Crash Count for Precinct 68
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,288
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,926
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 26, 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

Distracted Drivers Collide on Belt Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Belt Parkway. Both drivers were distracted. One driver suffered head injuries and shock. The impact tore bumpers. Distraction steered the crash. System failed the vulnerable.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Belt Parkway at 1:30 AM. Both drivers were cited for 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The BMW struck the Kia, damaging the center front and left rear bumpers. A 28-year-old male driver was injured, suffering head trauma and shock. He wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists distraction as the primary cause. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Crosswalk

A pedestrian crossing 12 Avenue at a marked crosswalk was struck by an SUV traveling north. The victim suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot, enduring shock and pain. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:35 on 12 Avenue in Brooklyn. A female pedestrian was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal when she was hit by a northbound SUV. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The SUV showed no damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior. The collision highlights critical driver errors in yielding and attentiveness at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744660 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Left Strikes Pedestrian Crossing

A 73-year-old man suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck him while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was hit at a non-intersection location. The impact caused abrasions and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Ford SUV, traveling northeast on 13 Avenue in Brooklyn, made a left turn and struck him. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal but was located at a non-intersection point. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which sustained damage in the same area. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and was in shock, with abrasions noted. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as central to the collision. There is no indication of pedestrian error or fault. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Young Girl on Fort Hamilton Parkway

A 6-year-old girl was struck by an SUV in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield. The child suffered back abrasions but stayed conscious. The crash happened at Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old girl was hit by a northbound SUV at the intersection of Fort Hamilton Parkway and 67 Street in Brooklyn at 7:55 AM. The child, a pedestrian, suffered abrasions to her back and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s error. The SUV struck her with its center front end. No vehicle damage was reported. The injury was classified as moderate. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738765 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 65 Street

A sport utility vehicle struck a sedan from behind on 65 Street. The front passenger in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV following too closely, resulting in a violent rear-end collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 6:57 AM on 65 Street when a sport utility vehicle traveling east struck a sedan from behind. The SUV's driver was cited for "Following Too Closely," a critical contributing factor in the collision. The sedan's front passenger, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash, described as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right front bumper was impacted. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead before the crash. The report highlights driver error in maintaining unsafe following distance as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738453 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Swerves, Slams Motorcycle on Belt Parkway

SUV veered on Belt Parkway. Struck a motorcycle. Rider’s face broken, body battered. Improper lane use. High speed. Metal and bone. Brooklyn night. One error, one injury.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old man riding a motorcycle east on Belt Parkway was struck by a 2015 Honda SUV. The SUV hit the motorcycle’s right side. The motorcyclist suffered facial fractures and dislocations but stayed conscious. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the cause. The SUV driver failed to hold the lane, causing the crash. The rider wore a helmet. Both vehicles moved straight before impact. The crash left the motorcyclist injured. No other injuries reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Unlicensed E-Bike Driver Ejected, Head Injury

A 13-year-old girl riding an e-bike was ejected and suffered a serious head injury. The crash occurred in Brooklyn at Bay Ridge Parkway. Police cite driver inexperience and lack of license as key factors in the violent impact and concussion.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old female e-bike driver was injured and ejected from her vehicle at Bay Ridge Parkway in Brooklyn. The report states the driver was unlicensed and inexperienced, contributing directly to the crash. The e-bike, traveling west and going straight ahead, sustained damage to the center front end. The young rider suffered a concussion and head injury, was semiconscious, and was not wearing any safety equipment. Driver inexperience is explicitly listed as a contributing factor, highlighting systemic risks tied to unlicensed operation and lack of training. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737701 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorscooter Driver Injured in High-Speed Crash

A motorscooter driver suffered upper arm abrasions after a high-speed collision on Bay Ridge Avenue. The driver was conscious but injured, with police citing unsafe speed and driver distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male motorscooter driver was injured in a crash on Bay Ridge Avenue at 3:46 AM. The driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious at the scene. The report identifies unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The motorscooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle, which also sustained damage there. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. This crash highlights the dangers of excessive speed and distracted driving on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737308 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Helmeted Teen Bicyclist in Brooklyn

A 17-year-old bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with an SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, starting from parking, hit the cyclist head-on. Driver inattention was cited as a key factor in the crash that left the teen injured but conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on 65 Street near 9 Avenue in Brooklyn around 18:20. A 2023 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was starting from parking when it struck a 17-year-old male bicyclist traveling westbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor for the SUV driver. The bicyclist's helmet use is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736498 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV Fails to Yield, Injures Two Drivers

A BMW SUV struck a parked sedan and injured two drivers on 87 Street in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered moderate injuries, including head trauma and leg abrasions. The crash stemmed from the SUV driver's failure to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:48 on 87 Street, Brooklyn. A BMW SUV traveling west went straight ahead and collided with a parked 2018 Buick sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's center front end striking the sedan's right front bumper. The contributing factor cited was 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the SUV driver. Two drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and an 86-year-old female driver wearing a lap belt who suffered head injuries and minor bleeding. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists no contributing factors related to victim behavior, focusing on the SUV driver's error as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turns, Cyclist Thrown Bleeding on Brooklyn Street

A northbound SUV turned at 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway. The bumper struck a 56-year-old cyclist. He hit the pavement hard, head bleeding, conscious. The driver remained. The city’s danger pressed down, unyielding.

According to the police report, a northbound SUV made a turn at the corner of 80th Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The vehicle struck a 56-year-old cyclist, who was ejected and landed hard on the street. The cyclist suffered a head injury with severe bleeding and remained conscious on the pavement. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The SUV's right front bumper was the point of impact. The narrative states, 'A northbound SUV turned. A cyclist, 56, struck the bumper, thrown hard to the street. No helmet. Head bleeding. Conscious. The pavement held him. The driver stayed.' The driver’s failure to yield directly led to the collision and injury. The report notes the cyclist was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the driver’s error.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734293 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing 13th Avenue

A motorcycle struck a 30-year-old man crossing 13th Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact shattered his leg. The crash left the pedestrian with serious injuries. Police list no driver errors in the report.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on 13th Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian suffered serious fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle's right front bumper hit the pedestrian and was damaged. The driver was licensed and going straight. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use appears in the data. The crash underscores the severe risk to pedestrians from motorcycles, even when driver fault is not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733549 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Collision in Brooklyn Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided in Brooklyn at 4 Avenue. One driver made an improper turn, striking the other vehicle’s left front quarter panel. A 70-year-old front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries, conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, the crash occurred in Brooklyn near 8505 4 Avenue at 2:00 PM. The collision involved two sedans traveling in opposite directions: one heading north going straight, the other making a U-turn southbound. The contributing factor cited was 'Turning Improperly' by the driver making the U-turn. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the northbound sedan, which sustained damage to its left front bumper. The southbound sedan’s right front bumper was also damaged. A 70-year-old male front passenger in the northbound vehicle was injured, suffering contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. Driver error in executing the turn was the primary cause of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733092 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Slams Bike, Passenger Killed on 7th Avenue

A woman riding rear on a bike was thrown to the pavement when an e-bike struck. Her head hit the street. She lay unconscious, lifeless under the city’s lights. Sirens came too late. Driver inattention shadowed the crash.

A deadly collision unfolded at the corner of 7th Avenue and 68th Street when an e-bike hit a bike, according to the police report. The crash occurred at 23:06. A 48-year-old woman, riding as a rear passenger, was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries after striking the pavement. The police report states she was 'unconscious' and 'lifeless beneath the streetlights.' The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, highlighting a failure by the e-bike operator to remain alert. No helmet was worn by the victim, but this detail is mentioned only after the driver error. The report makes clear that the crash’s deadly outcome stemmed from the e-bike driver’s lack of attention, not the actions of the passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732852 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Head-On Collision Between Two Bicyclists Injures Man

Two bicyclists collided head-on on Shore Road in Brooklyn. One rider, a 37-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both bikes sustained front-end damage. The crash left the injured cyclist conscious but seriously hurt.

According to the police report, two male bicyclists traveling in opposite directions on Shore Road collided head-on at 3:26 p.m. The injured party, a 37-year-old man, was the driver of one bike and was wearing a helmet at the time. The report notes the point of impact was the center front end of both bicycles, indicating a direct collision. The injured cyclist sustained a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to his lower arm and elbow but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles were damaged at their front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not attribute fault to the injured rider. No driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless behavior were explicitly cited in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731936 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Multiple SUV Collision on Belt Parkway Injures Three

Three vehicle occupants suffered chest and neck injuries in a multi-SUV crash on Belt Parkway. The collision involved driver inattention and distraction. All victims were restrained and conscious, sustaining whiplash and moderate trauma in the impact.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Belt Parkway at 8:00 PM involving multiple station wagons and sport utility vehicles traveling westbound. The collision was caused by driver inattention and distraction, as cited in the contributing factors. Three occupants were injured: a 12-year-old female front passenger with chest injuries and whiplash, a 23-year-old female driver with neck injuries and whiplash, and a 35-year-old female driver also suffering chest injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained with lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their center front and back ends. No ejections occurred. The report highlights driver errors as the primary cause, with no contributing victim behaviors noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4731681 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Cyclist Suffers Head Injury on Shore Road

A 63-year-old female cyclist was injured on Shore Road in Brooklyn. She sustained a head contusion while riding westbound. The crash involved a single bike with front-end impact. No driver errors or external factors were specified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female bicyclist was injured on Shore Road near 92 Street in Brooklyn around 11:00 AM. The cyclist was traveling westbound, going straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in a center front end impact to her bike. She suffered a head contusion and was not ejected from the bike. The report lists no contributing driver errors or external factors, only unspecified contributing factors related to the bicyclist. The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The incident involved a single bike with one occupant, the injured female cyclist. The police report does not indicate any failure to yield, speeding, or other driver mistakes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4737907 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike Rider Suffers Severe Head Injury Alone

A young woman rode her e-bike north on 7th Avenue at 79th Street. She struck something, her helmet cracked, blood flowed. She collapsed, unconscious, head torn, alone in the dark. The street swallowed her pain, silent and unyielding.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old woman riding an e-bike northbound at the corner of 7th Avenue and 79th Street suffered a severe head injury. The narrative states, 'She struck something. Her helmet cracked. Blood ran. She collapsed on the pavement, head torn, eyes closed, alone in the dark.' The report lists her as 'unconscious' with 'severe bleeding' from the head. The contributing factors are marked as 'Unspecified,' and no driver errors or external vehicle involvement are cited. The report notes she wore a helmet, which cracked during the crash. No mention is made of any pedestrian or other vehicle involvement. The focus remains on the solitary, violent impact and the resulting injury, with the cause left undetermined in official records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728038 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUVs Collide on 74 Street, Passenger Injured

Two SUVs collided on 74 Street, striking left side doors and front ends. A 23-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and shock. Driver inattention and traffic control disregard contributed to the crash, according to the police report.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on 74 Street at 16:15. One SUV was traveling west and struck the left side doors, while the other was traveling north and impacted with its center front end. The crash injured a 23-year-old female front passenger, who was wearing a lap belt and suffered back injuries and shock. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with traffic control disregard. The injured occupant was not ejected but complained of pain and nausea. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to obey traffic controls, as key causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4728211 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted SUV Driver Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 32-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver’s inattention caused a right front bumper impact, injuring the pedestrian’s hip and upper leg. The victim remained conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at an intersection on 92 Street and Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Toyota SUV, traveling west and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The vehicle sustained no damage. The report explicitly cites the driver’s failure to maintain attention as the cause, with no contributing factors attributed to the pedestrian beyond crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4724550 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04