Crash Count for Precinct 62
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,561
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 13, 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.

Citations

Citations
Other Geographies

Precinct 62 Police Precinct 62 sits in Brooklyn.

It contains Brooklyn CB11, Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West).

See also
Boroughs
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 62

Bike Hits 5-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a bike while off the roadway in Brooklyn. The rider was distracted by a hand-held cell phone. The child suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. The bike showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a male bike rider traveling west struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway near 79th Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors as 'Cell Phone (hand-Held)' use and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bike had no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not in the roadway at the time of impact. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted riding and its impact on vulnerable pedestrians.


Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Bay Parkway

A sedan backing from parking hit a southbound e-bike on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old female cyclist suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver showed inattention. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2015 Honda sedan was starting from parking when it struck a 27-year-old female e-bike rider traveling south on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The cyclist had no safety equipment noted. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, and the e-bike's center front end was damaged. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The report also mentions 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not specify further. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the cyclist.


Brooklyn SUV Collision Injures Driver

Two SUVs collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash caused center front and right side damage. The injured driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one SUV, a 28-year-old man, was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt with airbag deployment. The crash involved impact to the center front end of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 35-year-old woman on an e-bike was partially ejected and bruised in a collision with an SUV on 64 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the bike’s front center, causing injury to the rider’s entire body. Both vehicles traveled straight ahead.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained contusions to her entire body after a collision with a 2021 SUV on 64 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike and SUV both traveled straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a driver error contributing to the crash, alongside 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' The e-bike rider was conscious but injured, with no safety equipment noted. The SUV’s left front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end were damaged. The report does not assign fault to the victim or mention helmet use.


2
E-Bike Crash on 21 Avenue Injures Two Males

An e-bike traveling south on 21 Avenue crashed, striking an object with its right front quarter panel. The 28-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger suffered abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The crash involved driver inattention and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, an e-bike carrying two males collided on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old driver and 16-year-old passenger both sustained abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. The driver was not wearing safety equipment. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle was going straight ahead when the impact occurred at the center front end, damaging the right front quarter panel. Both victims remained conscious and were not ejected from the vehicle.


Pickup Turns Left, Hits Pedestrian Head-On

A Ford pickup turned left at 19th Avenue and 79th Street. The driver struck a 64-year-old man crossing with the signal. Blood ran from his head. He stayed conscious. The truck’s front end hit him. He was badly hurt.

A Ford pickup truck, driven by a 55-year-old woman, made a left turn at the corner of 19th Avenue and 79th Street in Brooklyn. The truck struck a 64-year-old man who was crossing the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a head injury and severe bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s center front end. The pedestrian was following the signal at the time of the crash. No helmet or signaling issues are noted for the pedestrian. The driver was licensed and remained at the scene.


Sedan Hits Parked Garbage Truck Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue struck a parked garbage truck. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered a facial abrasion. The crash involved driver inattention and passing too closely. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The passenger was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary at the time of impact, and no damage was reported on it. The passenger’s injury severity was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors were noted.


Sedan Hits 7-Year-Old Bicyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway

A 7-year-old boy on a bike was struck by a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway. The child was ejected and suffered a head contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy was unhelmeted and injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway collided with a 7-year-old bicyclist going south. The child was ejected from the bike and sustained a head contusion, classified as injury severity 3. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, while the bike was struck on the right side doors. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed; the bicyclist's contributing factors were unspecified.


Taxi Hits Pedestrian on 86 Street Brooklyn

A taxi struck a 38-year-old man at an intersection on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield while making a left turn. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling west on 86 Street in Brooklyn struck a pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian, a 38-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. The taxi driver was making a left turn at the time of impact and hit the pedestrian with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report also notes the pedestrian "Fell Asleep," but the primary driver error was failure to yield right-of-way. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end.


Sedan Hits E-Scooter on 20 Avenue

A sedan making a left turn struck an e-scooter traveling north on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan was making a left turn on 20 Avenue when it collided head-on with an e-scooter traveling straight north. The e-scooter rider, a 23-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No safety equipment was noted. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end, matching the point of impact on the e-scooter. The driver error of failing to yield caused the collision.


Two SUVs Collide on 68 Street Injuring Driver

Two SUVs crashed on 68 Street. The female driver of one SUV suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The crash caused shock and contusions.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 68 Street. The female driver of one SUV, aged 44, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before impact, which occurred at the right front bumper of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s role in the crash. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision caused vehicle damage and physical injury but no further details on driver errors were provided.


Taxi Ignores Signal, Kills Pedestrian on Avenue P

A taxi ran the light at Avenue P and West 1st. It struck a 65-year-old man crossing with the signal. His pelvis shattered. He died on the street. Two passengers and a driver suffered neck injuries. Parked cars and an SUV took the crash’s force.

A 65-year-old man was killed while crossing Avenue P at West 1st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A 65-year-old man crossed with the light. A taxi struck him head-on. His pelvis shattered. He died where he fell.' The crash also injured a 2-year-old girl, a 29-year-old woman, and a 32-year-old man, all suffering neck pain. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating the taxi driver ignored the signal. Parked vehicles and an SUV were also struck. The police report makes no mention of helmet or signal use by the pedestrian. The data shows the deadly result of disregarding traffic control at a Brooklyn intersection.


2
Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue at night. One driver was unconscious with back injuries. A front passenger suffered bruises to the abdomen and pelvis. Both wore seat belts. Impact hit left front bumper and left side doors. Injuries were serious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue. One vehicle was traveling east going straight; the other was making a left turn westbound. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the first vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the second. The driver of the westbound sedan was unconscious with back injuries. The front passenger in the same vehicle suffered contusions to the abdomen and pelvis. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The crash caused serious injuries but did not involve ejections or pedestrians.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 36-year-old man was struck by a sedan making a right turn on 65 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 65 Street in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain and nausea. The driver was making a right turn at the time of impact. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The pedestrian was not at fault.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked SUV in Brooklyn

A 21-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions but remained conscious. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by an unlicensed 21-year-old female collided with a parked SUV on West 6 Street in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the sedan, sustained abrasions to her knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction as a contributing factor. The SUV was stationary at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A Tesla sedan struck an 18-year-old e-scooter rider on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as causes. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 Tesla sedan on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver's errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter rider was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding and attention in interactions with vulnerable road users.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing Stillwell Avenue

A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing Stillwell Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a right turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Stillwell Avenue and Avenue S in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling west and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Taxi Hits E-Bike Turning Left on 14 Avenue

A taxi struck a 23-year-old male e-bicyclist making a left turn on 14 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered neck abrasions. The taxi's left front bumper hit the bike's left front. The cyclist was unhelmeted and shocked.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on 14 Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn southbound. The 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and sustained neck abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The taxi's left front bumper struck the bike's left front bumper. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the taxi operator. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were specified. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A 42-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash in a crash on 65 Street. An SUV making a left turn struck a sedan going straight. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an SUV making a left turn collided with a sedan traveling straight on 65 Street. The impact was on the SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end. A 42-year-old female occupant in the SUV's left rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and secured by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Motorcycle Hits SUV Turning Left on Kings Highway

A motorcycle struck the right front bumper of an SUV making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The crash happened at night, injuring the rider but not ejecting him.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when his motorcycle collided with the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV making a left turn on Kings Highway in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield to the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was traveling straight westbound, while the SUV was turning left eastbound. The crash caused damage to the front center of the motorcycle and the right front bumper of the SUV.