Crash Count for Precinct 62
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,923
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,179
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 9, 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.

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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-End Collision Injures Two Girls

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. One slowed, the other followed too close and struck from behind. Two girl passengers, ages 10 and 16, suffered facial bruises. Both were conscious. Impact hit front and rear of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on Belt Parkway. One SUV slowed or stopped. The second SUV, following too closely, rear-ended it. Two female passengers, ages 10 and 16, were injured with facial contusions. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The 10-year-old was a right rear passenger with a lap belt and harness. The 16-year-old was a front passenger with an air bag and lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Damage centered on the front and rear ends of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Benson Avenue

A 23-year-old male driver in an SUV struck a parked sedan on Benson Avenue. The SUV showed no damage; the sedan’s left front quarter panel was hit. The driver was wearing a lap belt and suffered shock with unspecified injuries.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver operating a 2004 SUV traveling west on Benson Avenue collided with a parked 2006 sedan. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front quarter panel against the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The sedan sustained visible damage; the SUV did not. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected but experienced shock and unspecified injuries. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The sedan was stationary before the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517496 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
3
Sedan Rear-Ended by Pick-up Truck on 65 Street

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan from behind on 65 Street. Three occupants in the sedan suffered whiplash injuries to neck and shoulder. The sedan driver was distracted and following too closely. All occupants were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west struck the center back end of a stopped sedan also traveling west on 65 Street. The sedan had three occupants: a 23-year-old female driver and two male passengers aged 15 and 20. All three suffered whiplash injuries—neck and shoulder—and were conscious and wearing lap belts. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely" by the sedan driver. The impact point was the sedan's center back end and the truck's right front bumper. No ejections occurred. The injuries were classified as moderate. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and close following distances.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519020 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
2
Two SUVs Collide on 20 Avenue Injuring Drivers

Two SUVs crashed on 20 Avenue. Both drivers were injured. One trapped and semiconscious with head injuries. The other conscious with leg injuries. Both disregarded traffic controls. Vehicles damaged at front quarter panels. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 20 Avenue. Both drivers were injured: a 21-year-old woman suffered head injuries and was trapped in her vehicle, semiconscious; a 25-year-old man sustained knee and lower leg injuries and remained conscious. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the contributing factor for both drivers. The vehicles impacted at their front quarter panels, causing significant damage. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights failure to obey traffic signals as the key driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517129 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 17-year-old girl was struck by an SUV making a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper hit her face. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2020 SUV made a right turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck her face, causing abrasions. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered a moderate injury classified as an abrasion to the face. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518787 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A sedan traveling west collided with an eastbound SUV making a left turn on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 59-year-old man, suffered chest contusions and shock. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2013 Kia sedan traveling west on 86 Street was struck on its right front bumper by a 2014 Lexus SUV making a left turn eastbound. The sedan's 59-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining chest contusions and shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The SUV's right rear quarter panel was damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Hits E-Scooter on Cropsey Avenue

A 20-year-old woman on an e-scooter was ejected and injured after an SUV made a right turn on Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her with its right front bumper. The rider suffered full-body injuries and shock.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female e-scooter driver was injured when a 2021 SUV made a right turn on Cropsey Avenue and struck her. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper and the e-scooter's center back end. The rider was ejected and sustained injuries to her entire body, resulting in shock. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable riders when drivers fail to yield and operate at unsafe speeds.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Driver Falls Asleep, Hits Parked Cars

A 24-year-old woman driving an SUV in Brooklyn fell asleep at the wheel. She crashed into two parked SUVs, damaging their rear ends. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a seatbelt.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female driver fell asleep while driving her SUV eastbound in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck the left rear bumper of one parked SUV and the center back end of another. The driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused front-end damage to the moving SUV and rear-end damage to the parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513693 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Bay 11 Street

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Bay 11 Street. The front passenger, a 21-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bay 11 Street collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The impact occurred at the sedan's left front bumper and the SUV's right rear bumper. The sedan carried two occupants. The front passenger, a 21-year-old female, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically driver inattention and driver inexperience. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513731 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Rear-Ends Bus on Bay Parkway

A sedan struck the rear of a slowing bus on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 24-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited following too closely as the cause. The bus was occupied but no injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male sedan driver collided with the rear of a bus that was slowing or stopping on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The sedan driver was injured, complaining of neck pain and nausea, and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The bus, occupied by one person, sustained damage to its center back end but no injuries were reported. The sedan's front center end was damaged. The driver was licensed in New York and traveling northbound. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Slowing SUV on West 6 Street

Two SUVs collided on West 6 Street. The rear driver, a 44-year-old woman, suffered a neck contusion. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled north; the lead vehicle was slowing.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on West 6 Street collided. The lead SUV was slowing or stopping when the following SUV struck its rear. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rear SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the lead SUV had damage to its right rear bumper. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511654 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Backs Into E-Bike Rider on 19 Avenue

A 21-year-old e-bike rider was partially ejected and suffered a head injury after an SUV backed unsafely into him on 19 Avenue. The SUV driver was inattentive and distracted. The rider suffered minor bleeding and shock.

According to the police report, an SUV backing west on 19 Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 21-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The report lists the SUV driver's errors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The e-bike sustained damage to its center front end. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused shock and injury severity level 3 to the e-bike rider. The collision point was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Belt Parkway

A westbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Belt Parkway. The sedan’s left rear passenger, a child, suffered chest injuries and bruising. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a 2015 Toyota SUV traveling west on Belt Parkway rear-ended a westbound Honda sedan. The impact was at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. A child occupant in the sedan’s left rear seat was injured, sustaining chest contusions and bruises. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused damage to both vehicles’ front and rear ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510604 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 39-year-old man was hit crossing with the signal on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan making a left turn struck him in the face. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 23 Avenue in Brooklyn made a left turn and struck a 39-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained facial contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Two Sedans Collide on Bay Ridge Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Bay Ridge Parkway just after midnight. One driver backed unsafely, striking the other vehicle head-on. The struck driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a head injury and shock. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bay Ridge Parkway at 12:28 a.m. One driver was backing unsafely, causing the crash. The other driver, a 35-year-old man wearing a lap belt, was injured with a head wound and experienced shock. The collision involved the center back end of the backing vehicle and the center front end of the other sedan. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling in opposite directions before the crash, with one going west and the other east. The incident highlights the dangers of unsafe backing maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Bike Runs Light, Strikes Pedestrians in Brooklyn

An unlicensed e-bike rider ran the light at 19th Avenue and 76th Street. He struck two people crossing with the signal. One woman died from a head injury. Another man was hurt. The street fell silent. The driver did not stop.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 19th Avenue and 76th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, an unlicensed man on an e-bike ran a red light and struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the signal. The e-bike hit a 43-year-old woman in the head, killing her. A 45-year-old man suffered injuries to his arm. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and wore no safety equipment. The report does not mention any errors by the pedestrians. The impact left one dead and another injured, underscoring the danger when drivers ignore signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4507537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Kings Highway

A 35-year-old man crossing Kings Highway with the signal was hit by an eastbound SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries and was in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Kings Highway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 Ford SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and was reported to be in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the driver. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful, crossing with the signal, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506596 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Convertible Hits E-Bike Rider at 19th Avenue Corner

A Ford convertible struck a 60-year-old man on an e-bike at 19th Avenue and 71st Street. His head bled onto the street. The car’s bumper cracked. The bike’s side tore open. He stayed conscious. Driver inattention and traffic control ignored.

A Ford convertible hit a 60-year-old man riding an e-bike at the corner of 19th Avenue and 71st Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash left the cyclist bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The e-bike’s right side was torn open and the car’s bumper was cracked. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. No other serious injuries were reported among vehicle occupants. The street bore the mark of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506210 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north. The rider suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2019 Toyota SUV made a left turn on Avenue T in Brooklyn and collided with the cyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist sustained a contusion and bruise to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV’s right front bumper and the bike’s center front end were damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505084 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Left-Turning Driver Hits Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A driver failed to yield on New Utrecht Avenue. A 49-year-old man crossing in a marked crosswalk was struck. He suffered an eye abrasion. Impact hit the car’s center front. Driver inattention played a role.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old pedestrian was crossing New Utrecht Avenue in Brooklyn at a marked crosswalk when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The man suffered an abrasion to his eye and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s center front end. No further details about the vehicle or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16