Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,002
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,372
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 555
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 30
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 83
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 5
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Severe Lacerations 13
Head 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Face 2
Back 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 10
Head 6
+1
Neck 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 65
Neck 24
+19
Head 19
+14
Back 15
+10
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 123
Lower leg/foot 51
+46
Head 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 13
+8
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Whole body 5
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 3
Neck 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 133
Lower leg/foot 48
+43
Lower arm/hand 30
+25
Head 19
+14
Whole body 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Shoulder/upper arm 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 5
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Eye 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 44
Back 10
+5
Lower leg/foot 10
+5
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Hip/upper leg 4
Head 3
Lower arm/hand 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 83 School Zones

(since 2022)
Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.

Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.

Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 12, 2025

About 10 AM on Aug 30, at Wyckoff Ave and Halsey St, a driver in a Jeep SUV hit a 28‑year‑old woman in the intersection. Police recorded an injury and moved on (NYC Open Data).

This Week

  • Just after 3 AM the same day (Aug 30), a 32‑year‑old cyclist was seriously hurt at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in a crash involving two sedans (NYC Open Data).
  • About 2 AM (Aug 30), a driver in a 2024 Toyota SUV hit a 39‑year‑old man on Wyckoff Ave at Starr St (NYC Open Data).
  • The night before (Aug 29), a driver turning a 2006 Toyota SUV left into a 38‑year‑old cyclist at Central Ave and Weirfield St (NYC Open Data).

Eight dead. 1,892 injured. Since Jan 1, 2022, that is the toll in Precinct 83 (NYC Open Data). Year‑to‑date, this precinct has logged 779 crashes, up 23.5% from 631 at this point last year. Injuries are up to 448 from 308. Recorded deaths are down, 1 this year versus 4 last year (NYC Open Data).

A 71‑year‑old woman never made it across Knickerbocker Ave at Eldert St on May 9, 2024. Police recorded the driver as unlicensed, going at unsafe speed, and disregarding traffic control. She died there (CrashID 4723690).

“Speed cameras have cut speeding by over 60% in locations where installed,” the State Senate recorded when the program was renewed (NYS Senate). The numbers here make the case for using every tool we have.

Where crashes keep coming

Police logs show deaths in the 5 PM, 7 PM, and 10 PM hours, and injuries piled across the clock (NYC Open Data). On Wyckoff, Bushwick, Central, De Kalb—names you know—the hurt repeats. Two recorded deaths tie to Central Avenue; another to De Kalb Avenue, according to the precinct rollup (NYC Open Data).

Police cited failure to yield, disregarding signals, and inattention in case after case. A box truck driver failed to yield to a man crossing with the signal at Halsey and Irving on Aug 29, 2025. The pedestrian was hurt (NYC Open Data). Heavy vehicles also show up in the worst outcomes; trucks and buses are tied to deaths in this precinct’s record (NYC Open Data).

Fix the corners that kill

Start with the basics at Wyckoff & Halsey, Wyckoff & Starr, Central & Weirfield, and the De Kalb corridor: daylighting at every leg, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals. Add targeted enforcement for failure‑to‑yield and red‑light running on these blocks. Shift truck routes and add turn‑calming where box trucks mix with crosswalks. These are standard tools; this precinct needs them most at the repeat sites documented above (NYC Open Data).

The bills that would spare the next family

The city now has the power to lower speeds. A citywide 20 MPH default and all‑hours camera enforcement work together; lower limits make every mistake survivable, and cameras curb repeat harm. Albany has a bill to stop habitual speeders with intelligent speed assistance; it’s laid out here. The act would force the worst offenders to obey the limit, not just pay tickets.

This is the district of Council Member Sandy Nurse, Assembly Member Maritza Davila, and State Senator Julia Salazar. Their constituents are the ones getting hit at these corners. The question is simple: will they push the fixes and back the bill?

Eight dead since 2022. Four crash scenes in a day. It does not stop on its own. If you want it to stop, start here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Police Precinct 83 and the period Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 12, 2025. We counted deaths, injuries, and crashes from those records, and referenced contributing factors, hours, and locations in the same filtered data. You can start from the datasets here and apply the same filters.
Where are the worst trouble spots right now?
Recent serious crashes hit Wyckoff Ave at Halsey St and Starr St, Central Ave at Weirfield St, and Halsey St at Irving Ave. The precinct rollup also shows deadly history on Central Avenue and De Kalb Avenue (source: NYC Open Data collisions records, 2022–2025).
What proven tools would help at these corners?
Daylighting, hardened left turns, and leading pedestrian intervals at repeat sites; targeted enforcement for failure to yield and red‑light running; and truck‑turn calming and routing on streets with frequent box truck turns. These match the crash patterns documented in the precinct data.
Do speed cameras actually reduce speeding?
Yes. The State Senate reported that speed cameras cut speeding by over 60% where installed. That supports using cameras and lower limits together (source).
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

Precinct 83 Police Precinct 83 sits in Brooklyn, District 37, AD 53, SD 18.

It contains Brooklyn CB4, Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

14
Driver hits pedestrian at Suydam and Wyckoff

Sep 14 - A driver hit a 25-year-old man at Suydam and Wyckoff in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. He bled from the face and was incoherent. Police listed the pedestrian injured.

According to the police report, a driver traveling southeast hit a pedestrian at the intersection of Suydam St and Wyckoff Ave in Brooklyn at 5:30 a.m. on September 14, 2025. The victim is a 25-year-old man. Police recorded facial injury with minor bleeding and noted he was incoherent. Police identified his location as a pedestrian at an intersection. The report lists the vehicle as unspecified and does not identify make or model. No contributing factors were recorded in the data, and no driver errors were listed. A person on foot was injured by a driver in the 83rd Precinct area. This crash is recorded as collision ID 4842125.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842125 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Brooklyn police pursuit ends with pedestrian struck, alleged teenage car thief caught
13
Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Teen Pedestrian

Sep 13 - A driver in a sedan went east on Bushwick Avenue and hit a 14-year-old boy near Halsey Street. The teen went down with arm abrasions. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

Police say a driver in a 2016 sedan, traveling east on Bushwick Avenue at Halsey Street in Brooklyn, went straight and hit a 14-year-old pedestrian. The boy suffered arm abrasions and stayed conscious. The crash was reported at about 7:40 p.m. on September 13, 2025. According to the police report, "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" was recorded for the driver. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The pedestrian was reported in the roadway and not at an intersection. The report also noted "Other Actions in Roadway" for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed, per the record.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Bus driver hits cyclist at Madison and Evergreen

Sep 10 - A bus driver going east on Madison hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen. The rider, 64, stayed conscious with a bruised back. Police recorded driver inattention by the bus driver.

A bus driver going east on Madison Street hit a southbound cyclist at Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old man suffered a back contusion and remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, both were going straight, the bus’s point of impact was the center front, and police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the bus driver. The crash was logged at 16:16 at Madison St and Evergreen Ave. The bus carried passengers; their injuries were listed as unspecified. The cyclist was listed as partially ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Left-turning driver hits teen cyclist on Central Ave

Sep 6 - A driver turning left at Central and Suydam hit a southbound bike. The 19-year-old cyclist went down, in shock with back pain. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. They also noted alcohol involvement.

A driver in a sedan making a left at Central Ave and Suydam St hit a bicyclist who was traveling south and going straight. The 19-year-old man was injured. He reported back pain and nausea, went into shock, and was partially ejected. Impact hit the sedan’s left front bumper and the bike’s right front. According to the police report, police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report’s contributing factors also list Alcohol Involvement, associated with the bicyclist. The crash involved a bike and a sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Cyclist hits man off Bushwick Avenue

Sep 4 - A northbound cyclist hit a 46-year-old man off the roadway at 1341 Bushwick Ave. The man suffered a leg bruise and stayed conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling north and going straight hit a 46-year-old man at 1341 Bushwick Ave in Brooklyn. The report notes the man was not in the roadway and not at an intersection. He suffered a contusion to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious. Police recorded Driver Inexperience by the cyclist. The bicycle was recorded with no damage. The crash is listed under collision ID 4839730 and occurred at 7:16 p.m. The dataset lists the vehicle type as Bike and the victim as a Pedestrian. No other people were named.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839730 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV strikes woman in Wyckoff crosswalk

Aug 30 - Southbound SUV cut lanes on Wyckoff and hit a 28‑year‑old woman at Halsey. She went down hard. Knee torn. Sirens in the grit. The driver kept moving wrong. The street let it happen.

A southbound SUV on Wyckoff Ave at Halsey St struck a 28-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a lower-leg injury and abrasions. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.” The data lists driver behavior before impact as “Avoiding Object in Roadway,” and the point of impact was the center front end. Driver errors cited include improper passing or lane usage. After those factors, the report notes the pedestrian was “Crossing Against Signal.” The vehicle is recorded as having no damage, underscoring the force borne by the person, not the car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839364 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Driver distraction injures cyclist on Cypress

Aug 30 - Southbound sedan struck a westbound cyclist at Cypress Ave and Troutman. The bike took the hit. The rider bled from the head. Helmet on. Brooklyn street, pre‑dawn. Police cite driver distraction. Another parked car was damaged.

A southbound sedan and a westbound bike collided at Cypress Ave and Troutman St in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered head injuries with severe lacerations and remained conscious. A parked sedan was also struck. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors came first and set the crash in motion. The data notes the bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No injuries were reported for vehicle occupants. No further causes are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
SUV strikes pedestrian on Starr Street

Aug 30 - Southbound SUV hit a man on Starr Street near Wyckoff. Right‑front impact. The walker went down, hurt in the hip and leg. Police cite Failure to Yield. Night street. Sirens, shock, pain.

A southbound SUV going straight on Starr Street near Wyckoff Avenue struck a 39‑year‑old male pedestrian, injuring his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, contributing factors included “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” The driver’s right‑front bumper was the impact point, and the pedestrian reported shock and pain. The data lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the motorist. The pedestrian was outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway, but the report’s cited cause centers on the driver’s failure to yield. No other factors are specified in the police data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV tailgates, strikes cyclist on Central

Aug 29 - Southbound SUV crowded a rider on Central and Weirfield. The bike took the hit. The man went down, hurt and conscious. Tailgating and distraction marked the crash. Night street. Thin margin. Steel wins. Flesh pays.

A southbound SUV making a left at Central Ave and Weirfield St hit a southbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 38-year-old man, was injured and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Following Too Closely, Driver Inattention/Distraction.” The data flags driver errors: Following Too Closely and distraction by the SUV driver. The bicycle showed front-end impact; the SUV showed damage to its left front quarter panel. No other injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The report lists the bicyclist’s safety equipment as None, but that comes after the driver’s failures noted by police.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838433 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Box Truck Left-Turn Hits Crosswalk Pedestrian

Aug 29 - The driver of a box truck turned left and hit a 41-year-old man crossing with the signal at Irving Ave and Halsey. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and inattention.

The driver of a 2024 Hino box truck turned left on Irving Ave at Halsey and hit a 41-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The report attributes those driver errors to the truck operator. The point of impact was the truck’s left rear bumper. The vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Teen passenger hurt in Bushwick crash

Aug 25 - Two sedans met at Central and Weirfield. Metal hit metal. A teen passenger was hurt. Night streets. Hard stop. Parked car took the extra blow. Paper lists inexperience and vague vehicle faults. People pay. Cars keep coming.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Central Ave and Weirfield St in Brooklyn, with a parked Toyota also struck. A 13-year-old front-seat passenger was injured; multiple occupants reported unspecified injuries. The data cites Driver Inexperience and Other Vehicular as contributing factors. One driver held only a permit. Both moving vehicles were traveling straight, and each showed left-front damage, signaling a failure to manage right-of-way and space at the intersection. The parked car suffered right-front damage from the chain of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded in this report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Left-turn sedan hits Brooklyn bicyclist

Aug 25 - The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Ave at Hart St and hit a 36-year-old woman on a bicycle. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

The driver of a sedan made a left turn on Myrtle Ave at Hart St and struck a 36-year-old woman riding a bicycle eastbound. The bicyclist suffered a head injury, a contusion, and was reported in shock. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, consistent with a left-turn collision with a through cyclist. Police recorded the driver errors listed above. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4837576 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Driver in SUV Clips Cyclist on Myrtle

Aug 23 - A driver in an SUV clipped an 18-year-old cyclist on Myrtle Avenue. The rider fell and suffered an abrasion to his arm. He remained conscious. Police listed driver inattention/distraction as a contributing factor.

A driver in an SUV traveling east struck the rear of a bicycle near 1438 Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, an 18-year-old man, suffered injuries to his elbow and lower arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, the crash involved an "SUV" and a "Bike," with "Driver Inattention/Distraction" listed as a contributing factor. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the driver error. The SUV's right front bumper struck the bike's center back end. Vehicle data show the SUV was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836952 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV driver hits motorized rider on Knickerbocker

Aug 18 - On Knickerbocker near Suydam, an SUV and a motorized rider collide. The rider is ejected. He suffers a leg bruise. Both drivers flagged for bad lane use and distraction. Night streets. No damage noted. The body pays.

A crash on Knickerbocker Ave at Suydam St in Brooklyn involved a northbound 2012 Ford SUV starting from parking and a southbound motorized rider. The rider, 54, was ejected and injured in the lower leg. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” These driver errors are listed for both involved parties. The data lists no vehicle damage, but the human toll is clear. The report notes the rider had no safety equipment; that appears after the documented driver errors. No other injuries are specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835897 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Left-turn sedan hits two motorcycle riders

Aug 15 - A left-turn sedan cut across Gates Ave at Wilson Ave and struck an eastbound motorcycle. Two 18-year-old riders were ejected. The passenger bled heavily from a head wound; the driver suffered leg injuries. Police recorded driver inattention.

A Toyota sedan turned left at Gates Ave and Wilson Ave and collided with an eastbound motorcycle carrying two people. Two 18-year-olds were ejected. The passenger suffered a head injury with severe bleeding; the motorcycle driver suffered knee and lower-leg injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The report lists driver inattention for the involved parties. The sedan was making a left turn while the motorcycle was going straight. Police recorded left-front impact on both vehicles and logged the injuries sustained by the motorcycle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4835385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Distracted driver hits woman on Gates

Aug 13 - A sedan rolled east on Gates. The driver drifted, distracted. He struck a 21‑year‑old woman crossing midblock. She went down, clutching her arm. Sirens cut the heat. The car showed no damage. The street did the harm.

A Honda sedan traveling east struck a 21-year-old pedestrian near 1467 Gates Ave in Brooklyn. She was injured in the shoulder and arm. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” was the contributing factor for the crash. The driver was licensed and the car had no reported damage to speak of, with impact at the center back end noted. The pedestrian was crossing outside an intersection. Driver inattention is the cited error throughout the report, including for the driver and listed occupants. No other contributing factors are documented beyond “Unspecified.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834813 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
Improper turn injures teen passengers

Aug 13 - SUV turned left into a westbound BMW on Flushing and Porter. Metal bit. Glass flew. Two teen passengers hurt. Brooklyn traffic roared on. Driver error wrote the script.

Two vehicles crashed at Flushing Ave and Porter Ave in Bushwick. An SUV making a left turn struck a westbound sedan. Two teenage passengers in the sedan were injured, with back and leg pain. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” The data lists driver error repeatedly: Turning Improperly for the drivers and occupants involved. The SUV was turning; the BMW was going straight. Point of impact details show front-end contact to the SUV and left-front to left-side damage on the sedan. No pedestrians or cyclists were noted. No other contributing factors were listed before driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Hits 19-Year-Old on Cedar Street

Aug 10 - A 19-year-old woman was hit by the driver of a sedan while crossing Cedar Street. She suffered a contusion to her knee and lower leg and remained conscious. Police recorded driver inattention and passing too closely.

According to the police report, the crash resulted from "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The driver of a sedan was traveling east on Cedar Street when the driver hit a 19-year-old woman who was crossing the street. She sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg and was conscious at the scene. Police recorded the point of impact as the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists those two contributing factors and notes no other serious injuries or vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833848 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
8
SUV Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Rider

Aug 8 - A driver in an SUV turned left on Wilson Ave and hit a southbound motorcycle. The 34-year-old rider was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations. Police recorded driver inattention and failure to yield.

A driver in an SUV made a left turn on Wilson Ave at Bleecker St and collided with a southbound motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, 34, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to the entire body. The SUV's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end, damaging both vehicles. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The rider was reported in shock. No other serious injuries were recorded at the scene in Brooklyn's 83rd precinct at 18:20.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19