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.

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).

See also
Boroughs
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 62

SUV Left Turn Collides With Sedan in Brooklyn

A 42-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on 74 Street near 17 Avenue. The SUV made a left turn and struck a sedan going straight. The driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2019 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 74 Street when it collided with a 2020 Kia sedan traveling straight south. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. The injured party was the SUV driver, a 42-year-old man, who sustained knee and lower leg injuries and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor for the driver’s error. The sedan driver held a permit license. No ejections occurred. The collision caused vehicle damage to both vehicles’ front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Young Man Struck Crossing 65th Street

A car hit a young man on 65th Street. He stepped from behind a parked car. His head split. Blood pooled. He drifted in and out. The street kept moving. The driver kept going straight. The man lay broken on the cold pavement.

A 20-year-old man was struck by a westbound vehicle on 65th Street near 20th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'A young man stepped from behind a parked car. A westbound vehicle struck him. Blood pooled on the pavement. His head split. He drifted in and out.' The pedestrian suffered a severe head injury and was semiconscious at the scene, bleeding heavily. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and emerged from behind a parked vehicle. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
E-Scooter Rider Struck From Behind on Bay Parkway

A 20-year-old e-scooter rider suffered head injuries after a vehicle hit him from behind on Bay Parkway. Night. Driver inattention and close following listed. The rider was in shock. No helmet worn.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Bay Parkway in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck the scooter's center back end. The rider suffered head injuries and shock. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The crash happened at night, with both vehicles traveling south. The e-scooter driver was not wearing a helmet, as noted after the driver errors. The impact left the rider injured but not ejected. Systemic danger persists for vulnerable road users on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502504 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 25-year-old woman was struck while crossing 86 Street at 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious and crossing with the signal at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 86 Street and 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Elderly Driver Injured in Multi-SUV Collision

An 87-year-old man driving a sedan was injured after striking multiple parked SUVs on 80 Street. He lost consciousness at the scene. The impact damaged the front of his vehicle and the rear quarters of the SUVs. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, an 87-year-old male driver lost consciousness while driving a sedan westbound on 80 Street. His vehicle collided with several parked SUVs, damaging their rear quarter panels and bumpers. The driver was injured and found unconscious but was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. There are no other specified driver errors or contributing factors noted. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The collision involved multiple parked SUVs, with damage concentrated on the front of the sedan and the rear of the parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497401 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Bike Crash

A 31-year-old male bicyclist suffered a severe shoulder injury in Brooklyn. The crash happened at Avenue T. The rider was conscious but fractured and dislocated his upper arm. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash on Avenue T in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained a fractured and dislocated shoulder, described as a distorted injury. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, along with the bicyclist's reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was a bike traveling south, going straight ahead, with damage to the center front end. No safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights driver inattention as the primary cause of the injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
SUV Side-Impact Injures Brooklyn Driver

A 55-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a side-impact collision on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a sedan hitting the SUV’s right side doors. The driver suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. Police cited traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 15 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2017 SUV and a 2011 sedan. The SUV, driven by a 55-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors by the sedan traveling east. The SUV driver sustained a fractured hip and upper leg, with injuries classified as severe. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan’s front center end was the point of impact. The crash highlights driver errors related to ignoring traffic controls and aggressive behavior, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on 18 Avenue

A sedan pulling out of parking hit a northbound e-bike on 18 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. The driver was distracted. The bike's front and sedan's bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a sedan starting from parking collided with an e-bike traveling north on 18 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 32-year-old male driver, sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating a 2014 Dodge vehicle. The e-bike rider was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493921 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16
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Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan Into Parked Car

A Dodge sedan crashed into a parked Honda on 21 Avenue. Two men inside suffered pain and shock. Police cite driver inexperience. Metal twisted. Night air thick with sirens.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old unlicensed, inexperienced driver crashed a 2013 Dodge sedan into a parked 2012 Honda sedan on 21 Avenue in Brooklyn. The Dodge struck the Honda's left rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both the driver and his 26-year-old male passenger were injured, reporting pain, nausea, and shock. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. Both occupants wore lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4497124 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-16