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

E-Bike Rider Ejected After Van Collision

An e-bike rider collided with a parked van on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was ejected and left semiconscious with serious injuries. The van was stationary at the time of impact. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male e-bike rider traveling east on Bay Ridge Avenue collided with a parked van. The rider was ejected from the bike and sustained serious injuries, remaining semiconscious after the crash. The van was stationary, with damage to its center back end, while the e-bike sustained front-end damage. The report lists "Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle" as a contributing factor, indicating the rider's response to another vehicle not involved in the collision. No other driver errors were specified. The rider wore a helmet at the time of the crash. The van had no occupants and was not moving before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686287 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Inexperienced Driver Slams Parked Sedan, Teen Hurt

A young driver with a permit struck a parked sedan on Marine Avenue. His 17-year-old passenger took a blow to the knee and leg. Police cite inexperience and distraction. Metal twisted. The street stayed silent.

According to the police report, a sedan driven by a male with a permit crashed into a parked sedan on Marine Avenue in Brooklyn. The front passenger, a 17-year-old male, suffered contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were damaged at the left front bumper. The injured passenger was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or violations were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 30-year-old man crossing Gelston Avenue with the signal was hit by a sedan making a left turn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and shock. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Gelston Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Chevrolet sedan, traveling northeast and making a left turn, struck him. The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian suffered a neck injury and was in shock but had no visible complaints. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685623 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn

Two SUVs crashed on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the left front bumper of one and the center front end of the other. A 60-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Failure to yield right-of-way caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Narrows Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 5:10 p.m. The impact involved the left front bumper of a 2024 Hyundai SUV and the center front end of a 2014 Nissan SUV. A 60-year-old female passenger in one vehicle was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor for the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Hits 15-Year-Old Bicyclist

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the cyclist’s left side while turning right. The boy suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old bicyclist was injured when a 2024 SUV made a right turn and struck the bike on its left side doors in Brooklyn. The cyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed; the bicyclist was unlicensed. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but the crash was caused by the driver’s failure to yield. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and left side doors of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684834 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A motorcycle collided head-on with an SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The 19-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling east collided head-on with a northbound SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. The motorcyclist was conscious after the crash and was wearing a helmet. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver held a permit license. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684523 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on 5 Avenue

A sedan hit a bicyclist traveling east on 5 Avenue. The cyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries, losing consciousness. The driver was going straight south. Police cited unsafe speed and traffic control disregard as factors.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going east. The bicyclist was ejected from the bike and sustained head injuries, resulting in unconsciousness and minor bleeding. The driver of the sedan had two occupants and was licensed in New Jersey. Contributing factors listed include unsafe speed and traffic control disregard by the driver. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center front end. No fault or blame is assigned to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682764 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Sedan Hits Two Pedestrians Crossing With Signal

A sedan turning left struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered head contusions but remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and inexperience. No vehicle damage was reported at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2010 Chevrolet sedan was making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal at the intersection. The victims, a 39-year-old woman and a 5-year-old boy, both sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Both pedestrians were injured while lawfully crossing, with no mention of helmet use or signaling by the pedestrians. The driver was licensed in New York and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Elderly Woman on Marine Avenue

A sedan hit a 72-year-old woman crossing Marine Avenue at dusk. Her head struck hard. She died in the street. Two sedans collided, one parked, one moving. The street grew quiet. The woman’s life ended where the light faded.

A 72-year-old woman was killed while crossing Marine Avenue near dusk. According to the police report, she was not at an intersection and crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, causing fatal head injuries. The report states, 'Marine Avenue, near dusk — a 72-year-old woman crossed without a signal. A moving sedan struck her, head crushed.' Two sedans were involved: one parked, one in motion. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. The woman’s death marks another tragedy on New York City’s streets, where the vulnerable pay the price for everyday traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679990 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Side Impact

A bicyclist riding east struck the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male bicyclist traveling east collided with the left side doors of a parked SUV on Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV was stationary before the crash and had damage to its left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676204 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn’s 65 Street

Two sedans crashed on 65 Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. A 78-year-old rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 65 Street near 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight westbound. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 78-year-old male rear passenger was injured with neck pain and whiplash, despite wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the turning maneuver likely caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles westbound. The collision caused significant front-end damage to both sedans. No ejections or fatalities were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 63-year-old woman was struck by a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian crossing a marked crosswalk without a signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2005 Dodge sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 38-year-old woman on an unlicensed e-scooter suffered knee and lower leg injuries in Brooklyn. The crash happened on 65 Street near 9 Avenue. She was not ejected but experienced shock and minor bleeding. The scooter’s right side was damaged.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver on an unlicensed e-scooter was injured in a crash on 65 Street in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with minor bleeding and shock noted. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The e-scooter was traveling east and impacted at the right front quarter panel, damaging the right rear quarter panel. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. No other vehicles or persons were reported injured or involved. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users operating motorized devices without proper licensing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
13-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 13-year-old boy was struck by a southbound sedan on Fort Hamilton Parkway. The impact hit the vehicle’s right front bumper. The boy suffered abrasions and injuries to his entire body. He was conscious after the crash, crossing outside a crosswalk.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2013 Honda sedan traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The collision occurred when the pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The vehicle struck the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing abrasions and injuries to the entire body. The pedestrian was conscious following the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673767 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes E-Bike Rider on 65 Street

A bus hit an e-bike rider on 65 Street near 4 Avenue. The rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The bus’s right front bumper made contact with the bike’s front end. Both vehicles traveled south at impact.

According to the police report, a bus and an e-bike collided on 65 Street near 4 Avenue. The e-bike driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bus was traveling straight south when its right front bumper struck the center front end of the e-bike. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' factors as contributing causes for both vehicles. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The crash resulted in moderate injury severity but no ejection. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly before impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW Sedan Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 34-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The man suffered bruises and an elbow injury but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2022 BMW sedan traveling southbound. The driver was going straight ahead but failed to maintain attention, contributing to the collision. The pedestrian was not in the roadway at the time of impact and suffered contusions and an injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The police report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4671776 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
86-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan in Brooklyn

An 86-year-old man was struck by a northbound sedan on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage despite impact to the right side doors.

According to the police report, an 86-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being hit by a northbound sedan on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and remained conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The sedan struck the pedestrian on the right side doors but sustained no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was engaged in 'Other Actions in Roadway' at the time of the collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment were noted. The driver’s distraction was the critical error leading to the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4673931 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
BMW SUV Crushes Teen E-Biker on 73rd Street

A BMW SUV struck a 19-year-old riding an Arrow e-bike on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue. The teen was thrown, crushed, and left unconscious. The SUV’s front end bore the mark. The street fell silent around broken bones and twisted metal.

A 19-year-old riding an Arrow e-bike was hit by a BMW SUV on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the teen was thrown from his bike, crushed, and found unconscious with injuries across his entire body. The SUV’s center front end showed damage from the impact. The report lists the bicyclist as helmetless and ejected. No specific driver errors are named in the data. The crash left the street marked by silence and injury, with the vulnerable road user bearing the full force of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668780 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Getting On Vehicle

A 60-year-old man was injured in Brooklyn after a sedan hit him while he was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The driver was distracted, striking the pedestrian with the car’s left front bumper. The man suffered a fractured leg.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 60-year-old male pedestrian who was getting on or off a vehicle outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated injury to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668126 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 80 Street

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 SUV on 80 Street. The bike struck the SUV’s front center. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver showed inattention and distraction at the time.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist riding north on 80 Street collided with a westbound 2017 Chevrolet SUV. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the bike. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with driver inexperience on the bicyclist’s part. The SUV driver was licensed in Texas and the bicyclist was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-bicycle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04