Crash Count for Precinct 84
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,675
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,160
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 302
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 84?
SUVs/Cars 48 7 0 Trucks/Buses 10 1 0 Bikes 9 1 0 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0
Broken Bodies, Broken Promises: Demand Action on NYC’s Deadly Streets

Broken Bodies, Broken Promises: Demand Action on NYC’s Deadly Streets

Precinct 84: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 8, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

Four dead. Twenty-two left with injuries so severe they changed lives. In the last twelve months, Precinct 84 saw 797 crashes. Two people never made it home. One was a 74-year-old man, thrown from his e-bike and crushed by a turning bus at Tillary and Jay. Another was a 45-year-old woman, a passenger, killed on State Street when two cars collided. A child’s knee was crushed by a car that failed to yield. These are not numbers. They are empty chairs at dinner tables.

The Machines That Maim

Cars and SUVs did most of the damage. Sedans and SUVs caused 55 pedestrian injuries, including seven serious ones. Trucks and buses added eleven more. Bikes left ten injured, one seriously. Motorcycles and mopeds, two. No corner is safe. No hour is sacred. The violence is steady, unbroken.

Leaders Talk, Families Wait

After a crash killed a mother and her two daughters in Brooklyn, leaders gathered at Borough Hall. The driver had a suspended license and a record of speed and red-light violations. State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, “It’s no longer simply enough to shake our heads in despair when these preventable tragedies occur—it’s time for us to act”. Assemblymember Emily Gallagher was blunt: “A lot of what happens when it comes to getting a bill to the top of the list is really through a movement and folks fighting for the bill”.

On May 10, a motorcyclist died on the BQE. The driver who struck him had no license and no court-mandated ignition interlock. Police arrested her at the scene. AMNY reported the facts: “Police arrested 44-year-old Laura Cordova… for driving without a license and using a vehicle without ignition interlock.”

Yet the bills stall. The Dangerous Vehicle Abatement Act lapsed. The “Stop Super Speeders” bill waits. The city has the power to lower speed limits, but the limit stands. The police have the tools to enforce the law. They can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target the places where bodies hit the pavement. They just need to act.

What You Can Do

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the precinct. Demand action. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement at crash hotspots. Demand that every death is treated as a crime, not a cost of doing business. The blood on the street is not an accident. It is a choice. Make them choose differently.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 84

Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn U-Turn Crash

A 25-year-old woman was injured while crossing Livingston Street. A sedan making a U-turn struck her. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The woman suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

A pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn when a sedan made a U-turn on Livingston Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian, a 25-year-old woman, was crossing with the signal when she was struck. The driver, a licensed male, failed to yield the right-of-way and was distracted at the time of the crash. The woman sustained a head injury, classified as a contusion, and was conscious following the impact. The incident highlights systemic issues with driver attentiveness and adherence to traffic laws.


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Two Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A collision on Atlantic Avenue injured two occupants in a station wagon. Both suffered serious injuries. The driver failed to change lanes safely, leading to the crash.

On December 28, 2023, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring two occupants of a station wagon. According to the police report, the driver failed to change lanes safely, resulting in the crash. The 41-year-old male driver sustained back injuries, while a 40-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report noted 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor to the incident.


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E-Bike and Sedan Collide on Fulton Street

A 36-year-old bicyclist and a 23-year-old sedan driver were injured in a collision on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved alcohol. Both men suffered contusions and bruises. The bicyclist wore a helmet. The sedan driver was conscious and injured in the face.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The 23-year-old sedan driver sustained facial injuries and was conscious after the crash. The 36-year-old bicyclist, wearing a helmet, suffered contusions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The sedan driver was licensed in North Carolina but unlicensed at the time of the crash. The vehicles collided with impact on the sedan's left front bumper and the e-bike's center back end. No ejections occurred. The report does not specify other driver errors beyond alcohol involvement.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue Extension

A Toyota SUV hit a 32-year-old man late at night on Flatbush Avenue Extension. His face split open. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The SUV’s bumper showed no damage. The street was silent. The man was left bleeding, conscious, and hurt.

A Toyota SUV struck a 32-year-old man crossing Flatbush Avenue Extension near Willoughby Street at 11:55 p.m. in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered severe facial injuries and heavy bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The SUV’s left front bumper made contact, yet the vehicle showed no damage. The police report lists the pedestrian’s action as 'Crossing Against Signal' and notes 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. No driver errors are recorded in the data. The crash left a man hurt and bleeding on the street, while the SUV continued on, undamaged.


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Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A tractor truck slammed into the back of an SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three SUV occupants suffered neck and arm bruises. The crash left all conscious but injured. The truck followed too closely, striking the SUV’s rear center.

According to the police report, a 2018 tractor truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the rear center of a 2013 SUV going in the same direction. The SUV carried three occupants: a 39-year-old female driver, a 45-year-old male front passenger, and a 57-year-old male rear passenger. All three sustained contusions and bruises to the neck or arm but were conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor for the crash. The truck driver failed to maintain a safe distance, causing the rear-end collision. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


E-Bike Struck by SUV Making Left Turn

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured at Bridge Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Impact was at the SUV’s left front bumper and bike’s front end.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist riding north on Bridge Street was struck by a westbound SUV making a left turn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The SUV’s left front bumper collided with the center front end of the e-bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield and pay attention to vulnerable road users.


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Taxi Turns Right, Hits E-Bike and Pedestrian

A taxi turning right struck an e-bike and a pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. Both male victims suffered abrasions; the cyclist was ejected and hit his head. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Flatbush Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with an e-bike going straight north and a pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian, a male, sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the crash. The e-bike rider, also male and wearing a helmet, was ejected and suffered head abrasions. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the taxi's turning maneuver. No blame is assigned to the pedestrian or cyclist.


SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan on York Street

A Ford SUV making a left turn struck a Hyundai sedan going straight on York Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a neck contusion. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford SUV was making a left turn on York Street when it collided with a 2009 Hyundai sedan traveling straight east. The sedan's 32-year-old male driver sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage, with the SUV's left front bumper and the sedan's right front bumper impacted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 33rd council district.


Sedan and Tractor Truck Collide on BQE

A sedan and tractor truck crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear bumper and the truck’s left front bumper. Driver error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway involving a 2017 sedan and a 2005 tractor truck diesel, both traveling west. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved impact to the left rear bumper of the sedan and the left front bumper of the truck. The report cites "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as the primary contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Dump Truck Hits E-Bike Passenger on Tillary

A dump truck struck an e-bike passenger on Tillary Street in Brooklyn. The 54-year-old woman was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The driver was distracted. The passenger was confused at the scene. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a dump truck traveling west on Tillary Street collided with an e-bike making a left turn northbound. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of the e-bike and the center front end of the truck. The passenger, a 54-year-old woman on the e-bike, was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering her unconscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The dump truck driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The injured passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers when driver distraction and rider confusion combine on busy Brooklyn streets.


SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Rider Thrown on Navy Street

An SUV turned left on Navy Street. An e-bike rider went straight. Steel struck flesh. The man flew. His head hit pavement. Blood pooled. The driver looked too late. The street fell silent.

A 57-year-old man riding an e-bike was struck by an SUV making a left turn at Navy Street and Hudson Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV driver failed to keep right and was inattentive or distracted. The e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury with heavy bleeding. The report states, 'The driver looked too late. The street fell silent.' The crash left the cyclist in shock. The listed driver errors—Failure to Keep Right and Driver Inattention/Distraction—contributed to the impact. No helmet use or signaling is mentioned as a factor in the report.


Unlicensed Driver Hits 11-Year-Old Pedestrian

An unlicensed driver in a sedan struck an 11-year-old boy crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was starting from parking and hit the pedestrian with the left front bumper.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating a 2023 Lexus sedan was starting from parking when he struck an 11-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn near Front Street. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or pedestrian, but notes the driver was unlicensed. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. There was no vehicle damage reported. The crash highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed drivers and the vulnerability of children crossing streets outside designated crosswalks.


Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 29-year-old woman was struck while crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Tillary Street and Jay Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when an Audi SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its left front bumper. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Turning Left Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck a sedan making a left turn on Livingston Street. The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old man, suffered bruises and an elbow injury. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to keep right. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Livingston Street collided with a sedan making a left turn southwest. The motorcyclist sustained contusions and an injury to his elbow, remaining conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Keep Right." The sedan driver was also licensed and male. The motorcycle's right front quarter panel and the sedan's left front bumper were damaged. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted as a contributing factor. The crash highlights dangerous lane use and turning maneuvers on a Brooklyn street.


Sedan Rear-Ends Turning Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. One driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with pain and nausea. The crash happened as one vehicle made a right turn and the other followed too closely, striking the rear. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue when one vehicle was making a right turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The driver of the turning sedan, a 53-year-old woman, suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the crash. The injured driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report.


Bicyclist Injured in Improper Turn Crash Brooklyn

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured across his entire body on Boerum Place. The crash involved a left turn by the bicyclist and a vehicle traveling straight. The bicyclist suffered abrasions but no vehicle damage was reported to his bike.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after making an improper left turn on Boerum Place in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The crash involved another vehicle traveling straight ahead, which struck the bicyclist's left front quarter panel with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as the primary contributing factor and also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle traveling straight sustained damage to its right front bumper, while the bicyclist's bike showed no damage.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Hoyt Street

A sedan traveling south struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing Hoyt Street outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver passed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on Hoyt Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian, a 30-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle had no occupants besides the driver, and no other safety equipment or signals were mentioned.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Bridge

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Bridge at 6 a.m. One driver suffered a neck injury and concussion. The crash involved failure to yield right-of-way. Impact struck left side doors and right front quarter panels. The injured driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Bridge at 6 a.m. The driver of one sedan, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a neck injury and concussion. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor to the collision. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one vehicle and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were traveling south, with one merging and the other going straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 36-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as a factor. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound. The impact struck the rear of one sedan.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided. The 36-year-old female driver of the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" and "Following Too Closely" as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the center back end of the lead sedan and the center front end of the rear sedan. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other occupants were reported injured. The collision highlights driver errors related to maintaining safe following distance and reacting improperly to traffic conditions.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Atlantic Avenue

A 17-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a parked SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the SUV’s left side doors. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured when he collided with a parked 2014 Jeep SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the left side doors of the SUV, causing the rider to be ejected. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and parked at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.