Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,266
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,439
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 436
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 22
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 23
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 68
Killed 23
+8
Crush Injuries 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 3
Severe Lacerations 6
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 6
Head 6
+1
Whiplash 43
Neck 22
+17
Head 12
+7
Back 6
+1
Chest 4
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Contusion/Bruise 134
Lower leg/foot 47
+42
Lower arm/hand 27
+22
Head 22
+17
Hip/upper leg 13
+8
Shoulder/upper arm 10
+5
Back 8
+3
Face 5
Neck 4
Chest 2
Whole body 1
Abrasion 89
Lower leg/foot 35
+30
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 11
+6
Face 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Neck 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 22
Back 4
Head 4
Whole body 4
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Neck 2
Chest 1
Face 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 68?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 68 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 68

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2023 Gray GMC Pickup (LED1645) – 178 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2022 Black Toyota Sedan (T708996C) – 112 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2023 Black Toyota Suburban (LFB3897) – 101 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2021 Gray BMW Suburban (KZX4348) – 97 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Blue Chevrolet Suburban (T101165C) – 83 times • 1 in last 90d here
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.

Citations

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Other Representatives

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.

See also
Boroughs
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 68

22
SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at 92nd Street

Apr 22 - SUV hit an 83-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She suffered arm abrasions. Police cite failure to yield and driver distraction. The street became a danger zone in seconds.

An 83-year-old woman was struck by a southbound SUV while crossing 92nd Street with the signal. She suffered abrasions to her arm. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive or distracted. The crash happened at the intersection, with the SUV’s front end making contact. No injuries were reported for the driver or other occupants. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian’s actions were lawful. Systemic danger persists at crossings where drivers disregard signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
E-Bike Rider Injured by Parked Sedan Door

Apr 19 - A sedan driver opened a door into a northbound e-bike. The rider, twenty, suffered arm abrasions. Police cite driver inattention. Metal and flesh met on 13th Avenue. The street did not forgive.

An e-bike rider, age twenty, was injured when a parked sedan's door struck him on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were northbound; the sedan was parked, the e-bike was moving straight. The e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his arm. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. The sedan's right side doors were damaged. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806653 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUVs Collide at Unsafe Speed on Gowanus

Apr 19 - Two SUVs slammed together on the Gowanus Expressway. Passengers suffered head and back injuries. Speed and distraction fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

On the Gowanus Expressway eastbound exit 18 in Brooklyn, two SUVs collided. Several passengers were injured, including a 31-year-old man with head trauma and a 25-year-old woman with back injuries. According to the police report, 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' were major contributing factors. The report also lists 'Other Vehicular' as a factor. One driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact left multiple people in shock and pain, underscoring the danger when speed and distraction take the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806652 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
Sedan Strikes Teen E-Scooter Rider on 7th Ave

Apr 17 - Sedan turned left. E-scooter kept straight. Impact was hard. Fifteen-year-old girl thrown, head cut. Police cite failure to yield. Brooklyn street, late at night. Another young rider hurt.

A sedan making a left turn on 7th Avenue collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 15-year-old girl, suffered a head injury and was partially ejected. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The sedan struck the e-scooter at the center front end. No other injuries were reported. The crash happened late at night in Brooklyn. The police report lists only the driver’s failure to yield as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806815 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
17
SUV Driver Injured in Belt Parkway Collision

Apr 17 - SUV struck right front. Elderly driver hurt. Head injury. Shock. Crash triggered by reaction to another vehicle. Belt Parkway, Brooklyn. No pedestrians or cyclists involved.

An 82-year-old woman driving a 2006 Chevy SUV on Belt Parkway in Brooklyn was injured when her vehicle's right front quarter panel was struck. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle.' The driver suffered a head injury and was in shock. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
16
Road report: Here’s where lead-foot drivers repeatedly get speed-camera tickets in NYC

Apr 16 - New research from Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets announced a report detailing NYC's top 10 super speeders.


15
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Shore Road Drive

Apr 15 - An SUV hit a man on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions. The crash left him conscious but hurt. Police list all factors as unspecified.

A man walking outside the intersection on Shore Road Drive in Brooklyn was struck by a Honda SUV. According to the police report, the pedestrian, age 32, suffered abrasions to his entire body and was conscious at the scene. The SUV's left front bumper took the impact. Police list all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors are detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805911 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV Turns Into Cyclist on Bay Ridge Parkway

Apr 13 - SUV turned right. Cyclist rode straight. Metal hit flesh. His leg broke the silence. He lay in shock. Police cite failure to yield and tailgating. The street stayed cold.

A man riding a bike north on Bay Ridge Parkway was struck by an SUV making a right turn onto 4th Avenue. The cyclist suffered a leg injury and lay in shock. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Following Too Closely' by the driver. The cyclist was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes were driver errors. The SUV showed no damage. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805394 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
10
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger

Apr 10 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled but police caught him. The street stayed stained. The system failed to protect.

According to amNY (April 10, 2025), Tyree Epps faces charges after a deadly crash at Van Sinderen and Blake avenues. Epps, unlicensed, "blew a stop sign" and struck a school bus, killing his passenger, Imani Vance, and injuring the bus driver. The article quotes Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez: "The tragic loss of Imani Vance was allegedly caused by the defendant's reckless decision to ignore a stop sign and drive at excessive speeds." Epps left the scene, tried to escape in an Uber, and was arrested after fleeing on foot. The crash was one of three fatal Brooklyn incidents that weekend. City data cited in the article shows ongoing danger: at least 15 killed in Kings County so far this year, with thousands injured, often due to driver inattention and failure to yield. The charges and details highlight persistent risks and enforcement gaps on city streets.


9
Brooklyn Hit-And-Run Kills Passenger

Apr 9 - A driver ran a stop sign in East New York. He slammed into a school bus. His passenger died. The bus driver was hurt. The driver fled in an Uber. Police caught him soon after. Streets remain unforgiving.

Gothamist (April 9, 2025) reports that Tyree Epps, 32, was indicted after allegedly running a stop sign and crashing into a school bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The February collision killed his 26-year-old passenger, Imani Vance, and injured the bus driver. According to the Brooklyn DA, Epps "ignored a stop sign and drove at excessive speeds," then left the scene by calling an Uber, abandoning his injured passenger. The impact pushed the bus into a third, empty vehicle. No children on the bus were harmed. Epps was apprehended after fleeing on foot. The case highlights persistent dangers at intersections and the lethal consequences of ignoring traffic controls.


8
SUV Turns, Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Gowanus

Apr 8 - SUV turns right. Old man crosses with signal. Metal hits flesh. His knee bruises. The driver waits. The street holds its breath.

A 66-year-old man crossing 65th Street at the Gowanus Expressway entrance was struck by an SUV making a right turn. According to the police report, the pedestrian was in the crosswalk with the signal when the vehicle hit him, causing a knee contusion. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. No other injuries were reported. The driver remained at the scene. The crash underscores the danger faced by pedestrians, even when following the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4804409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
2
Brooklyn Crash Leaves Family Scarred, Three Dead

Apr 2 - A car plowed through families on Ocean Parkway. Three killed. Survivors hurt, shaken, haunted. The driver had a suspended license, dozens of violations, unpaid fines. The city’s streets failed to protect the most vulnerable. Pain lingers. Justice waits.

ABC7 reported on April 2, 2025, that a crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two daughters, leaving another family injured and traumatized. The article states, “Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident.” The driver, Miriam Yarimi, had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She struck an Uber, then hit families crossing Ocean Parkway, flipping her vehicle. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide. The crash exposes systemic failure: a driver with a long record remained on the road. Survivors suffer lasting physical and emotional wounds. The city’s enforcement and oversight remain under scrutiny.


1
Speeding Audi Kills Mother, Two Children

Apr 1 - A red-light runner tore through Ocean Parkway. The Audi slammed an Uber, then plowed into a family in the crosswalk. A mother and her two daughters died. Survivors watched, hurt and helpless, as medics tried to save the fallen.

According to the NY Daily News (April 1, 2025), a crash on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn left a mother and her two daughters dead after a speeding Audi, driven by Miriam Yarimi, struck an Uber and then pedestrians in a crosswalk. Police said Yarimi was driving about 50 mph in a 25 mph zone and ran a red light with a suspended license. She was charged with manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, assault, reckless driving, and other offenses. The article quotes survivor Shakhzod Ahmedova: "After the car crash, we just saw the car flipped over and two kids on the ground. We were scared." The incident highlights the lethal consequences of unlicensed, reckless driving and raises questions about enforcement and street design on major corridors like Ocean Parkway.


31
Brooklyn Driver Kills Mother, Two Daughters

Mar 31 - A speeding Audi struck a mother and her daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. The crash killed three. The youngest son was left fighting for life. The driver, with a long record of violations, now faces manslaughter charges.

According to the New York Post (March 31, 2025), Miriam Yarimi drove her Audi through a Brooklyn crosswalk, killing Natasha Saada and her daughters, Diana and Debra. Saada’s 4-year-old son was critically injured. Police said the victims were 'legally crossing the street in a crosswalk when the driver's speeding Audi struck them.' Yarimi’s car had over 93 traffic violations. She told first responders she was 'possessed' and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation. The article notes Yarimi’s history of paranoid social media posts and erratic behavior. She has been charged with manslaughter. The crash highlights persistent dangers for pedestrians and raises questions about enforcement against repeat traffic offenders.


30
Mother And Daughters Killed On Ocean Parkway

Mar 30 - A driver sped down Ocean Parkway, slammed into a Camry, then struck a mother and her three children in the crosswalk. Three died. The youngest clings to life. The Audi’s driver had a suspended license. The street ran red with grief.

ABC7 reported on March 30, 2025, that a multi-vehicle crash on Ocean Parkway in Midwood killed Natasha Saada and her daughters, ages 5 and 8, and critically injured her 4-year-old son. The article states, "A driver has been charged after a multi-vehicle crash in Brooklyn killed a mother and her two young daughters and critically injured her son." Police say Miriam Yarimi, driving an Audi with a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in the crosswalk. Yarimi faces charges including manslaughter, reckless driving, and failing to yield. The Camry was an Uber with children inside, who were also hurt. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it "a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road." The crash highlights the lethal risk posed by unlicensed, reckless drivers and the vulnerability of families crossing city streets.


29
Mother And Children Killed On Ocean Parkway

Mar 29 - A car struck a mother and her two daughters in a Brooklyn crosswalk. All three died. A young boy fights for life. The driver’s license was suspended. The Audi hit another car, then pedestrians. Ocean Parkway’s danger is no secret.

According to ABC7 (published March 29, 2025), a 34-year-old woman and her two daughters, ages six and eight, were killed when an Audi, driven by Mariam Yarimi on a suspended license, rear-ended a Toyota Camry and then struck the family in a crosswalk on Ocean Parkway. A four-year-old boy remains in critical condition. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch called it 'a horrific tragedy caused by someone who shouldn't have been on the road.' The Audi went airborne after the collision. Residents described chronic speeding and red-light running on Ocean Parkway. Authorities are investigating whether speed or a red light violation contributed. No arrests have been made. The crash highlights persistent systemic dangers for pedestrians on city streets.


27
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan During Left Turn

Mar 27 - A female SUV driver made a left turn and collided with a sedan traveling straight north on 3 Ave. The SUV struck the sedan’s front center, injuring both drivers. Following too closely caused the crash, leaving both in shock with serious injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 3 Ave at 20:58. A 48-year-old female driver in a 2022 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when she rear-ended a 2017 Toyota sedan traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the SUV’s left front bumper striking the sedan’s center front end. The report cites "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both drivers were injured: the sedan driver, a 34-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries and complained of pain or nausea; the SUV driver sustained shoulder and upper arm injuries. Neither occupant was ejected. Both drivers were in shock, and both held valid New York licenses. The police report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
25
Distracted Driver Hits Brooklyn Teen Bicyclist

Mar 25 - A distracted driver struck a 16-year-old bicyclist on 86th Street in Brooklyn. The teen suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The crash caused shock but no ejection. The vehicle was parked at impact with no damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 86th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:00 AM. A 16-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a driver, cited for Driver Inattention/Distraction, struck him. The bicyclist was riding westbound and was not ejected from the bike. Injuries included elbow, lower arm, and hand trauma with minor bleeding, and the victim experienced shock. The vehicle involved was a parked Hyundai car/SUV, which sustained no damage despite impact on the right side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but no contributing victim factors were listed. The crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban environments.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801142 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
24
Seniorcare Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian at Intersection

Mar 24 - A seniorcare sedan turning left struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at an intersection. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was injured. The vehicle showed no damage. Driver errors remain unspecified, leaving systemic dangers unclear.

According to the police report, a seniorcare vehicle traveling northeast was making a left turn on 65th Street when it struck a 43-year-old male pedestrian at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured with severity level 3. The vehicle's point of impact was the left front quarter panel, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The pedestrian's actions are unknown, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2014 sedan with two occupants. The lack of detailed contributing factors highlights potential systemic risks at this intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4801066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
23
Two SUVs Collide on Fort Hamilton Parkway

Mar 23 - Two SUVs traveling south collided on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. An 8-year-old rear passenger was partially ejected and suffered whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front quarter panel damage. The crash caused shock and injury to the child occupant.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn collided. One vehicle was parked prior to the crash, while the other was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the parked SUV and the right front quarter panel of the moving SUV. An 8-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position was partially ejected and suffered whiplash, resulting in injury severity level 3 and shock. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The child was secured with a lap belt. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights risks posed by vehicle interactions on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4800674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19