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

9-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Brooklyn

A 9-year-old boy was struck by an SUV on Battery Avenue in Brooklyn. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight north when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old pedestrian was injured after being hit by a 2015 Mazda SUV traveling north on Battery Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front quarter panel. The child sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Struck SUV’s Right Rear Quarter

A 59-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the scooter’s front as both traveled straight. The rider suffered knee and lower leg fractures. Police cited traffic control disregard by the driver. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 66 Street in Brooklyn involving a 59-year-old male e-scooter driver and a Nissan SUV. The e-scooter was traveling south, and the SUV was traveling west. The point of impact was the e-scooter’s center front end and the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The e-scooter driver sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Scooter Injured in Bay Ridge Parkway Collision

A 52-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured on Bay Ridge Parkway. The SUV driver made a left turn. The e-scooter struck the front center of the SUV. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling east on Bay Ridge Parkway collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The e-scooter struck the center front end of the SUV, sustaining damage. The rider was injured with abrasions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-scooter driver but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the SUV operator. The SUV showed no damage. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable micromobility users at intersections with turning vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644036 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcyclist Ejected in Belt Parkway Crash

Sedan merged into motorcycle on Belt Parkway. Rider thrown. Leg and foot battered. Police cite improper passing and unsafe lane change. Helmet worn. System failed to protect the vulnerable.

According to the police report, a sedan merged into a motorcycle on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The 29-year-old motorcyclist was ejected and suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan struck the motorcycle's left front with its right front bumper. Police list driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing." The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Bicyclist Ejected in Sedan Collision

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a serious head injury after a collision with a sedan turning right on Bay Ridge Parkway. The bicyclist was unconscious and unhelmeted. The sedan struck the bike’s left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by a northbound sedan making a right turn. The impact occurred on the bike’s left front quarter panel and the sedan’s right side doors. The bicyclist was ejected, suffered a severe head injury, and was unconscious at the scene. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was licensed, but the bicyclist was unlicensed. Both contributing factors for the bicyclist are unspecified. The report highlights the driver’s maneuver of making a right turn as the pre-crash action. No other driver errors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641492 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Two Vehicles Collide on Brooklyn 11 Avenue

A sedan and an SUV crashed on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way. The sedan driver suffered an elbow injury and minor bleeding. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles. No one was ejected from the cars.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 11 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan traveling north and an SUV traveling west. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver, a 51-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock reported. The impact occurred at the center front end of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV. A parked BMW sedan was also damaged in the incident. No occupants were ejected. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error for both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641112 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Distracted Driver Slams Sedan on Expressway

Two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. A 35-year-old driver suffered facial fractures. Police cite driver distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists involved. Metal, glass, and pain on the highway.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The lead driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered facial fractures and dislocations. He was conscious and restrained. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles traveled east and were driven by licensed drivers. The lead sedan was struck in the center back end; the trailing sedan had front end damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left one driver badly hurt. The road stayed dangerous.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Rider Hit by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 38-year-old e-bike rider suffered head injuries after a collision with a sedan on 73 Street near 12 Avenue. The sedan struck the e-bike’s front end. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and was left in shock with bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 73 Street collided with an eastbound e-bike at the intersection near 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 38-year-old man, sustained head injuries and contusions but was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the right front quarter panel, striking the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified. The rider was left in shock and injured, highlighting the dangers posed by distracted driving in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639895 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
SUV and Sedan Collide on 92 Street

A Jeep SUV traveling north struck a southbound Kia sedan making a left turn on 92 Street in Brooklyn. Both female drivers suffered neck contusions. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2022 Jeep SUV was going straight north on 92 Street when it collided with a 2016 Kia sedan making a left turn southbound. Both drivers, women aged 38 and 42, were injured with neck contusions but remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists the sedan driver’s errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The Jeep SUV’s left front bumper struck the sedan’s center front end. Both drivers wore lap belts. The crash caused moderate injuries to both drivers, highlighting the dangers of improper turning and failure to yield in Brooklyn traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637721 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Vehicle in Brooklyn

An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The vehicle, traveling south at unsafe speed, hit her on the left front quarter panel. She suffered a bruised shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on 8009 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicle was traveling south, going straight ahead, and struck her with its left front quarter panel. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. The pedestrian's contributing factors include 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion.' She sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and pedestrian confusion in non-intersection crossings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637723 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
2
SUV and Tractor Truck Slam on Shore Road

SUV and diesel truck crashed head-on in Brooklyn. Both drivers hurt. Passenger trapped, back cut. Police cite driver distraction and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. No one ejected.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV and a diesel tractor truck collided on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were going straight. The SUV's right front hit the truck's left front. The SUV driver, age 45, suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The right rear passenger, also 45, had back abrasions and was trapped but conscious. Police list driver inattention and distraction for both drivers, along with disregard for traffic control. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness. The passenger had no safety equipment. No one was ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637722 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
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Unlicensed Driver Hits E-Bike, Two Injured

A sedan struck an e-bike on 66 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver and passenger were ejected and suffered head injuries. The sedan driver disregarded traffic control. Both victims were unconscious or semiconscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 66 Street collided with a northbound e-bike. The sedan driver, who was unlicensed, struck the e-bike's right rear quarter panel with the sedan's left front bumper. Two people on the e-bike, an 18-year-old male driver and a 16-year-old female passenger, were ejected and sustained serious head injuries. Both were injured internally and were unconscious or semiconscious after the crash. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary contributing factor by the sedan driver. Neither victim wore safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and operating without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637575 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Rear-End Collision Injures Brooklyn Sedan Driver

Two sedans collided on Ridge Boulevard in Brooklyn. A 44-year-old woman driving the lead car suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Ridge Boulevard collided when the rear vehicle struck the center back end of the front vehicle. The driver of the lead sedan, a 44-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The crash occurred while the front vehicle was stopped in traffic and the rear vehicle was going straight ahead. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor, indicating the rear driver failed to maintain attention. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUVs collide on Brooklyn 86th Street

Two SUVs crashed on 86th Street in Brooklyn. A 42-year-old female driver suffered facial abrasions. Both vehicles hit each other’s front quarter panels. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 42-year-old female driver who was injured with abrasions to her face but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision occurred when one vehicle was going straight and the other was changing lanes. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of one SUV and the right front quarter panel of the other. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
76-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backed Into on 72 Street

A 76-year-old woman was injured when a sedan backed unsafely on 72 Street near 7 Avenue. The driver, a licensed male, reversed southbound and struck the pedestrian at an intersection. She suffered bruises and arm injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 72 Street was backing up near 7 Avenue when it struck a 76-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. There is no mention of pedestrian error or safety equipment. The incident highlights the danger of unsafe backing maneuvers in areas with pedestrian activity.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631667 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Collides With Left-Turning Truck

A motorcycle struck the left front quarter panel of a pick-up truck making a left turn on 6 Avenue. The motorcyclist suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male motorcyclist was injured when his Harley Davidson collided with a pick-up truck on 6 Avenue. The truck was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight east. The motorcyclist sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor. The truck driver’s action of making a left turn intersected with the motorcycle’s path, causing the impact on the truck’s left front quarter panel and the motorcycle’s right front bumper. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Motorcycle Collides with SUV on 84 Street

A motorcycle struck an SUV on 84 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. The crash involved unsafe speed and lane changing by the motorcycle driver.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 84 Street made a left turn and collided with an SUV traveling south. The motorcyclist, a 21-year-old male driver, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions over his entire body. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing by the motorcyclist. The SUV driver was going straight ahead and impacted on the right front bumper. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the motorcycle and the right front bumper of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Turns Improperly, Hits Sedan in Brooklyn

A 45-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries in a Brooklyn crash. An SUV making a right turn struck a sedan starting from parking. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way and turned improperly. The impact damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male driver was injured when an SUV making a right turn collided with a sedan that was starting from parking on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper with its right front bumper. The driver of the SUV suffered neck injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan driver held a permit license from New Jersey, while the SUV driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

An e-bike rider collided with a sedan making a left turn on 86 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street in Brooklyn involving an e-bike and a sedan. The e-bike rider, a 49-year-old man, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan was making a left turn when it struck the e-bike on the left side doors. The police identified driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The e-bike rider was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. He was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the rider. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Taxi Hits Sedan on 72 Street in Brooklyn

A taxi struck a sedan while making a right turn on 72 Street in Brooklyn. The taxi driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 72 Street in Brooklyn involving a taxi and a sedan. The taxi driver, a 50-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash happened as the sedan was making a right turn and the taxi was traveling straight south. The point of impact was the taxi's left front quarter panel, damaging its left side doors. The police identified 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624402 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05