Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,836
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,829
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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

Distracted Truck Driver Strikes Girl’s Neck

A 12-year-old girl bled from the neck after a truck hit her on Flushing Avenue. The driver, distracted, drove straight. The truck showed no damage. The child did. She stayed conscious. Steel met flesh. The street bore witness.

A 12-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a 2019 Isuzu chassis cab truck on Flushing Avenue. According to the police report, the girl bled from the neck at the intersection but remained conscious. The driver, a 26-year-old man, was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The truck sustained no visible damage, but the child suffered severe bleeding. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The data does not mention any actions by the pedestrian as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the danger posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605132 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Box Truck Hits E-Scooter on Myrtle Avenue

A box truck struck an e-scooter head-on on Myrtle Avenue. The e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck driver ignored traffic controls and sped. Both vehicles damaged at front and right side. The rider was conscious but bruised.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Myrtle Avenue collided with an e-scooter traveling west. The e-scooter driver, a 51-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee and lower leg. The truck driver disregarded traffic controls and was driving at an unsafe speed, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the collision. The truck sustained damage to its right side doors. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as driver errors. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4599737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Struck by Sedan on Myrtle Avenue

A 46-year-old woman crossing Myrtle Avenue was hit by a sedan. She suffered hip and leg injuries. Police cite improper lane use. A parked taxi was also struck. Speed and driver error shaped the crash.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection or crosswalk. She was struck by a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling eastbound. The sedan hit her with its center front end, causing hip and upper leg injuries and leaving her in shock. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." A parked taxi was also struck at its center back end by the sedan. No contributing factors were attributed to the pedestrian. The crash underscores driver mistakes in lane usage as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUVs Collide on Knickerbocker Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Knickerbocker Avenue at 4:30 a.m. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and shock. The collision damaged the left front bumper of one SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Brakes were defective.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Knickerbocker Avenue. The driver of one SUV, a 43-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and shock but was not ejected. The report lists defective brakes and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in different directions at the time of the crash. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
73-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street

A 73-year-old man was struck while crossing Halsey Street in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Halsey Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor by the driver. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling west, going straight ahead, and showed no damage after the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592875 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Wilson Avenue

A 44-year-old woman was hit while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wilson Avenue. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way, striking her at the front center. She suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Wilson Avenue. The driver of a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling north failed to yield the right-of-way, causing a collision at the vehicle's center front. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Glare' as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim faults are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4591269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUVs Crash Leaves Child Hurt in Brooklyn

Two SUVs collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue. A six-year-old girl in the back seat took the hit. Head injury. Whiplash. She stayed conscious. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the crash.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Saint Nicholas Avenue in Brooklyn. One SUV made a left turn and struck a southbound SUV. A six-year-old female passenger in the left rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the cause of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4592582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Driver Turns Right, Hits Bicyclist Going Straight

A driver making a right turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fractures to his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a vehicle turning right on Wilson Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight north. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The impact occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper and the bike's left rear quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious but seriously injured. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4594354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Alcohol and Distraction Lead to SUV Crash

A 41-year-old SUV driver crashed on Knickerbocker Avenue. Alcohol and distraction cited. He suffered an eye abrasion. No other people hurt. The SUV struck an object head-on. Streets stayed quiet, danger clear.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old man driving a 2019 Audi SUV crashed on Knickerbocker Avenue. The vehicle struck an object with its center front end. The driver suffered an eye abrasion and was the only person injured. Police listed alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Oregon and wore a lap belt and harness. The crash happened as the SUV traveled straight ahead. Damage was limited to the vehicle's front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

An e-bike rider struck the side of a parked SUV on Bushwick Avenue. The 27-year-old cyclist suffered facial abrasions but remained conscious. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Bushwick Avenue collided with the left side doors of a parked Nissan SUV. The rider sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and improper passing or lane usage. The cyclist's confusion or error was also noted as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and the vehicle was stationary before impact. No helmet or signaling issues were mentioned as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586470 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Taxi on Pilling Street, Injures Driver

A 66-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a collision with a taxi on Pilling Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the taxi’s left front bumper. The driver was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old female driver of a 2016 SUV traveling west on Pilling Street collided with a taxi. The SUV’s left front bumper struck the taxi, which sustained no damage. The SUV driver was injured and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error related to ignoring traffic signals or signs. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi had no occupants and no damage. The incident occurred in Brooklyn’s 37th council district.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV U-Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

An SUV making a U-turn struck an eastbound e-scooter on Halsey Street. The scooter rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The driver followed too closely on slippery pavement, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a station wagon/SUV made a U-turn and collided with him on Halsey Street. The rider was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Pavement Slippery' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling eastbound, while the e-scooter rider was passing eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the scooter's center front end. The rider was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver's failure to maintain safe distance and control on slippery pavement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585215 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
3
Three Injured in Motorcycle and SUV Crash on Menahan

Motorcycle and SUV slammed together on Menahan Street. Three people hurt. One man thrown from his bike. Head, back, and shoulder injuries. Speed and blocked views fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an SUV collided on Menahan Street in Brooklyn. The 24-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered head injuries. The SUV driver, 22, and a 35-year-old female passenger were also injured, with back and shoulder trauma. The report lists unsafe speed and view obstructed or limited as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver had no safety equipment and held only a permit license. The SUV occupants wore lap belts and harnesses. The crash damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Driver Strikes Pedestrian in Crosswalk on Knickerbocker

A 51-year-old man crossing Knickerbocker Avenue in a marked crosswalk was hit by a vehicle’s left front bumper. He suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver’s actions caused the crash. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Knickerbocker Avenue at a marked crosswalk when a vehicle struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors for either the driver or the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver’s actions led to the collision, injuring the pedestrian as he crossed legally. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
2
Distracted Drivers Crash on Evergreen Avenue

A sedan and SUV collided on Evergreen Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. Two people in the sedan suffered bruises to the shoulder, arm, abdomen, and pelvis. The crash left bumpers smashed and lives shaken.

According to the police report, a sedan and a sport utility vehicle collided on Evergreen Avenue. Both drivers were inattentive and distracted. The sedan driver was also inexperienced. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: a 25-year-old male driver with shoulder and upper arm bruises, and a 21-year-old female front passenger with abdomen and pelvis contusions. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the sedan, the right front bumper of the SUV, and the right rear bumper of a parked sedan. Driver inattention and inexperience were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Irving Avenue

A 22-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Irving Avenue. The impact struck his lower leg and foot, causing abrasions. The driver was inattentive. The pedestrian was conscious but injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a Honda SUV traveling south on Irving Avenue struck him at the intersection. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which caused abrasions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Taxi Hit on Left Side by Sedan in Brooklyn

A taxi parked on Hart Street took a hard hit on its left side. The sedan struck the taxi’s left doors while traveling west. The taxi driver, 33, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Passenger distraction and pedestrian confusion contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Hart Street in Brooklyn when it was struck on the left side doors by a westbound sedan. The taxi driver, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists passenger distraction and pedestrian or bicyclist confusion as contributing factors. The sedan was traveling straight ahead and impacted the taxi’s left side. No ejections occurred. The taxi driver’s injury severity was moderate. The report does not indicate any fault or error by the taxi driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured Emerging Near Parked SUVs

A 23-year-old man was injured while emerging from behind a parked vehicle on Bleecker Street. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved in a collision caused by driver inexperience. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bleecker Street while emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle. The crash involved three vehicles: two Station Wagons/SUVs and one sedan. One SUV was entering a parked position when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicles showed damage primarily at their center front and back ends. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579176 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 39-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Halsey Street. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Halsey Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2020 Chevrolet SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact was at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579191 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

A Hyundai SUV made a left turn on Halsey Street in Brooklyn. It struck a Hyundai sedan traveling east. The sedan’s 23-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as causes.

According to the police report, a 2006 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn on Halsey Street when it collided with a 2018 Hyundai sedan traveling straight east. The sedan’s driver, a 23-year-old woman, sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV’s point of impact was its left front bumper, hitting the sedan’s left front bumper and causing damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The sedan driver was not ejected and was wearing unknown safety equipment. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13