Crash Count for Precinct 60
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,832
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,422
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 372
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 12
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 60?

She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

She Survived Everything—Except a Brooklyn Crosswalk

Precinct 60: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A woman crosses Cropsey Avenue. She is ninety-five. She has survived Nazis, Chernobyl, and COVID. A cargo van turns left. She does not survive the street. Her home health aide is hurt. The driver is not charged. Her daughter remembers her as “a very active lady.” The city moves on.

In the last twelve months, one person died and 423 were injured in traffic crashes in Precinct 60. Three suffered serious injuries. Children are not spared. One child died. Thirty-nine more were hurt. The numbers do not rest. They do not lie.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and Broken Bodies

Cars and SUVs are the main weapons. In three years, they killed two, seriously injured two, and left 78 with moderate wounds. Trucks and buses hurt eight. Motorcycles and bikes add to the count. No one is safe. Not the young. Not the old. Not the ones just trying to cross the street.

A police shooting at a roadblock near the Belt Parkway ends with a dead driver. The city calls it enforcement. The street calls it another day.

Leadership: Words, Laws, and the Waiting

The city says it is serious. The mayor insists, “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many.” The council passes bills. Cameras catch speeders. But the deaths keep coming. The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket reckless drivers. They can target the corners where people die. They just need to act.

What Now: No More Waiting

Every day of delay is another family broken. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand lower speed limits. Demand real enforcement. Demand that Precinct 60 use every tool to protect the people who walk and ride. Do not wait for the next name. Take action now.

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Misha Novakhov
Assembly Member Misha Novakhov
District 45
District Office:
1800 Sheepshead Bay Road, Brooklyn, NY 11235
Legislative Office:
Room 527, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Inna Vernikov
Council Member Inna Vernikov
District 48
District Office:
2401 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229
718-368-9176
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1773, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7366
Twitter: InnaVernikov
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 60 Police Precinct 60 sits in Brooklyn, District 48, AD 45, SD 17.

It contains Brooklyn CB13, Gravesend (South), Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brighton Beach, Calvert Vaux Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 60

Sedan Turns Left, Strikes E-Bike Rider

A sedan making a left turn collided head-on with an eastbound e-bike on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old bicyclist suffered a head injury and shock, with driver inattention cited as the cause. The rider was not ejected but injured seriously.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:00 PM on West 6 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2011 Honda sedan was making a left turn westbound when it struck an eastbound e-bike head-on. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head injury and was in shock, reporting pain or nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the collision, explicitly pointing to the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention during the turn. The bicyclist was not ejected from the vehicle and no other contributing factors related to the victim were noted. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends of both vehicles, underscoring the direct impact. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally, but the inattentiveness led to this serious injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762966 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes 11-Year-Old Bicyclist on Ocean Parkway

An 11-year-old girl riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck her on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The driver’s view was obstructed, leading to a collision that caused contusions and arm injuries to the child cyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 7:00 PM on Ocean Parkway near Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2016 Jeep SUV traveling north struck an 11-year-old female bicyclist traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the driver’s contributing factor as 'View Obstructed/Limited,' indicating the driver failed to see the bicyclist in time to avoid the collision. No other contributing factors were noted for the bicyclist. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The police report highlights the systemic danger posed by obstructed driver views in vehicle-bicycle crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761735 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan and Moped Collide on Avenue Z

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling west on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, distracted and following too closely, caused a collision that injured the sedan driver’s arm. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue Z in Brooklyn around 12:10 PM. A sedan was making a left turn when it collided with a moped traveling straight westbound. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old male, was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report cites driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' by the sedan driver. The moped driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the moped’s center front end, indicating the collision occurred during the sedan’s turn. The sedan driver was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors related to the moped driver or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4762312 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing

A 16-year-old girl crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her lower leg and foot but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing outside a crosswalk on Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:00 AM. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2022 Audi sedan traveling northwest and making a left turn, failed to notice the pedestrian due to driver inattention and distraction. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious throughout. No damage was reported to the vehicle, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760438 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear Sedan Slams Stopped Car, Passenger Hurt

Two sedans collided on West 2 Street. The rear car struck the stopped sedan’s back end. A 53-year-old woman in front was injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Shock followed. Driver error listed as other vehicular.

According to the police report, at 3:00 PM on West 2 Street near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn, two sedans traveling westbound collided. The rear sedan hit the center back end of a stopped car. A 53-year-old female front passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was left in shock. The report cites 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor, pointing to driver error in vehicle operation. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured passenger’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash underscores the danger of driver mistakes in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Crashes SUV Into Parked Truck

A distracted driver making a right turn struck a parked pickup truck in Brooklyn. The SUV’s left front bumper hit the truck’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered chest injuries and shock, with unsafe speed and inattention cited as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:26 in Brooklyn near Bay 49 Street. A 41-year-old male driver operating a 2011 SUV was making a right turn when he collided with a parked 2010 pickup truck. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper against the truck's right rear quarter panel. The driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were occupied by a single licensed male driver. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and unsafe speed, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758477 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Boarding Vehicle

A 31-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a Ford SUV hit her on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side as she was getting on or off a vehicle. The pedestrian was bruised and injured at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Surf Avenue in Brooklyn at 8:13 p.m. while getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus. The collision involved a 2012 Ford SUV traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV, which also sustained damage on the left side. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or other infractions. No helmet or crossing signal factors were noted. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicle movements near passengers boarding or alighting at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorbike Driver Turns Into Cyclist, Injures Passenger

Motorbike struck cyclist head-on during improper turn on Bay 43 Street. Passenger suffered leg abrasions. Cyclist unharmed. Driver unlicensed. System failed to protect vulnerable road users.

According to the police report, a motorbike with two occupants collided head-on with a cyclist at 15:07 on Bay 43 Street near Stillwell Avenue in Brooklyn. The unlicensed motorbike driver was making a right turn when the crash occurred. The report cites 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error. The front passenger, a 16-year-old male wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The cyclist was not injured. The motorbike sustained front-end damage; the bike was undamaged. No contributing factors were attributed to the cyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Bus Right Turn Collides With Sedan Parking

A bus making a right turn struck a sedan entering a parked position on West 5 Street in Brooklyn. Two female passengers in the bus suffered eye and head injuries, both in shock. The collision caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:11 on West 5 Street near Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn. A 2017 bus, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a right turn when it impacted the left front quarter panel of a 2022 Toyota sedan, whose female driver was entering a parked position. The point of impact was the bus's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel. Four occupants were in the bus, including two injured female passengers aged 54 and 73. Both passengers were not ejected but suffered injuries to the eye and head, respectively, with complaints of contusions and minor bleeding. Both were reported in shock. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the collision occurred during the bus's turning maneuver and the sedan's parking attempt, indicating a failure to avoid conflict during these vehicle movements.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Vehicle Turning Right in Brooklyn

A 24-year-old man crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection was struck by a vehicle making a right turn. The impact to his lower arm caused internal injuries. The driver’s failure to yield created the dangerous collision.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of West 6 Street and Neptune Avenue in Brooklyn around 1:00 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling northeast made a right turn and struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious after the impact. The report indicates the vehicle was damaged on the left front bumper. While the report lists unspecified contributing factors, the driver’s action of making a right turn without yielding to the pedestrian crossing with the signal was the primary cause of the collision. No pedestrian errors or helmet use were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorbike and Sedan Collide on West 27 Street

A motorbike and sedan collided on West 27 Street in Brooklyn late at night. The motorbike driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions. Both vehicles were traveling east when the crash occurred, impacting their front quarter panels.

According to the police report, the collision occurred at 23:36 on West 27 Street near Surf Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the motorbike and sedan were traveling straight ahead eastbound when they collided. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the motorbike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. The motorbike driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorbike driver was wearing a helmet. The sedan had two occupants, and the motorbike had one. The crash caused damage to the right side doors of the motorbike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Rear-End Collision on Belt Parkway Injures Two

Two sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Metal crumpled. A driver and a passenger suffered neck and leg trauma. Airbags burst. Lap belts held. No one thrown. Night crash left pain and wreckage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided westbound on Belt Parkway at 21:27. The 2020 Hyundai struck the center back end of a 2006 Mercedes. The Hyundai’s 20-year-old male driver and a 32-year-old female passenger were injured, suffering whiplash and lower leg injuries. Both were conscious, not ejected, and protected by airbags and lap belts. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash shows the harsh toll of rear-end impacts on high-speed city roads, leaving occupants with lasting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753224 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Inexperienced Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian

A 71-year-old man crossing a marked crosswalk was struck by a sedan traveling east on West Street. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg injury. The driver’s inexperience and distraction led to the collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on West Street at 7:23 AM. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal when a 2018 Ford sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg. The report cites 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The collision occurred at an intersection, emphasizing the dangers posed by driver errors in urban environments. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754195 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends Passenger-Car on Cropsey Avenue

A 78-year-old front-seat passenger suffered head injuries and shock after a 2023 Hyundai sedan struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The passenger was restrained but reported pain and nausea.

According to the police report, at approximately 12:30 a.m. on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2023 Hyundai sedan traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of another vehicle. The collision injured a 78-year-old male front passenger, who was wearing a lap belt and harness. He sustained head injuries, experienced shock, and complained of pain and nausea. The driver of the Hyundai sedan was licensed in New York. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The impact location and injuries highlight the dangers of rear-end collisions in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752798 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan, Passenger Whiplashed

A taxi struck the right rear quarter of a northbound sedan on Avenue Z in Brooklyn. The sedan’s right rear passenger suffered whiplash and whole-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, at 8:15 AM on Avenue Z in Brooklyn, a taxi traveling east collided with the right rear quarter panel of a northbound sedan. The sedan carried a single occupant driver and a right rear passenger, a 54-year-old woman who sustained whiplash and injuries to her entire body. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers held valid licenses, with the taxi driver licensed in Pennsylvania and the sedan driver licensed in New York. The impact point and vehicle damage confirm the taxi struck the sedan from the side and rear. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle crashes involving vulnerable passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Changing Lanes Slams Sedan on Belt Parkway

BMW SUV veered at unsafe speed, struck Nissan sedan. Both drivers bruised, shocked. Metal twisted. Belt Parkway eastbound, morning crash. Speed and sudden moves brought pain.

According to the police report, a BMW SUV changed lanes at unsafe speed and hit a Nissan sedan on Belt Parkway at 5:47 a.m. Both drivers, men aged 42 and 31, suffered contusions and shock. The SUV's right front quarter panel struck the sedan's left front. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. Both men wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The crash left the SUV's right front bumper and the sedan's left front quarter panel damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Driver Backing Pickup Hits Sedan

A pickup truck backing up collided with a parked sedan on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and distraction, with the pickup driver unlicensed at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:05 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. A pickup truck was backing up when it struck a parked sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 48-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Additionally, the pickup truck driver was unlicensed, compounding the risk. The point of impact was the center back end of the pickup and the right front bumper of the sedan. The collision highlights systemic danger caused by driver errors, specifically backing maneuvers without proper attention and unlicensed operation.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755077 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on Ocean Parkway

A 48-year-old man was struck while crossing Ocean Parkway with the signal. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered abrasions and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn around 3:40 p.m. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2014 Nissan sedan, driven by a licensed female driver traveling northeast, made a right turn and struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The vehicle showed no damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered no ejection. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750862 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Rear-End Crash on Belt Parkway Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Belt Parkway when one vehicle followed too closely and struck the rear of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a neck injury and was reported in shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling westbound.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 20:03 involving two sedans traveling westbound. The rear vehicle, a 2021 BMW, was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by a 2006 Acura going straight ahead. The primary contributing factor was 'Following Too Closely,' indicating driver error by the trailing vehicle. The driver of the front sedan, a 33-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck injury and was in shock. The impact point was the center back end of the front vehicle and the center front end of the rear vehicle. Both drivers held valid licenses from New York and Florida. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749778 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
Distracted Drivers Collide Turning on Ocean Parkway

Two sedans crashed at Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue. Three people bruised. Police cite driver distraction and blocked views. Metal twisted. No one ejected. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at the intersection of Ocean Parkway and Brighton Beach Avenue in Brooklyn at 8 p.m. Both drivers and a front passenger suffered contusions and bruises to the neck and body. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The BMW was making a left turn, the Honda a right. All injured were conscious and wore lap belts. The crash damaged the vehicles' left front quarter panels and side doors. Driver errors—distraction and limited visibility—were central to the collision. No contributing factors were attributed to the victims.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4747486 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04