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

19
Motorbike and Sedan Collide on Herkimer Street

Jul 19 - A motorbike and sedan collided while both made right turns on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a motorbike and a sedan collided on Herkimer Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were making right turns when the crash occurred. The motorbike driver, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorbike sustained damage to its left side doors, while the sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. The motorbike driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Bicyclist Ejected on Lewis Avenue Crash

Jul 18 - A 34-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the front center of an unspecified vehicle turning right. The rider suffered abdominal and pelvic contusions. Driver inattention was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Lewis Avenue was involved in a collision with an unspecified vehicle making a right turn westbound. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike. No other occupants were involved. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4621495 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
SUV Hits Two Pedestrians at Crosswalk

Jul 14 - A 2019 Chevrolet SUV struck two pedestrians crossing Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both victims, a 1-year-old girl and a 60-year-old woman, suffered bruises to head and hip. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 2019 Chevrolet SUV traveling west on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. The victims, a 1-year-old girl and a 60-year-old woman, were crossing without a signal. Both sustained contusions—head injury for the child and hip injury for the adult—and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The vehicle had no visible damage. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Fulton Street

Jul 7 - A 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected after a collision with a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female bicyclist was injured when she collided with a parked SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling west and struck the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes pedestrian/bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor but emphasizes driver distraction as the primary error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Jul 5 - A bicyclist was injured on Van Buren Street in Brooklyn after colliding with a sedan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. Both vehicles showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on Van Buren Street near Reid Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding westbound, while the sedan was traveling southbound. Neither vehicle showed damage at the point of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

Jun 30 - A 37-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike on Broadway. She was crossing with the signal when the bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. She suffered abrasions to her elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway with the signal. The e-bike, traveling south and passing, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to her elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both the pedestrian and the e-bike. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
SUVs Speed Through Crosswalk, Kill Elderly Woman

Jun 25 - Two SUVs tore down Ralph Avenue. They hit the crosswalk hard. A 67-year-old woman died. An 8-year-old boy lay crushed and unconscious. Others were hurt. The cars came fast, ignoring the walk signal. The street turned deadly in seconds.

Two SUVs sped through the crosswalk at Ralph Avenue and Macon Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'Two SUVs tore through the crosswalk. A woman, 67, struck and killed. An 8-year-old boy lay crushed and unconscious. They had the walk signal. The cars came fast, from opposite sides.' The crash killed a 67-year-old woman and left an 8-year-old boy with severe crush injuries. A 43-year-old man and a 28-year-old bicyclist were also injured. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The pedestrians were crossing with the signal when struck. The drivers’ actions—speed and improper lane use—created deadly conditions for people in the crosswalk.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541939 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
E-Scooter Strikes Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

Jun 22 - An e-scooter rider hit a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, 27, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked sedan on Broadway in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan, occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time, sustained damage to its left side doors. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the scooter's right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Alcohol, Distraction Fuel Brooklyn SUV Crash

Jun 18 - Two SUVs slammed together on Stuyvesant Avenue. Both drivers and a passenger suffered head injuries. Police cite alcohol and distraction. Metal twisted. Lives changed in seconds.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. A 57-year-old male driver and a 58-year-old female passenger in one SUV were injured, both suffering head trauma and whiplash. The other SUV’s male driver was also involved. Police list alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both injured occupants were conscious and restrained. The crash caused damage to the center front and back ends of the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538746 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Patchen Avenue

Jun 18 - A sedan hit a 20-year-old male bicyclist on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body. The driver was distracted. The bike and car collided front to front.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a 2019 Audi sedan on Patchen Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body. The sedan was traveling east, and the bike south, both going straight ahead when they collided front to front. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to the center front ends of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedan Front Passenger Fractured in Brooklyn Crash

Jun 18 - A sedan struck an object head-on on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 35-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and hand. The airbag deployed. The passenger was not ejected but was left in shock. Injuries were severe.

According to the police report, a 2010 Mercedes sedan traveling southeast on Ralph Avenue collided frontally. The front passenger, a 35-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and hand. The airbag deployed, preventing ejection. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors explicitly. The passenger was injured and experienced shock. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred at 6:29 a.m. in Brooklyn's 11233 zip code.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Hits E-Bike Merging on Lexington Avenue

Jun 17 - A sedan struck an e-bike merging westbound on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. Two female bicyclists suffered abrasions and lower limb injuries. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left rear. Both riders were conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2022 Mazda sedan traveling westbound on Lexington Avenue collided with an e-bike merging in the same direction. The e-bike carried two female bicyclists, ages 33 and 32, both injured with abrasions and lower arm and leg injuries. The sedan impacted the bike’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors including pedestrian/bicyclist confusion and unsafe lane changing. The bicyclists were not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed; the e-bike driver was unlicensed. Both bicyclists remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
E-Bike Passenger Thrown in Brooklyn Collision

Jun 17 - A pick-up truck and e-bike collided on Broadway. Driver inattention sent a 20-year-old e-bike passenger flying. She hit the street, head scraped, but stayed conscious. Brooklyn pavement took the blow.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck and an e-bike crashed on Broadway near Lawton Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike, heading east, struck the right side of the northbound pick-up truck. A 20-year-old female passenger riding on the outside of the e-bike was ejected and suffered head abrasions. She remained conscious after the impact. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted in the report. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541015 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV Slams Sedan’s Rear on Howard Avenue

Jun 11 - SUV crashed into sedan’s rear as it parked on Howard Avenue. Rear passenger hurt. Police cite driver distraction. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a Nissan SUV traveling north struck the rear of a Toyota sedan as it entered a parked position on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a 54-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s front center hit the sedan’s rear center. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Improper Lane Use Injures Moped Driver

Jun 11 - A moped struck a vehicle on Patchen Avenue. The driver, age 23, suffered arm bruises. Police cite improper lane use. The crash left the moped’s front smashed. The rider stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old moped driver was injured on Patchen Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with a vehicle traveling straight. The moped’s left front quarter panel hit the other vehicle’s right front bumper. The driver suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The police report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Lexington Avenue

Jun 4 - A GMC SUV struck a parked Toyota sedan on Lexington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and was incoherent at the scene. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash report.

According to the police report, a GMC SUV traveling west on Lexington Avenue collided with a parked Toyota sedan. The impact occurred on the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the SUV’s left front bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old male occupant, was injured across his entire body and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other driver errors were specified. The sedan driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints. The crash highlights the dangers posed by impaired driving and collisions with stationary vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538799 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
E-Bike Driver Ejected in Lewis Avenue Crash

Jun 1 - An e-bike and sedan collided on Lewis Avenue. Both drivers were making left turns. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lewis Avenue involving a sedan and an e-bike, both traveling northeast and making left turns. The e-bike driver, a 31-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the crash. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The sedan driver was also male and licensed in New York. The e-bike rider's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Brooklyn Motorcyclist Ejected in Left-Turn Collision

May 23 - A 28-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and injured on Putnam Avenue. Improper lane use and failure to yield by a turning vehicle caused the crash. The rider suffered arm injuries. The street failed to protect him.

According to the police report, a motorcycle heading east on Putnam Avenue collided with a vehicle making a left turn near Lewis Avenue. The 28-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. The vehicle struck the motorcycle on the right side doors during the turn. No other injuries were reported. Driver errors in lane usage and yielding led to serious harm for the vulnerable rider.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
E-Scooter Driver Ejected on Ralph Avenue

May 21 - A 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was ejected and injured on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered back contusions and bruises. The scooter’s front end was damaged. The crash involved another vehicle traveling southbound. Driver errors were unspecified.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected during a crash on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver sustained back injuries and contusions. The e-scooter, traveling southbound, struck another vehicle also moving southbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-scooter and the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment and held a permit license. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529953 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Distracted Driver Injures Self in Brooklyn SUV Crash

May 21 - A 44-year-old man driving a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue suffered full-body injuries. The vehicle struck an unspecified object front-center. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea. Police cited inattention and inexperience as factors.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver operating a 2005 Chevrolet SUV on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn crashed, sustaining injuries to his entire body. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected but experienced shock and complained of pain or nausea. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The crash occurred while the driver was going straight ahead. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19