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

Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Lane Violation Crash

A 63-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Reid Avenue after a vehicle's improper lane usage caused a collision. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries, wearing a helmet but unable to avoid impact from the right rear quarter panel strike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Reid Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:15 AM. The collision involved a bicyclist traveling north and another vehicle moving south. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error in lane management. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was wearing a helmet at the time, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the other vehicle, which was going straight ahead. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage and passing maneuvers in Brooklyn's streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 75-year-old man crossing with the signal on Broadway was struck by a southbound vehicle making a left turn. The impact caused abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver failure to yield and inattention led to the collision at a busy intersection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Broadway and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn at 5:20 p.m. The 75-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling southbound made a left turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction directly caused the collision, highlighting systemic dangers at this intersection. The pedestrian’s crossing with the signal is noted but not listed as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 51-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a crash with an SUV in Brooklyn. He was ejected and semiconscious after the impact. The driver of the SUV was unlicensed.

A collision occurred in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a station wagon. The e-bike rider, a 51-year-old man, sustained head injuries and was ejected from his vehicle. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The driver of the SUV was licensed and traveling north when the impact occurred at the left front bumper. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. He was not wearing any safety equipment and suffered an abrasion as a result of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Left Turn Crash

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider was traveling west, the SUV east. Unsafe speed contributed to the violent impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected when his bike struck the right front bumper of a 2012 Acura SUV making a left turn on Lewis Avenue. The rider suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor for the e-bike rider. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the unlicensed e-bike rider was traveling west going straight ahead. The collision caused center front end damage to the bike and right front bumper damage to the SUV. No other factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688999 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Lewis Avenue

Two SUVs collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one head-on. Both drivers and a passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear SUV, driven by a licensed male from Virginia, struck the center back end of the front SUV, driven by a licensed male from New York. Both drivers and a right rear passenger in the rear vehicle sustained neck injuries and whiplash. The passenger was a 38-year-old female, conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The driver was a 24-year-old male, also conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of the collision. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ended by Sedan on Reid Avenue

A taxi traveling west on Reid Avenue was struck from behind by a sedan also heading west. The taxi driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. No ejections occurred. Police report no listed driver errors or contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male taxi driver was injured when his vehicle was rear-ended by a sedan on Reid Avenue. The taxi was traveling west, struck on the right rear quarter panel by the sedan's left front bumper. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. No safety equipment status was noted. The crash resulted in injury to the taxi driver only, with no mention of other victims or pedestrians involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687844 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV and Sedan Collide on MacDougal Street

Two vehicles crashed on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. Both female drivers and a passenger suffered injuries. Shock and pain followed impact. Damage hit the SUV’s right doors and the sedan’s front center. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling west collided with a 2014 Lexus sedan heading south on MacDougal Street. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side doors, causing damage to both vehicles. The sedan’s driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The SUV’s sole occupant, a 63-year-old female passenger, was also injured and in shock. Both drivers were wearing seat belts and licensed. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. No pedestrians were involved, and no ejections occurred during the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Parked Vehicle in Brooklyn

An SUV traveling east struck a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. No ejections occurred; the driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, an eastbound SUV collided with a parked SUV on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male driver of the moving SUV sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The parked vehicle was unoccupied at the time of impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV and the left rear bumper of the parked vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687151 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. A 59-year-old female SUV driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Impact hit the left front quarter panel of the sedan and right front quarter panel of the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Saratoga Avenue involving a 2021 SUV and a 2010 sedan. The SUV driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan driver was male and licensed. Both drivers were found to have contributing factors of driver inattention and distraction. The SUV was traveling straight ahead while the sedan was starting from parking. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680053 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Gates Avenue

A Jeep SUV struck a sedan from behind on Gates Avenue. The SUV driver and a child passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained. The crash stemmed from driver distraction. Damage centered on the SUV's rear end.

According to the police report, a 2012 Jeep SUV stopped in traffic on Gates Avenue was rear-ended by a sedan traveling north. The SUV carried two occupants: a 33-year-old female driver and an 8-year-old female passenger. Both sustained neck injuries consistent with whiplash but remained conscious and were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV, causing damage there. No ejections occurred. The sedan's driver information is not provided. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving leading to rear-end collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680054 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Driver Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A moped and sedan collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. Both drivers were distracted. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north and a moped traveling south collided on Stuyvesant Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with a fractured knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The moped driver was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan struck the moped on its left side doors, damaging the sedan's center front end and the moped's left front quarter panel. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675843 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on MacDonough Street

A sedan traveling east on MacDonough Street hit a 30-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was speeding and distracted at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2012 Honda sedan traveling straight ahead on MacDonough Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at the intersection with Patchen Avenue. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's unsafe speed and inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 56-year-old man was struck while crossing Ralph Avenue with the signal. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash left him in shock. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ralph Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. He was crossing with the pedestrian signal when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions were provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and no safety equipment or violations were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669052 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
89-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Sedan Brooklyn

An 89-year-old woman crossing Jefferson Avenue was struck by a sedan backing west. The impact hit her knee and lower leg, causing abrasions. The driver showed no damage to the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, an 89-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Jefferson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was backing west when it struck the pedestrian on her knee and lower leg. The vehicle's point of impact was the left rear bumper, and no damage was reported to the sedan. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle backing. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection or crosswalk. No safety equipment or signals were noted as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Turns Left, Strikes Sedan in Brooklyn

A bus turned left and hit a sedan’s rear on Howard Avenue. The sedan driver, 22, suffered neck abrasions. Six on the bus were unhurt. No driver errors listed. Steel met steel. One man bled.

According to the police report, a 2011 bus made a left turn on Howard Avenue and struck the right rear quarter panel of a northbound 2013 BMW sedan. The sedan’s 22-year-old driver was injured, suffering neck abrasions but remained conscious. The bus carried six occupants; none were hurt. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The sedan was going straight, the bus was turning left. No mention of failure to yield, speeding, or other violations appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4665404 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Backs Into Bicyclist on Broadway

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his elbow after a 2019 SUV backed into him on Broadway near Lafayette Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, damaging its front end. The cyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV backing northwest on Broadway collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead. The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end and the SUV’s left rear quarter panel was damaged. The 26-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered a fractured, distorted, and dislocated elbow. The bicyclist was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. The bicyclist’s injuries resulted from the collision; no contributing factors were assigned to the cyclist. The crash involved three vehicles, including a parked sedan damaged at its rear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tow Truck Hits Motor Scooter on Lewis Avenue

A tow truck and motor scooter collided head-on on Lewis Avenue. The scooter driver, 42, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved improper passing and unsafe lane changing by the tow truck driver.

According to the police report, a tow truck and a motor scooter collided on Lewis Avenue. The motor scooter driver, a 42-year-old man, was injured with a head abrasion but remained conscious and was not ejected from his vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" by the tow truck driver. The motor scooter was traveling north going straight ahead when struck on its center front end by the tow truck's right front quarter panel. The tow truck driver was licensed and traveling north as well. No safety equipment was noted for the scooter driver. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and passing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved a sedan and a bike. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was injured with abrasions covering his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The cyclist was traveling west, going straight ahead when the crash happened. No information about the sedan's movement or driver was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
84-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Northbound Bike

An 84-year-old woman crossing against the signal was struck by a northbound cyclist on Broadway. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and minor bleeding. The cyclist showed no vehicle damage. Driver inattention was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, an 84-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Broadway against the signal. She suffered a head injury and was in shock, with minor bleeding reported. The collision involved a northbound cyclist traveling straight ahead. The bike showed no damage, indicating a low-impact collision. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors such as helmet use were noted. The pedestrian was at an intersection when struck. The cyclist was the sole occupant of the bike. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted cyclists to vulnerable pedestrians.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662514 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Lewis Avenue

A taxi struck the rear of a vehicle stopped in traffic on Lewis Avenue in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at midday. The impact damaged the center back end of the taxi and front of the other vehicle.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Lewis Avenue rear-ended a vehicle stopped in traffic. The taxi driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor. The point of impact was the center back end of the taxi and the center front end of the other vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles and resulted in injury to the taxi driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04