Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,813
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,819
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 435
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 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.

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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Harman Street

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist on Harman Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver was inattentive. The bike showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Harman Street collided with a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The sedan's left front bumper was the point of impact, but the vehicle showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not seriously. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648472 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Halsey Street

Two sedans collided on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 35-year-old female passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Halsey Street collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The rear vehicle was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the front vehicle was going straight ahead. A 35-year-old female passenger in the rear sedan was injured, sustaining shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center back end of the rear vehicle and the center front end of the front vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643700 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Two Sedans Collide on Central Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Central Avenue. Three occupants suffered whiplash injuries. A 33-year-old driver, a 13-year-old front passenger, and a 1-year-old rear passenger were hurt. Driver distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Avenue. The crash injured three occupants: a 33-year-old male driver with neck whiplash, a 13-year-old female front passenger with shoulder and upper arm whiplash, and a 1-year-old male rear passenger with neck whiplash. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Failure to Yield Right-of-Way. All occupants were restrained with seat belts or child restraints and were not ejected. The vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and failure to yield in multi-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641830 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUVs Clash on Evergreen, Driver Injured

Two SUVs slammed front-first on Evergreen Avenue. One driver suffered neck pain and whiplash. Police cite traffic control ignored. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on Evergreen Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash left a 52-year-old male driver with neck injuries and whiplash. He was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers. The other driver, also male, held only a permit license. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorscooter Driver Ejected on Bushwick Avenue

A 40-year-old man riding a motorscooter was ejected after a collision on Bushwick Avenue. The driver suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and driver inexperience. The scooter sustained rear-end damage.

According to the police report, a motorscooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on Bushwick Avenue. The 40-year-old male occupant suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The motorscooter was struck at the center back end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash involved two vehicles traveling south, with the motorscooter sustaining damage while the other vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or blame on the injured driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Bushwick Avenue

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a sedan made a left turn and struck him head-on. The cyclist was ejected, suffering bruises and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted; the cyclist confused. The bike was demolished.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was riding south on Bushwick Avenue when a 2017 Honda sedan traveling northeast made a left turn and collided with him at the center front end. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan's driver was licensed and distracted at the time of the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was demolished in the impact. No blame is assigned to the victim; the crash resulted from driver distraction and bicyclist confusion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644372 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Getting On Vehicle

A 26-year-old man was injured on Aberdeen Street. He was getting on or off a vehicle when a sedan traveling south struck him on the left side doors. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Aberdeen Street struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and did not have any safety equipment listed. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Injured in Sedan Left Turn Collision

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Troutman Street when a sedan made a left turn. Both drivers were distracted. The rider suffered bruises and arm injuries. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Troutman Street involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan driver was making a left turn, and the e-bike rider was changing lanes. Both drivers were cited for driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was not ejected from the vehicle. Neither vehicle sustained damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the e-bike, and the sedan had one occupant. The incident left the bicyclist in shock with moderate injury severity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639724 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi and Sedan Collide on Knickerbocker Avenue

A taxi and a sedan collided on Knickerbocker Avenue at 2:40 a.m. The sedan driver suffered a shoulder injury and shock. The taxi struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash. No one was ejected from vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north and a sedan traveling west collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The sedan driver, a 30-year-old man, was injured with a contusion and upper arm shoulder injury and experienced shock. The taxi impacted the right side doors of the sedan, which sustained front-end damage. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver’s distraction is specifically noted. The parked SUV was struck on its right rear bumper but had no occupants. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Queens Crash

A moped carrying two was struck by a sedan turning right on Cypress Avenue. Both moped riders were ejected and suffered fractures to their legs. The moped driver was unlicensed. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north on Cypress Avenue collided with a westbound sedan making a right turn. The moped driver, unlicensed and carrying a passenger, was ejected along with the passenger. Both sustained fractures and dislocations to their knees, lower legs, and feet. The sedan showed no damage. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The moped driver and passenger were not wearing safety equipment. The sedan driver was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and the vulnerability of moped occupants in collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Hits E-Scooter on Gates Avenue

A taxi struck an e-scooter on Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 25, suffered shoulder and upper arm abrasions. The crash happened at 5:10 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. The scooter driver was not ejected but went into shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on Gates Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The point of impact was the taxi's right side doors and the e-scooter's center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The taxi driver was licensed and going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the taxi and the front end of the e-scooter.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636947 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Ambulance Rear-Ends Teen Cyclist on Myrtle

Ambulance struck a 15-year-old cyclist on Myrtle Avenue. The boy was ejected, bruised, and hurt his arm. Driver inattention and tailgating caused the crash. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, an ambulance traveling southeast on Myrtle Avenue rear-ended a 15-year-old bicyclist who was heading east. The impact ejected the boy from his bike, leaving him with bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The ambulance sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were the ambulance driver's distraction and failure to maintain distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639720 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4635981 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Sedans Crash on Myrtle Avenue, Three Hurt

Two sedans collided on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. Three women suffered bruises to head and legs. Driver error: following too closely and distraction. All remained conscious. Impact left visible damage.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Myrtle Avenue near Bleecker Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old female driver and two female passengers, ages 16 and 20, were injured with contusions to the head and lower legs. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The crash caused a rear-end impact, damaging the right rear bumper of the Honda and the right front bumper of the Volkswagen. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632238 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07