Crash Count for Precinct 62
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,562
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,945
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 447
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 15, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 62?
SUVs/Cars 98 5 3 Bikes 6 1 1 Trucks/Buses 4 2 2 Motos/Mopeds 5 0 0
Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

Streets Run Red While City Hall Sleeps

Precinct 62: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A mother and her two daughters stepped onto a Brooklyn sidewalk. They did not make it home. On March 29, 2025, a driver with a suspended license and a record of 93 violations, including 20 for speeding, plowed into Natasha Saada and her children. Diana was eight. Debra was five. Their brother, age four, is still fighting for his life. The car smashed into an Uber, then careened onto the sidewalk, crushing the family. The driver asked for a lawyer. The children did not get to ask for anything. Dashcam footage of the Saturday afternoon crash shows the overturned Audi mowing down the family as they crossed the road, with several others injured in the crash.

In the last twelve months, Precinct 62 saw 990 crashes, 617 injuries, and one death. Eight people suffered serious injuries. Children were not spared: 69 under 18 were hurt. The oldest victim was 95. Most were hit at intersections. Most were walking.

The Role of Police and Leaders

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can target crash hotspots. But the numbers do not lie. Crashes are up. Injuries are up.

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They talk about cameras and lower speed limits. But action is slow. The city has the power to set safer speeds. It has not used it. The law is there. The will is not. As the mayor said, one life lost to traffic violence is one life too many. But words do not stop cars.

The Pattern: Cars, Trucks, and Silence

SUVs and trucks do the most harm. In the last three years, SUVs and cars killed three people and seriously injured five more. Trucks killed two. Bikes killed one. The dead are old and young. The pattern is clear. The response is not.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand action.

Ask for speed enforcement. Ask for failure-to-yield tickets. Ask for real protection at every crossing. Do not wait for another family to be broken.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 62

Taxi Hits Bicyclist on West 6 Street

A taxi struck a bicyclist traveling west on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Avenue T collided with a bicyclist going straight west on West 6 Street. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and remained conscious after the impact. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The crash occurred near zip code 11223 in Brooklyn's 43rd council district.


SUV Rear-Ends Another on Belt Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s back center. A 49-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling east. The crash followed a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Belt Parkway. The rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. A 49-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed men from New York, traveling eastbound. The rear driver was stopped in traffic before the crash, while the front driver was going straight ahead. The contributing factor listed was a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, indicating the rear driver’s response led to the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist Ejected on 15 Avenue

A sedan struck a 23-year-old bicyclist on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The driver was distracted and failed to heed traffic controls. The cyclist rode without safety gear.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 15 Avenue collided with a bicyclist making a right turn eastbound. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregarding traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its left side doors at the point of impact. The driver of the sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision.


Pedestrian Hit Crossing Bay 29 Street

A 44-year-old man was struck while crossing Bay 29 Street with the signal. The driver, inexperienced and distracted, caused the crash. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The incident unfolded in Brooklyn near Bath Avenue.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay 29 Street at an intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The crash involved a single vehicle. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing lawfully. The injuries were serious enough to be noted but did not involve ejection or loss of consciousness.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes SUV on New Utrecht Avenue

An unlicensed driver crashed a Ford SUV into a parked Mazda SUV on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered head injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The crash caused significant front-end damage to the Ford and left-front damage to the Mazda.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn when an unlicensed driver operating a 2010 Ford SUV traveling south collided with a parked 2020 Mazda SUV. The Ford sustained center front end damage, and the Mazda was damaged on its left front quarter panel. The driver, a 33-year-old male, was injured with head trauma and was semiconscious at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. He was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor but identifies no other driver errors. The unlicensed status of the driver is noted, but no other specific driver violations were recorded. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Taxi Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Avenue O

A 36-year-old woman was hit by a northbound taxi on Avenue O. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The taxi driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Avenue O struck a 36-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver did not yield to the pedestrian. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 73 Street

A sedan turning left struck a northbound bicyclist on 73 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike’s front end and the car’s right front quarter panel were damaged. The rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2023 Hyundai sedan made a left turn and collided with him on 73 Street near 17 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, traveling northbound straight ahead, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock but not ejected. The sedan, traveling southbound, impacted the bike on its right side doors, damaging its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors were specified. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The driver was licensed in New York.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Bay Ridge Parkway

A Ford SUV struck a sedan from behind on Bay Ridge Parkway. The sedan carried no occupants. A male passenger in the SUV’s right rear seat suffered a head contusion. The impact caused injury but no ejection. The driver was licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, a 2008 Ford SUV traveling south on Bay Ridge Parkway rear-ended a sedan also traveling south. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried four occupants; a male passenger in the right rear seat sustained a head contusion classified as injury severity 3. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. The sedan had no occupants at the time. The driver of the SUV was licensed in New York. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report.


15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on 64 Street

A 15-year-old girl was struck while crossing 64 Street with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female pedestrian was injured on 64 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield the right-of-way, causing the collision. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other vehicle or driver details were provided. The pedestrian was not at fault.


SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 21-year-old woman was struck while crossing 74 Street with the signal. The SUV driver made a left turn and failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was injured at an intersection on 74 Street while crossing with the signal. The driver of a 2020 Hyundai SUV was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling south. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


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E-Bike Riders Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

An SUV turning right struck an eastbound e-bike on Shore Parkway. Two teens on the e-bike were ejected. One suffered fractured leg bones; the other was unconscious with arm injuries. Driver errors included inattention, distraction, and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a 2018 RAMB SUV making a right turn collided with an eastbound e-bike on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike carried three occupants, including a 15-year-old driver and a 16-year-old passenger riding outside. Both teens were ejected from the bike. The driver of the e-bike sustained fractures to the knee, lower leg, and foot, while the passenger was unconscious with shoulder and upper arm injuries. Contributing factors listed include the e-bike driver's disregard for traffic control and unsafe speed, as well as driver inattention, distraction, and inexperience. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east. Neither e-bike occupant wore safety equipment. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.


SUV Slams Cyclist on Avenue P

A Mercedes SUV hit a 20-year-old cyclist head-on at Avenue P and West 8th Street. The crash crushed his leg and burned his skin. Blood stained the street. Sirens cut the night. The driver failed to yield. The cyclist lay broken.

A 20-year-old cyclist was struck head-on by a southbound Mercedes SUV at Avenue P and West 8th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the cyclist suffered a crushed leg and severe burns. The report states, "The driver failed to yield." Driver errors listed include 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but this is mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The cyclist was left in shock and bleeding on the pavement. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupants.


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Sedan Hits Bike Carrying Two Children

A sedan struck a bike carrying two children on West 10 Street in Brooklyn. Both children suffered abrasions—one to the face, the other to the shoulder. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The bike showed no damage. Injuries were serious but non-life-threatening.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on West 10 Street collided with a bike carrying two children, ages 7 and 11, traveling west. Both children were injured; the younger suffered abrasions to the face, the older to the shoulder and upper arm. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. Neither child was wearing safety equipment. The bike sustained no damage. The sedan's front center end was damaged. Both children were conscious and not ejected from the bike. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York. The crash highlights the danger posed by drivers failing to yield to vulnerable road users.


Two SUVs Collide in Brooklyn Intersection

Two SUVs crashed at 86th Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. A 58-year-old female driver suffered a head injury and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided at the intersection near 2600 86th Street in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when one SUV traveling south struck another SUV traveling west. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the southbound vehicle and the right front bumper of the westbound vehicle. A 58-year-old female driver, an occupant in one SUV, sustained a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision caused damage to both vehicles but no ejections occurred.


E-Bike Struck by Sedan Making Left Turn

A 41-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 73 Street. The sedan made a left turn and hit the e-bike traveling south. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-bike traveling south on 73 Street. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan showed no damage, suggesting impact was to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the e-bike. No other contributing factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to obey traffic controls at intersections.


Alcohol-Linked Sedan Collision Injures Passenger

A sedan crash on 14 Avenue injured a 26-year-old female front-seat passenger. The collision involved multiple parked vehicles and a moving car changing lanes. The passenger suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash, restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 14 Avenue involving multiple sedans. One vehicle was changing lanes while others were parked. The front-seat passenger, a 26-year-old woman, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver error identified was related to lane changing. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused damage primarily to the left side of the vehicles involved.


E-Scooter Driver Injured in Rear Impact

An e-scooter driver struck on the left rear quarter panel suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The 53-year-old man was conscious and bruised. Driver inattention caused the crash on Bay Ridge Parkway. No helmet was reported.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Parkway. The collision involved impact to the left rear quarter panel of the e-scooter. The driver sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving on motorized scooters.


Two Sedans Collide on Bay Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Bay Parkway. One driver made an improper turn. The other went straight. The impact hit the right front bumper of one car and the left front of the other. A 26-year-old driver suffered a head contusion and bruises.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Parkway when one driver was making a U-turn and turned improperly. The other driver was traveling straight. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 26-year-old male driver was injured with a head contusion and bruises but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Bike Strikes Sedan on McDonald Avenue

A 74-year-old male bicyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation after colliding with a sedan on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The crash involved driver inattention or distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on McDonald Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound bicyclist and a southbound sedan. The 74-year-old male bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUVs Collide on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn

Two SUVs crashed at 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a right turn, hitting the other vehicle’s right side. A 20-year-old passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was a factor. The injured passenger was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2023 Volkswagen SUV traveling west on 23 Avenue was struck on its right side by a 2006 Ford SUV making a right turn southbound. The collision injured a 20-year-old male passenger in the Volkswagen, who suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the right side doors of the Volkswagen and the center front end of the Ford. Both drivers were licensed. No other contributing factors were noted.