Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,306
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,936
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 363
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 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

Brooklyn SUV Collision Injures 18-Year-Old Driver

Two SUVs collided in Brooklyn on 81st Street. The 18-year-old driver suffered a bruised elbow and lower arm injury. The crash involved left-side impact and driver distraction. Both vehicles were traveling east when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 81st Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old male driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash occurred as one vehicle was going straight ahead and the other was merging, with impact on the left side doors of one SUV and the right front bumper of the other. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Two Sedans Collide on Cropsey Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Cropsey Avenue. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other going straight. Two passengers suffered bruises to face and chest. Both were conscious and restrained. Front-end damage marked the violent impact.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Cropsey Avenue when one driver was making a left turn and the other was traveling straight ahead. The impact occurred at the front ends of both vehicles. Two passengers were injured: an 18-year-old female in the left rear seat with facial contusions, and a 73-year-old female front passenger with chest contusions. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the left-turning driver’s action as a key element. No ejections occurred. The crash caused center front-end damage to one sedan and left front bumper damage to the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Colonial Road with the signal. The sedan driver was making a right turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Colonial Road at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a sedan traveling north made a right turn and struck her. The driver was cited for inattention and distraction. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle showed no damage from the impact. Driver inattention was the primary contributing factor in this crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Rider Injured in Driver Distraction Crash

An e-bike rider suffered a head contusion after colliding with a vehicle making a right turn. The crash occurred on 67 Street. The driver’s inattention caused the impact. No vehicle damage was reported. The rider remained conscious but injured.

According to the police report, a 47-year-old female e-bike rider was injured in a crash on 67 Street. The rider sustained a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The other vehicle involved was making a right turn. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No damage was recorded on either vehicle. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead when the crash occurred. The report does not specify any contributing factors related to the rider or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers to vulnerable road users like cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580932 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 50-year-old woman was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan made a left turn and hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2016 Toyota sedan was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on 7 Avenue

Two sedans crashed at 7 Avenue. One driver made a left turn. Both failed to yield right-of-way. A 74-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Impact hit left side doors and front bumper. Both drivers licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 7 Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west straight ahead, the other making a left turn eastbound. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, contributing to the crash. A 74-year-old male front passenger was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact occurred on the left side doors of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary driver error. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 3 Avenue

A sedan struck a 35-year-old male bicyclist traveling east on 3 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue collided with a bicyclist going straight ahead eastbound. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end striking the bike. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bike Strikes Pedestrian on 86 Street

A 19-year-old woman was hit by a bike on 86 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted and inexperienced. The pedestrian was off the roadway and conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a bike traveling east on 86 Street struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors to the crash. The bike's center front end was the point of impact, indicating a direct collision. No other vehicles or safety equipment were involved or noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was not at fault in the incident.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577175 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A sedan struck an e-bike on 77 Street in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver disregarded traffic control. The sedan showed front-end damage. The e-bike rider was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 77 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, was injured with abrasions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved the sedan traveling east and the e-bike traveling north, both going straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576927 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Elderly Pedestrian Struck by Turning Sedan in Brooklyn

An 86-year-old woman crossed Bay Ridge Parkway with the signal. A sedan turned left and hit her. Blood pooled on the street. She stayed conscious, head bleeding. The driver was distracted. The car showed no damage. The street bore the mark.

An 86-year-old woman was struck while crossing Bay Ridge Parkway at 12th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she was crossing with the signal when a sedan, making a left turn, hit her. She suffered a head injury with severe bleeding but remained conscious at the scene. The report states, 'The driver was distracted.' Contributing factors listed include 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan sustained no damage. The data shows the pedestrian was following the signal at the intersection. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor. The crash left blood on the street, marking another day of danger for those on foot.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedans Collide in Chain Crash on Belt Parkway

Three sedans slammed together on Belt Parkway. Rear-end impacts left a 57-year-old woman bruised and hurt. Police cite following too closely. Metal crumpled. Airbags fired. No one thrown from cars.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling west on Belt Parkway crashed in a chain-reaction. All drivers were slowing or stopping when the collisions struck. A 57-year-old female driver suffered contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. Police list 'Following Too Closely' as the cause. The vehicles took damage to their front and rear ends. The injured driver was conscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and protected by airbags. No one was ejected. The crash shows the danger when drivers fail to keep enough distance.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575849 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Both drivers were men, traveling west. One driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage. The crash left one man injured but conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, both traveling west. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles, with front and rear impacts noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572365 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Moped Hits Sedan Turning Left in Brooklyn

A moped struck a sedan making a left turn on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling north collided with a sedan making a left turn southwest on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, a 31-year-old male occupant, was injured with contusions and trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan, occupied by one person, sustained no damage despite the impact to its left front bumper. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570980 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Slams Sedan, Elderly Driver Killed in Brooklyn

A Toyota SUV struck a westbound sedan on 13th Avenue. The sedan’s driver, an 80-year-old woman, died at the scene. Two others suffered back injuries. Both vehicles failed to yield. The crash left pain and silence on the corner.

An 80-year-old woman driving a sedan westbound on 13th Avenue at 84th Street in Brooklyn was killed when a southbound Toyota SUV struck her car broadside. According to the police report, 'An 80-year-old woman, unbelted behind the wheel of a westbound sedan, was struck broadside by a southbound Toyota SUV. Her head hit hard. She died there, alone, in the driver’s seat.' Two other people, an 18-year-old male driver and a 47-year-old female passenger in the SUV, suffered back injuries. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The sedan driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the report, but the primary cause cited is failure to yield.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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Bus Collides with SUV on Brooklyn Queens Expressway

A bus struck the left rear bumper of an SUV traveling east on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. Three young passengers in the SUV suffered bruises and contusions. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver.

According to the police report, a bus and an SUV collided on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway. The bus hit the left rear bumper of the SUV, which was traveling east. Three children, ages 4, 6, and 7, were injured as occupants in the SUV. They sustained contusions and bruises to the elbow, shoulder, and back but were not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including unsafe lane changing and improper passing or lane usage by the SUV driver. All injured passengers were secured with lap belts and harnesses. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568331 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bus Hits Bicyclist on Brooklyn Street

A 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a collision with a bus on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered shoulder and upper arm bruises. The bus showed no damage. Both vehicles were traveling east.

According to the police report, a bus and a bicycle collided on 86 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 32-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The bus driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists driver errors including improper passing or lane usage and pedestrian/bicyclist confusion. The bus sustained no damage, while the bike was damaged at the center front end. The bicyclist's injuries were classified as moderate. The report does not assign fault to the bicyclist but notes contributing factors related to lane usage and confusion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568043 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Right-Turn Crash

A 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 81 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was struck on his right side by a vehicle making a right turn. The driver was inattentive. The bicyclist suffered shoulder abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling south on 81 Street was hit on his right side by a vehicle making a right turn eastbound onto 5 Avenue. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm and was in shock. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused damage to the right side doors of the bike and the right front bumper of the vehicle. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566886 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Hits 7-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 7-year-old boy was struck by a sedan making a right turn in Brooklyn. The child suffered a hip and upper leg injury with bruising. The driver failed to yield and was distracted, causing the collision outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2019 sedan, traveling north and making a right turn, struck him with its right front bumper. The child was not in the roadway and was conscious after the crash but sustained contusions and injuries to his hip and upper leg. The report lists driver errors as contributing factors, specifically "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle in Brooklyn near 9319 5 Avenue. The collision caused damage to the sedan's right front bumper. No safety equipment or pedestrian fault was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566631 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Rear-End Collision on 86 Street Hurts Passenger

Sedan slammed into another on 86 Street. Impact hit rear. Front passenger in struck car suffered neck injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both drivers licensed. No ejections. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on 86 Street in Brooklyn collided when one struck the other from behind. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 59-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and driving straight. The crash damaged the front and rear bumpers. No other injuries or ejections were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
9-Year-Old Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 9-year-old boy on a bike was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck him with its left front bumper. The child was semiconscious with fractures and dislocations. The crash involved bicyclist error.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2006 Toyota SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV was traveling south, and the bike was traveling west. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist suffered head injuries, including fractures and dislocations, and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers faced by young cyclists in traffic and the role of bicyclist error in this collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10