Crash Count for Precinct 62
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,873
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,153
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 493
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 62?

Blood on Cropsey: Lives Lost, Leaders Silent

Blood on Cropsey: Lives Lost, Leaders Silent

Precinct 62: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 7, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

In Precinct 62, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Twenty seriously hurt. Nearly 2,000 injured since 2022. The dead are old and young. A 2-year-old girl, a 66-year-old woman, a 95-year-old crossing Cropsey Avenue. Each struck by a turning truck or SUV. Each left on the street, their stories ending at the curb.

The pain is not abstract. It is a son watching his father die on the pavement. “I see him on the floor,” said Henry Tziquin. “His eyes were closed. I’m scared—I don’t know what to do.”

Most victims are walking. Most drivers keep going. In one crash, a driver hit a man and just kept going as his son watched. In another, a woman crossing with the light was killed by a truck turning left. The police report reads: “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.”

Leadership: Promises and Gaps

The city has tools. Speed cameras. Lower speed limits. Crackdowns on reckless driving. But change comes slow. The law lets the city set safer speeds. The precinct can target speeding, failure to yield, and known danger zones. They can act now. Too often, they wait.

Local leaders have the power to demand more. They can push for a 20 mph default speed limit. They can back laws that stop repeat offenders. They can make sure enforcement targets the real danger—drivers, not the people on foot or bike.

The Role of Precinct 62

Precinct 62 can do more than write reports. They can enforce the law. They can make the next crash less likely. They can stop the next family from waiting at a hospital bed that will never warm again.

Act Now: Demand Action

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand real enforcement. Tell them the numbers are not just numbers. They are lives. They are neighbors. They are children and elders. Every day of delay is another risk, another family broken.

Do not wait for another name on the list. Demand safer streets now.

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

Pickup Turns, Strikes Woman Crossing With Signal

A pickup truck turned right at 72nd Street and 21st Avenue, striking a 64-year-old woman in the crosswalk. She lay unconscious, head split, limbs crushed. The driver, distracted, failed to yield. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement.

According to the police report, a pickup truck made a right turn at the corner of 72nd Street and 21st Avenue in Brooklyn and struck a 64-year-old woman who was crossing with the signal. The report states she suffered severe head trauma and crush injuries to her limbs, and was found unconscious on the pavement. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a Pennsylvania-registered pickup and was reportedly looking elsewhere at the moment of impact. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection with the signal, as noted in the report. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and pay attention at crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4796531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Dump Truck Kills Pedestrian in Williamsburg

A dump truck turned right on Withers Street. The driver hit a man crouched for food. The man died at Elmhurst Hospital. The driver fled. Police are still searching. Brooklyn’s streets remain deadly for those on foot.

Gothamist reported on March 3, 2025, that a dump truck driver fatally struck a man in his 20s on Withers Street near Woodpoint Road, Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The man was kneeling in the street to pick up food when the truck, turning right, hit him. According to police, 'the driver, a 49-year-old man, left the scene.' The NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is investigating. No arrests have been made. The article notes this was one of several fatal crashes in Brooklyn that week, highlighting persistent dangers for pedestrians. NYPD data shows at least 10 traffic deaths in Brooklyn so far this year, matching last year’s pace. The driver’s failure to remain at the scene underscores ongoing issues with hit-and-runs and enforcement.


Unlicensed Driver Flees Fatal Brooklyn Crash

A man sped through a stop sign in Brownsville. His Mercedes hit a school bus. His passenger died. He ran from the wreck in a taxi. Police found him later. The victim’s family mourns. The street remains unchanged.

NY Daily News reported on March 2, 2025, that Tyree Epps, 32, drove a Mercedes-Benz without a license, ran a stop sign on Van Sinderen Ave, and crashed into a school bus. The article states, “After the crash, Epps hopped in a taxi and took off, leaving his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, in the front seat suffering severe head trauma.” Epps faces charges of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, leaving the scene, and unlicensed driving. The bus driver survived. The crash exposes ongoing risks from unlicensed, reckless drivers and the persistent danger at city intersections. The victim’s family is left to grieve and organize a funeral, while the intersection remains a site of loss.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 40-year-old woman suffered abrasions and arm injuries when an SUV made a right turn and struck her as she emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on W 6 St in Brooklyn. The impact hit the SUV’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, at 3:47 PM on W 6 St in Brooklyn, a 2017 Ford SUV traveling south made a right turn and struck a 40-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the SUV’s left front bumper made contact. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified and does not identify any driver contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the right turn maneuver. This crash underscores the risks posed by vehicle turns near parked cars, where pedestrians can be obscured and vulnerable to impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795854 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bushwick Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger

A Kia slammed into a Toyota on Stockholm Street. Hayden Wallace, 29, died. Two friends survived with critical wounds. The driver fled. Police arrested Christopher Seabrook. The crash left a new life cut short, a city shaken.

According to the NY Daily News (published March 1, 2025), Christopher Seabrook, 28, was arrested for the hit-and-run crash that killed Hayden Wallace, 29, in Bushwick on January 8, 2024. Seabrook allegedly crashed a Kia Sportage into a Toyota Yaris carrying Wallace and friends, then fled the scene on foot. Wallace died; two others were critically injured. The Toyota’s driver was also charged with driving without a license. Seabrook faces charges including manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article quotes Wallace’s aunt: “He lived life to the fullest. He was only 29 years old and lit up every room he entered.” The case highlights the deadly consequences of reckless driving and fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


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Two Sedans Collide on Bay Parkway Injuring Occupants

Two sedans traveling straight collided at Bay Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front areas of both vehicles. Both drivers and passengers sustained injuries including fractures and abrasions. Airbags deployed and seat belts were in use.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight ahead collided on Bay Parkway near Cropsey Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:07 PM. The point of impact was the right front bumper of one sedan and the right front quarter panel of the other. Both vehicles were occupied by male drivers and passengers. The driver of the 2020 Ford sedan was conscious with head abrasions; his airbag deployed and he wore a lap belt and harness. The front passenger in the same vehicle suffered a fracture and dislocation to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, secured by a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific driver errors or contributing factors, only unspecified factors for the passenger. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and multiple injuries without ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795294 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Makes U-Turn, Hits Moped Rider

A sedan executing a U-turn struck a moped rider traveling straight on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, helmeted and conscious, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:40 on Bath Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan, traveling east and making a U-turn, collided with a moped traveling westbound. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male occupant riding with a helmet, was injured with contusions and upper arm and shoulder injuries but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the maneuver. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Vehicle damage was consistent with the described impact points.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Six Hurt as SUVs Crash on Belt Parkway

Two SUVs slammed together on Belt Parkway. Six people hurt. Impact tore metal, sent necks snapping. Air bags burst. All injured stayed conscious. No cause named. Night, speed, steel, pain.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn just after midnight. One SUV was merging, the other going straight. The crash struck the left rear quarter panel and left front bumper. Six occupants were injured: a male driver, a female front passenger, and four teenage girls in the rear seats. All suffered neck and shoulder injuries, including whiplash and contusions. Air bags deployed. The police report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash unfolded during merging and straight travel, with no further driver errors detailed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4795849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped and E-Scooter Collide on Avenue P

A moped traveling north struck an e-scooter making a left turn southbound on Avenue P in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver suffered a fractured elbow and hand injuries. Police cited driver inexperience and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:50 on Avenue P in Brooklyn. A moped traveling straight north collided head-on with an e-scooter making a left turn southbound. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old male, sustained serious injuries including a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The report explicitly lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors to the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage to their center front ends. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not indicate any victim fault or helmet use. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in managing complex interactions between motorized personal vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Slams Into Southbound Cyclist

SUV turned left at speed, struck cyclist riding straight. Cyclist hit, left bruised and battered in Brooklyn. Police cite unsafe speed. Impact tore into bike’s front, SUV’s side. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, an SUV making a left turn collided with a southbound bicyclist near 1821 W 4 St in Brooklyn at 14:01. The SUV’s left side doors struck the bike’s front end. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor. No cyclist errors were cited. The crash underscores driver error—unsafe speed during a left turn—leading to serious injury for a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Skids, Slams Tree On Belt Parkway

A BMW X5 veered off Belt Parkway near Exit 14. The SUV struck a tree. Marcus Joseph, 41, died at the scene. No passengers. No bystanders hurt. The crash left only silence and wreckage on the Brooklyn road.

NY Daily News (2025-02-18) reports Marcus Joseph, 41, died after his BMW X5 spun out of control on the Belt Parkway near Exit 14 in Starrett City, Brooklyn. Police said the SUV 'skidded off the road and slammed into a tree.' Joseph was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The article does not mention weather or road conditions. The incident highlights the dangers of high-speed corridors like the Belt Parkway, where loss of control can prove fatal. No charges were filed. The report underscores the persistent risks for all road users on New York City highways.


Distracted SUV Driver Injures Another on Belt Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Belt Parkway. The lead driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. Both vehicles damaged. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Belt Parkway crashed when one struck the other from behind. The lead driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The lead SUV was hit on the left rear bumper and quarter panel; the striking SUV sustained front-end damage. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report highlights distraction and inattention as the causes, with no mention of victim fault.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793031 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedans

A 61-year-old man driving west on Cropsey Avenue struck two parked sedans. The impact damaged the right front bumper of his vehicle and the rear panels of the parked cars. The driver suffered a neck contusion and bruising but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:30 in Brooklyn on Cropsey Avenue. The driver, a 61-year-old male occupant of a 2001 Ford sedan, was traveling westbound when he collided with two parked sedans. The point of impact was the right front bumper of his vehicle, which struck the left rear bumper of one parked sedan and the right rear bumper of another. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash, repeated twice for emphasis. The driver was injured, sustaining a neck contusion and bruising, but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the parked vehicles or victim behavior, focusing solely on the driver's inattention as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792611 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits E-Scooter in Brooklyn Collision

A sedan traveling north struck an e-scooter heading west on Shore Parkway. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. Driver inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn involving a 2022 Toyota sedan and an e-scooter. The sedan was traveling north, and the e-scooter was moving west, both going straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-scooter’s center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 28-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor, repeated twice, indicating the sedan driver’s failure to maintain focus led to the crash. No victim behaviors or helmet use were noted as contributing factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4793027 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan making a left turn struck a 25-year-old man crossing 20 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:27 on 20 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling south was making a left turn when it struck a 25-year-old male pedestrian 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. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor attributed to the vehicle driver. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors, and the collision highlights a driver error in yielding to a pedestrian lawfully crossing the street.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Causes Rear-End Sedan Crash

Two sedans collided on 21 Ave in Brooklyn. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound when the crash occurred late at night.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on 21 Ave in Brooklyn collided at 21:45. The rear vehicle, a 2015 Honda with a female licensed driver, struck the center back end of the front 2006 Toyota sedan. The point of impact was the center front end of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the rear vehicle. The driver of the rear sedan sustained back injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the lead vehicle and the center back end of the rear vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4792014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Passing Too Closely Injures Pedestrian

A 44-year-old woman crossing Kings Hwy at a marked crosswalk was struck by a southbound sedan making a left turn. The vehicle passed too closely, hitting her right front quarter panel. She suffered knee and lower leg contusions but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kings Hwy near Van Sicklen St in Brooklyn at 8:15 AM. A 44-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when a southbound 2012 Ford sedan was making a left turn. The vehicle's contributing factor was 'Passing Too Closely,' cited twice in the report, indicating the driver failed to maintain safe distance from the pedestrian. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report highlights driver error in passing too closely as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 20 Ave in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a 21-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 20 Ave in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected, suffering head injuries and shock. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision and serious injury to the bicyclist.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:19 on 20 Ave in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling west struck a northbound bicyclist with its left front bumper. The bicyclist, a 21-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained head injuries and shock, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The sedan showed no damage, while the bike had damage to its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle going straight ahead. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls, resulting in severe injuries to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789961 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Motorcyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 27-year-old unlicensed motorcyclist was ejected and injured in a Brooklyn collision. The motorcycle struck a sedan starting from parking, suffering front-end damage. Failure to yield right-of-way by the motorcyclist caused the crash, according to police.

At 8:22 p.m. in Brooklyn near 1684 86th Street, a collision occurred involving a motorcycle and a sedan. According to the police report, the motorcycle driver, a 27-year-old male, was unlicensed and failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The motorcyclist was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with a complaint of pain or nausea. The sedan, a 2015 BMW, was starting from parking when the collision occurred, impacting its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle suffered damage to its center front end. The report highlights the motorcyclist's failure to yield as a key factor, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789967 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Hits Elderly Pedestrian Exiting Vehicle

A 74-year-old woman suffered bruises and leg injuries after a sedan struck her while she was getting on or off a vehicle. The driver’s inattention caused the impact, leaving the pedestrian injured but conscious on Shore Parkway in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2022 Toyota sedan traveling east on Shore Parkway struck her on the right rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was getting on or off a vehicle other than a school bus at the time of the collision. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan showed no vehicle damage, indicating the impact was likely at low speed. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian errors or contributing factors were noted in the report. This incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users in Brooklyn.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4788270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04