Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,318
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,950
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 365
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 17
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 5, 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

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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
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 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 44-year-old woman was hit by an eastbound SUV while crossing a marked crosswalk on 65 Street. The pedestrian suffered head injuries but remained conscious. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 65 Street and 6 Avenue while crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. No vehicle damage was reported. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563332 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUVs Collide on 3 Avenue, Driver Injured

Two SUVs crashed on 3 Avenue. The female driver of the northbound SUV suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The collision damaged the front ends of both vehicles. Limited view and driver inexperience contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 3 Avenue. The female driver of the northbound SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report cites 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the westbound SUV and the center front end of the northbound SUV. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights how limited visibility and driver errors can lead to serious injuries even in vehicle-to-vehicle collisions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562522 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Motorcyclist on 81st Street

A KIA SUV hit a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street. Both drivers were distracted. The rider, helmeted, was thrown and bled from the head. The SUV’s bumper tore. The motorcycle crumpled. Both men survived. The street ran red and silent.

A KIA SUV collided with a Yamaha motorcycle on 81st Street near 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both drivers were distracted at the time of the crash. The 36-year-old motorcyclist, who wore a helmet, was ejected and suffered a bleeding head injury but remained conscious on the asphalt. The 28-year-old SUV driver sustained a minor burn to his back. The SUV’s front bumper was torn, and the motorcycle was left crumpled. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The report notes the motorcyclist’s helmet use only after citing driver distraction. No pedestrians were involved. The crash left two men injured and a street scarred by impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4562500 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Pedestrian Injured by Jeep on Brooklyn Road

A man was struck by a Jeep on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious but seriously injured. The vehicle showed no damage at the scene.

According to the police report, a male pedestrian was injured on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn when a Jeep SUV struck him outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The Jeep showed no damage and the point of impact was recorded as 'No Damage.' The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No information on driver actions or violations was provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561540 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Brooklyn SUV Hits Sedan’s Right Side Doors

A 34-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and shock after an SUV struck his sedan’s right side doors in Brooklyn. The crash involved driver distraction. Both vehicles traveled straight before impact. The sedan driver was restrained and not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn when a southbound SUV struck the right side doors of a westbound sedan. The sedan’s 34-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining back trauma and shock. He was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the crash. The SUV’s front center end and the sedan’s right side doors sustained damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4557996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue

A sedan turning left struck a northbound e-bike on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 29-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the sedan driver for failure to yield right-of-way. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2016 sedan making a left turn collided with a northbound e-bike on 3 Avenue near Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver, a 29-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The point of impact was the sedan's left side doors and the e-bike's right front bumper. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor attributed to the sedan driver. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555088 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Hits Bicyclist on Left Side Doors

A bicyclist riding north was struck on her left side by a parked SUV in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s view was obstructed, contributing to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female bicyclist was injured when a parked SUV struck her on the left side doors while both were traveling north near 9257 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to see the bicyclist. The SUV was stationary before the crash, and the impact was on the vehicle's left side doors and the bike's center front end. No other driver errors or victim faults are noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

An 18-year-old male on an e-scooter was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s right front bumper. Driver inexperience was a factor.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-scooter was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan traveling west on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver was going straight north when the sedan struck the scooter’s right front bumper with its left front bumper. The injured driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver held a permit license. No safety equipment was used by the e-scooter driver. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as inexperience and distraction in mixed vehicle environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551694 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 20-year-old woman was hit by an SUV turning left on 65 Street in Brooklyn. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. No visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 65 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2016 Dodge SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor. There was no damage to the vehicle, and no other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550582 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Steering Failure on Gowanus Expy Injures Passenger

Sedan lost steering on Gowanus Expressway. Left rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, suffered whole-body pain and shock. Impact crushed the left front bumper. System failed. Passenger hurt.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling west on the Gowanus Expressway suffered a steering failure. The left rear passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was injured, reporting pain throughout her body and shock. The car's left front bumper took the impact and was damaged. The driver, a licensed man from Connecticut, was going straight ahead. The report lists 'Steering Failure' as the contributing factor. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other driver errors or victim factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550718 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
E-Bike Injures Rider Passing Parked Bus

An e-bike rider passed too closely by a parked bus on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider struck the bus’s right side door, suffering abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured while passing a parked bus on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike collided with the right side doors of the bus, causing abrasions to the rider’s elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The rider was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The bus and a taxi were both parked at the time of the collision. The e-bike rider was unlicensed. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV Turns Left, Kills Woman in Crosswalk

A Ford SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and Ovington. The bumper struck a 67-year-old woman’s head as she crossed with the light. She died in the crosswalk. The driver failed to yield. Her body lay still on the hot pavement.

A 67-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 7th Avenue and Ovington Avenue when a Ford SUV made a left turn and struck her as she crossed with the signal. According to the police report, 'A Ford SUV turned left. A 67-year-old woman crossed with the light. The bumper struck her head. She died in the crosswalk. The driver did not yield.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The woman was in the crosswalk, following the signal. The SUV’s driver and multiple passengers were not physically injured. The crash highlights the deadly consequences when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in New York City intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547097 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
SUV and Sedan Crash on 13 Avenue

A sedan and SUV collided on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 44, suffered arm abrasions. Both vehicles took front-end damage. Police cite driver distraction as a cause.

According to the police report, a sedan and an SUV collided on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was heading south, the SUV east. The sedan driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546763 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
BMW Slams Cyclist at 78th and 3rd

A BMW struck a northbound cyclist at 78th Street and 3rd Avenue. The rider flew. His head split. Blood pooled. The bike lay crushed. The car’s front end crumpled. The cyclist, 39, was conscious but badly hurt. Night. Brooklyn. Metal and flesh.

A BMW sedan hit a northbound cyclist at the corner of 78th Street and 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the crash happened at 1:55 a.m. The cyclist, age 39, was thrown from his bike. His head was severely lacerated. Blood pooled on the street. The BMW’s front end crumpled. The bike was crushed. The cyclist was conscious at the scene. Police list 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' and 'Unspecified' as contributing factors. The report notes the cyclist wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after the crash details. No injuries were reported for the BMW’s driver or passenger. The scene was chaos. The toll was clear.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545941 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Sedan Strikes Parked Vehicle on 7 Avenue

A sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue collided with a parked vehicle. The driver, a 54-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the sedan. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 2005 Subaru sedan traveling south on 7 Avenue struck a parked vehicle. The driver, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. The sedan sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in New York. The collision occurred at 16:32. No ejections or safety equipment details were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12
Two-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn

A two-year-old girl was injured crossing a Brooklyn street. She suffered abrasions and leg injuries. The sedan involved showed no damage. The child was conscious and treated for lower leg wounds. The crash occurred away from an intersection.

According to the police report, a two-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 310 73 Street in Brooklyn. She sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway. The sedan involved, driven by a licensed male driver traveling west and going straight ahead, showed no damage and had no point of impact recorded. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-12