Crash Count for Precinct 94
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,600
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,116
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 227
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 16
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 94?
SUVs/Cars 28 0 0 Trucks/Buses 8 0 3 Bikes 0 1 2 Motos/Mopeds 2 0 0
Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Precinct 94’s Streets Are Killing Fields

Four Dead, Hundreds Hurt—Precinct 94’s Streets Are Killing Fields

Precinct 94: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

In Precinct 94, the numbers do not lie. Four people killed. Nine left with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. In the last year alone, 286 people were hurt in crashes. The dead include a man struck by a dump truck while crossing Withers Street, a woman killed by a turning pickup on Sutton, and a pedestrian cut down by an e-bike that ran a stop sign. The street does not care who you are. It takes the young, the old, the careful, the distracted.

A witness stood on India Street and watched a man die. “He died basically on the spot,” said Jack Collins. The e-bike rider stayed. The man did not get up. The intersection is known for stop sign runs. “It’s not a unicorn incident. It’s happened a lot. I’ve seen several people get swiped,” Collins said.

The Machines That Kill

Trucks killed three. Bikes killed two. Cars and SUVs injured dozens. In this precinct, heavy vehicles and fast-moving bikes share narrow streets with people on foot. The police know the hotspots. They know the hours. They have the power to enforce the law. But the bodies keep coming.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and Silence

City leaders talk of Vision Zero. They pass laws. They promise action. But in Precinct 94, the pace is slow. Cameras catch speeders, but only where they are installed. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph, but has not done so here. The police can write tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They can target the corners where people die. They can act now. They do not need to wait for another law.

Call to Action: Demand Action, Not Excuses

Call your precinct. Call your council member. Demand speed enforcement. Demand lower limits. Demand that every crash is treated as a crime, not a cost of doing business.

Every day of delay is another family broken. Do not wait for the next name on the list.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 94

Dump Truck Turns, Kills Baby Crossing Signal

Steel and weight met a baby boy at Woodpoint and Withers. A dump truck’s left turn ended his life as he crossed with the signal. The street held him, still and broken, beneath the right bumper’s crush.

At the corner of Woodpoint Road and Withers Street in Brooklyn, a dump truck making a left turn struck and killed a baby boy who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, 'a dump truck turned left. Its right bumper struck a baby boy crossing with the signal. He died there, crushed beneath steel and weight.' The report states the point of impact was the right front bumper of the truck. The child, a pedestrian, suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police narrative explicitly notes the victim was 'crossing with the signal.' The driver’s actions—executing a left turn in a large vehicle—placed the most vulnerable road user in mortal danger. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the victim, but the sequence of events centers the dump truck’s left turn and the resulting impact.


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Distracted Taxi and Sedan Collide on McGuinness Blvd

A taxi making a left turn struck a northbound sedan on McGuinness Boulevard. Both drivers suffered head and internal injuries. According to the police report, driver distraction caused the crash, leaving both men conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, shortly after midnight on McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn, a taxi making a left turn westbound collided with a northbound BMW sedan. The taxi struck the sedan's center front end with its right front quarter panel. Both drivers, aged 44 and 49, were injured—one with a concussion, the other with internal head injuries. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the sole contributing factor for both drivers. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. This crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in urban intersections.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Pick-up Side Impact

A bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a collision with a parked pick-up truck in Brooklyn. The impact struck the truck’s right side doors. Police cited bicyclist confusion as a contributing factor. The bicyclist wore a helmet and suffered leg injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:49 AM near Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn. A pick-up truck was parked when it was struck on the right side doors by a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 50-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report identifies "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating the bicyclist’s confusion played a role in the collision. The pick-up truck driver was licensed and stationary, with no vehicle damage reported on the truck. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The collision highlights the dangers posed by bicyclist errors in interactions with parked vehicles.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Greenpoint Ave

A distracted SUV driver entering a parked position collided with a bicyclist traveling west on Greenpoint Avenue. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The impact damaged the SUV’s right side doors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:40 AM on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2024 Mazda SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, struck him with its right front quarter panel while entering a parked position. The bicyclist, traveling westbound, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The SUV’s right side doors were damaged, and the bicyclist was conscious at the scene. No contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during parking maneuvers.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash

A 30-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial contusions in a crash on Kent Avenue, Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no driver errors or other vehicles involved.

According to the police report, a single bicyclist was involved in a crash on Kent Avenue in Brooklyn at 12:10. The 30-year-old male bicyclist was the driver of the bike traveling north, going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike, which sustained damage. The bicyclist suffered a contusion and bruise to the face, classified as injury severity 3, and remained conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors or involvement of other vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The data focuses on the injury and crash details without attributing fault or noting victim behaviors as contributing factors.


Driver Ejected After Swerving for Phantom Car

A man flew from his TEYIN on Manhattan Avenue. Metal buckled. Blood spilled. His knee shattered. He swerved for a car that never struck him. The street stayed hard and indifferent. He remained conscious, pain flooding the winter dusk.

According to the police report, a 55-year-old man driving a TEYIN southbound near 783 Manhattan Avenue in Brooklyn was ejected from his vehicle after swerving in reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The narrative states, 'He swerved for a ghost — a car that never touched him.' The crash left the left front of the vehicle crumpled and resulted in the driver suffering a shattered knee and severe bleeding. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The man was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash. No other vehicles made contact, and no other injuries were reported. The incident underscores the danger posed by sudden evasive maneuvers and the unpredictable hazards drivers introduce to city streets.


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Chain Collision on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two SUVs stopped in traffic were struck from behind by a garbage truck traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both SUV drivers suffered neck and head injuries, conscious and restrained, as the truck's front end impacted their rear ends.

According to the police report, at 7:17 AM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, a garbage truck traveling east struck two stopped SUVs from behind. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both SUV drivers, aged 44 and 35, were injured with neck and head trauma respectively, conscious and wearing lap belts. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck against the center back ends of the SUVs. The collision caused internal complaints but no ejections. The report does not specify driver errors beyond the general vehicular factor, but the rear-end nature of the crash highlights failure to maintain safe distance or control by the truck driver.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A 62-year-old male driver suffered head injuries after his sedan was struck from behind by an SUV merging on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision caused internal injuries and shock, highlighting driver inattention and following too closely as key factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:45 PM on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when an SUV merging westbound rear-ended his vehicle. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the SUV's front left bumper was impacted. The injured driver suffered head injuries and internal complaints, experiencing shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling westbound. The collision underscores the dangers of driver errors such as failing to maintain safe distance and distraction behind the wheel.


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Taxi Skids on Wet BQE, Passenger Injured

A taxi skids on the slick Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The front end crumples violently. A 54-year-old rear passenger suffers a facial contusion but remains conscious. Wet pavement causes loss of control, turning a routine ride into a scene of injury and wreckage.

According to the police report, a 2023 taxi traveling westbound on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway lost control due to slippery pavement. The report states, 'A taxi skids on wet blacktop. Metal folds. A man, 56, sits in the back. Blood spills from his head. He is awake. The cab's front end is crushed.' The injured passenger, a 54-year-old female seated in the right rear, sustained a facial contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The contributing factor listed is 'Pavement Slippery,' indicating hazardous road conditions caused the crash. No driver errors such as speeding or failure to yield are cited. The impact occurred at the center front end of the vehicle, causing significant damage and injury to the occupant. The report highlights systemic danger from wet roads rather than driver negligence.


Sedan Strikes Unconscious Pedestrian Crossing Union Ave

A 28-year-old woman suffered severe full-body injuries after a Jeep sedan traveling north hit her while crossing Union Avenue outside an intersection. The impact left her unconscious with internal complaints. Driver errors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was crossing Union Avenue in Brooklyn outside of an intersection when she was struck by a northbound Jeep sedan. The vehicle impacted her with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries to her entire body and was found unconscious with internal complaints. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, and no explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were cited. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but this is noted without assigning blame. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. This crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing mid-block and the serious harm caused by vehicle collisions.


Motorcycle Rider Crushed in SUV Rear-End Crash

A young man on a motorcycle slammed into the back of a Jeep on Freeman Street. His leg shattered, helmet still on, pain raw and immediate. The street bore witness as distraction and close following left him broken, breathing, and awake.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old unlicensed motorcycle rider struck the rear of a Jeep SUV on Freeman Street in Brooklyn. The report states the rider was 'partially ejected' and suffered 'crush injuries' to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors in the crash. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front bumper, colliding with the Jeep's center back end. The rider was wearing a helmet, as documented in the report. No contributing factors are attributed to the Jeep driver. The collision underscores the dangers when driver attention lapses and following distances vanish, leaving vulnerable road users exposed to devastating harm.


Distracted Truck Rear-Ends SUV on Greenpoint Ave

A dump truck driver’s inattention caused a rear-end collision with an SUV on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the SUV and the truck’s front end.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Greenpoint Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:42 AM. A dump truck traveling east struck the left rear bumper of a 2024 SUV also traveling east. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV driver, a 42-year-old male occupant, was injured with neck trauma and abrasions and experienced shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The dump truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the SUV’s left rear bumper was damaged. The collision involved multiple vehicles going straight ahead, but the primary cause was the truck driver’s failure to maintain attention, leading to the rear-end impact.


Distracted Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian Off Roadway

A pick-up truck traveling northeast struck an 83-year-old man walking off the roadway on Meeker Ave. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast on Meeker Ave struck an 83-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck’s point of impact was the center front end, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving, especially to vulnerable pedestrians outside crosswalks.


Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Vehicle on McGuinness Blvd

A 26-year-old man was struck at an intersection on McGuinness Blvd in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. Unsafe speed by the driver contributed to the crash, causing knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at the intersection of McGuinness Blvd and Huron St in Brooklyn at 1:35 AM. The 26-year-old male pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling north, going straight ahead, and struck the pedestrian with its right front quarter panel. The report explicitly cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. There is no indication of pedestrian fault or contributing behaviors. The driver’s failure to control speed created the conditions for the collision, resulting in significant injury to the pedestrian, who was located at the intersection at the time.


Brooklyn Sedan Collision Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on Graham Ave in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 51-year-old front passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:38 on Graham Ave in Brooklyn involving two sedans traveling north and west. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the northbound vehicle and the left front bumper of the westbound vehicle. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. A 51-year-old female front passenger in the northbound sedan was injured, sustaining whiplash and injuries to her entire body. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The collision's damage and injury pattern highlight the dangers posed by failure to yield in multi-vehicle urban crashes.


Fatigued Driver Crashes Sedan Into Stopped Vehicle

A 71-year-old male driver fell asleep behind the wheel, striking a stopped sedan from behind on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. The impact injured the fatigued driver, who was incoherent and restrained by a lap belt. The collision caused front-end damage to the striking vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:11 AM on North Henry Street in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old male driver, identified as fatigued and drowsy, fell asleep while driving a 2003 Mercedes sedan traveling north. This driver collided with a second sedan, a 2008 Chevrolet, which was stopped in traffic ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the Mercedes and the center back end of the Chevrolet. The fatigued driver was injured and incoherent but was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Fatigued/Drowsy' and 'Fell Asleep' as contributing factors to the crash, indicating driver error as the primary cause. The second vehicle sustained no damage, and no other injuries were reported.


Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 26-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and minor bleeding in a Brooklyn crash involving two sedans. The impact struck the left front bumper of one vehicle and the left side doors of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Franklin Street in Brooklyn at 7:54 AM involving two sedans traveling west and south. The impact was on the left front bumper of the westbound sedan and the left side doors of the southbound sedan. A 26-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining head trauma and minor bleeding, and was in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle collisions, with serious injuries to vehicle occupants even when restrained.


Sedan and Box Truck Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A box truck and sedan collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway late at night. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited improper lane usage as the cause. No ejections or visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:39 on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The collision involved a 2016 box truck traveling north and a 2024 sedan also heading north. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the truck and the left front quarter panel of the sedan, which sustained damage. The sedan driver, a 33-year-old male occupant, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock but was not ejected from the vehicle. The driver was wearing a lap belt. The police report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash, pointing to driver error in lane management. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York.


Taxi Left Turn Collides With Motorcycle

A taxi making a left turn struck a southbound motorcycle on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, helmeted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and improper lane usage as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:16 on Humboldt Street in Brooklyn when a taxi making a left turn collided with a motorcycle traveling southbound. The motorcycle driver, a 49-year-old male wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors attributed to the motorcycle driver. The taxi driver was also implicated in the failure to yield. The motorcycle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, indicating a side collision with the taxi. Both vehicles were registered in New York and driven by licensed male drivers. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. This collision highlights critical driver errors involving yielding and lane use that led to injury.


Driver Ignores Signal, Slams Parked Car on Meeker

Steel shrieked on Meeker Avenue as a westbound sedan plowed into a parked Dodge. A 29-year-old man gripped his bleeding arm, seatbelt biting. The signal was ignored. The wound lingered, echoing the violence of midnight metal.

A westbound Honda sedan struck a parked Dodge on Meeker Avenue near Union Avenue just before midnight, injuring the 29-year-old male driver of the Honda. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' was listed as the primary contributing factor. The narrative states, 'The signal was ignored,' underscoring the failure to obey traffic controls. The impact left the driver with severe lacerations to his arm, as he remained restrained by his lap belt. The parked Dodge was unoccupied at the time of the crash. No evidence in the police report attributes any contributing factors to the parked vehicle or its occupants. The collision highlights the consequences when drivers disregard traffic signals, as detailed in the official account.