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

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 83?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 83 School Zones

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

Four street hits in one night. Bushwick bleeds on.

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

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

This Week

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

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

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

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

Where crashes keep coming

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

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

Fix the corners that kill

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

The bills that would spare the next family

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Maritza Davila

District 53

Council Member Sandy Nurse

District 37

State Senator Julia Salazar

District 18

Other Geographies

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

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

8
Cyclist Hurt Hitting Parked SUV on Evergreen

Aug 8 - A 29-year-old cyclist hit a parked GMC SUV on Evergreen near DeKalb at 3 a.m. She scraped her arm and stayed conscious. Her front wheel met the SUV’s right rear bumper. Metal won. She hurt.

A 29-year-old woman riding a bike hit the right rear bumper of a parked 2007 GMC SUV on Evergreen Ave near DeKalb Ave in Brooklyn at about 3 a.m. She suffered abrasions to her lower arm and stayed conscious. According to the police report, officers recorded “Other Vehicular” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.” The SUV was unoccupied. No driver errors were listed. The point of impact was her bike’s center front end against the SUV’s right rear bumper. The crash left the cyclist hurt and the bike damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Two SUVs, Sedan Crash on Myrtle Ave

Aug 7 - Two SUVs and a sedan collided at center-front on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old driver suffered back pain and whiplash. Police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor.

Three vehicles collided on Myrtle Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2023 Honda SUV, the driver of a 2018 Audi SUV, and a 2011 Scion sedan met in center front-end impacts. A 36-year-old man driving one of the vehicles was injured and complained of back pain and whiplash. According to the police report, police recorded 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. The report notes center front-end damage across all three vehicles and records the injured person as an occupant driver. The report does not list other contributing factors or other injured parties.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4833774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Driver runs light, hits elder pedestrian

Aug 7 - Southbound driver blew a control. Struck a 75-year-old woman in the crosswalk on Humboldt at Flushing. She had the signal. She went down with a leg bruise. Brooklyn pavement took the rest. The car kept straight. The system failed her.

A southbound driver on Humboldt Street at Flushing Avenue struck a 75-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. According to the police report, contributing factors were “Traffic Control Disregarded” and “Other Vehicular.” The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg contusion and was listed as injured but conscious. The report places her in the intersection, crossing with the walk. Driver errors cited include Traffic Control Disregarded. Only after those failures does the report list Other Vehicular. The vehicle is recorded as going straight ahead, with point of impact noted as Other. No additional narrative or vehicle details were provided in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834881 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Motorcycle Rider Ejected After Hitting Parked Sedan

Aug 4 - The driver of a motorcycle struck a parked sedan on Bushwick Ave and was ejected. The 27-year-old rider suffered knee and foot injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention. The rider wore a helmet.

A motorcycle driver struck a parked sedan on Bushwick Ave near Forrest St in Brooklyn. The motorcycle was traveling north and its center front end hit the sedan's left side doors. The driver of the motorcycle, a 27-year-old man, was ejected and suffered knee, lower-leg and foot injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" was a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet. The sedan was parked and listed one occupant with unspecified injuries. Police recorded no pedestrian involvement.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832979 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
28
Driver Fails to Yield on Wilson; Cyclist Injured

Jul 28 - A driver in a Ford SUV hit a 53-year-old cyclist at Wilson Ave and Hancock St in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The rider suffered arm and hand abrasions.

A 53-year-old cyclist was injured when the driver of a Ford SUV hit him at Wilson Ave and Hancock St in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash involved a 2019 Ford SUV traveling south and a bicycle traveling west. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his lower arm and hand. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The report notes the SUV had been stopped in traffic, and the cyclist was going straight ahead. Impact points were the SUV’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Left‑Turn Driver Collides With Northbound Sedan

Jul 24 - A left-turning driver struck a northbound sedan on Bushwick Avenue at Linden Street in Brooklyn. A 30-year-old woman suffered head injury and whiplash; a 61-year-old man reported back pain. Police cited failure to yield and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

Two drivers collided at Bushwick Avenue and Linden Street in Brooklyn. The driver of a northbound NJ-registered sedan was going straight. The driver of an MD-registered sedan was making a left turn. A 30-year-old woman suffered a head injury and complained of whiplash. A 61-year-old man reported back pain. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Both drivers were conscious after the crash, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4830141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Sunset Park Demands Safer Third Avenue

Jul 23 - Two men killed crossing Third Avenue. A driver sped through a red light, fled. Eighty hurt or dead since 2018. Residents rally. Promised fixes stalled. Danger remains. Children cross nine lanes to reach school.

Gothamist (2025-07-23) reports Sunset Park residents and officials demand safety upgrades on Third Avenue after a hit-and-run killed two men. Police say the driver "sped through a red light" and fled. Since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. A redesign with protected bike lanes was approved but stalled. State Sen. Gounardes criticized the city's response: "We should all be offended... the response... is a sign that says: 'be careful.'" The article highlights the need for enforcement and infrastructure, noting children must cross nine lanes daily.


20
Motorcycle Passenger Ejected on Myrtle Avenue

Jul 20 - A sedan driver making a left turn collided with a westbound motorcycle on Myrtle Avenue. A 28-year-old male motorcycle passenger was ejected and injured, suffering whole-body pain and shock. Police cited driver inattention.

According to the police report, a westbound motorcycle going straight and an eastbound sedan making a left turn collided on Myrtle Avenue near Grove Street in Brooklyn. A 28-year-old male motorcycle passenger was ejected and sustained entire-body injuries, described as pain and shock. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The motorcycle carried two occupants; the sedan had one. The report records center-front impacts on both vehicles and right-front damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Brooklyn Pedestrian Killed Crossing Cropsey Avenue

Jul 18 - Cargo van struck Mayya Gil, 95, as she crossed Cropsey Avenue. She died. Her aide survived. Driver charged with failure to yield and due care. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

Gothamist (2025-07-18) reports a 95-year-old woman, Mayya Gil, died after a cargo van hit her and her home health aide while they crossed Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, Thimothe Andre, was charged with two counts of failure to yield and failure to exercise due care. Police said Andre struck both victims while turning. Gil died at the hospital; her aide survived. The article notes, 'NYPD data shows 100 people have died in city traffic crashes so far this year.' The case highlights persistent risks for pedestrians and the consequences of driver inattention at city intersections.


16
Driver Inattention: SUV Hits Parked Sedan

Jul 16 - The driver of an SUV making a left turn hit a parked sedan on St Nicholas Ave. Four women in the SUV — the driver and three passengers — were injured. Head, leg and whole‑body trauma, whiplash and shock followed. Police cited driver inattention.

An SUV making a left turn struck a parked Audi sedan on St Nicholas Ave near Dekalb Ave in Brooklyn. Four women in the SUV — the driver and three passengers — were injured. Injuries reported include head trauma, hip/upper‑leg injury, whole‑body injury, whiplash, and shock. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The report records the SUV's pre‑crash action as 'Making Left Turn' and notes the parked sedan's pre‑crash status as 'Parked.' Police listed driver inattention as the contributing factor in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828542 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Driver Doing Donuts Kills Brooklyn Woman

Jul 15 - A car spun out in a Brooklyn lot. The driver lost control. The machine struck Madison Ruiz as she sat by the curb. She died at the hospital. The driver faces criminal charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-07-15), Madison Ruiz, 21, was killed when Zachary Cando, 24, lost control of a Genesis G80 while 'doing donuts' in a Gateway Plaza parking lot. The article states Cando 'lost control' and struck Ruiz as she sat by the curb. Police charged Cando with criminally negligent homicide, reckless endangerment, and reckless driving. The incident highlights the risks of reckless driving in public spaces and raises questions about parking lot safety and enforcement.


10
Pedestrian Fractured Crossing Wyckoff at Troutman

Jul 10 - A woman crossing Wyckoff Ave at Troutman was struck. Her leg broke. The crash left her hurt in the crosswalk. The driver’s actions remain unknown. The street stayed silent.

A 34-year-old woman was hit while crossing Wyckoff Avenue at Troutman Street in Brooklyn. She suffered a fractured leg and dislocation. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk with no signal. The report does not list any driver errors or contributing factors. No details about the vehicle or driver actions appear in the data. The crash left the pedestrian injured at the intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Elderly Man Killed In Brooklyn Hit-Run

Jul 10 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man in Brooklyn. The driver fled. The man died at the hospital. Security video captured the impact. The street claimed another life.

CBS New York (2025-07-10) reports a 90-year-old man died after a moped hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Security footage 'shows the moment the man was struck.' The driver left the scene. The victim died at the hospital. The incident highlights the lethal risk for pedestrians and the ongoing danger of drivers who flee. No policy changes or arrests were reported.


9
Driver Turns Left, Cyclist Ejected on Knickerbocker

Jul 9 - A driver turning left on Knickerbocker hit and ejected a 35-year-old male cyclist. He suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. Police cited driver inattention and passing too closely.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Knickerbocker Avenue at Grove Street struck a cyclist traveling north. The cyclist, a 35-year-old man, was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor and also listed "Passing Too Closely." The report notes the sedan's pre-crash action as making a left turn and the point of impact on the sedan's left front quarter panel. The cyclist was conscious at the scene and the report lists helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827206 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Moped Hits Elderly Pedestrian, Flees Scene

Jul 9 - A moped struck a 90-year-old man crossing in Sheepshead Bay. The rider looked away, hit the man, paused, then fled. The victim lay motionless. Paramedics rushed him to the hospital. He died from his injuries.

ABC7 reported on July 9, 2025, that Zhuo Xie, 90, was killed crossing East 14th Street and Avenue U in Brooklyn. The article states, "a man riding a blue moped slammed into Xie and both men fell to the ground." Surveillance video showed the moped rider looking left, not ahead, before impact. The driver checked on Xie, then left the scene. Police said the moped had a green light, but the rider's inattention and failure to remain highlight systemic dangers for pedestrians. The incident underscores risks at intersections and the consequences of hit-and-run crashes.


8
Sedan Driver Hits Parked SUV, Teen Hurt

Jul 8 - The driver of a sedan hit a parked SUV on Wilson Ave at Himrod St in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old male passenger suffered shoulder and upper-arm injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed.

The driver of a sedan hit a parked SUV on Wilson Ave at Himrod St in Brooklyn. A 15-year-old male passenger was injured, suffering shoulder and upper-arm trauma and shock with a complaint of pain. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and Unsafe Speed as contributing factors. The sedan struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel with its right front bumper while the sedan was traveling east and the SUV was parked. Vehicles were damaged. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, per the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828189 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Distracted Driver Backs Into Pedestrian on Madison

Jul 6 - A sedan reversed on Madison Street. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, struck a woman crossing outside the crosswalk. She suffered a leg injury. The street bore witness. The car did not yield.

A sedan, backing west on Madison Street in Brooklyn, struck a 27-year-old woman as she crossed outside a crosswalk. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to her lower leg and foot. The driver’s errors—distraction and lack of experience—are cited as contributing factors. No other causes are listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4827987 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Motorcycle Fails to Yield, Strikes Pedestrian on Evergreen Ave

Jul 1 - A motorcycle hit a woman crossing Evergreen Ave. She suffered leg injuries. Police cite failure to yield and driver inexperience. The rider was unlicensed. The street bore the mark of impact.

A motorcycle traveling north on Evergreen Ave struck a 31-year-old woman as she crossed in a marked crosswalk. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. According to the police report, the crash resulted from 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience.' The motorcycle operator was unlicensed. The report lists no contributing factors for the pedestrian. The impact left the pedestrian injured and exposed the risks faced by those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824974 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Bedford Avenue Bike Lane Faces Review

Jul 1 - A judge paused city plans to cut a protected bike lane after children were struck crossing. The lane, built after five pedestrian crashes, stays for now. Streets wait. Danger lingers.

NY1 reported on July 1, 2025, that a judge halted the city's move to remove a three-block section of the Bedford Avenue protected bike lane. The city acted after 'incidents of children exiting school buses, crossing into the lane, and being hit by bikes.' The lane, stretching over two miles, was installed in 2024 following 'years of advocacy and five pedestrian incidents.' The hearing highlights ongoing conflict between street safety for cyclists and pedestrians, and the city's rapid policy shifts in response to crashes.


30
Sedan Strikes Cyclist Turning on Knickerbocker

Jun 30 - A sedan hit a 22-year-old cyclist on Knickerbocker Ave. The cyclist bled from his arm. Police cite driver distraction. The car showed no damage. The street stayed dangerous.

A sedan struck a 22-year-old man riding a bike on Knickerbocker Avenue at Jefferson Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered an arm injury and minor bleeding. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributed to the crash. The sedan was making a right turn when it hit the cyclist, who was also turning. The car's right front bumper hit the bike's back end. The driver was licensed. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4824973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19