Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,791
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,810
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 434
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?

Blood on Broadway, Silence at City Hall

Blood on Broadway, Silence at City Hall

Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 4, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Just two days ago, a man tried to cross Broadway at Suydam Street. He never made it. The driver kept going. Police found the man dead in the street. They said the vehicle might have been a garbage truck, but the driver was gone before sunrise. “A driver struck and killed a 47-year-old pedestrian… then left the scene,” police said.

In the last twelve months, five people have died on these streets. Twelve more suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The numbers do not flinch: 560 injured, 1 in 15 a child. NYC Open Data

Patterns in Blood and Asphalt

The dead are not just numbers. A 26-year-old cyclist, killed at Evergreen and Hart. A 59-year-old man, crossing with the signal, crushed by a van at Wyckoff and DeKalb. A 65-year-old moped rider, ejected and left to die on Putnam Avenue. Each crash a story cut short. Each one preventable.

The killers are not ghosts. They drive sedans, vans, trucks, mopeds. They fail to yield. They run red lights. They do not stop. In the last year, cars and SUVs injured over 275 people here. Trucks and buses, 27. Motorcycles and mopeds, 25. Bikes, 12. NYC Open Data

Leadership: Words, Waiting, and What Comes Next

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can stand at the corners where people die and make it stop. But the dying continues.

Local leaders have the power to demand more. They can push for slower speeds, safer crossings, and real consequences for those who kill. They can act, or they can wait for the next body.

The waiting is a choice. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes.

Call to Action: Make Them Feel the Heat

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand failure-to-yield tickets. Demand action at every hotspot.

Do not wait for another name on the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 83 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 37, assembly district AD 53 and state senate district SD 18.
Which areas are in Precinct 83?
It includes the Bushwick (West), Bushwick (East), The Evergreens Cemetery, and Brooklyn CB4 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 34 and District 37, Assembly Districts AD 53 and AD 54, and State Senate District SD 18.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 83?
Cars and SUVs: 280 crashes (2 deaths, 201 minor injuries, 77 moderate, 2 serious). Trucks and Buses: 27 crashes (2 deaths, 14 minor, 9 moderate, 2 serious). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 25 crashes (1 serious injury, 15 minor, 9 moderate). Bikes: 12 crashes (9 minor injuries, 3 moderate). NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 83 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. They have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are these crashes just 'accidents'?
No. Most crashes are preventable. They happen because of speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. Every crash is a choice made by someone behind the wheel.
What can local politicians do?
They can push for lower speed limits, demand safer street designs, and hold agencies accountable for enforcement. They can act now or wait for more deaths.
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

Maritza Davila
Assembly Member Maritza Davila
District 53
District Office:
673 Hart St. Unit C2, Brooklyn, NY 11237
Legislative Office:
Room 844, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Sandy Nurse
Council Member Sandy Nurse
District 37
District Office:
1945 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11207
718-642-8664
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1754, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7284
Julia Salazar
State Senator Julia Salazar
District 18
District Office:
212 Evergreen Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11221
Legislative Office:
Room 514, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

Cyclist Runs Light Strikes Pedestrian Brooklyn

Cyclist blew through traffic control on Evergreen Avenue. Struck a woman crossing with the signal. She was injured and left in shock. Speed and disregard for rules caused harm.

According to the police report, a cyclist traveling straight on Evergreen Avenue near Troutman Street struck a 36-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian was injured and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors attributed to the cyclist. No contributing factors are listed for the pedestrian. The incident highlights how failure to obey traffic signals and excessive speed by the cyclist led to injury for a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734317 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Taxi Hits Bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue

Taxi slammed into a northbound bicyclist on Knickerbocker Avenue. Cyclist thrown, left with leg injuries. Taxi driver scraped up. Police cite traffic control disregard and failure to yield.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Knickerbocker Avenue was struck by a westbound 2023 Toyota taxi. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The taxi driver, a 42-year-old man, received abrasions to his arm and hand. The report lists the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and disregard for traffic control as contributing factors. The bicyclist's confusion is also noted. Both drivers experienced shock. The crash damaged the taxi's front end and the bike's right side. The report highlights critical driver errors in yielding and obeying traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan’s Bad Lane Move Injures Motorcyclist

A sedan’s improper lane use on Bleecker Street struck a southbound motorcycle. The rider suffered leg injuries and shock. Police cite driver’s lane error. The crash left both vehicles damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan and a motorcycle collided on Bleecker Street near Cypress Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:10. The motorcycle driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with minor bleeding. Police list 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the sedan driver’s error, directly contributing to the crash. The motorcycle’s left front bumper and the sedan’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No behaviors by the motorcycle driver were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the danger of improper lane use to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Passing Too Closely Injures Two Passengers

Two sedans struck on Hancock Street. Both drivers moved west. Close passing led to a crash. Two women in back seats suffered head and neck injuries. Police blamed passing too closely. Metal and bodies took the hit.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 17:50 on Hancock Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles traveled west; one went straight, the other merged. The crash hit the left front bumper of one car and the right front of the other. Police cited 'Passing Too Closely' as the cause. Two female passengers, ages 21 and 24, suffered head and neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. Neither used safety equipment, as noted after the driver error. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The crash shows the danger when drivers pass too close.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729823 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Moped on Myrtle Avenue

An SUV collided with a moped traveling south on Myrtle Avenue. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered a shoulder abrasion. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue involving a 2023 SUV traveling east and a moped traveling south. The SUV's left front bumper struck the moped's right front bumper. The moped driver, an 18-year-old male occupant wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm shoulder abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The SUV driver was licensed in New York. No contributing factors were assigned to the moped driver. The collision resulted in vehicle damage to the SUV's left front bumper, while the moped showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Teen Pedestrian on Bushwick Avenue

SUV slammed into a 14-year-old girl at a Bushwick Avenue intersection. She took the hit to her knee and lower leg. Driver failed to yield. The girl stayed conscious. Steel met flesh. System failed.

According to the police report, a 2002 Honda SUV heading north on Bushwick Avenue struck a 14-year-old female pedestrian at an intersection. The impact hit her knee, lower leg, and foot, leaving her with contusions. She remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. No contributing factors are noted for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and driving straight. The collision underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4729129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 38-year-old man was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The sedan struck him at Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street. He suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver was licensed and entering a parked position.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male pedestrian was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2011 Ford sedan on Myrtle Avenue near Harman Street in Brooklyn at 18:20. The pedestrian was riding or walking along the highway with traffic at an intersection when the sedan, traveling north and entering a parked position, struck him at the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The driver, a licensed male from New Jersey, was alone in the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the pedestrian. The impact and ejection highlight the dangers posed by vehicle maneuvers in busy urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Collides With Parked SUV on Wilson Avenue

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:41 AM on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound sedan collided with a northbound parked SUV, impacting the left front bumper of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the SUV. The sedan driver, a 25-year-old male occupant, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Passenger Ejected, Killed in Head-On Brooklyn Crash

A sedan and SUV collided head-on at Central and Gates. A 29-year-old woman, riding in the back seat, was thrown from the wreck and died of crush injuries. Traffic control was ignored. The street fell silent. Lives changed. Metal ruled.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV crashed head-on at the corner of Central Avenue and Gates Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:28 a.m. The impact ejected a 29-year-old woman from the rear seat; she died from crush injuries affecting her entire body. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored,' identifying 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when they collided. The police narrative makes clear that the drivers' failure to obey traffic controls directly led to the deadly collision. No information in the report attributes any contributing behavior to the victim. The crash underscores the lethal consequences when drivers disregard basic traffic rules, leaving passengers and bystanders exposed to catastrophic harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Strikes 9-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 9-year-old girl crossing Bushwick Avenue was struck by an SUV traveling south. The vehicle's left front bumper hit her outside a crosswalk. She suffered bruises and leg injuries, left reeling in shock. The driver’s inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:51 PM. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk when a 2017 Toyota SUV traveling south struck her with its left front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice, highlighting the driver's failure to maintain focus. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or contributing behavior was noted in the report. This crash underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable pedestrians outside designated crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Evergreen

SUV hit a woman crossing Evergreen Avenue. Driver was distracted. She suffered head abrasions but stayed conscious. The SUV showed no damage. Impact was direct and harsh.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman was crossing Evergreen Avenue at an intersection when a northbound 2014 Nissan SUV struck her with its center front end at 3:09 AM. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the main cause. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions and remained conscious. No damage was reported to the SUV. The data shows the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this was not cited as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction to people on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723742 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Turns, Strikes Moped on Slippery Irving

SUV left turn. Moped struck. Two boys hurt. Pavement slick. Speed unsafe. Head and leg injuries. Brooklyn street, hard impact. System failed the young.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV making a left turn on Irving Avenue struck a northbound moped at 19:32. The moped carried a 16-year-old male driver and a 10-year-old male passenger. Both were injured, suffering abrasions and head injuries. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The SUV's left side doors hit the moped's center back end. The moped driver wore a helmet; the passenger had no safety equipment. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The collision underscores driver errors and hazardous road conditions that left two young riders hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Unlicensed Driver Strikes Elderly Woman in Crosswalk

A Mazda sedan, driven by an unlicensed man, hit a 71-year-old woman crossing Eldert Street. She died from crush injuries. Another woman, 44, suffered chest bruises. The driver ignored traffic control. Brooklyn pavement took another life.

According to the police report, a northbound Mazda sedan struck a 71-year-old woman as she crossed Eldert Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk. She suffered fatal crush wounds and never regained consciousness. A second pedestrian, age 44, was also hit and sustained chest contusions but remained conscious. The report states the Mazda driver was unlicensed and disregarded traffic control. 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' are listed as contributing factors. The victims were crossing without a signal but within a marked crosswalk, as documented in the report. The crash underscores the danger when drivers ignore basic rules and operate vehicles without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4723690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Hits E-Bike Rider on Starr Street

A distracted and inexperienced SUV driver struck a 27-year-old e-bike rider traveling south on Starr Street in Brooklyn. The rider suffered an elbow and lower arm injury with minor bleeding. The collision caused shock but no ejection or vehicle damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Starr Street in Brooklyn at 14:56. The collision involved a 2010 SUV traveling south and a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old male, was injured with elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV struck the e-bike at the center front end, while the e-bike was impacted at the center back end. No vehicle damage was reported. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was wearing no safety equipment. The report focuses on the SUV driver's failure to maintain attention and lack of experience as the cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tow Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 66-year-old man suffered head injuries after a tow truck hit him at an intersection on Bushwick Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, striking the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The victim sustained contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, at 9:31 AM on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn, a tow truck traveling south struck a 66-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies the contributing factors as driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The tow truck's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, and the pedestrian suffered head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported on the tow truck. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report explicitly cites driver errors—distraction and failure to yield—as the causes, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian's actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Driver Disregards Traffic Control, Injures Occupant

A Brooklyn crash on Bushwick Avenue injured a 48-year-old female SUV driver. According to the police report, the driver disregarded traffic control and engaged in aggressive driving. The impact caused injuries to her entire body, leaving her in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn at 17:20. The injured party was a 48-year-old female SUV driver who suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors to the collision. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle but complained of pain and nausea. The crash involved multiple SUVs traveling north, with one vehicle making a left turn. The point of impact was the center front end of the injured driver's vehicle. The report explicitly identifies driver errors, including failure to obey traffic signals and aggressive driving behavior, as the cause of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Distracted Driver Slams Parked Cars in Brooklyn

A left-turning sedan hit two parked cars on Evergreen Avenue. Both people inside the sedan suffered arm injuries. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. Metal crumpled. No one outside the car was hurt.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn struck two parked vehicles—a sedan and an SUV—at 1:46 a.m. The sedan’s right front bumper hit the left front quarter panel of the parked sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The crash injured both occupants of the turning sedan: a 25-year-old male driver and a 24-year-old female passenger. Both suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries and were conscious at the scene. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Motorcyclist on Myrtle Avenue

A distracted SUV driver making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcyclist going straight. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash caused shock and serious injury, highlighting driver inattention dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:55 AM on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. A 29-year-old male motorcyclist, wearing a helmet, was traveling westbound when he was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn. The SUV driver was cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction. The motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The motorcyclist was reported to be in shock and suffered injury severity level 3. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the motorcycle was hit on its center front end. This collision underscores the systemic danger posed by distracted driving, especially during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720627 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Motorcycle Ejected Two in Brooklyn Crash

A motorcycle traveling south collided with a westbound sedan on Irving Avenue, Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver and passenger were both ejected, suffering serious injuries to legs and hips. Police cite driver inattention as the primary cause of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 PM on Irving Avenue in Brooklyn. A southbound motorcycle struck the left side doors of a westbound sedan. The motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male with a permit license, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with a complaint of pain and nausea. The 26-year-old female passenger was also ejected and suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the motorcycle driver. The sedan driver, a licensed female from Pennsylvania, was traveling straight ahead and impacted the motorcycle's left front quarter panel. Both motorcycle occupants were injured with severity level 3. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720469 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Bushwick Avenue

Two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue in a lane-changing crash. The driver of one vehicle suffered a head contusion and bruising. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, at 18:21 two sedans traveling east on Bushwick Avenue collided. One sedan was going straight ahead while the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The driver of the first sedan, a 28-year-old female occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718613 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04