Crash Count for Precinct 88
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,184
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,169
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 342
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 88?

Eight Dead, Thousands Hurt—Who’s Letting Drivers Get Away With Murder?

Eight Dead, Thousands Hurt—Who’s Letting Drivers Get Away With Murder?

Precinct 88: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 8, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 88, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Seventeen left with serious injuries. Over a thousand hurt. Since 2022, there have been nearly 2,000 crashes here. The dead do not get second chances. The wounded carry scars the rest of us cannot see.

A woman, age 55, was crushed by an SUV at Fulton and Washington. She died on the street. No warning, no time to run. The data says only this: crush injuries, apparent death. NYC Open Data

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars do most of the damage. They killed two, seriously injured three, and left 137 more with lesser wounds. Trucks and buses hit sixteen. Motorcycles and mopeds, six. Bikes, eighteen. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not.

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target the corners where blood stains the crosswalk. But too often, the work is left undone. The dead pile up. The living wait for the next siren.

Leadership: Promises and Silence

The city has new laws. Speed cameras run day and night. The council can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. But change comes slow. The street stays dangerous. The council member’s phone rings. The mayor’s office gets another email. Still, the crashes come.

“He didn’t stop. He just kept going,” said Henry Tziquin, whose father was killed by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn. NY Daily News The words hang in the air. The driver fled. The family waits for justice.

Another man, 36, was killed crossing near Broadway Junction. The driver sped off. “The driver of the Ford sped off, never stopping, cops said. He remained at large on Saturday.” NY Daily News

The Call to Action

This is not fate. This is policy. Every crash is a choice made by leaders, by police, by all of us who look away. Call your council member. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Tell the precinct to crack down on speeding and failure to yield. Do not wait for another body in the road.

The dead cannot speak. You can.

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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

Pick-up Truck Hits Bicyclist on Kent Avenue

A pick-up truck turning right struck a southbound bicyclist on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited driver failure to yield and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on Kent Avenue was struck by a westbound GMC pick-up truck making a right turn at 11:08 AM. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper hitting the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as serious. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The truck driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but no damage was reported to the truck. The bicyclist's safety equipment status is unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash highlights critical driver errors leading to severe injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Sedan Collide on Waverly Avenue

A southbound SUV struck an eastbound sedan on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a traffic control disregard, causing significant side and front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 11:43 on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. A 35-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash while remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash involved two vehicles: a southbound SUV and an eastbound sedan. The SUV impacted the left side doors of the sedan with its center front end, damaging the right front bumper of the SUV and the left side doors of the sedan. The police report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rear-Ends Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan on Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained. Driver inattention caused the collision, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north on Clermont Avenue rear-ended a parked 2023 Tesla sedan at its left rear bumper. The sedan’s driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, highlighting the truck driver’s failure to maintain attention. The sedan was stationary before impact, indicating no fault on the part of the injured occupant. The collision caused damage to both vehicles’ bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728302 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Ignores Signal, Strikes Pedestrian Working

SUV plows into a woman working in the street on Classon Avenue. Driver disregards traffic control. Both pedestrian and driver end up bruised. Steel hits flesh. System fails to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a northbound Ford SUV struck a 39-year-old woman working in the roadway on Classon Avenue at 8:20 AM. The pedestrian was not at an intersection. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, showing the driver failed to obey signals and drove aggressively. The SUV's right front quarter panel hit the pedestrian, causing bruises to her back. The 23-year-old male driver, licensed and restrained, suffered arm injuries. Both were conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were cited.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Ejected After Striking Parked SUV Door

A man on a bike slammed into a parked SUV’s door on Fulton Street. He flew forward, blood pooling, arm torn. The SUV stood still. The street did not. The cyclist wore no helmet. Metal and flesh collided. The city kept moving.

A 57-year-old man riding a bicycle was severely injured on Fulton Street near Rockwell Place in Brooklyn after striking the door of a parked SUV, according to the police report. The report states the cyclist 'hit a parked SUV’s door,' was 'ejected,' and landed hard, sustaining 'severe lacerations' to his arm. Blood pooled at the scene. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash, with the point of impact listed as the 'left side doors.' The police report lists 'unspecified' as the contributing factor, offering no further detail on driver actions or dooring. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this detail is mentioned only after the account of the crash. The SUV sustained no damage. The incident underscores the persistent danger for cyclists navigating streets lined with parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Teen Pedestrian on Saint Felix

A sedan struck a 17-year-old girl crossing Saint Felix Street. She suffered upper arm injuries and shock. Police cited pedestrian confusion as a factor. The car showed no damage. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Saint Felix Street hit a 17-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The impact came at the car's right front bumper. The girl suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm and went into shock. She also complained of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The driver was licensed and driving straight. The report focuses on the collision and the injuries, not on blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4725076 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Alcohol Cited as Two Sedans Crash in Brooklyn

Two sedans slammed together on De Kalb Avenue. One driver, a 44-year-old man, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Police flagged alcohol involvement. The street bore the brunt. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at 12:16 a.m. on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling straight, one northwest, one west. The northwest-bound sedan took the hit on its left front bumper. Its 44-year-old male driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock, reporting pain and nausea. Alcohol involvement was listed as a contributing factor in the crash. Both drivers were licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724311 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Moped Turning Left on Park Avenue

A sedan traveling west struck a moped making a left turn on Park Avenue. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but was conscious and not ejected. Driver distraction was cited as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2023 Tesla sedan traveling west on Park Avenue collided with the moped making a left turn. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver sustained abrasions to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain proper attention. Both drivers were licensed in New York, and the sedan driver was going straight ahead prior to impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724310 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Tractor Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on BQE

A tractor truck slammed into the center back end of a sedan traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The sedan's front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed. Police cited other vehicular factors as contributing causes.

According to the police report, a 2020 tractor truck traveling west on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway collided with the center back end of a 2021 sedan also traveling west. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper striking the sedan's center back end. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 30-year-old male, sustained head injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. An airbag deployed in the sedan. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error or vehicle-related issues on the truck or sedan side. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania; the sedan driver was licensed in New York. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Left Turn Hits Motorcycle Passenger

A taxi making a left turn struck a motorcycle traveling straight on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle’s right rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash caused significant front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, at 8:28 p.m. on Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2019 taxi was making a left turn when it collided with a 2021 motorcycle traveling straight eastbound. The point of impact was the taxi’s right front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end. The motorcycle had one occupant, the driver, while the taxi carried two occupants. The injured party was the 21-year-old female passenger seated on the motorcycle’s right rear or sidecar position. She was conscious but suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists the passenger’s injury severity as moderate (level 3). Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The taxi driver’s maneuver of making a left turn into the motorcycle’s path indicates a failure to yield right of way, a critical driver error leading to the collision. The report does not specify any contributing factors from the passenger or motorcycle driver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two-Vehicle Collision on Saint James Place Injures Drivers

A sedan and an SUV collided on Saint James Place in Brooklyn, injuring both drivers. Impact struck the SUV’s left side doors and the sedan’s front center. Both drivers suffered whiplash and head or neck injuries, with airbags deployed in each vehicle.

According to the police report, at 22:35 on Saint James Place in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving a sedan traveling west and an SUV traveling south. The SUV sustained damage to its left side doors from the impact, while the sedan’s center front end was damaged. Both drivers were injured, with the female sedan driver suffering head injuries and whiplash, and the male SUV driver sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. The report cites "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor for both drivers, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4721562 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Injured in Improper Turn Crash

A male driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a collision on Vanderbilt Avenue. The crash involved an unlicensed driver going straight and a licensed SUV driver making an improper U-turn. Impact damaged left side doors and quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Vanderbilt Avenue in Brooklyn at 14:10. The collision involved two vehicles: an unlicensed male driver operating a 2022 JIAJUE vehicle traveling south going straight ahead, and a licensed female driver in a 2023 Audi SUV making an improper U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel on both vehicles, resulting in damage to the left side doors of the JIAJUE and the left front quarter panel of the Audi. The unlicensed driver sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious with contusions and bruises. The police report explicitly cites the contributing factor as "Turning Improperly" by the licensed SUV driver. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4720271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turning Left Strikes Bicyclist Going Straight

A sedan making a left turn collided with a bicyclist traveling straight on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn. The 31-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a neck injury with whiplash. The driver’s turning maneuver caused the crash, leaving the bike damaged.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a sedan on De Kalb Avenue in Brooklyn at 9:20 AM. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when it collided with the bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained a neck injury described as whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the driver or victim, but the crash narrative and vehicle movements indicate the sedan’s left turn caused the collision. The bike sustained damage to its front end, while the sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. This crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to cyclists proceeding straight through intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719407 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal

A 12-year-old boy suffered neck injuries and shock after being struck by an SUV while crossing Myrtle Avenue against the signal. The driver, traveling eastbound, showed no vehicle damage. The crash exposed risks at intersections where signals are ignored.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Myrtle Avenue and Clermont Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing against the signal when he was struck by a 2015 Chevrolet SUV traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead with no reported vehicle damage. The pedestrian sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors or contributing factors. This incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face at intersections when signals are disregarded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Slams Into Slowing SUV at Unsafe Speed

A FLY WING, driven by an unlicensed man, crashed face-first into a slowing SUV on South Portland Avenue. Blood streaked the pavement. Speed and distraction ruled. No passengers. Only the sound of metal and skin in Brooklyn’s daylight.

According to the police report, a FLY WING vehicle operated by an unlicensed 31-year-old man crashed into the rear of a slowing SUV near 160 South Portland Avenue in Brooklyn at 13:57. The report states the driver struck the SUV 'face-first,' suffering severe facial bleeding. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The unlicensed status of the driver is explicitly noted. The SUV was slowing or stopping when it was hit, and the impact was to the center back end of the SUV. No passengers were involved. The narrative describes 'blood trailing down his chin,' underscoring the violence of the collision. The report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the unlicensed driver’s unsafe speed and inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Slams E-Bike on Fulton

SUV driver, distracted, struck a southbound e-bike on Fulton Street. Cyclist, 33, was thrown, hit his head, bled. Police cite driver inattention and inexperience. Metal twisted. Blood on the street.

According to the police report, at 4:22 AM on Fulton Street in Brooklyn, a Station Wagon/SUV traveling eastbound collided with a southbound e-bike. The SUV's left front bumper struck the e-bike's center front end. The 33-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected, suffered head injuries, and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The SUV driver failed to maintain attention, leading to the crash. The bicyclist wore a helmet, but the report does not attribute any fault to him. The SUV's left front quarter panel and the e-bike's front end were both damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719560 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Defective Brakes Cause Brooklyn SUV-Truck Collision

A Brooklyn crash at Classon Avenue involved a Ford SUV and a box truck. Defective brakes on the truck led to impact on the SUV’s right rear bumper. Two occupants suffered upper arm injuries, both shocked but not ejected from the SUV.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 13:10 near 298 Classon Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2016 Ford SUV traveling west and a 2006 box truck traveling north. The truck driver was unlicensed and was slowing or stopping when the collision happened. The point of impact was the right rear bumper of the SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the truck. The report cites 'Brakes Defective' as a contributing factor, indicating mechanical failure on the truck. Two occupants in the SUV, a 35-year-old female driver and a 32-year-old male front passenger, were injured with upper arm injuries and experienced shock. Neither occupant was ejected, and no contributing victim behaviors were noted. The truck driver’s unlicensed status and defective brakes highlight systemic risks in vehicle maintenance and driver compliance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4715014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Garbage Truck Backs Into Parked SUV Injuring Two

A garbage truck reversed into a parked SUV on Fulton Street. Two women inside the SUV suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Unsafe backing by the truck driver caused the crash. The SUV was damaged; the truck was not.

According to the police report, a MACK garbage truck was backing west on Fulton Street in Brooklyn when it struck a parked Chevrolet SUV. The SUV held two women, ages 36 and 32, both conscious but injured with neck pain and whiplash. The SUV was hit at its center back end and damaged; the truck showed no damage. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. No errors are attributed to the SUV occupants. This crash shows the danger of large vehicles backing unsafely near vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713948 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on Flushing Ave

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling straight on Flushing Avenue in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old cyclist suffered an upper arm contusion. Police cite improper turning by the sedan as the cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Flushing Avenue near Waverly Avenue in Brooklyn at 6:30 pm. A sedan was making a left turn westbound when it collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 64-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained an upper arm contusion and was injured but not ejected. The police report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to execute the turn safely. The bike sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the sedan showed no damage. The report explicitly attributes the crash to the sedan driver's improper turning maneuver, underscoring the systemic danger posed by driver errors in vehicle-bicycle interactions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719696 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 27-year-old man was injured crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection. A northwestern-bound sedan making a left turn struck him on the left rear quarter panel. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Vanderbilt Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The crash occurred at 7:37 pm in Brooklyn near De Kalb Avenue. A 2021 Kia sedan, traveling northwest and making a left turn, struck the pedestrian on the left rear quarter panel. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the driver did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield, directly causing the collision and injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04