Crash Count for Precinct 83
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,839
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,833
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 437
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 7, 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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City Council Districts
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 83

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SUV and Sedan Collide on Wilson Avenue

A Ford SUV and a Toyota sedan crashed on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers and a passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The impact hit the sedan’s right side and the SUV’s front center. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling north and a Toyota sedan traveling east collided on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was struck on its right side doors, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. Both drivers, a 37-year-old male and a female, and a 32-year-old male passenger in the SUV were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Wilson Avenue

A Ford SUV traveling north struck a Toyota sedan heading east on Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The SUV’s front center hit the sedan’s right side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV traveling north on Wilson Avenue collided with a Toyota sedan traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan on its right side doors with its center front end. Both drivers, a 37-year-old male in the SUV and a 32-year-old male passenger in the sedan, were injured with contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527281 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn's Central Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, 64, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Central Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old male driver of one vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved impact to the right rear quarter panel of the Honda and the center front end of the Toyota. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No ejections or other contributing factors were noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt. The collision caused moderate vehicle damage and resulted in bodily injury to the occupant.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Ejected in SUV Side Impact

An e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a head injury after a side impact with an SUV on Central Avenue. The rider was semiconscious with a concussion. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, hitting the rider’s right side.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-bike rider was injured and ejected in a collision with a 2020 Jeep SUV on Central Avenue. The rider suffered a head injury and concussion and was semiconscious at the scene. The crash involved the SUV striking the right side doors while the e-bike was hit at the center front end. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The rider was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver failures to obey traffic controls and yield to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Box Truck Hits E-Bike on Bushwick Avenue

A box truck turning right struck a 24-year-old male e-bicyclist going straight. The rider was ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The truck showed no damage. Failure to yield caused the crash.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn collided with an e-bike traveling straight on Bushwick Avenue. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The truck sustained no damage. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The driver of the truck did not yield to the bicyclist, leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512385 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Suydam Street

A sedan struck a 28-year-old male bicyclist on Suydam Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a head abrasion but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Suydam Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 28-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and remained conscious. The sedan's right rear quarter panel impacted the bike's front center. The driver of the sedan was licensed and had three occupants. The crash was caused by driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were listed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536391 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bushwick Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 2012 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2015 Toyota sedan on Bushwick Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 30-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as both vehicles traveled straight southbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The police identified driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on Jefferson Street

A 47-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Jefferson Street. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on Jefferson Street. The sedan, traveling east and previously parked, struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian's own error or confusion was also noted but no fault is assigned. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 Toyota sedan. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506185 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on Flushing Avenue

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Flushing Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flushing Avenue and Harrison Place in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old male pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, traveling straight ahead, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Wyckoff Avenue

A 52-year-old man was struck while crossing Wyckoff Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Wyckoff Avenue and Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 52-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling east struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The vehicle was going straight ahead and showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk

A 39-year-old woman was injured crossing Covert Street in a marked crosswalk. An unlicensed male driver on an e-scooter struck her head-on. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a male driver on an e-scooter traveling northwest on Covert Street struck a 39-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was unlicensed and impacted the pedestrian with the center front end of the e-scooter. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504970 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Cars

A 13-year-old boy driving an unlicensed SUV crashed into multiple parked vehicles on Himrod Street. The SUV overturned, trapping the boy inside. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male occupant driving a 2019 GMC SUV on Himrod Street lost control and overturned the vehicle after colliding with several parked cars. The boy was trapped inside the overturned SUV and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. Multiple parked vehicles, including sedans and a pickup truck, were damaged in the collision. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
E-Bike Rider Injured Swerving on Evergreen

A 21-year-old e-bike rider crashed on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street. He swerved, lost control, and hit the ground. His leg tore open. Blood pooled on cold asphalt. He screamed, conscious, pain sharp in the winter dusk.

A 21-year-old man riding an e-bike on Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street in Brooklyn was injured after swerving and crashing. According to the police report, 'Evergreen Avenue near Linden Street — A 21-year-old man on an e-bike swerved to avoid nothing, hit the ground hard. No helmet. Torn leg. Blood on the asphalt. He screamed, awake and hurting, as the cold February dusk closed in.' The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as a contributing factor. The rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg. No other vehicles or people were reported injured. The police noted the absence of a helmet, but only after the contributing factor of reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Gates Avenue

A 10-year-old boy was struck while crossing Gates Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The impact came from the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Gates Avenue when a 2020 Jeep SUV traveling west struck him with its left front bumper. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No damage was noted on the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
Child Injured as Sedans Crash in Brooklyn

Two sedans collided on Wyckoff Avenue. A 7-year-old girl in the back seat was hurt. Both drivers faced blocked views. Metal twisted. The child suffered whiplash. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Wyckoff Avenue at Grove Street in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old girl riding in the rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The Hyundai struck with its right front bumper; the Chevrolet was hit on its left front quarter panel. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The child was restrained with a child restraint. Both drivers were licensed and operating legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496116 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14
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Rear-End Crash Injures Three on Bushwick Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Bushwick Avenue. Three people suffered head injuries and whiplash. Police blamed driver inattention and distraction. One passenger wore no safety gear. All victims remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bushwick Avenue. The first car was stopped in traffic when the second sedan, starting in traffic, struck it from behind. Three occupants were injured: a 58-year-old male driver, a 63-year-old female front passenger, and a 32-year-old female rear passenger. All suffered head injuries and whiplash. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The driver and front passenger wore lap belts and harnesses; the rear passenger wore none. The first sedan took damage to the center back end, the second to the center front. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-14