Crash Count for Precinct 62
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,920
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,178
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 498
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 62?

No One Is Safe on 86th Street—How Many More Must Die?

No One Is Safe on 86th Street—How Many More Must Die?

Precinct 62: Jan 1, 2022 - Aug 12, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

Just last week, a 76-year-old woman was killed crossing 86th Street at 18th Avenue. She died at the intersection, struck by a vehicle that ignored traffic controls. She was not the first. She will not be the last. In the past twelve months, three people have died and 767 have been injured in crashes in Precinct 62. Eight were seriously hurt. The dead are mostly older. The injured are everyone—children, workers, the old, the young.

The Numbers Do Not Lie

Since 2022, this precinct has seen 10 deaths and 2,178 injuries from crashes. Cars and trucks did most of the killing—3 deaths and 324 injuries from SUVs alone. Trucks killed two more. Bikes and mopeds left their own mark. These numbers are not just statistics. They are mothers, fathers, sons, daughters. The city counts them. The city moves on.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The law gives police the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target dangerous corners. But the carnage continues. The silence is loud. No recent statements. No new crackdowns. No word from the council or the mayor. The dead do not get a vote.

The Cost of Delay

A man is killed crossing with the signal. A child is bruised at his side. The driver was distracted, failed to yield. The police report says it all: “Driver Inattention/Distraction. Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” NYC Open Data. The story repeats. The outcome does not change.

The Call

This is not fate. This is policy. The police can enforce the law. The council can lower speed limits. The mayor can redesign streets. But nothing changes unless you demand it. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Tell them the waiting is over. Every day of silence is another life lost.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 62 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 38, assembly district AD 46 and state senate district SD 17.
Which areas are in Precinct 62?
It includes the Bensonhurst, Bath Beach, Gravesend (West), and Brooklyn CB11 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 38, District 43, District 44, District 47, and District 50, Assembly Districts AD 46, AD 47, and AD 49, and State Senate Districts SD 17 and SD 23.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 62?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 324 injuries (SUVs/cars); 2 deaths, 26 injuries (trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 16 injuries (motos/mopeds). Bikes: 1 death, 22 injuries, 1 serious injury.
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 62 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. The law gives them these tools. They just need to use them.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are not inevitable. They happen where policy fails—when speed limits are too high, streets are not designed for safety, and laws are not enforced. Every crash is a chance to prevent the next.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and push for stronger enforcement. They can listen to residents and act before another person is killed.
What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Alec Brook-Krasny
Assembly Member Alec Brook-Krasny
District 46
District Office:
2002 Mermaid Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11224
Legislative Office:
Room 529, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: AlexaAviles
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 62 Police Precinct 62 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 46, SD 17.

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

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 62

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SUV Rear-Ends Another on Belt Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway heading west. The rear vehicle struck the front one center back end. Both drivers and front passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling west on Belt Parkway collided. The rear SUV struck the front SUV at its center back end. The drivers and a front-seat passenger were injured, all sustaining head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed damage at the center front and back ends. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The injured occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 35-year-old man was hit by an SUV on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The man suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk on 15 Avenue near Shore Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious but sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2020 Cadillac SUV traveling south, driven by a licensed male driver. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the primary cause noted was the driver's failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV and Sedan Collide on 21 Avenue

A 65-year-old front-seat passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s left front while the sedan made a U-turn. Driver distraction caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound SUV and a southwest-bound sedan making a U-turn. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. A 65-year-old female front passenger in the sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and shoulder-upper arm injuries. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was executing a U-turn when the crash happened. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542755 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn after colliding with a parked sedan. The cyclist suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The bike struck the left side doors of the sedan while traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 20 Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bike impacted the left side doors of the sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or contributing factors related to the sedan. No passengers were in the sedan at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540880 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539593 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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E-Bike Slams Object on 21 Avenue, Two Hurt

E-bike struck object on 21 Avenue. Driver and teen passenger injured. Both suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention and unsafe speed. Metal and flesh met hard pavement.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling south on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn crashed into an object. The 28-year-old male driver and 16-year-old male passenger were both injured, suffering abrasions to their elbows and lower arms. Police list driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Both victims were conscious and not ejected from the e-bike. No safety equipment was used. The crash damaged the right front quarter panel of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538226 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Slams Parked Garbage Truck Passenger Hurt

A sedan struck a parked garbage truck on Mc Donald Avenue. The right rear passenger suffered a facial abrasion. Police cite driver inattention and passing too closely. The truck was stationary. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Mc Donald Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a parked garbage truck at Avenue O. The right rear passenger in the sedan, a 49-year-old man, was injured with a facial abrasion. The police report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing Too Closely." The garbage truck was stationary and undamaged. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or injuries were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536744 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532525 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527493 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15