Crash Count for Precinct 81
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,189
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,148
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 269
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 81?

Another Neighbor Down. How Many More?

Another Neighbor Down. How Many More?

Precinct 81: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Two people are dead. Seven are seriously hurt. In the past twelve months, 327 neighbors have been injured on the streets of Precinct 81. These numbers are not abstract—they are bodies broken on Broadway, Fulton, and Marcus Garvey. Children, elders, workers, and mothers. In three years, more than a thousand people have been hurt. SUVs and sedans do most of the damage. Trucks, bikes, and mopeds add to the toll. The violence is steady, relentless, and local.

The Faces Behind the Numbers

A 32-year-old woman was killed just before midnight on Van Buren Street. She was walking. She never made it home. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved. The street was quiet. The loss was not. See NYC Open Data.

A 63-year-old man died crossing Broadway at Myrtle. The driver was distracted. The man was gone before sunrise. See NYC Open Data.

A 12-year-old boy was hit on Quincy. A driver wasn’t paying attention. The boy survived. He will remember. See NYC Open Data.

Leadership: Action or Delay?

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The Council can act. The Mayor can act. But the limit is still 25 mph. The silence is louder than the sirens. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The police in Precinct 81 have the tools. They can enforce speed, failure-to-yield, reckless driving. They can target crash hotspots. They just need to act.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy. Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the 81st Precinct. Demand lower speeds, more enforcement, and real protection for people who walk and bike. Do not wait for another name to become a number.

Citations

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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
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

Bike Hits Child Pedestrian on Broadway

A northbound bike struck a 5-year-old girl on Broadway. She suffered abrasions and shock. The bike was undamaged. The crash left the child hurt and exposed the danger to pedestrians.

According to the police report, a bike traveling north on Broadway struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child suffered abrasions over her entire body and was in shock, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors are cited. The bike showed no damage. The crash highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians, especially children, near bike traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Driver Hits Motorscooter on Marion St

A sedan making a left turn struck a northbound motorscooter on Marion Street in Brooklyn. The motorscooter driver, unlicensed, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:20 on Marion Street in Brooklyn. A 2016 Honda sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it collided with a northbound 2022 Gusit motorscooter. The motorscooter driver, a 28-year-old unlicensed male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left rear quarter panel and the motorscooter's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, highlighting the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the left turn maneuver. There are no contributing factors noted related to the victim's behavior.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728463 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Thrown After Striking Parked Sedan

A 28-year-old woman on a bike hit a parked sedan in Brooklyn. She was thrown and scraped her face. The crash left her conscious but injured. No driver errors listed. Parked cars remain a threat.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling west collided with the left front quarter panel of a parked 2019 Honda sedan near 671 Halsey Street, Brooklyn. The impact partially ejected the bicyclist, causing abrasions to her face. She was classified as injury severity level 3 and remained conscious at the scene. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors from either party. No pedestrian or victim actions were cited as contributing. The crash underscores the persistent danger that parked vehicles pose to people moving through city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727567 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted E-Bike Driver Collides with Bicyclist

An e-bike turning right collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on Reid Avenue. The bicyclist suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. According to the police report, driver inattention caused the crash, leaving the rider injured but conscious.

At approximately 1:00 PM on Reid Avenue, a collision occurred between a bicyclist traveling south and an e-bike making a right turn. According to the police report, the primary contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' by the e-bike operator. The impact was centered on the front ends of both vehicles. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated elbow on his lower arm and hand. He was conscious and not ejected from his bike. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted vehicle operators in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures E-Bike Rider

A Brooklyn SUV driver made a right turn and struck an e-bike rider passing westbound on Lewis Avenue. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg contusions. According to the police report, failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

At 8:25 PM on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2018 Jeep SUV was making a right turn when it collided with a westbound e-bike rider passing by, according to the police report. The e-bike rider, a 42-year-old male, sustained contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. The SUV showed no visible damage, and the e-bike also had no reported damage. The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck Emerging From Parked Car

A 13-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a sedan traveling west on Fulton Street struck him as he emerged from behind a parked vehicle. The impact was to the car’s left front bumper. The boy was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Fulton Street at 16:46 when a 2020 Buick sedan traveling west struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. The boy sustained a head injury described as a contusion or bruise and was conscious at the scene. The sedan had no reported damage. The report does not specify any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, nor does it list any pedestrian contributing factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The circumstances highlight the dangers posed when pedestrians emerge unexpectedly from behind parked vehicles, creating blind spots for drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4726552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Collision on Ralph Avenue Injures Young Driver

Metal shrieked at Ralph and Gates. Two cars collided head-on. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, suffered head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: driver inattention. The street fell silent in the aftermath.

A sedan and an SUV collided head-on at the corner of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn just before midnight, according to the police report. The report states that a 20-year-old male driver, secured by a lap belt and harness, remained conscious but sustained head trauma and crush injuries. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor in the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, with damage concentrated at the front ends. The narrative describes the moment: 'Metal screamed. A 20-year-old driver, belted in, stayed conscious through head trauma and crushing pain. The cause: inattention.' No other contributing factors are cited. The report makes clear that driver distraction led directly to the violent collision and resulting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722345 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Child Cyclist on Bainbridge

A sedan hit an 11-year-old girl riding her bike north on Bainbridge Street. She suffered knee and leg injuries. Police cite driver inattention. The crash left the child hurt, the car undamaged.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan struck an 11-year-old girl riding her bike on Bainbridge Street in Brooklyn at 21:21. The child was injured in her knee, lower leg, and foot, suffering abrasions. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the cause. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the bicyclist. The girl was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to the car. The report does not list lack of safety equipment as a contributing factor. This crash shows the danger inattentive drivers pose to young cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Driver Injured Passing Too Closely

A motorcycle driver suffered neck injuries and shock after passing too closely to a box truck on Broadway. The crash caused pain and nausea but no vehicle damage. The truck driver was licensed; the motorcyclist was unlicensed.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:15 on Broadway near Van Buren Street. The collision involved a 2023 motorcycle traveling northeast and a 2022 box truck traveling northwest. The contributing factor cited was "Passing Too Closely," indicating the motorcycle driver’s unsafe proximity to the truck. The motorcycle driver, a 46-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock, reporting complaints of pain and nausea. He was not ejected but was unlicensed at the time of the crash. The box truck, driven by a licensed male driver from New York, sustained no damage and had two occupants. The report lists no damage to either vehicle and no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing maneuvers and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 33-year-old woman suffered upper leg injuries after a sedan struck her at an intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to pay attention, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim was left in shock and pain.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling northwest on Hancock Street in Brooklyn struck a 33-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near Ralph Avenue at 9:57 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, impacted her with the left front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was licensed and from South Carolina. The collision highlights the critical role of driver distraction in causing harm to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Unsafe Speed Sends Two to Hospital in Brooklyn

Two sedans slammed together on Halsey Street. Both drivers, women aged 55, suffered head and arm injuries. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard. Whiplash complaints followed the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 9:59 AM on Halsey Street near Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers, women aged 55, were injured—one with head trauma, the other with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Both were conscious and wore lap belts. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors for both drivers. The crash caused whiplash complaints and damage to the vehicles' front ends. No pedestrians were involved. The report highlights driver error as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Pedestrian

An SUV making a right turn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision at an intersection.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Dodworth Street at 17:07. The pedestrian was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered injuries to the hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed when drivers fail to obey traffic controls at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716940 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes 9-Year-Old Girl Crossing Street

A northbound SUV hit a 9-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The girl suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle's right front bumper took the impact, revealing a failure to avoid the pedestrian.

According to the police report, a 1999 SUV traveling north on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 9-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street outside a crosswalk. The impact occurred at the vehicle's right front bumper, causing contusions and bruising to the girl's hip and upper leg. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no explicit contributing factors for the driver, but the collision with a pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk indicates a failure to yield or properly observe the pedestrian. No driver errors such as speeding or impairment were noted, and the pedestrian's actions were unspecified as contributing factors. The incident underscores the danger posed by vehicles failing to detect or yield to pedestrians outside designated crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
8-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck Crossing Ralph Avenue

An 8-year-old boy was injured crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck him with its front center while traveling north. The child suffered back contusions and was left in shock. The crash occurred off intersection, without a crossing signal.

According to the police report, an 8-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn at 21:09. The child was crossing without a signal or crosswalk when a vehicle traveling north struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained back contusions and was in shock, classified as injury severity level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The absence of detailed vehicle type and driver information limits identification of specific driver errors, but the collision’s nature highlights the dangers posed to pedestrians crossing outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714373 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Toddler Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A one-year-old girl suffered back contusions after being struck by a sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street, Brooklyn. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The toddler was conscious but injured, with unspecified contributing factors noted.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured in a collision with a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling east near 400 Decatur Street in Brooklyn at 6:00 PM. The child sustained back contusions and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, occupied by three people and driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage and was going straight ahead at the time of the incident. The report lists the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly cited. The toddler's actions in the roadway were categorized as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no further details or victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Improperly Hits Moped Rider

A moped rider was ejected and injured after an SUV made an improper left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The driver’s inattention caused a violent collision, striking the moped head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:01 on Broadway near Palmetto Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn when the collision happened, with the contributing factors listed as "Turning Improperly" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The moped rider, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report notes the rider was traveling straight north when the SUV struck him at the center front end. The SUV had three occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York. The police report highlights the driver's failure to maintain attention and improper turning as the primary causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the victim. The rider was left in shock and complained of pain and nausea following the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710751 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Saratoga Avenue

A sedan making a left turn on Saratoga Avenue struck two pedestrians in a marked crosswalk. Both pedestrians suffered severe lower leg fractures and were left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and injuries.

According to the police report, a 2005 sedan was making a left turn traveling east on Saratoga Avenue when it struck two pedestrians crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both pedestrians, a 1-year-old boy and a 33-year-old woman, sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver, who was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. The vehicle impacted the pedestrians at the center front end, yet the sedan sustained no damage. Both victims were found in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrians’ actions, focusing solely on the driver's failure to yield as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on Broadway

A sedan parked on Broadway struck a bicyclist traveling east. The cyclist was ejected and suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cite driver inattention as the cause. The rider remained conscious despite serious injuries.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2011 BMW sedan struck him on Broadway at 2:30 p.m. The sedan was parked prior to the crash and impacted the bicyclist on the left side doors. The bicyclist, traveling east going straight ahead, was ejected from his bike and sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the collision. The bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as victim behavior were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4708937 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Slams Sedan Turning on Ralph Avenue

A northbound motorcycle struck a turning sedan on Ralph Avenue. The rider, age 60, was ejected and suffered broken legs and foot. Alcohol and other factors fueled the violent Brooklyn crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue collided with a southbound sedan making a left turn at Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 11:43 p.m. The 60-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. The sedan was hit on its left front bumper; the motorcycle's front end took the impact. Both drivers were licensed. The motorcycle driver wore a helmet, but helmet use was not cited as a factor. The crash underscores driver errors involving alcohol and other unspecified risks, leading to severe injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705013 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Disregards Signal, Hits Teen Pedestrian

A 15-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a turning vehicle in Brooklyn. The driver disregarded traffic control and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred shortly after midnight on Broadway near De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old female pedestrian, crossing with the signal at the intersection, was struck by a 2008 Toyota SUV making a left turn. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end. The report cites the driver’s errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the collision. The driver’s failure to obey traffic signals and yield to a lawful pedestrian crossing directly contributed to the crash and the victim’s injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704998 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04