539) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2009 Infiniti Sedan (MJN6892) – 62 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Black BMW Sedan (KNN3773) – 50 times • 3 in last 90d here
Franklin and Fulton: a morning crash, a long record

Franklin and Fulton: a morning crash, a long record

Precinct 79: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 25, 2025

Just after 9 AM on Oct 20, 2025, at Franklin Avenue and Fulton Street, a taxi going straight and a man on a bike collided. He was hurt. Source.

This Week

  • Oct 20: A taxi and a cyclist crashed at Franklin and Fulton; the cyclist was injured. Source
  • Oct 17: An SUV and a cyclist collided at Myrtle and Franklin; the cyclist was injured. Source

A toll counted in names and numbers

Since Jan 1, 2022, on streets in Precinct 79, 13 people have been killed and 2,270 injured, including people walking and biking. Data.

Eight of the dead were people on foot. One was on a bike. Data.

Crashes here total 4,170 in that span. Twenty‑four people suffered serious injuries. Data.

Nights are long on these blocks

Deaths pile up after dark. At 4 AM alone, police recorded three deaths across these years. Two more came at 11 PM. Data.

Bedford Avenue leads the pain with two deaths and 158 injuries. Myrtle Avenue shows two deaths and 33 injuries. Data.

Who bears the hit

People walking are struck most often by drivers in cars and SUVs. In this precinct since 2022, SUVs are tied to four pedestrian deaths; sedans to one. Trucks account for two. Data.

Fix the corners where people fall

Start where the bodies fall: daylight the crosswalks on Bedford and Myrtle. Install leading pedestrian intervals and hardened left turns at Franklin, Bedford, Nostrand, and Myrtle. Add protected bike links through the Franklin–Myrtle–Fulton triangle. Target truck turns where pedestrians have been killed.

Police in Precinct 79 can focus enforcement at late‑night hours and at known hot spots. Prioritize failure‑to‑yield and red‑light runs. The record shows where and when to look. Data.

Stop the worst repeat offenders

A small group of drivers does outsized harm citywide. One analysis found that 1.5% of motorists account for 21% of pedestrian deaths, and vehicles with 16 camera tickets in a year are twice as likely to kill or seriously injure; 30+ tickets multiplies the risk fifty‑fold. Source.

The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would force repeat offenders to install intelligent speed limiters after 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year. Ask Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman, State Senator Jabari Brisport, and Council Member Chi A. Ossé where they stand. What gives?

Slow the default, save a life

New York City has the power to lower more speed limits under Sammy’s Law. A 20 MPH default on local streets would give people a fighting chance. The city can act. So can you. Details and contacts here.

One corner. One morning. Then another corner, another night. This will not stop by itself.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
This report covers NYPD Precinct 79, which includes Bedford‑Stuyvesant (West) and overlaps Brooklyn CB3.
How many people have been hurt or killed here since 2022?
From Jan 1, 2022 through Oct 25, 2025, 13 people were killed and 2,270 injured in crashes in Precinct 79, across 4,170 total crashes.
Where are the worst spots?
Bedford Avenue (2 deaths, 158 injuries) and Myrtle Avenue (2 deaths, 33 injuries) are among the top corridors for harm in this precinct.
When do deadly crashes cluster?
Late night: police recorded three deaths at 4 AM and two at 11 PM across the covered years.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi‑nx95, Persons f55k‑p6yu, Vehicles bm4k‑52h4). We filtered for NYPD Precinct 79 and the period 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑10‑25, and tallied deaths, injuries, serious injuries, and crash counts, plus hour‑of‑day and locations. You can run a filtered query here.
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.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Stefani Zinerman

District 56

Council Member Chi A. Ossé

District 36

State Senator Jabari Brisport

District 25

Other Geographies

Precinct 79 Police Precinct 79 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 56, SD 25.

It contains Brooklyn CB3, Bedford-Stuyvesant (West).

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 79

22
SUV Fails to Yield, Two Motorcyclists Hurt

Jul 22 - The driver of an SUV failed to yield while turning on Flushing Ave and collided with a motorcycle also turning left. Two motorcycle occupants suffered leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield and following too closely.

According to the police report, the driver of an SUV failed to yield. The crash occurred on Flushing Ave at Harrison Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle collided with a motorcycle that was also making a left. Two people on the motorcycle — a 47-year-old man (driver) and a 48-year-old woman (passenger) — suffered abrasions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. Police recorded those errors. The SUV struck the motorcycle at the motorcycle's left rear quarter panel; the SUV made contact at its right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Sedan U-Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Fulton

Jul 21 - A sedan driver made a U-turn on Fulton Street and hit a motorcycle. The 46-year-old rider was ejected and suffered a head wound with severe bleeding. Police recorded turning improperly and unsafe speed.

On Fulton Street a sedan driver made a U-turn and collided with a motorcycle riding east. The motorcyclist, a 46-year-old man, was ejected and suffered a head injury with severe bleeding. The sedan carried two occupants; police reported they were uninjured. According to the police report, the crash involved "Turning Improperly" and "Unsafe Speed." The motorcycle's pre-crash movement was listed as going straight ahead; the sedan's pre-crash action was making a U-turn. Police recorded point of impact on the sedan's left rear quarter panel and damage to the motorcycle's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Cyclist Ejected Hitting Parked Sedan Door

Jul 21 - A cyclist rode into the left doors of a parked sedan on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. He was ejected and suffered lower-leg injuries and bruising. Police listed bicyclist error and other vehicular factors.

A 30-year-old bicyclist collided with the left-side doors of a parked sedan on Fulton Street and was ejected. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and contusions. According to the police report, the crash involved a bike and a sedan, with the cyclist ejected and suffering a leg injury and bruising. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as contributing factors. Police recorded the sedan as parked and the bicycle as going straight ahead. The bicyclist was treated for knee/lower-leg/foot injuries and bruising.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830082 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
21
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Marcy Ave

Jul 21 - The driver of a sedan hit an e-bike on Marcy Ave at Dekalb. The 27-year-old rider suffered a head injury with minor bleeding and was in shock. Police recorded 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'

An e-bike rider and a sedan collided on Marcy Ave at Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury, minor bleeding, and was in shock. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as a contributing factor. The e-bike was traveling north going straight; the sedan was traveling west going straight. Point of impact was center front for both vehicles. Police logged the bicyclist as injured; no other injured persons are recorded in the provided data. The report does not list helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830056 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
20
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door

Jul 20 - A sedan passenger distracted, a cyclist struck. Shoulder bruised, arm hurt. E-bike rider left bleeding on Nostrand Avenue. Streets stay dangerous for those outside steel shells.

A 23-year-old e-bike rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury after colliding with a parked sedan on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Passenger Distraction' was a contributing factor in the crash. The cyclist was left with a contusion and no safety equipment was reported. The sedan was parked at the time, and both the driver and passenger were listed as involved, with distraction noted as a factor. The report also cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but the primary error remains passenger distraction. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832457 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
20
Taxi Turns, Strikes Two Pedestrians in Brooklyn

Jul 20 - A taxi turned right on Throop Avenue. Two pedestrians crossing with the signal were hit. Both suffered injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed loud. The pain lingered.

A taxi making a right turn on Throop Avenue at Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians, a 36-year-old woman and a 58-year-old man, both crossing with the signal. According to the police report, both pedestrians were injured, one suffering pain and shock. The driver, a 67-year-old man, was licensed and remained at the scene. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other causes are cited. The crash highlights the danger faced by pedestrians even when following the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
19
SUV Swerves Into Cyclist On Fulton Street

Jul 19 - SUV veered on Fulton. Cyclist struck, arm bruised. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe lane change. Bike rider left hurt. Streets stay dangerous.

A cyclist was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely on Fulton Street at Throop Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver was inattentive and made an unsafe lane change, striking the 32-year-old male cyclist. The cyclist suffered a contusion and injuries to his arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but this is noted only after the driver’s errors. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
18
Brooklyn Drivers Charged In Deadly Crashes

Jul 18 - A drunk driver killed a man in East Flatbush. Another driver struck a 95-year-old woman in Bensonhurst. Both drivers stayed. Both now face charges. The city counts sixty pedestrians dead this year.

NY Daily News (2025-07-18) reports two Brooklyn drivers face charges after fatal crashes. Winston Reid, accused of drunk driving, struck a man in an East Flatbush crosswalk. Police charged him with vehicular manslaughter. In a separate January crash, Timothe Andre hit Mayya Gil, 95, and her aide in Bensonhurst. Gil died from her injuries. After a six-month probe, Andre was charged with failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. The article notes, 'As of Thursday, 60 pedestrians had been killed by vehicles across the city this year.' Both drivers remained at the scene. The cases highlight ongoing risks for city pedestrians and the legal consequences for driver negligence.


15
Motorcycle Driver Ejected by Left-Turning Vehicle

Jul 15 - The driver of a standing vehicle making a left turn hit a motorcycle on Flushing Ave. The 32-year-old motorcyclist was ejected, suffered a minor burn and an upper-arm injury, and was in shock at the scene.

On Flushing Ave near Harrison Ave in Brooklyn, the driver of a standing vehicle making a left turn collided with a motorcycle. The 32-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected from the bike, suffered a minor burn and an upper-arm (shoulder) injury, and was in shock at the scene. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was listed as a contributing factor. The report describes the crash as involving a motorcycle and a standing vehicle that was making a left turn. No rider helmet use or signaling issues were cited as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
15
Judge Halts Bedford Ave Bike Lane Removal

Jul 15 - A judge stopped city crews from tearing out Bedford Ave’s only protected bike lane. The lane, shielded by parked cars, now waits for a court fight. Cyclists and advocates hold their ground.

NY Daily News reported on July 15, 2025, that an appellate judge blocked New York City from removing the protected Bedford Ave bike lane in Williamsburg. The city planned to move cyclists next to car traffic, but the court granted an emergency restraining order after advocates appealed. Ben Furnas of Transportation Alternatives called the lane a 'critical safety project.' City Hall insists the reconfiguration is legal and claims the appeal delays 'easing the safety concerns plaguing Williamsburg parents.' The protected lane, installed in October 2024, separates cyclists from moving vehicles. The ruling highlights ongoing policy battles over street design and cyclist safety.


12
Red Light Run Kills Two Pedestrians

Jul 12 - A BMW sped through a Brooklyn red light at dawn. Two men crossing 3rd Avenue fell. Both died on the street. The driver fled. Police caught him. Charges followed. The toll of cars grows.

Gothamist (2025-07-12) reports a Staten Island man "blew through a red light and killed two pedestrians" at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street, Brooklyn. Police say the driver, 23, struck Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqiu Lin, 59, then fled. Both victims died at the scene. The suspect faces manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide charges. NYPD data shows 98 citywide traffic deaths this year, nearly half pedestrians. The crash highlights the lethal risk at intersections and the deadly impact of ignoring signals.


11
Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Two Pedestrians

Jul 11 - A driver struck two men in Sunset Park. Both died. The driver fled. Police investigate. The street holds the silence. Lives ended. The car kept going.

CBS New York (July 11, 2025) reports two men were killed by a hit-and-run driver in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. Police say the driver 'took off' after striking the pedestrians. The article notes an 'active investigation' but gives no details on arrests or charges. The crash highlights the lethal risk to pedestrians and the ongoing problem of drivers fleeing crash scenes. No mention of street design or enforcement changes.


10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


9
Judge Allows Bedford Bike Lane Removal

Jul 9 - A Brooklyn judge cleared the way for Adams to tear out Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane. City data showed crashes fell with protection. Now, cyclists and pedestrians face exposed pavement and risk.

Streetsblog NYC (2025-07-09) reports Judge Carolyn Walker-Diallo ruled Mayor Adams can remove three blocks of Bedford Avenue’s protected bike lane without advance notice. The city’s own Department of Transportation found the protected lane cut crashes and injuries by 47 percent, but the judge called the change 'only a modification.' She wrote, 'Modification of the bike lane is not a major transportation project.' Critics, including Council Member Lincoln Restler, say the removal endangers vulnerable road users and bypasses public input. The decision highlights gaps in notification laws and the risk of reverting to unprotected lanes on a Vision Zero priority corridor.


7
Speeding Sedan Hits Unlicensed E-Bike Rider

Jul 7 - The driver of a sedan hit an unlicensed e-bike rider on Park Ave in Brooklyn. The 30-year-old man suffered fractures and shock. Police recorded "Unsafe Speed" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors.

The driver of a sedan hit an e-bike rider on Park Ave in Brooklyn. The rider, a 30-year-old man, was injured and listed in shock with fractures to his entire body; his complaint reads "Fracture - Distorted - Dislocation." According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" and "Following Too Closely" contributed to the crash. Police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were reported as going straight ahead before the crash; police reported no injuries to sedan occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826167 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
6
SUV Turns Left, Strikes Cyclist on Dekalb

Jul 6 - An SUV making a left hit a cyclist on Dekalb Avenue. The rider was ejected and injured. Police cite failure to yield. Passengers in the SUV were also hurt. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

A Ford SUV turned left on Dekalb Avenue and struck a cyclist traveling straight. The cyclist, a 36-year-old woman, was ejected and injured across her body. Three SUV occupants also suffered unspecified injuries. According to the police report, 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' was the contributing factor. The cyclist wore a helmet, but the crash stemmed from the driver’s failure to yield. The impact highlights the danger faced by cyclists at intersections where drivers turn without yielding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
5
Distracted Driver Strikes Cyclist on Bedford Ave

Jul 5 - A sedan driver hit a cyclist on Bedford Ave. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. Police cite driver inattention. The street stayed dangerous. The night stayed loud.

A sedan struck a 26-year-old cyclist on Bedford Ave near Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head injury and severe bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The cyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for the sedan occupants. The collision highlights the risk faced by cyclists when drivers lose focus behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826168 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
5
SUV Struck by Sedan on Flushing Avenue

Jul 5 - Six people hurt when a sedan hit an SUV’s rear on Flushing Avenue. Passengers and driver suffered neck, back, and hip injuries. Police cite vehicle vandalism as a factor.

A sedan collided with the rear of an SUV on Flushing Avenue at Gerry Street in Brooklyn. Six people were injured, including the SUV driver and five passengers. According to the police report, 'Vehicle Vandalism' was listed as a contributing factor. The injured suffered whiplash, neck, back, and hip injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west. No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were specified in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the risk to vehicle occupants when cars collide, especially at the rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825625 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
2
Alcohol Involved Crash Injures Driver on Kingston Ave

Jul 2 - Two sedans collided on Kingston Ave. Alcohol played a role. One driver suffered neck injuries. Metal twisted. Sirens wailed. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

A crash involving two sedans occurred on Kingston Ave at Herkimer St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a contributing factor. One male driver, age 34, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. Several other occupants were listed with unspecified injuries. The report notes both vehicles were sedans and highlights 'Alcohol Involvement' as a key factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data does not list any helmet or signal issues. The crash underscores the danger when alcohol mixes with driving.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03
1
Bicyclist Injured by Sedan Turning on Red

Jul 1 - A sedan and bike collided at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue. The cyclist, 23, was ejected and hurt. Both vehicles turned left on red. Driver inattention played a role. The street stayed dangerous.

A 23-year-old bicyclist was injured after a collision with a sedan at Fulton Street and Marcy Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both the sedan and the bike were making a left turn on red when the crash happened. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions to the arm. Police cited 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No injuries were reported for the sedan's 66-year-old driver. The report lists no helmet or signaling issues for the cyclist. The crash highlights the risks when drivers and cyclists turn against the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-03