Crash Count for Precinct 81
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,813
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,483
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 355
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 14
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 81
Killed 5
+1
Crush Injuries 6
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 2
Severe Lacerations 5
Head 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 8
Head 4
Whole body 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 52
Neck 27
+22
Back 13
+8
Head 9
+4
Chest 3
Whole body 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Contusion/Bruise 89
Lower leg/foot 31
+26
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Head 11
+6
Shoulder/upper arm 11
+6
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Back 4
Face 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Abrasion 61
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 16
+11
Head 12
+7
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Face 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 28
Lower leg/foot 9
+4
Back 6
+1
Head 5
Neck 3
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 81?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 81 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.

Precinct 81: Four dead, hundreds hurt. Same streets, same story.

Precinct 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 24, 2025

Another driver. Same ending.

The bodies keep coming from the same corridors. The records do not heal. They count.

Night takes the most.

  • The worst hours stack up after dark. 11 p.m. shows two deaths. 3 a.m. shows one. 6 a.m. shows one. Injuries spike at 8 p.m., 9 p.m., 10 p.m., and after. The tally marks a long night. Hourly distribution.
  • Since 2022, this precinct logged 2,231 crashes, 1,167 injuries, and four deaths. SUVs and cars led the harm to people on foot: three pedestrian deaths tied to SUVs in the local rollup. Period stats.

Broadway bleeds.

  • Broadway is a top hot spot, with one death and 175 injuries. Top intersections. Marcus Garvey Blvd holds two deaths.
  • Pedestrians pay most: four killed, 247 hurt; cyclists: 124 hurt. The numbers are plain. Mode split.

What police said.

Three corners. One fix.

  • Broadway at Suydam. Broadway at Myrtle. Marcus Garvey at Van Buren. These are the repeat scenes. The tool kit is not new: hardened turns, daylighting, and leading pedestrian intervals. Targeted night operations at these corners. The data says when and where. Open Data.

Officials know what works — do they?

  • The city can slow the whole grid. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. A 20 mph default would make every crash more survivable. The call is simple. Take action.
  • A few drivers do outsized harm. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force repeat speeders to use speed limiters. This targets the worst risks. Take action.

Don’t wait for the next siren.

  • Broadway and Suydam. Marcus Garvey and Van Buren. Broadway and Myrtle. The clock runs late. The road takes what we let it take. Open Data.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Latrice Walker
Assembly Member Latrice Walker
District 55
District Office:
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Legislative Office:
Room 713, 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
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Twitter: @zellnor4ny
Other Geographies

Precinct 81 Police Precinct 81 sits in Brooklyn, District 36, AD 55, SD 20.

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 81

13
Sedan Rear-Ends Passenger Vehicle on Lewis Avenue

Jul 13 - A sedan struck the rear of another vehicle traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by driver inattention and distraction. The passenger was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Lewis Avenue rear-ended another vehicle going straight ahead. The impact was at the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the sedan. A 37-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat of the lead vehicle was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured party was a passenger, not at fault in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

Jul 11 - A 24-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and injured in a crash on Broadway in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The collision involved improper lane usage and driver distraction. The rider was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male e-bike driver was injured in a collision on Broadway in Brooklyn. The rider was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The e-bike was traveling south and struck on the left front quarter panel. The rider was wearing a helmet. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Making U-Turn

Jun 22 - A Ford SUV struck a Revel sedan from behind on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected and injured with bruises to his arm. Both drivers were distracted. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling east on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a Revel sedan making a U-turn in the same direction. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained contusions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted the sedan at its center back end. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The sedan driver was conscious but injured. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
SUV Collides With Empty Convertible in Brooklyn

Jun 21 - SUV slammed into a parked convertible on Reid Avenue. The SUV driver took the hit. Neck pain. Whiplash. No one else hurt. Metal and glass. Brooklyn street, late afternoon.

According to the police report, a Hyundai SUV parked on Reid Avenue struck a Chevrolet convertible traveling northeast. The impact hit both vehicles' left front bumpers. The SUV driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt and harness. The convertible had no occupants at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. No other injuries or driver errors like failure to yield or speeding were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640395 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jun 20 - A 38-year-old man was hit on Marcus Garvey Boulevard. He was crossing with the signal when a sedan made an improper left turn. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was incoherent at the scene. The driver disregarded traffic control.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Marcus Garvey Boulevard made an improper left turn and struck a 38-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was incoherent, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Turning Improperly." The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the traffic signal when the collision occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted SUV in Brooklyn

Jun 15 - A 34-year-old man was struck while getting on or off a vehicle near Reid Avenue. The SUV hit him with its front center at unsafe speed. He suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver was inattentive and distracted.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn near Reid Avenue. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a 2023 Hyundai SUV traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with unsafe speed. The SUV was moving straight ahead at impact. A parked sedan was also involved but was not moving. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a bruise. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and speeding.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured on Putnam Avenue

Jun 13 - A 28-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a parked sedan on Putnam Avenue. She was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The crash involved confusion and passing too closely. The sedan remained undamaged.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling south on Putnam Avenue collided with a parked 2007 Toyota sedan. The e-scooter driver was ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding, resulting in shock. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed. The sedan was undamaged and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
SUV Turns Right, Injures Bicyclist on Broadway

Jun 12 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway. The SUV made a right turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions. The crash left the bike damaged and the rider bruised but conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was injured when a 2017 Toyota SUV made a right turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The SUV was turning right while the bike was going straight ahead. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637044 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Broadway, Injures Knee

Jun 7 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Broadway. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front. The cyclist suffered a fractured, dislocated knee and lower leg. Driver inattention and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway involving a bicyclist and a 2000 Chevrolet SUV. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The SUV struck the bike on the left front bumper, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was traveling north, and the SUV was moving northeast, both going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to pay attention and yield, resulting in severe harm to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Bus and Sedan Collide on Reid Avenue

May 27 - A bus struck a sedan at Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a disregard for traffic control. Both vehicles were damaged at the front.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bus and a sedan. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The bus and sedan both sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights the dangers posed by failure to obey traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634682 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Broadway

May 23 - A motorcycle struck the back of a stopped SUV on Broadway late at night. The motorcyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, including abrasions. The driver was distracted and following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old male motorcyclist collided with the rear of a stopped SUV on Broadway at 11:33 p.m. The motorcyclist was injured, suffering abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV was stopped in traffic, and the motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the collision occurred. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front and back ends respectively.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Broadway

May 18 - Two sedans crashed head-on on Broadway in Brooklyn. A 16-year-old driver suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Driver inexperience was a contributing factor. No one was ejected from the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway in Brooklyn. The 16-year-old driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining contusions to the knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the center front end of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Driver Falls Asleep, Rear-Ends Sedan in Brooklyn

May 17 - A sedan slammed into another on Lewis Avenue. The rear driver, a 55-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited falling asleep as the cause. Metal crumpled. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans traveled north on Lewis Avenue when the rear driver fell asleep and crashed into the car ahead. The 55-year-old woman behind the wheel of the rear sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The front sedan took the hit at its center front end; the rear sedan was damaged at its center back. The injured driver wore a harness and was not ejected. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

May 12 - A 21-year-old male moped driver was ejected and injured in a collision on Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn. The moped struck a parked sedan while traveling east. The driver suffered back contusions but remained conscious. The sedan sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling east on Lafayette Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The moped driver, a 21-year-old male, was ejected and sustained back injuries and bruises. The report lists contributing factors as 'Other Vehicular' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper,' indicating driver errors by the moped operator. The sedan was stationary at the time of impact and had a licensed driver. The moped driver was unlicensed. The driver wore a helmet, but the report does not cite this as a contributing factor. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moped and the left front bumper of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Reid Avenue

May 11 - A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 55-year-old man, suffered a back injury and internal complaints. Both vehicles sustained damage at the center rear and right side doors.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male driver in a sedan was parked on Reid Avenue when a southbound SUV collided with the sedan’s center back end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining back injuries and internal complaints, but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV’s front end impacted the sedan’s rear, damaging the right side doors of the SUV. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of rear-end collisions involving parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

May 11 - A 35-year-old woman was struck while crossing at a marked crosswalk on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Pulaski Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when a sedan traveling east failed to yield right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side on Howard Avenue

May 10 - Two vehicles collided on Howard Avenue. An SUV struck the right side of a sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man, suffered a head injury and concussion. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV had two occupants. The sedan had one.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Howard Avenue collided with a 2011 sedan traveling north. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage there and to the sedan’s front end. The sedan’s driver, a 30-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the sedan driver but does not specify driver errors or victim fault. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of side-impact collisions between passenger vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Sedan U-Turn Hits Sedan Passenger Injured

May 6 - A sedan making an improper U-turn struck another sedan traveling north on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries.

According to the police report, a sedan registered in Florida was making an improper U-turn on Ralph Avenue when it collided with a Pennsylvania-registered sedan traveling straight north. The collision impacted the left rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the front center of the other. A 35-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and internal complaints. The report lists driver errors including "Turning Improperly," "Following Too Closely," and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Aggressive Turn Crushes Driver’s Arm in Brooklyn

May 1 - A Mercedes swung hard at De Kalb and Lewis. Steel slammed steel. The Toyota sat still. The driver’s arm was crushed. He stayed conscious. The street froze. Aggressive driving and a bad turn left blood on the avenue.

A crash at the corner of De Kalb Avenue and Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn left a 52-year-old driver with severe arm injuries. According to the police report, a Mercedes SUV made a hard turn and struck a stationary Toyota sedan. The driver of the Toyota suffered crush injuries to his lower arm and hand but remained conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as a contributing factor. The report details, 'A Mercedes turned hard. A Toyota sat still. Steel struck steel.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The data points to driver aggression as the cause of this violent impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Bicyclist Injured in Fulton Street Collision

Apr 22 - A 66-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Fulton Street. The crash involved two eastbound vehicles traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver failed to keep right, causing the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street involving two eastbound vehicles, one a bike driven by a 66-year-old man. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Keep Right" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the bike and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious but injured. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19