Crash Count for Precinct 84
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,822
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,663
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 449
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 84
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 8
Lower leg/foot 3
Whole body 2
Back 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 6
Head 3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 9
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Concussion 17
Head 5
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Back 2
Neck 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Whiplash 87
Neck 48
+43
Back 18
+13
Head 14
+9
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 134
Lower leg/foot 53
+48
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 17
+12
Back 10
+5
Shoulder/upper arm 9
+4
Face 8
+3
Neck 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 5
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 72
Lower leg/foot 32
+27
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Whole body 3
Back 2
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 26
Neck 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 4
Chest 3
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 84?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 84 School Zones

(since 2022)
Precinct 84: Four dead, hundreds hurt, the same streets keep breaking people

Precinct 84: Four dead, hundreds hurt, the same streets keep breaking people

Precinct 84: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 26, 2025

Brooklyn’s 84th Precinct: five dead, 1,298 injured since 2022. The bodies and the numbers are from the city’s own ledger. See the collisions data.

  • Bicyclists: 197 hurt. 7 seriously. 0 killed.
  • Pedestrians: 246 hurt. 10 seriously. 0 killed.
  • Occupants: 811 hurt. 6 seriously. 4 killed.
  • Other motorized riders: 44 hurt. 1 seriously. 1 killed.

Unsafe speed. Distraction. Turns that don’t spare the human body. “Other” is the largest bucket in the database, but it still records 11 serious injuries tied to it. Speed sits in the files too.

Tillary. Flatbush Extension. Cadman Plaza West.

The map points to the same blocks. Tillary Street leads the list: 56 injuries, 4 serious. Flatbush Avenue Extension: 66 injuries, 2 serious. Cadman Plaza West carries a death and 16 injuries.

On November 6, 2024, a bus turned right at Tillary and Jay. It struck a 74‑year‑old man on an e‑bike. He died at the scene. The record says “Making Right Turn.” The record says “Crush Injuries.”

On August 22, 2022, a Cadillac SUV on Cadman Plaza West killed a 76‑year‑old passenger and injured the driver. The state fields say “Unsafe Speed” and “Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.”

Hours when the streets bite

The injuries pile up after school and into the night. 3 p.m. shows 80 injuries, 3 serious. 4 p.m.: 79 injuries, 4 serious, and a death. 8 p.m.: another death. 11 p.m.: another. The morning peak hurts too: 8 a.m. shows a death and 51 injuries. These are entries in the city’s table. They do not look away: see the hourly distribution.

What the files say about causes

Speed factors into deaths and the worst harm here. The data marks 11 serious injuries under “other,” 6 under “vulnerable road user error,” and more tied to inattention and passing. One line is blunt: “Unsafe Speed” sits on the 2022 Cadman Plaza West death. These are the contributing factors.

Buses and trucks matter at the curb. Pedestrian injuries in this precinct list sedans first, then SUVs, then trucks and buses. Nine pedestrian injury cases involve buses; 26 involve trucks. The rollup sits in the open data.

The year keeps getting worse

Through August 26, 2025: 661 crashes, 2 deaths, 257 injuries. Same time last year: 525 crashes, 0 deaths, 258 injuries. Crashes are up about 26%. The city’s own counts show it. See the period stats.

Names withheld. The harm is not.

February 28, 2025, Flatbush at State: a stopped SUV, a sedan going straight, a woman in the right‑rear seat dead. The file calls it “Apparent Death.” The place is in the log: CrashID 4795527.

August 19, 2025, Henry Street: a driver followed too closely and died after rear‑ending a parked car. The fields read “Following Too Closely” and “Passenger Distraction.” The loss sits in CrashID 4836901.

Fix the turns. Slow the cars. Protect the hours kids cross.

  • Harden right turns at Tillary and Jay and along Flatbush Extension. Protect bike approaches. Daylight the corners.
  • Add leading pedestrian intervals and raised crosswalks at Tillary, Navy, Court, and Cadman Plaza West.
  • Target bus and truck turns where the records show harm. Enforce speed at the afternoon and evening peaks the data flags.

Citywide moves that would spare this precinct

Albany gave the city the lever. New York can set safer speeds. The ask is simple: use it. Lower the default to 20 mph and make it stick. The case for lower speed is already on our site; the call to act is open.

The other lever is for the worst repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act would force chronic offenders to use in‑car speed control. It is in the file, with the families it might have saved. Read and act here: Stop Super Speeders and slow the city.

This is Precinct 84. The bodies are counted. The corners are named. The clock keeps moving.

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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
Twitter: @agounardes
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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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 84

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
SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Bridge, Driver Injured

Jul 20 - Two SUVs crashed head to tail on Brooklyn Bridge. One driver suffered chest injuries. Police cite driver inattention. Steel and glass met, flesh bore the cost.

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. One driver, a 35-year-old man, was injured in the chest and reported whiplash. The other driver, age 61, was not reported injured. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was listed as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling north and struck center to center, front to back. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828888 - 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.


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.


14
Sedan Driver Fails to Yield, Hits Woman

Jul 14 - The driver of a sedan hit a 67-year-old woman in a marked crosswalk on Atlantic Ave in Brooklyn. She suffered severe head lacerations and was conscious. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.

A 67-year-old woman was struck by a sedan while crossing Atlantic Avenue in a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered severe lacerations to her head and was conscious at the scene. "According to the police report …" the driver was licensed, traveling west and going straight ahead when the vehicle hit the pedestrian. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with a center-front impact. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828889 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Bridge, Two Hurt

Jul 12 - Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. Neck injuries for a young driver and passenger. Police cite following too closely. Metal and glass, pain and sirens. System failed the vulnerable again.

Two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver and a 22-year-old female front passenger suffered neck injuries. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The impact struck the rear of one sedan and the front of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left two people injured, exposing the danger of close pursuit on crowded city spans.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Van Rear-Ends SUV During Left Turn

Jul 11 - The driver of a van rear-ended an SUV on Tillary Street as both vehicles made left turns. A 53-year-old SUV driver suffered contusions to the knee and lower leg. Police recorded 'Following Too Closely.'

Both vehicles were traveling south on Tillary Street in Brooklyn when the driver of a van struck the center back end of a station wagon/SUV. The driver of the SUV, a 53-year-old man, was injured with contusions to the knee and lower leg and was conscious. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Following Too Closely.' Both vehicles were making left turns at the time of impact. The report lists no other contributing factors. The injured driver was using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826985 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Driver Falls Asleep, Crashes Into Parked Vehicles

Jul 10 - A driver fell asleep and crashed into parked vehicles on Boerum Place. He struck a moped and two SUVs. The 56-year-old man suffered a contusion to his leg and remained conscious. Police list 'Fell Asleep' as the cause.

"According to the police report," the driver of a 2017 BMW sedan traveling south on Boerum Place fell asleep and struck several parked vehicles, including a 2019 Vespa moped and two parked SUVs. The sedan hit with its right front bumper. The 56-year-old male driver sustained a contusion to his knee/lower leg/foot, remained conscious, and was not ejected. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the primary contributing factor and records driver fatigue as the cause. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was reported using a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Jay Street in Brooklyn

Jul 10 - A sedan hit a cyclist at Jay and Sands. The cyclist was ejected and injured. Police cite improper passing and unsafe lane change. System failed to protect the rider.

A sedan traveling north on Jay Street collided with a westbound cyclist turning left at Sands Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 37-year-old man, was ejected and suffered leg injuries. According to the police report, 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' were listed as contributing factors. The cyclist was not using safety equipment, but driver errors came first. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826993 - 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
Cyclist Ejected After Hitting Parked Car Door

Jul 9 - A woman on a bike struck the right-side doors of a parked car on Schermerhorn Street. She was ejected and suffered a contusion to her lower leg. Police recorded passenger distraction as a contributing factor.

A 30-year-old woman was riding west on Schermerhorn Street when her bicycle struck the right-side doors of a parked car. She was ejected and sustained a contusion to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious at the scene. According to the police report, "Passenger Distraction" contributed to the crash. The report lists the parked vehicle's point of impact as the right-side doors and the bike's damage at the center front end. Police recorded the bicyclist as injured and ejected and identified Passenger Distraction as the contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4826559 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Driver Turning Right Hits Pedestrian in Crosswalk

Jul 9 - A driver turned right on Willoughby Street and hit a 31-year-old man in a marked crosswalk at Jay Street. He suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police recorded failure to yield.

According to the police report, a driver turning right on Willoughby Street at Jay Street hit a 31-year-old man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and was in shock. Police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The report notes the pedestrian was crossing with no signal when the driver made the right turn and failed to yield. No other contributing factors are listed. The vehicle involved was a 2014 Chevrolet sedan traveling west.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828238 - 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.


4
SUV Driver Strikes Parked SUV on Tillary Street

Jul 4 - SUV slammed into a parked SUV on Tillary. One driver suffered head pain. Police cite inattention and improper lane use. Metal crumpled. Shock lingered.

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Tillary Street near Gold Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 31, suffered a head injury and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' were listed as contributing factors. Both vehicles were SUVs. The crash left one person hurt and others shaken. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights driver inattention and improper lane use as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825649 - 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.


29
Child Killed By SUV In Crown Heights

Jun 29 - An eight-year-old boy died after a Honda SUV struck him at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. He was dragged under the car. Blood pooled. His sister watched. The driver stayed. No arrest. The city investigates.

NY Daily News (2025-06-29) reports an 8-year-old boy was fatally struck by a 69-year-old Honda Pilot driver at Eastern Parkway and Albany Ave. in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing when hit; witnesses saw him dragged from under the SUV. The article quotes, "I saw the kid being dragged from underneath the car by a woman." The driver remained at the scene. No arrests were made. NYPD Collision Squad investigates. The crash highlights persistent dangers at city intersections and the lethal risk large vehicles pose to children.


20
Box Truck Clips Parked Convertible on Livingston

Jun 20 - Box truck passed too close. Convertible struck while parked. Two occupants hurt. Metal bent. Streets unforgiving.

A box truck struck a parked convertible on Livingston Street near Hanover Place in Brooklyn. Two occupants, a 75-year-old woman and a 45-year-old man, were injured. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing Too Closely.' The convertible was hit on its left rear quarter panel. The box truck was traveling straight ahead when it clipped the parked car. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823892 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Rear-End Crash Injures Driver on Brooklyn Bridge

Jun 19 - Two SUVs collided on the Brooklyn Bridge. One slammed into the back of the other. A 37-year-old driver suffered whiplash. Passengers escaped major harm. Police cited following too closely. Metal met metal. The bridge bore witness.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on the Brooklyn Bridge. According to the police report, both vehicles were heading south when one struck the other from behind. The front SUV’s driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with whiplash affecting his entire body. Several passengers, aged 22 to 24, were involved but did not report injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor. The lead vehicle sustained rear-end damage, while the striking SUV’s front end was crushed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the risk when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822133 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
Sedans Collide on Tillary Street, Driver Injured

Jun 18 - Two sedans crashed on Tillary Street. One driver suffered arm bruises. Obstructed views played a role. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

Two sedans collided at Tillary Street and Flatbush Avenue Extension in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'View Obstructed/Limited' was a contributing factor. A 33-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a contusion to her arm. Other occupants reported unspecified injuries. Both vehicles were traveling straight before impact. The crash highlights the danger when sightlines are blocked. No other contributing factors were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820609 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Chain-Reaction Crash Injures Cops, Passenger

Jun 15 - A black Suburban sped north on Coney Island Avenue. It struck a Volvo, shoving it into a police car. Two officers broke bones. A passenger flew from the Suburban. Blood pooled on the street. Sirens wailed. The driver now faces charges.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-15), a 24-year-old man drove a Chevrolet Suburban while intoxicated on Coney Island Avenue. He crashed into a Volvo at Avenue U, triggering a chain-reaction that sent the Volvo into a marked NYPD car. The article states, "One police officer suffered a broken pelvis and arm, as well as head trauma, while another suffered a broken hip." A passenger in the Suburban was ejected and critically injured. The driver, Diyorjon Sobirjonov, was charged with DWI, reckless endangerment, and related offenses after refusing a blood-alcohol test. The incident highlights the ongoing risk posed by impaired driving and the vulnerability of passengers and officers in multi-vehicle collisions.