Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,293
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,928
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 29, 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

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 2025-08-05
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 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on 85 Street

A sedan traveling south struck a parked SUV on 85 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s left side hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The female driver suffered facial injuries and shock. Driver distraction was a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver in a 2014 sedan was traveling south on 85 Street when she collided with a parked 2022 SUV. The point of impact was the sedan’s left side doors and the SUV’s right rear bumper. The driver was injured, sustaining facial injuries and experiencing shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The parked SUV was unoccupied at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pick-up Truck Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 74-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a right turn in Brooklyn. The impact fractured and dislocated his shoulder and upper arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 74-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 92 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2016 Dodge pick-up truck making a right turn struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
78-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal

A 78-year-old man was struck by a BMW sedan while crossing 3 Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Pavement was slippery.

According to the police report, a 78-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 3 Avenue and 73 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2019 BMW sedan, driven by a male driver making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor to the crash. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were specified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision and suffered serious lower limb injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661424 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan, making a left turn, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and showed inexperience.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2021 Honda sedan was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle westbound. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660104 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Backs Into Bicyclist on 63 Street

A sedan backing into a parked position struck a stopped bicyclist on 63 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, a 41-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver failed to back safely and was inattentive, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a 2017 Hyundai sedan was entering a parked position on 63 Street in Brooklyn when it backed unsafely into a stopped bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 41-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan showed no damage, and the bicyclist was not ejected but suffered injury severity level 3. The cyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. The crash highlights the danger of inattentive backing maneuvers in shared traffic spaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Collision

A 39-year-old woman on an e-scooter was struck on her left front quarter panel by a sedan traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway. She suffered injuries to her elbow and lower arm, with minor bleeding and shock. The sedan hit the scooter’s left side doors.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan, both traveling east. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old woman, was injured with wounds to her elbow and lower arm, experiencing minor bleeding and shock. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the scooter and the right front bumper of the sedan. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Left Turn Hits Sedan Going Straight

Two sedans collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of an oncoming sedan. The left rear passenger of the turning vehicle suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles sustained right-side damage.

According to the police report, a 2013 Ford sedan was making a left turn on 86 Street when it collided with a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling straight westbound. The impact struck the right side doors of the turning vehicle and the right front bumper of the oncoming vehicle. The left rear passenger in the turning sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the turning vehicle's pre-crash action as making a left turn and the other vehicle going straight ahead. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pickup Truck Hits Boy Cyclist in Brooklyn

Pickup truck turned left and struck a 13-year-old on a bike. The boy suffered leg injuries and abrasions. Police cite driver for following too closely and unsafe speed. The street saw pain, not mercy.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old boy riding a bike was hit by a 2019 Chevrolet pickup truck making a left turn on Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The boy was injured in his knee, lower leg, and foot, and suffered abrasions. The report lists the driver’s errors as following too closely and unsafe speed. The pickup truck had no damage, but the bike’s front end was struck and damaged. The boy was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was noted. The driver was licensed in Georgia. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to keep distance and control speed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657136 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

An unlicensed e-scooter driver struck a parked SUV in Brooklyn. The rider hit the vehicle’s left rear quarter panel, suffering facial contusions. The scooter’s front end was damaged. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter driver collided with a parked station wagon/SUV on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter was traveling south and attempting to pass when it struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. The driver, who was unlicensed, sustained facial contusions and bruising but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver’s unlicensed status and the pre-crash action of passing. The SUV was stationary at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Rider Hurt in Bay Ridge Collision

E-scooter slammed head-on into a vehicle on Bay Ridge Avenue. Rider, 22, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite traffic control disregarded. No damage to vehicles. Brooklyn street, broad daylight, danger clear.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Bay Ridge Avenue collided head-on with a vehicle going east on 4th Avenue. The rider was conscious but suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. The e-scooter driver wore a helmet. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The crash underscores the risk when traffic control is ignored, leaving vulnerable road users injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Veers Into Parked Cars, Woman Killed

A sedan drifted south on 14th Avenue. It slammed into three parked cars. Metal tore. A 49-year-old woman inside the moving car died. The street fell silent. No one else was hurt. The crash left wreckage and grief.

A sedan traveling south on 14th Avenue in Brooklyn struck three parked vehicles. According to the police report, 'A southbound sedan veered into parked cars. Metal screamed. A 49-year-old woman inside did not survive.' The crash killed the woman, who was the only occupant of the moving vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The three parked vehicles were unoccupied. The impact left the parked cars damaged and the driver dead at the scene. The police report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
SUV Left Turn Hits Sedan Head-On

A 22-year-old female driver made a left turn on 65 Street. Her SUV struck a westbound sedan head-on on the right side. Three occupants suffered whiplash and bruises. The crash left right doors damaged and injuries to neck and body.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV driven by a 22-year-old woman was making a left turn on 65 Street when it collided with a westbound 2017 sedan. The point of impact was the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants were injured: the SUV driver, a 42-year-old front passenger, and an 18-year-old right rear passenger. Injuries included whiplash and contusions. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor for the 18-year-old passenger, indicating a driver error during the turn. No other contributing factors were specified. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. Vehicle damage was concentrated on the right side doors of the SUV and the front end of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Slams Sedan in High-Speed Belt Parkway Crash

SUV chased by police crashed into sedan on Belt Parkway. Driver’s leg shattered. Unsafe speed fueled the wreck. Metal twisted. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old man driving an SUV was injured when his vehicle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan on Belt Parkway during a police pursuit. The SUV driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles. No safety equipment was used by the injured driver. The impact left the SUV and sedan badly damaged, but only the SUV driver was reported hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
Sedan Strikes E-Bike at Bay Ridge Avenue

A sedan hit an e-bike turning left on 4 Avenue. Both e-bike riders suffered leg injuries. Police cite traffic control disregarded and improper turn by the e-bike driver. The sedan’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 4 Avenue collided with an e-bike making a left turn at Bay Ridge Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike carried two people: a 41-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female passenger. Both suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries; the passenger had a fracture and dislocation. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors by the e-bike operator. Neither e-bike occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan, driven by a licensed male, sustained center front-end damage. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649541 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on 86 Street

A sedan turning left hit a bicyclist going straight on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist, 34, suffered a head abrasion but was conscious. The driver’s view was obstructed, and traffic control was disregarded. The bike rider wore no helmet.

According to the police report, a 2021 sedan traveling north on 86 Street made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, sustained a head abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors, indicating driver error in failing to yield or properly observe traffic controls. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The impact occurred at the sedan’s center front end and the bike’s right side doors. The cyclist was not ejected from the bike. The crash highlights dangers from obstructed views and ignored traffic signals in Brooklyn’s 86 Street corridor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648896 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits 71-Year-Old Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 71-year-old woman was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn while crossing outside a crosswalk. The driver made a right turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 71-year-old female pedestrian was injured when an SUV made a right turn in Brooklyn near 6402 9 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver's limited visibility. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to her hip and upper leg but was conscious after the crash. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The report does not indicate any pedestrian error or helmet use. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views during vehicle turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
3
E-Bike Slams Pedestrian on Shore Road

An e-bike tore through Shore Road. The rider struck a woman, ripping her leg. A teenage girl on the bike hit her head. Blood pooled. The driver did not see. The street fell silent. Two injured. Distraction and failure to yield led to pain.

A 34-year-old woman walking on Shore Road near 83rd Street in Brooklyn was struck by an e-bike. She suffered severe lacerations to her leg. A 17-year-old girl riding on the e-bike also sustained a serious head injury. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' were listed as contributing factors. The e-bike, traveling north, hit the pedestrian with its left front bumper. The report notes blood on the pavement and a silent street after the crash. No helmet or signal use was cited as a factor. The crash left two people hurt, both victims of driver error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Hits Pedestrian on Slippery Brooklyn Street

A 64-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The impact injured her head, causing bruising. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. The driver was traveling straight south when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2017 SUV struck her on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female, was traveling straight south when the vehicle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian. The report lists slippery pavement as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian suffered a head injury with contusions and remained conscious. The crash highlights the dangers posed by road conditions and vehicle-pedestrian interactions outside designated crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05