Crash Count for Precinct 84
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,930
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,273
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 332
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 24
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 84?

Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed on Brooklyn’s Streets?

Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Who Will Stop the Bloodshed on Brooklyn’s Streets?

Precinct 84: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Bone

Four dead. Twenty-two left with life-changing wounds. In the last three and a half years, this is the price paid in Precinct 84. The dead do not speak. The injured carry the story in scars and limps. These numbers are not just statistics—they are mothers, sons, neighbors.

Cars and SUVs did most of the harm. They struck, they crushed, they killed. Bikes and trucks left their mark too, but the weight of the carnage falls on the biggest machines.

Recent Crashes: No End in Sight

The violence does not stop. On April 7, a 26-year-old cyclist was cut open and left bleeding after a crash with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue. The wound was deep. The pain will last. In November, a 74-year-old man died when a bus turned and crushed him as he rode his e-bike through the intersection at Tillary and Jay. He was ejected. He did not survive.

On State Street, a woman in the back seat of an SUV was killed. The crash report lists her as “Apparent Death.” The cause: unsafe speed, aggressive driving. No one walks away from that.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can crack down on reckless driving. They can target the corners where people keep getting hurt. But the violence keeps coming. The numbers do not lie: 1,207 injured, 22 seriously, since 2022 (NYC Open Data).

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about safer streets. But the bodies keep piling up. The city has started to lower speed limits and redesign streets, but the pace is slow. The police can do more. They must do more.

The Call

Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand action at every hotspot. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 84 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 33, assembly district AD 52 and state senate district SD 26.
Which areas are in Precinct 84?
It includes the Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill, and Brooklyn CB2 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 33 and District 35, Assembly District AD 52, and State Senate District SD 26.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 84?
Cars and SUVs: 166 crashes, 7 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 6 crashes, no serious injuries. Bikes: 21 crashes, 1 serious injury. See NYC Open Data.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 84 can enforce speed limits, issue tickets for reckless driving and failure to yield, and target known crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and use their authority to slow the carnage. The tools are there. The need is urgent.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Every crash is preventable. Speeding, reckless driving, and unsafe streets can be changed. Every death is a failure of policy and enforcement.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, fund enforcement, and demand accountability from police and DOT. They can listen to residents and act before another person is killed.
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

Jo Anne Simon
Assembly Member Jo Anne Simon
District 52
District Office:
341 Smith St., Brooklyn, NY 11231
Legislative Office:
Room 826, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Lincoln Restler
Council Member Lincoln Restler
District 33
District Office:
410 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-875-5200
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1748, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7214
Andrew Gounardes
State Senator Andrew Gounardes
District 26
District Office:
497 Carroll St. Suite 31, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 917, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 84 Police Precinct 84 sits in Brooklyn, District 33, AD 52, SD 26.

It contains Brooklyn CB2, Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn-Dumbo-Boerum Hill.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 84

Two Sedans Collide on Schermerhorn Street

Two sedans crashed at Schermerhorn Street and 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female driver suffered neck injuries and bruises. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left side doors of the other. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schermerhorn Street near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of a 2018 Mercedes sedan was injured, sustaining neck contusions and bruises. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The crash involved one vehicle traveling east going straight and another making a right turn northbound. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the Mercedes and the left front quarter panel and side doors of the other sedan. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Pick-up Truck on Smith Street

A 50-year-old man working in the roadway was struck by a northbound pick-up truck on Smith Street. The driver showed aggressive driving and inattention. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling north on Smith Street struck a pedestrian working in the roadway. The pedestrian, a 50-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists aggressive driving and driver inattention as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal injuries. The driver’s aggressive driving and distraction were key errors leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Changes Lane, Hits Motorcycle on Adams Street

A taxi changing lanes struck a southbound motorcycle on Adams Street. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg fractures. The impact hit the motorcycle’s left front and the taxi’s right side. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a taxi driver was changing lanes improperly when he collided with a southbound motorcycle on Adams Street. The motorcycle was struck on its left front bumper by the taxi’s right side doors. The motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, was injured with fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists the taxi driver’s error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper." No other contributing factors were specified. The motorcyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Improper Turn Injures Brooklyn Passenger

Two sedans crashed on Schermerhorn Street. One was parked. The other struck while heading east. A right rear passenger, age 32, suffered whiplash and full-body injury. Driver errors included improper turning and distraction.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Schermerhorn Street in Brooklyn. One sedan was parked, while the other traveled east and struck the parked car. A 32-year-old woman in the right rear seat was injured, suffering whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as driver errors. No contributing factors related to the victim's actions or safety equipment were noted. The crash left the passenger in shock and caused serious harm.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on State Street

A sedan hit a northbound cyclist on State Street near Smith. The rider flew from his bike. His hip shattered on the pavement. Blood pooled. The car kept moving. The street fell silent. One man injured. Metal and flesh collided.

A sedan traveling east on State Street struck a northbound cyclist near Smith Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 29-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and suffered crush injuries to his hip and upper leg. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet. The driver, a 59-year-old woman, remained uninjured. No other contributing driver errors were listed in the report. The impact left the cyclist injured and the street stained with blood.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Jeep Turns, Cyclist Struck on Navy Street

A Jeep turned right on Navy Street. A man on a bike rode straight. The Jeep’s bumper caught his leg. He crashed hard. His hip split open. Blood pooled on the street. He stayed awake, helmet cracked, pain sharp.

A crash on Navy Street left a 42-year-old man on a bike badly hurt. According to the police report, a Jeep turned right while the cyclist went straight. The Jeep’s bumper struck the cyclist’s leg. He fell, suffering severe lacerations and a split hip. Blood pooled as he lay conscious, his helmet cracked. The driver of the Jeep and another occupant were not reported injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' The cyclist’s helmet is noted only after the collision. No driver errors are specified in the data. The impact left the cyclist with serious injuries while the Jeep sustained damage to its right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567065 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Bike Rider Ejected, Suffers Arm Fracture

A 22-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected while making a left turn on Jay Street in Brooklyn. He suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The rider was conscious but injured, with no helmet worn. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist on an e-bike was injured after being ejected while making a left turn on Jay Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles involved or damage. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The crash occurred at 7:02 a.m. The report does not specify driver errors but notes the rider's pre-crash action as making a left turn. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Clinton Street

Two sedans traveling north collided on Clinton Street. The rear passenger in the second vehicle, a 72-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and shock. The crash was caused by one driver following too closely. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Clinton Street collided. The impact occurred when the front of the first vehicle struck the rear of the second. A 72-year-old female occupant in the left rear seat of the second sedan was injured, suffering back pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The first vehicle sustained center front end damage, while the second had damage to the left rear bumper. The driver errors identified were related to maintaining unsafe following distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566130 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Turns Left, Motorcycle Rider Ejected on Livingston

SUV turned left into oncoming motorcycle on Livingston. Rider, 28, thrown from bike. Suffered fractures, dislocations. Police cite driver inattention and improper lane use. No pedestrians hurt.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn westbound on Livingston Street collided head-on with an eastbound motorcycle. The 28-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe injuries across his body, including fractures and dislocations. Police list driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The SUV driver, a licensed woman from New Jersey, struck the motorcycle at the center front end. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. No pedestrians were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564513 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Taxi Left Turn Hits Eastbound Bicyclist

A 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Bergen Street after a taxi made a left turn and struck him. The cyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard as factors.

According to the police report, a taxi making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Bergen Street. The 27-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and lower leg trauma. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the bike. The taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. The bicyclist was conscious and treated for knee and foot injuries. The taxi driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The crash highlights the dangers of left turns and failure to yield in urban traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Jay Street

A 50-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Jay Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle disregarded traffic control and failed to yield. He suffered bruises and whole-body injuries.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Jay Street and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2006 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his entire body but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle without occupants. The collision caused damage to the SUV's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563781 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Teen Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Truck

A 17-year-old boy was hit at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pick-up truck struck him on the right front quarter panel. The teen suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and speeding.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling south on Cadman Plaza West struck a 17-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck's right front quarter panel. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The crash highlights driver errors of distraction and unsafe speed. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Brooklyn Bridge Street

A sedan turning left struck a 21-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver showed inattention and unsafe lane changing. The crash left the cyclist injured but conscious, with no helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 2005 Nissan sedan was making a left turn on Bridge Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a 21-year-old female bicyclist traveling westbound straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing.' The cyclist was unhelmeted, but no contributing factor was attributed to this. The sedan's left front bumper struck the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was injured and complained of abrasions, highlighting the impact's severity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560902 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two SUVs Collide on Flatbush Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Flatbush Avenue at night. Both drivers were men. One driver merged while the other went straight. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. One driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers followed too closely.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Flatbush Avenue. One driver was merging northbound while the other was traveling straight north. Both vehicles struck each other with their front bumpers. The 46-year-old male driver who was merging sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor for both drivers, with the merging driver also cited for 'Unsafe Speed.' Both drivers were licensed and operating SUVs. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Speeding SUV Crushes Passenger on Cadman Plaza

A Cadillac SUV tore north on Cadman Plaza West. The driver lost control. Steel slammed forward. The driver, 60, trapped and incoherent. In the back, a 76-year-old woman crushed. No belts. No warning. One dead, one broken. Silence followed.

A Cadillac SUV sped north on Cadman Plaza West near Furman Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV was traveling at unsafe speed when it crashed. The 60-year-old male driver was trapped and incoherent, suffering crush injuries. In the right rear seat, a 76-year-old woman was also trapped and killed, her body crushed. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment, as noted after the driver errors. The crash left one dead and one injured. The scene was steel, silence, and loss.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Saint Marks Place

A 37-year-old man was struck while crossing Saint Marks Place in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The crash happened away from an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Saint Marks Place in Brooklyn, away from an intersection. He sustained contusions and injuries to his abdomen and pelvis. The pedestrian was conscious following the collision. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle actions are provided. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash occurred at 12:36 a.m. in zip code 11217.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV and Sedan Collide on Cadman Plaza West

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. A 7-year-old passenger in the SUV suffered a bruised elbow. The collision damaged the right front bumpers of both vehicles. Driver distraction was cited as a factor.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV and a 2005 sedan collided on Cadman Plaza West in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling north and impacted each other at their right front bumpers. A 7-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining a contusion to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused damage to both vehicles' right front bumpers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550610 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Hits Parked Sedan on Adams Street

An e-scooter struck a parked sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver, 35, was ejected and suffered neck injuries and abrasions. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north collided with a parked sedan on Adams Street in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was ejected from his vehicle and sustained neck injuries and abrasions, resulting in injury severity level 3. The sedan, a 2016 Nissan, was damaged on its left side doors. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550062 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Backed-Into by Sedan

A 59-year-old woman was struck while getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan backed up, hitting her on the right side. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2014 Nissan sedan backed up and struck her on the right side doors in Brooklyn near 18th Street and 4th Avenue. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with limited or obstructed view. The driver was licensed and traveling north before backing. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Cyclist Hits Pedestrian at Metrotech

A 49-year-old man was struck by an unlicensed cyclist traveling west near Metrotech Center in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and bruises. The cyclist was speeding with limited visibility. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male cyclist traveling west at unsafe speed collided with a 49-year-old male pedestrian near Metrotech Center in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining a head contusion and bruises. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The cyclist was going straight ahead and caused no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was conscious after the crash. The cyclist's unlicensed status is noted. No safety equipment or helmet use was mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding cyclists with limited visibility in busy urban areas.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545690 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07