Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,288
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,926
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 362
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 68?

Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps

Bay Ridge Bleeds: Speed Kills, City Sleeps

Precinct 68: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Death Toll Grows, One Block at a Time

In Precinct 68, the numbers do not lie. Fifteen people killed. Fifteen seriously injured. Over 1,800 injured since 2022. The dead include the old and the young. A 74-year-old man, crushed at an intersection. A 43-year-old cyclist, killed on the Belt Parkway. A 48-year-old woman, thrown from a bike and left unconscious on 68th Street. The list goes on. Each one had a name. Each one had a place to be. Now there is only silence.

Cars and SUVs do the most damage. They killed four people and left nearly 250 injured or worse. Trucks and buses, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—all have drawn blood here. But the biggest killers are still behind the wheel of a car or SUV. The numbers are plain: SUVs and cars caused four deaths and 244 injuries.

Reckless Driving, Empty Promises

The carnage is not random. It is not fate. It is speed, distraction, and recklessness. In September, a man was killed crossing Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was not paying attention. In June, a cyclist died on the Belt Parkway. The cause: a car, going straight, did not stop. In another case, a woman was thrown from a bike and died on 68th Street. The pattern is clear. The pain is real.

A neighbor, after one crash, said, “She was a nice and kind girl, always smiling.” The grief is bottomless. Another relative said, “It’s devastating. It’s affecting everyone in our family, especially (Ruiz’s) mom. Maddy was her only daughter.”

What Has Been Done—and What Has Not

Local leaders have tools. They can lower speed limits. They can redesign streets. They can enforce the law. But the deaths keep coming. The police can crack down on speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield. They can target crash hotspots. They can write tickets. They just need to act.

Every day of delay is another family shattered.

Call to Action: Demand Action Now

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets. The dead cannot speak. You can. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 68 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 68?
It includes the Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park, and Brooklyn CB10 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 38, District 43, District 47, and District 50, Assembly Districts AD 46, AD 49, and AD 64, and State Senate Districts SD 17, SD 23, and SD 26.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 68?
Cars and SUVs: 4 deaths, 244 injuries. Trucks and Buses: 0 deaths, 20 injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 9 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 17 injuries. Cars and SUVs are the biggest threat. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 68 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and target known crash hotspots. They can issue tickets for speeding and failure to yield. They have the tools. They just need to act.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
These deaths are not fate. They are the result of choices—speed, distraction, reckless driving. Enforcement and safer street design can prevent them.
What can local politicians do?
Local leaders can lower speed limits, redesign dangerous streets, and push for stronger enforcement. They can act now, or answer for the next death.
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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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 68 Police Precinct 68 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 46, SD 17.

It contains Brooklyn CB10, Bay Ridge, Dyker Heights, Fort Hamilton, Dyker Beach Park.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 68

SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 73-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when an SUV making a right turn struck him at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, hitting the pedestrian who was crossing with the signal.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 10:49 AM on Bay Ridge Parkway near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 73-year-old male pedestrian was crossing the intersection with the signal when a 2018 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a right turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor on the driver's part. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield to pedestrians legally crossing intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704903 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

An 18-year-old pedestrian suffered a head contusion after an SUV made a left turn and struck him at an intersection. The driver faced glare conditions, impairing visibility. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a 2021 Chevrolet SUV was making a left turn on 92 Street near Gelston Avenue in Brooklyn at 10:45 AM when it struck an 18-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion with injury severity level 3. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor affecting the driver’s visibility during the maneuver. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling southeast with two occupants in the vehicle. The police report does not list any pedestrian errors contributing to the crash, focusing on the driver’s impaired visibility due to glare as the primary factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Slams Parked Car, Driver Killed Instantly

A 56-year-old man died behind the wheel on 82nd Street. His sedan crashed into a parked Toyota. The front end crumpled. He wore no seatbelt. Metal folded, and the street fell silent. He never stepped out. The impact ended everything.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old man driving a sedan on 82nd Street crashed into the rear of a parked Toyota. The report states the sedan 'slammed into the back of a parked Toyota.' The front end of the sedan folded in, trapping the driver inside. The driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the narrative. The crash resulted in the apparent death of the driver, who 'never got out.' The police report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors are explicitly cited in the available data. The parked Toyota was unoccupied at the time of the collision. The report does not mention any actions by other road users or any additional contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703200 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Bay Ridge Parkway

A sedan making a right turn struck an eastbound e-bike on Bay Ridge Parkway. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and suffered head injuries. Police cite driver inattention as the cause, highlighting the dangers of distracted driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:20 on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. A 2021 Buick sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound e-bike. The e-bike driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained head injuries, leaving him semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right front quarter panel struck the e-bike's center front end, indicating the sedan driver failed to yield or properly observe the e-bike. The e-bike driver was wearing a helmet, but no contributing factors were attributed to his actions. The sedan driver was licensed in Ohio, while the e-bike operator was unlicensed. This collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction in mixed-vehicle environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pick-up Truck Strikes Bicyclist on Senator Street

A pick-up truck making a right turn hit a bicyclist traveling straight on Senator Street in Brooklyn. The 44-year-old woman was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor.

According to the police report, at 8:16 AM on Senator Street in Brooklyn, a 2023 Ford pick-up truck was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old woman, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck's right front bumper struck the left side doors of the bike. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the truck was licensed and male, while the bicyclist was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the truck's right front bumper and the bike's left side doors. The incident highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Driver Crashes Into Parked Sedan

A distracted driver struck a parked sedan on slippery pavement in Brooklyn. The driver suffered back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected. The collision damaged both vehicles’ bumpers, highlighting risks from inattention and road conditions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:10 a.m. A 39-year-old male driver of a sedan was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor, alongside slippery pavement. The sedan was parked and struck in the rear center, while the SUV, traveling north, hit the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. Both vehicles sustained damage. The driver of the sedan was not using any safety equipment. This collision underscores the dangers posed by driver distraction and hazardous road conditions, without any noted fault or contributing behavior from other road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 69-year-old woman suffered back injuries after an SUV failed to yield while making a right turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle's right front bumper struck her, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, a 69-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and 5 Avenue in Brooklyn around 9:36 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Toyota SUV, traveling northeast and making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained back injuries and contusions but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The collision highlights a failure in yielding that led to the pedestrian's injury, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian herself.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697808 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Pick-up Truck Strikes Two Pedestrians Brooklyn

A pick-up truck traveling south struck two pedestrians crossing at a marked crosswalk without signal. Both victims, a 40-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, suffered lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2011 Ford pick-up truck traveling south on 14 Avenue in Brooklyn struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk around 7:47 AM. The victims, a 40-year-old female and a 5-year-old male, were crossing without a signal when the crash occurred. Both pedestrians sustained injuries to their knees, lower legs, and feet, with contusions and abrasions reported. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the center front end of the truck, which sustained damage consistent with striking the pedestrians. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. This collision highlights the systemic danger posed by driver failure to yield at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4697430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Driver Runs Light, Hits Pedestrian

E-bike slammed into a 46-year-old woman crossing 62 Street in Brooklyn. Driver blew past traffic control. Pedestrian suffered full-body abrasions. Streets failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a male e-bike driver heading south on 62 Street in Brooklyn struck a 46-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection with 8 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The e-bike hit the pedestrian with its center front end, causing abrasions and injuries to her entire body. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. Driver errors are the primary cause named in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695861 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Truck Driver Kills Woman in Brooklyn Turn

A Dodge truck turned left on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver, distracted, struck a 52-year-old woman head-on. She died beneath the streetlight. The crash left blood on the asphalt and silence in the street.

According to the police report, a Dodge truck making a left turn on Bay Ridge Avenue near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 52-year-old woman standing in the roadway. The impact was direct, hitting her with the center front end of the vehicle. The woman suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, licensed in New York, was operating a 2019 Dodge truck and was the sole occupant. The police narrative states, 'The driver was distracted.' No contributing factors related to the pedestrian’s actions are cited in the report. The fatal collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695644 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two SUVs Collide in Brooklyn Intersection

Two sport utility vehicles crashed on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted, causing a right-turning SUV to strike the left rear quarter panel of a northbound SUV. A passenger suffered neck injuries from the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:40 on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Two SUVs were involved: one traveling north going straight ahead, the other making a right turn northwest. The point of impact was the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV, struck by the right front quarter panel of the turning SUV. Both drivers were cited for inattention and distraction, which contributed directly to the collision. A 27-year-old female passenger in the northbound SUV sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report highlights driver inattention as the primary cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the passenger or other road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4695041 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Taxi Fails to Yield, Hits Sedan Driver

A taxi driver made a left turn and collided head-on with a sedan traveling east. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 92 Street at 19:50. A taxi, traveling north and making a left turn, struck a sedan traveling east. The point of impact was the center front end of both vehicles. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies the taxi driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights critical driver errors leading to injury on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Crash Injures Young Driver

An 18-year-old motorcycle driver was injured in a crash on 3 Avenue. He was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was conscious at the scene.

A motorcycle collided with a parked sedan and an SUV on 3 Avenue. The 18-year-old male driver was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee and lower leg. According to the police report, the contributing factors were 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The motorcycle was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other occupants were involved. The driver was wearing a helmet, but the focus remains on the driver's actions leading to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The SUV was turning left. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist was injured after colliding with a 2019 SUV making a left turn on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV struck the motorcycle with its left front bumper while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver of the SUV was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles' front ends.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two Sedans Collide on Slippery Brooklyn Road

Two sedans crashed on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered bruises and neck or head injuries. Slippery pavement contributed. One driver was turning left; the other drove straight. Both wore seat belts and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue near 86 Street in Brooklyn. One driver, age 60, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The other driver, age 53, was traveling straight southbound. Both drivers sustained contusions and bruises, with injuries to the neck and head. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The impact points were the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the straight-moving vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688547 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing 86 Street

A 32-year-old woman was struck by a northbound BMW sedan on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling north on 86 Street in Brooklyn struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to obey traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687656 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Elderly Woman Killed by Backing SUV in Brooklyn

An SUV reversed on 76th Street. Its bumper struck an 83-year-old woman standing in the road. She fell. She died there. The driver did not see her. The street was empty. No crosswalk nearby. Silence followed.

An 83-year-old woman was killed near 1326 76th Street in Brooklyn when a 2007 Honda SUV backed west and struck her legs. According to the police report, 'The bumper struck her legs. She collapsed, silent. The driver did not see.' The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The woman suffered fatal injuries to her lower body and died at the scene. No other injuries were reported. The SUV sustained no damage. The crash highlights the lethal consequences of driver inattention, especially when reversing in areas without marked crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687579 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes E-Bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was injured when an SUV hit his e-bike on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact struck the bike’s left rear bumper and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Fort Hamilton Parkway involving a 2008 SUV traveling north and an e-bike traveling west. The SUV struck the e-bike on its left rear bumper, impacting the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 40-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the SUV driver and the bicyclist. There is no mention of the bicyclist’s actions contributing to the crash. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687428 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian on Bay Ridge Avenue

A 65-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The vehicle impacted the left side doors while parked. The man was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2017 SUV. The vehicle was parked before the crash and the point of impact was the left side doors. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. He sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted. The crash involved a single SUV and one pedestrian, with no other vehicles or occupants involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687260 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Woman on Bay Ridge

An SUV struck a 53-year-old woman crossing Bay Ridge Avenue. Driver inattention listed. She suffered arm abrasions. The SUV’s front end was damaged. The street saw blood and metal meet.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2011 Toyota SUV, traveling east, struck her with the vehicle’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection or crosswalk. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm but remained conscious. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted. The driver was licensed and proceeding straight at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4687017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04