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

7
Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Aug 7 - A sedan pulled from parking on Washington Avenue. A motorcycle struck, overturned. The rider, age 55, was thrown and badly hurt. Limited view and vehicle error fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a collision took place on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn between a northbound motorcycle and a sedan starting from parking. The 55-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The sedan, driven by a licensed Connecticut driver, showed no damage and its driver was not hurt. Contributing factors listed are 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Other Vehicular,' pointing to driver errors involving limited visibility and vehicle operation. The motorcycle overturned at impact. The report notes the rider wore a helmet. No victim fault is cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652945 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Aug 7 - A 47-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered lower arm injuries and shock. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2017 sedan on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The sedan was passing at the time and struck the pedestrian with its center front end but showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights driver failure to yield and distraction as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652946 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
In-Line Skater Ejected Crossing Against Signal

Aug 6 - A 55-year-old male in-line skater was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with an SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old male in-line skater was injured and ejected after colliding with a 2022 Lincoln SUV making a right turn on Clinton Avenue. The skater was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the crash occurred. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The report lists no specific driver errors but notes the skater's action of crossing against the signal. The skater suffered a head injury and concussion. No safety equipment was used by the skater. The SUV sustained no damage. The collision point was the center front end of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655870 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Slams Motorcycle in Aggressive BQE Crash

Aug 4 - Sedan cut across lanes on the BQE. Its bumper struck a motorcycle. The rider flew off, hit hard, burned, hurt his back. Aggressive driving listed. The rider stayed conscious. System failed him.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old man riding a motorcycle was ejected and injured on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The crash happened when a sedan changed lanes aggressively and struck the motorcycle’s left rear bumper with its left front bumper. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The motorcycle rider suffered back injuries and moderate burns but remained conscious. He was wearing a helmet. No occupants were listed in the sedan. The crash underscores the danger of aggressive lane changes on city highways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

Jul 24 - A 31-year-old woman on an e-scooter collided with a sedan on Kent Avenue. She suffered a shoulder abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved unsafe speed and improper lane usage by the e-scooter driver.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with an upper arm shoulder abrasion but remained conscious. The report lists the contributing factors as unsafe speed and improper passing or lane usage by the e-scooter driver. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and wearing a helmet. The sedan was traveling north and struck the left front quarter panel of the e-scooter. Vehicle damage was noted on the right side doors of the sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
22
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Failure to Yield

Jul 22 - A 34-year-old man was struck near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway but suffered back abrasions. The vehicle hit him center front with no damage. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as cause.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured near 121 De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The vehicle struck him at the center front end but sustained no damage. The pedestrian suffered back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not wearing any safety equipment, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649244 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
E-Scooter Rider Injured in Sedan Left Turn Crash

Jul 13 - A 21-year-old man on an e-scooter was partially ejected and injured at Lafayette Avenue. The sedan made a left turn and struck the scooter’s front center. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight west on Lafayette Avenue. The e-scooter rider, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan driver’s failure to yield while making a left turn led to the collision. The rider was conscious after the crash but injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Head-On Crash Crushes Moped Rider’s Neck

Jul 9 - A moped and sedan collided head-on on Willoughby Avenue. The moped driver, 29, suffered a crushed neck. He sat upright, silent, in shock. The street was empty. No skid marks. Engines cooled in the dark.

A moped and a sedan struck head-on on Willoughby Avenue. The moped driver, age 29, was injured with a crushed neck and showed signs of shock. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided. The report notes the moped driver wore no helmet. No specific driver errors were listed; contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified.' The street was empty, with no skid marks or other signs of evasive action. The crash left the moped driver upright and silent, as engines cooled in the night.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647145 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Defective Accelerator Sends SUV Into Parked Car

Jul 9 - SUV slammed into parked car on Clermont Avenue. Driver, woman, 59, hurt with back pain and whiplash. Police cite faulty accelerator and brakes. No one else injured. Metal twisted. System failed.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old woman drove her SUV south on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a parked SUV while making a right turn. She suffered back pain and whiplash. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' and 'Brakes Defective' as contributing factors. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left side doors were damaged. No other people were involved. The driver was conscious at the scene and wore a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644431 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle on BQE

Jul 4 - A 40-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a parked SUV on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. She suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old female driver traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway struck a parked SUV from behind. The collision caused left rear bumper damage to the moving vehicle and front end damage to the parked SUV. The driver, an occupant of the moving SUV, was injured with neck pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The parked vehicle had no occupants. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
Bike Hits Pedestrian In Kent Avenue Crosswalk

Jun 29 - A bike sped north on Kent Avenue. It struck a man in a marked crosswalk. The impact bruised his knee and foot. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the crash. The street stayed loud. The man stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a northbound bike on Kent Avenue struck a male pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk at Clymer Street. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors by the bike operator. The point of impact was the bike's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No mention of safety equipment or signals was made. The crash resulted from the bike operator's speed and failure to yield, with no fault assigned to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643555 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

Jun 27 - A 9-year-old boy was struck while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, parked with damage on its left side doors, and a sedan traveling east collided. The child suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The boy was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lafayette Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit near a parked SUV with damage to its left side doors and a sedan traveling east with front-end damage. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of abrasions. The vehicles involved were a 2014 SUV and a 2012 sedan. No helmet or signaling issues were noted, and no driver violations were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641432 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
21
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Ashland Place

Jun 21 - A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on Ashland Place. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, and foot contusions. The driver was inattentive, hitting the bike with the sedan’s right front bumper. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Ashland Place collided with a bicyclist moving east. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan’s point of impact was the right front bumper, causing center front end damage to the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was not reported to be wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved no other contributing factors or violations. The cyclist was injured but survived the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640309 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Driver Injured in Greene Avenue Sedan Crash

Jun 16 - A 33-year-old male driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries in a crash on Greene Avenue. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The vehicle struck a parked sedan, damaging its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Greene Avenue at 11:17 a.m. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash involved a sedan traveling west that struck a parked sedan, causing damage to the left front quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The injured driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639301 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
15
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on De Kalb Avenue

Jun 15 - A BMW sedan made a left turn and struck a 43-year-old female bicyclist going straight. The impact hit the bike’s front and the car’s left rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2018 BMW sedan was making a left turn on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight. The bicyclist, a 43-year-old woman wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions to her knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors: "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel, while the bike was damaged at the center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637971 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Myrtle Avenue Collision

Jun 9 - A 45-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered neck injuries after a crash on Myrtle Avenue. The sedan made a U-turn and struck the scooter’s left side. The rider was left with whiplash and shock, no helmet reported.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when a sedan making a U-turn struck his vehicle on Myrtle Avenue. The scooter driver was ejected and sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and was in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield properly during the U-turn. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment at the time. The point of impact was the left side doors of the scooter and the left front bumper of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
5
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

Jun 5 - A 60-year-old man was struck while crossing Fulton Street at Washington Avenue. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and drove at unsafe speed. The pedestrian suffered bruises and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Fulton Street and Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The 60-year-old man was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at its center front end. No information on vehicle type or driver details was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4636285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
SUV Hits Bicyclist on De Kalb Avenue

Jun 2 - An 18-year-old male bicyclist was struck on his right side by a southbound SUV on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body but remained conscious. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2017 SUV traveling south on De Kalb Avenue collided with an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the right side doors of the bike and the center front end of the SUV. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and bruises over his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The SUV showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted. The cyclist was riding straight ahead and was the sole occupant of his bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
1
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Eastbound Bicyclist

Jun 1 - A sedan making a left turn hit a bicyclist riding east on Fulton Street. The cyclist, a 26-year-old woman, suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a sedan making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Fulton Street. The bicyclist was riding eastbound, wearing a helmet, and remained conscious after the crash. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan showed no damage, indicating the impact was primarily on the bike's front center. No other contributing factors were noted. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding properly at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634243 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Flushing Avenue

May 27 - A sedan making a left turn hit an eastbound e-scooter on Flushing Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The sedan showed damage to its left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Flushing Avenue made a left turn and collided with an eastbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the e-scooter's left front bumper was damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19