Crash Count for Precinct 66
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,874
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,330
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 484
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 21
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 66?

No Accident: Brooklyn Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop It?

No Accident: Brooklyn Streets Are Killing Us—Who Will Stop It?

Precinct 66: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 18, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 66, the streets do not forgive. Since January 2022, 21 people have died in crashes here. Sixteen more suffered serious injuries. The numbers do not tell the whole story. They do not show the blood on the crosswalk or the shoes left behind.

Just last month, a 17-year-old was killed and a 14-year-old thrown from a moped on Avenue N. The cause: “Passing or Lane Usage Improper” and “Unsafe Speed” (NYC Open Data). The street was quiet after. The loss was not.

In April, a 61-year-old man was killed crossing Bay Parkway. The SUV kept going straight. He did not (NYC Open Data).

The Pattern Is Clear

SUVs and cars do most of the killing. Out of all pedestrian injuries and deaths, SUVs and sedans are responsible for the largest share. Trucks, buses, mopeds, and bikes add to the toll, but the weight of the harm is clear. The dead are not just numbers. They are children, elders, neighbors.

A neighbor, after a recent double fatality, put it plain: “Drivers speed on that stretch of roadway.” (CBS New York). The police know the hotspots. The city knows the patterns. Still, the bodies pile up.

Leadership: Action and Silence

Local leaders have tools. The city now has the power to lower speed limits. Speed cameras are renewed. But the pace of real change is slow. The police in Precinct 66 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target the corners where people keep dying. They can write tickets for speeding, for failure to yield, for running red lights. They can make it stop. But only if they act.

What You Can Do

This is not fate. It is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement where it matters. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand action, not words. Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Robert Carroll
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 557, 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 66 Police Precinct 66 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.

It contains Brooklyn CB12, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Borough Park, Kensington, Mapleton-Midwood (West).

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 66

KIA Turns Left, E-Bike Passenger Thrown and Bloodied

A KIA turned left on Avenue O. An e-bike passed on the right. Metal struck flesh. A 21-year-old man flew from the bike, helmetless, and hit the pavement. He stayed conscious, bleeding, his skin split open.

According to the police report, a KIA SUV was making a left turn on Avenue O near East 4th Street when it collided with an e-bike passing on the right. The impact threw a 21-year-old male passenger from the e-bike, leaving him with severe lacerations across his body. The report states the victim was ejected and remained conscious at the scene. Police cite 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors in the crash, both attributed to driver actions. The narrative notes the victim was not wearing a helmet, but this detail is mentioned only after driver errors. The collision underscores the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield and speed endangers vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4752262 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 36-year-old man was injured when a pick-up truck disregarded traffic control and struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The impact caused upper arm injuries and shock, highlighting driver failure to yield.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling northeast in Brooklyn struck a 36-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection near 3902 9 Avenue at 1:30 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals. The point of impact was the truck's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, was not ejected, and experienced shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The driver was licensed and making a right turn at the time. This crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls, directly causing injury to a lawful pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753619 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Two Sedans Collide on Avenue I at Speed

Two sedans collided on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Four men inside the vehicles suffered whiplash and back injuries. Police cite unsafe speed as the cause. The impact damaged the front bumpers. All occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Avenue I in Brooklyn at 1:33 AM involving two sedans traveling north. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other proceeded straight ahead. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the Ford and the left front bumper of the Mercedes. Police identified unsafe speed as the contributing factor. Four male occupants, including both drivers and passengers, sustained injuries such as whiplash and back pain. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report notes no ejections or additional contributing factors. The collision caused damage primarily to the front bumpers of both vehicles, highlighting the dangers of excessive speed in urban intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751867 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Turns, Crushes Teen E-Biker Dead

A box truck turned right on Ditmas Avenue, crushing a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike beneath its front. His chest collapsed. He was thrown and died at the scene. The truck rolled on, untouched. The street swallowed another life.

According to the police report, a box truck was making a right turn on Ditmas Avenue near Coney Island Avenue when it struck a 16-year-old riding a Hurley e-bike. The report states the teen was crushed beneath the truck’s right front quarter panel, suffering fatal chest injuries. The victim was ejected and died at the scene. The truck sustained no damage and continued on, according to the narrative. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified' and does not cite any driver error, but the sequence of events centers on the truck’s right turn and the resulting impact. The report notes the e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no helmet, but these details are listed only after the fatal collision caused by the truck’s maneuver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4749410 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Side Impact

A 32-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck her left side, causing contusions and lower leg injuries. The bicyclist was helmeted and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:30 on 12 Avenue, Brooklyn. A 32-year-old female bicyclist riding south was ejected after a side impact to her left side doors. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate (3). She was wearing a helmet and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver errors or violations such as failure to yield. The involved car was parked and sustained no damage. The bicyclist was the only injured party, and no blame is assigned to her in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748107 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Outside Intersection

A 24-year-old woman suffered moderate burns and leg injuries after an SUV made a right turn and hit her while she crossed outside a crosswalk. The impact struck the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2024 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a right turn traveling west in Brooklyn near 55 Street. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the SUV struck her with its center front end, causing moderate burns and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors but notes the pedestrian's crossing was outside a designated crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. The report highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing outside intersections, emphasizing driver responsibility in such maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4746661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Avenue L

Two sport utility vehicles collided on Avenue L in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right front quarter panel of one SUV and the left front bumper of the other. A front passenger suffered back injuries, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, at 15:37 on Avenue L in Brooklyn, two SUVs traveling straight ahead collided. One SUV, a 2014 Jeep registered in New Jersey, was traveling south and was struck on its right front quarter panel, damaging its right side doors. The other SUV, a 2016 model registered in New York, was traveling east and impacted with its left front bumper. The crash injured a 38-year-old female front passenger in the New Jersey-registered vehicle, who sustained back injuries and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744775 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Right, Strikes Cyclist on Ditmas

A sedan turned right on Ditmas Avenue and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider took a blow to the face. Bruises marked the crash. The car’s front quarter crumpled. Turning cars endanger Brooklyn’s streets.

According to the police report, a 2023 Toyota sedan turned right from Ditmas Avenue and struck a northbound bicyclist going straight. The crash happened at 21:27 in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left front quarter panel hit the bike’s center front end. The 29-year-old cyclist suffered facial contusions and bruising but remained conscious. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, but the collision during a turning maneuver exposes the persistent risk to cyclists from turning vehicles. The cyclist wore no safety equipment. The sedan carried two people and was driven by a licensed male. This crash highlights the ongoing threat turning cars pose to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Driver Injury in Multi-Vehicle Brooklyn Collision

A 37-year-old male driver suffered a fractured hip and leg in a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn. The collision involved several parked vehicles and was caused by driver inattention. The driver was conscious and restrained at the time of impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:27 in Brooklyn near 2157 59 Street. The injured party was a 37-year-old male driver who sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness during the collision. The crash involved multiple vehicles, including sedans and SUVs, many of which were parked at the time. The point of impact on the injured driver's vehicle was the center front end, with significant damage described as demolished. The police report cites driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4743223 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Driver Loses Consciousness, Injures Self

A 60-year-old male bus driver in Brooklyn lost consciousness while parked, causing a crash. He suffered severe whole-body injuries and was unconscious at the scene. The incident highlights driver incapacitation as a critical hazard in vehicle operation.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near Fort Hamilton Parkway shortly after midnight. The 60-year-old male bus driver was parked when he lost consciousness, a contributing factor explicitly noted in the report along with a physical disability. The driver was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The bus sustained damage to its center front end and left front bumper. The driver suffered injuries to his entire body and was unconscious at the scene. The report identifies driver incapacitation due to loss of consciousness as the primary cause, underscoring a systemic danger when drivers become physically unable to control their vehicles. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742904 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Strikes Brooklyn Cyclist

SUV turned right on Cortelyou Road. Cyclist riding straight hit head-on. Man, 46, suffered arm abrasions. Evening crash. Metal against flesh. Streets failed the vulnerable again.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck him head-on on Cortelyou Road near Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn at 17:56. The cyclist, traveling north, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV, a 2024 model, was driven by a licensed operator. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for both parties. The crash highlights the danger of turning vehicles to cyclists proceeding straight. The bicyclist wore a helmet, as noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed Van Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 70-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by a van making a left turn in Brooklyn. The van driver failed to yield right-of-way and was unlicensed. The pedestrian suffered severe lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 3:00 PM on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 70-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection with the signal when she was struck by a 2017 Ford van traveling east and making a left turn. The van's driver, a male occupant who was unlicensed, failed to yield the right-of-way, a key contributing factor cited in the report. The pedestrian sustained a fracture and dislocation to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report also notes driver inexperience as a contributing factor. Vehicle damage was not reported, indicating the impact was focused on the pedestrian. This incident highlights systemic dangers posed by unlicensed and inexperienced drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian

SUV struck a man crossing 18 Avenue in Brooklyn. Driver ignored traffic control. Pedestrian suffered leg injuries. Impact was forceful. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 18 Avenue at 60 Street in Brooklyn at 14:12. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a northbound SUV failed to yield right-of-way and disregarded traffic control, striking him. The man suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, but remained conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, highlighting clear driver error. No actions by the pedestrian contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742173 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Cyclist From Behind on Avenue J

SUV hit a cyclist from behind on Avenue J. The rider took the blow, fell, and lost consciousness. Head wounds bled. No helmet. The SUV kept straight. Brooklyn street, late afternoon.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male bicyclist was struck from behind by a 2020 SUV while both traveled east on Avenue J in Brooklyn at 17:20. The cyclist suffered head injuries, lost consciousness, and had minor bleeding. The SUV, driven by a licensed Florida woman, hit the center back of the bike. The report lists no explicit driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet, but no victim actions contributed to the crash. The impact and injury resulted from the SUV's rear-end collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Woman Crossing Ocean Parkway

SUV slammed into a 21-year-old woman crossing Ocean Parkway. She took the hit full on, left with abrasions over her body. The street showed no mercy. She stayed conscious. System failed to shield her.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a 2024 Nissan SUV while crossing Ocean Parkway, away from any crosswalk or signal. The SUV hit her at the center front end. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors. The driver, a licensed woman from New York, was heading straight south at the time. No explicit driver errors are named, but the impact with a pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk exposes the persistent danger when drivers do not yield or remain vigilant. No victim actions were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738172 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Multiple SUV and Sedan Collision Injures Passenger

Three vehicles collided head-on at Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. A 39-year-old male passenger suffered a fractured face and dislocation. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. The injured occupant was restrained and conscious.

According to the police report, at 23:10 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn, a collision occurred involving two SUVs and a sedan all traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of each vehicle. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or rules. A 39-year-old male occupant in the left rear seat of one vehicle was injured, sustaining a fractured face and dislocation. He was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to all involved vehicles, underscoring the force of impact and the systemic danger posed by drivers disregarding traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Slams SUV on Avenue O

A box truck struck an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered arm injuries. Both vehicles took front-end damage. Police cite unspecified driver errors. No victim fault. No pedestrians involved.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling south on Avenue O collided with a westbound SUV. The SUV driver, a 37-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his arm and hand. He was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles suffered front-end damage. The police report lists unspecified contributing factors, indicating driver error but not blaming the victim. No pedestrian involvement or victim actions contributed to the crash. The box truck carried six occupants and was operated by a licensed driver. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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E-Scooter and E-Bike Collide on Ocean Parkway

Two men collided head-on on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, distracted, struck the e-bike rider. Both were ejected and suffered serious injuries to limbs and chest. The crash exposed dangers of driver inattention on shared paths.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:45 on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision involved an e-scooter traveling south and an e-bike traveling north, both going straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, was cited for driver inattention/distraction. Both drivers were ejected from their vehicles and sustained injuries classified as severity 3. The e-bike rider, a 43-year-old man, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The e-scooter driver sustained contusions and bruising to his chest. Neither driver was wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The report highlights driver inattention as a key contributing factor, emphasizing the systemic risks posed by distracted driving on micromobility routes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737729 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Rear-Ends SUV Injuring Passenger

A box truck traveling south on Coney Island Avenue struck the rear of a southbound SUV. The impact injured the SUV’s front passenger, a 31-year-old woman, who suffered neck injuries. Both vehicles showed damage consistent with a rear-end collision.

According to the police report, at 14:04 on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a 2015 HINO box truck traveling south struck the center back end of a 2018 Toyota SUV also traveling south. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the box truck and the center back end of the SUV. The SUV carried two occupants, including a 31-year-old female front passenger who was injured with neck trauma and remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes unspecified factors for the injured passenger. The collision pattern and damage indicate the box truck driver failed to maintain safe distance or control, resulting in a rear-end impact that injured the SUV passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736515 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Van Rear-Ends E-Scooter on 9 Avenue

A van struck an e-scooter from behind on 9 Avenue, injuring the 34-year-old female scooter driver. She was partially ejected and sustained knee and lower leg bruises. The van driver followed too closely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 9 Avenue at 18:45. A 2023 Dodge van traveling south struck the center back end of a Segway e-scooter, also traveling south. The e-scooter driver, a 34-year-old female, was partially ejected and suffered contusions to her knee and lower leg. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating the van driver failed to maintain a safe distance behind the scooter. The van showed no damage, and the scooter driver was wearing a helmet, but no other victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of close following distances in mixed vehicle environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04