Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,483
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,625
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 390
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 11, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?
SUVs/Cars 67 1 0 Trucks/Buses 7 2 2 Motos/Mopeds 8 1 0 Bikes 3 0 0
Bushwick Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Bushwick Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Precinct 83: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt

In Precinct 83, the numbers do not lie. Eight dead. Eighteen left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. In the last twelve months alone, five people died. Four hundred fifty were hurt. The youngest was a child. The oldest, someone’s grandparent.

A man stands in a Bushwick crosswalk. A car hits him and throws him fifteen feet. The driver flees. Ruari Fay-Handebeaux wakes up in the hospital, bones shattered. “Broken ankle, broken humorous, bunch of fractures in my skull,” he says. His friend watches him fly through the air and land hard. The intersection stays the same. The driver is still out there.

Hayden Wallace, 29, dies in a hit-and-run. His aunt remembers the last text: “He had texted [his best friend] that night saying, ‘I’m having such a good time, and I met some new people,’” she says. The man who killed him had done it before. He was free to do it again.

The Role of Precinct 83

The police have the tools. They can ticket speeders. They can crack down on drivers who fail to yield. They can target the corners where people keep getting hit. But the blood keeps coming. The numbers do not budge. 862 crashes in the last year.

Leadership: Action or Silence?

Local leaders talk of Vision Zero. They pass laws. But the streets do not change fast enough. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they are installed. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. It has not. Each day of delay is another risk. Each day of silence is another family broken.

What Next? The Fight Is Not Over

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a choice made by those in power.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand lower speed limits. Demand more enforcement. Demand justice for the dead and the living. Take action now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 83 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn. It overlaps Council Districts District 34 and District 37, Assembly Districts AD 53 and AD 54, 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 Trucks: 68 incidents (including 2 deaths, 1 serious injury, 67 moderate injuries). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 9 incidents (1 serious injury, 8 moderate injuries). Bikes: 3 incidents (3 moderate injuries).
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 83 can enforce speed limits, ticket drivers who fail to yield, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and focus on the streets where people keep getting hurt. The police have the tools. They just need to use them.
Are crashes just 'accidents' or are they preventable?
Crashes are preventable. Every death and injury is the result of choices—by drivers and by those in power who set policy and enforce the law.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, install more speed cameras, redesign dangerous intersections, and push for stronger enforcement. They can act now, or wait for another tragedy.
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Central Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old female bicyclist going straight south on Central Avenue. The cyclist suffered an upper arm abrasion. The driver showed inattention and passed too closely. The bike's right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford sedan making a left turn collided with a female bicyclist traveling straight south on Central Avenue. The bicyclist, age 25, sustained an upper arm abrasion and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors as inattention and passing too closely. The sedan struck the bike on its right side doors, causing damage to the bicycle but no damage to the sedan. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore unknown safety equipment. The driver of the sedan was male and alone in the vehicle. The crash highlights driver distraction and unsafe passing as key factors.


Ambulance Rear-Ends Brooklyn Bicyclist

An ambulance struck a 15-year-old bicyclist on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The ambulance driver was inattentive and followed too closely. The cyclist was not wearing safety gear.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a 15-year-old bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The ambulance driver contributed to the crash through inattention and following too closely. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The ambulance sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, while the bike showed no damage. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as key contributing factors, highlighting the ambulance driver's failure to maintain safe distance and awareness.


E-Scooter Struck by Sedan on Bushwick Avenue

A female e-scooter driver was hit by a westbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter’s front center collided with the sedan’s left front bumper. The rider suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions but was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling north on Bushwick Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The collision occurred at the center front end of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. The e-scooter driver sustained abrasions to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious throughout. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan driver’s details and license status were not provided.


Sedan Rear Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Two sedans collided on Menahan Street in Brooklyn. One was parked; the other struck it from behind. A 28-year-old rear passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the impact. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Menahan Street near Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was parked when the other, traveling north, struck it on the left side. The crash injured a 28-year-old male rear passenger, who sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely.' The parked vehicle had no occupants, and the moving vehicle's driver was licensed. Damage was concentrated on the right front quarter panel and right side doors of the moving sedan and the left side doors and left rear quarter panel of the parked sedan.


Sedan Crashes Into Parked Cars on Bushwick Avenue

A sedan struck multiple parked vehicles on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The parked cars sustained front and rear bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male driver traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with three parked sedans. The driver was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock, and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor. The parked vehicles, registered in New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina, suffered damage primarily to their front and rear bumpers. No other occupants were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed in urban settings, as noted by the police report's identification of unsafe speed as the cause.


Pedestrian Injured by SUV on Suydam Street

A 40-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by an SUV traveling north on Suydam Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver showed inexperience and distraction. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway at an intersection on Suydam Street near Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Ford SUV traveling north. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle. The SUV showed no damage from the impact. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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Brooklyn Sedans Collide on Myrtle Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Three female occupants suffered bruises and contusions. The driver and two passengers were injured but conscious. The crash involved rear-end impact and driver distraction. All wore lap belts and none were ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 20, were injured with contusions and bruises to the head and lower legs. The driver was licensed in New York. The crash involved a rear-end collision with damage to the right rear bumper of the Honda and the right front bumper of the Volkswagen. Contributing factors included "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." All occupants wore lap belts and remained conscious. The report lists no other contributing factors or victim errors.


SUV Backs Into E-Bike Rider on Bushwick Avenue

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries when an SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The rider was in shock but not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported. The SUV driver failed to back safely.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2011 SUV backed unsafely into him on Bushwick Avenue. The e-bike rider was traveling north and making a right turn when the SUV, also traveling north, backed into the center back end of the bike. The rider sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The SUV driver was licensed and failed to back safely, which was the contributing factor listed. Neither vehicle showed damage, and the rider was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Suydam Street Crash

A 25-year-old male e-bike driver suffered a head abrasion after colliding with a sedan on Suydam Street. The crash involved disregard of traffic control. The e-bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Suydam Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 25-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Additionally, 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' was noted, suggesting some confusion or error on the part of the e-bike rider. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, showed no damage, and the e-bike also had no visible damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when traffic controls are ignored.


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Pickup Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Stanhope Street

A pickup truck slammed into the rear of an SUV on Stanhope Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicle occupants suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at night. The pickup truck driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south on Stanhope Street rear-ended a slowing SUV. The impact injured both occupants of the SUV, a 52-year-old male driver and a 59-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The pickup truck sustained front-end damage, while the SUV showed no damage. The pickup truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused injury but no ejections. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Hits E-Bike on Cypress Avenue

A 52-year-old man driving an SUV struck an e-bike on Cypress Avenue. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed. The e-bike showed no damage. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Cypress Avenue involving a station wagon/SUV and an e-bike. The 52-year-old male SUV driver was injured, suffering chest trauma and shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The e-bike was traveling west, the SUV south, both going straight ahead. The SUV sustained front-end damage; the e-bike showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights driver errors in traffic control compliance and speed management.


Brooklyn Pickup Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Driver

A pickup truck struck a sedan from behind on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries. Police cited following too closely and driver inattention as causes. The driver was restrained and in shock.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling east on Evergreen Avenue rear-ended a sedan going in the same direction. The sedan’s 77-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg trauma and experiencing shock. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists the pickup truck driver’s errors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Both vehicles were damaged at their center front and back ends, respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bicyclist Hit by SUV on Willoughby Avenue

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened at night. The bicyclist suffered a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The SUV and bike collided front to front.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist traveling west on Willoughby Avenue collided head-on with a northbound SUV. The bicyclist sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including Traffic Control Disregarded and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, which was noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The SUV was a 2020 model traveling straight ahead, as was the bicyclist. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers disregard traffic controls and fail to pay attention.


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Dump Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Cooper Street

A dump truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on Cooper Street. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. The dump truck driver fell asleep at the wheel. Occupants wore seat belts. The crash caused shock and vehicle damage at front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Cooper Street rear-ended a stopped sedan also heading west. The dump truck driver fell asleep, causing the collision. Both the dump truck driver and the sedan driver sustained back injuries and were in shock. A front-seat passenger in the sedan also suffered back injuries. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The point of impact was the center front end of the dump truck and the center back end of the sedan. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor for the dump truck driver. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors.


Bus Clips Man Exiting Parked Car on De Kalb

A man stepped from a parked car. A bus passed too close. Metal ripped his arm. Blood spilled on De Kalb Avenue. The bus did not stop. The man stayed behind, awake, bleeding, his arm torn open.

A 31-year-old man exited a parked car on De Kalb Avenue. As he stepped down, a westbound bus passed too close. According to the police report, 'Passing Too Closely' was the contributing factor. The bus struck the man’s arm, causing severe lacerations and heavy bleeding. The bus did not stop. The man remained conscious at the scene. No injuries were reported for the bus driver or other vehicle occupants. The police report lists no errors by the victim. The crash highlights the danger when large vehicles fail to give space to people outside cars.


Taxi and SUV Collide on Wyckoff Avenue

A taxi and an SUV crashed on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The collision involved disregard of traffic control. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west and an SUV traveling south collided on Wyckoff Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 24-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi's point of impact was the center front end, while the SUV was struck on the left front quarter panel. No ejections occurred. The driver errors involved failure to obey traffic controls, leading to the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 23-year-old male bicyclist struck a parked SUV on De Kalb Avenue. The bike hit the SUV’s left rear bumper. The rider suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Alcohol was involved in the crash. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with a parked 2016 Dodge SUV. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear bumper, causing damage to both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver of the SUV was not present in the vehicle at the time. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by parked vehicles and alcohol-related impairment in Brooklyn.


Taxi Hits E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue

A taxi struck a 19-year-old e-bike rider on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered elbow and arm injuries with minor bleeding. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The rider wore a helmet and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Bushwick Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 19-year-old e-bike driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" twice as the contributing factor, indicating driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The taxi's left front bumper and the e-bike's left front bumper were the points of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Rider Injured Passing Too Closely

A 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured on Bushwick Avenue. The crash involved a collision on the right and left side doors of two vehicles traveling south. The rider suffered bruises and contusions to his lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured in a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The collision occurred when the e-bike and another unspecified vehicle, both traveling south, made contact on their side doors. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider was not ejected and was conscious after the incident. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers of close passing in shared road spaces.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Bushwick Avenue

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The sedan was parked before impact. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bushwick Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The collision involved a parked sedan and a motorcycle traveling north. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was impacted on its left side doors, indicating the point of collision. No damage was reported to the motorcycle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal. No other contributing factors were specified. The report does not indicate any helmet or signaling issues.