Crash Count for Precinct 88
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,831
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,511
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 443
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 25
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 88
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 6
Back 2
Head 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Amputation 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 9
Head 6
+1
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 7
Head 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 12
Head 6
+1
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 67
Neck 23
+18
Head 21
+16
Back 15
+10
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Whole body 5
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Contusion/Bruise 123
Lower leg/foot 49
+44
Lower arm/hand 20
+15
Head 15
+10
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Neck 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Eye 1
Abrasion 72
Lower leg/foot 31
+26
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Shoulder/upper arm 6
+1
Head 5
Hip/upper leg 5
Whole body 4
Back 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Face 1
Pain/Nausea 24
Lower arm/hand 4
Lower leg/foot 4
Neck 4
Whole body 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Head 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 88?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 88 School Zones

(since 2022)
Eight Dead, No Excuses: Precinct 88’s Streets Are Killing Us

Eight Dead, No Excuses: Precinct 88’s Streets Are Killing Us

Precinct 88: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 88, the numbers do not lie. Eight people are dead. Seventeen more are left with serious injuries. Over a thousand have been hurt since 2022. The toll is steady, merciless. Each number is a name, a family, a life cut short or broken.

Pedestrians and cyclists take the worst of it. In the last twelve months alone, three people died and six suffered life-altering injuries. The dead are not just numbers. A 55-year-old woman, crushed by an SUV on Fulton Street. A 38-year-old man, killed at North Oxford and Flushing. The details are spare, but the loss is total. The street does not forgive.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They are the weapon in 146 pedestrian injuries and deaths. Trucks and buses follow, then motorcycles and mopeds. Bikes hurt people too, but the scale is not the same. The pattern is clear. The bigger the vehicle, the deeper the wound.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city has tools. Speed cameras, lower limits, new laws. But the pace is slow. The carnage is not. The police have the power to enforce speed, to ticket reckless drivers, to watch the corners where people die. They just need to act.

Every crash is preventable. As one official noted after a double fatality, “There have been at least 98 traffic deaths citywide this year, down from 135 by the same point last year.” The numbers drop, but the dead remain. Another voice, from a family left behind: “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter,” said Ruiz’s sister-in-law.

The Call to Action

This is not fate. This is policy. The police in Precinct 88 can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. Local leaders can lower speed limits, redesign streets, and demand enforcement. Residents can call, write, and show up until the killing stops.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Demand action now.

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
Jabari Brisport
State Senator Jabari Brisport
District 25
District Office:
906 Broadway 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11206
Legislative Office:
Room 805, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 88 Police Precinct 88 sits in Brooklyn, District 33, AD 52, SD 25.

It contains Brooklyn CB2, Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 88

10
Tesla Sedan Merges, Three Hurt in Crash

Dec 10 - Tesla merging on Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck another car. Three men inside battered—body trauma, concussion, whiplash. No driver errors listed. The Tesla was demolished.

According to the police report, a 2023 Tesla sedan merged westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway and crashed into another vehicle's right rear quarter panel. Three men inside the Tesla—a 37-year-old driver and two passengers, ages 28 and 23—were injured. They suffered whole-body trauma, concussion, and whiplash. All wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The Tesla was demolished. The police report lists no contributing driver errors or factors. The crash left all occupants in shock and with serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686616 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Bicyclist Injured Following Too Closely Crash

Dec 9 - A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Washington Park in Brooklyn. The crash involved a bike and a Honda SUV. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries. The driver error was following too closely. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash occurred on Washington Park near Willoughby Avenue in Brooklyn. The collision involved the bicyclist traveling south on his bike and a Honda SUV, both going straight ahead. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet but was still injured. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash. The report does not specify any other contributing factors or blame the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686590 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Sedan Hits Moped on Myrtle Avenue

Nov 30 - A sedan turning left struck a moped going straight on Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan’s right rear bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan was making a left turn on Myrtle Avenue when it collided with a 2023 moped traveling straight east. The moped driver, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan was damaged on its right rear bumper. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the sedan was turning left and the moped was going straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly stated. The moped driver was conscious and injured. The collision highlights the danger of left-turn maneuvers intersecting with straight-moving mopeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Fulton Street

Nov 29 - SUV hit a woman on a bike in Brooklyn. She was thrown, bones broken, joints twisted. Both moved west. No damage to the SUV. Streets stayed hard and silent.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old woman riding a bike was partially ejected after a collision with a 2023 Buick SUV on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The crash left her with fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both the SUV and the bike were traveling west when their front bumpers collided. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not identify any explicit driver errors. The bicyclist was not using safety equipment. The SUV driver held a New Jersey license. No vehicle damage was reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Turning Left Hits Parked Sedan

Nov 19 - A 24-year-old male driver in an SUV turned left on Myrtle Avenue and struck a parked sedan. The impact damaged the SUV’s left front bumper and the sedan’s front end. The driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Myrtle Avenue when a 24-year-old male driver operating a 2023 Nissan SUV was making a left turn and collided with a parked 2021 Audi sedan. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680752 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
19-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

Nov 16 - A 19-year-old man was struck on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. He crossed against the signal and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The sedan hit him head-on while traveling west. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Fulton Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and was struck by a westbound sedan. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious. The report lists no contributing driver errors or vehicle damage. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted, but no driver violations were recorded. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with one occupant. No helmet or signaling factors were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
Scooter and E-Bike Collide on Ashland Place

Nov 11 - Two men collided head-on on Ashland Place. The scooter driver, 33, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Both vehicles showed no damage. The crash left one injured and conscious.

According to the police report, a scooter traveling south and an e-bike traveling north collided head-on on Ashland Place. The scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious after the crash and wearing a helmet. Both vehicles had no visible damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The e-bike driver’s license status is unknown. The crash involved two vulnerable road users on electric vehicles traveling straight ahead from opposite directions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678958 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Taxi Slams Sedan, Injures Two on Fulton

Nov 5 - Taxi plowed into sedan’s rear on Fulton Street. Two backseat passengers hurt, backs wrenched, necks whipped. Driver distraction listed. Metal twisted. Streets unforgiving.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Fulton Street rear-ended a sedan moving in the same direction. The impact struck the sedan’s left front bumper and the taxi’s right rear bumper. Two rear passengers in the sedan, a 29-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the cause. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The taxi driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4677180 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
SUV Strikes Cyclist on Saint Felix Street

Oct 31 - SUV hit a cyclist riding west in Brooklyn. The impact threw the rider off his bike. He landed hard, bruised and hurt his leg. Both moved straight. No driver errors listed. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured when a station wagon SUV struck his bike on Saint Felix Street in Brooklyn. Both the cyclist and the SUV were traveling west when the SUV's left rear quarter panel hit the bike's center front. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite any driver errors. The cyclist was not using any safety equipment. No further details on fault or cause were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675520 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Oct 31 - A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with a sedan in Brooklyn. The bike hit the sedan’s right side doors as the car was entering a parked position. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with a sedan entering a parked position on Ashland Place in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained head injuries, including contusions and bruises. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating the vehicle while parking. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Three Drivers Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Oct 27 - Three men suffered injuries in a multi-vehicle collision on Fulton Street. One driver lost consciousness. All were restrained. Impact damaged rear and front panels. Shock and pain reported. No ejections. Illness and loss of consciousness cited as factors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fulton Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. Three male drivers, ages 28, 37, and 69, were injured. One driver lost consciousness, contributing to the crash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and none were ejected. Injuries included back pain, chest pain or nausea, and head injury, with all drivers experiencing shock. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' and 'Illness' as contributing factors for two drivers. Vehicle damage was noted on the right rear quarter panel and left front bumper. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674231 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Oct 26 - A moped and sedan collided on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling south when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, a collision occurred between a 2015 Ford sedan and a 2021 Zhejiang Jiajue moped on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The moped driver was unlicensed. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling straight south at the time of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors beyond the moped driver's unlicensed status. No safety equipment was used by the moped driver. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4674055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Tow Truck Turns, Kills Boy in Crosswalk

Oct 26 - A tow truck turned right on Myrtle Avenue. A seven-year-old boy crossed with the signal. The truck struck him. He died beneath its wheels. His shoes pointed toward school. The street stayed silent. The driver failed to yield.

A seven-year-old boy was killed at the corner of Myrtle Avenue and North Portland Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the boy was crossing with the signal when a tow truck made a right turn and struck him with its front quarter. The child suffered fatal crush injuries and died at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating a Ford tow truck. No vehicle damage was reported. The boy was in the crosswalk, following the signal, when the truck failed to yield and ended his life.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Oct 24 - A 25-year-old male bicyclist was struck on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit the bike’s front end, causing neck contusions. The driver was inattentive. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Washington Avenue near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and contusions but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan was parked before the crash and was struck on its left side doors. The bicyclist was traveling straight west when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and sustained injury severity level 3. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673715 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Sedan Turns Right, Hits E-Scooter Rider

Oct 15 - A sedan turning right struck a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and following too closely as factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and bruised.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a right turn collided with him at Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed in New York and traveling north, while the e-scooter was traveling east going straight ahead. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671093 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Sedan Backs Into Bicyclist on Fulton Street

Oct 15 - A sedan backing on Fulton Street struck a westbound bicyclist. The cyclist was ejected and suffered back abrasions. The crash left the bike’s front end and the sedan’s rear damaged. The bicyclist remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Fulton Street in Brooklyn collided with a bicyclist traveling west. The bicyclist, a 31-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained back abrasions. The report lists the driver error as "Backing Unsafely." The sedan’s rear and the bike’s front were both damaged. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors were noted. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

Oct 14 - A 40-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and seriously injured in a collision on Ashland Place. A Chevrolet turning left struck the scooter’s right front quarter. The driver suffered fractures and dislocations to abdomen and pelvis.

According to the police report, a Chevrolet vehicle was making a left turn on Ashland Place in Brooklyn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 40-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained severe injuries including fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The Chevrolet struck the right front quarter panel of the e-scooter, causing damage to the right side doors of the car. The e-scooter driver was conscious but seriously injured. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Motorcycle Crash on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Oct 5 - A motorcycle traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway crashed at unsafe speed. The driver and passenger were partially ejected. Both suffered abrasions and injuries to limbs and torso. The crash damaged the motorcycle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver and a 28-year-old female passenger were injured in a motorcycle crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both were partially ejected from the vehicle. The driver sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The passenger suffered abrasions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists unsafe speed and following too closely as contributing factors. Both occupants wore helmets. The motorcycle, registered in New Jersey, was traveling straight ahead when it struck an object or vehicle with its center front end, damaging the right front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Oct 1 - A 45-year-old male bicyclist was ejected after a crash with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Both vehicles were traveling south when the sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was traveling straight ahead while the bicyclist was making a left turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the bike and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Pickup Truck Rear-Ends SUV on De Kalb Avenue

Sep 29 - A pickup truck slammed into the back of an SUV traveling west on De Kalb Avenue. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both were restrained and shocked. The crash was caused by following too closely and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling west on De Kalb Avenue collided with the center back end of a Ford SUV going straight ahead in the same direction. The SUV driver, a 29-year-old man, and the front passenger, a 30-year-old woman, were both injured with back pain and whiplash. Both occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The driver of the pickup truck was cited for following too closely and unsafe speed. The report lists no other contributing factors. The crash caused shock and moderate injury severity to both SUV occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666358 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19