Crash Count for Precinct 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,726
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,247
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 687
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 50
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 70
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 12
Crush Injuries 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 3
Neck 2
Whole body 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Severe Bleeding 12
Head 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 2
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Severe Lacerations 14
Head 5
Lower leg/foot 4
Whole body 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 20
Head 7
+2
Lower leg/foot 5
Neck 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Whole body 1
Whiplash 79
Neck 38
+33
Back 16
+11
Head 15
+10
Whole body 9
+4
Lower leg/foot 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Contusion/Bruise 198
Lower leg/foot 71
+66
Head 28
+23
Lower arm/hand 25
+20
Shoulder/upper arm 19
+14
Back 16
+11
Hip/upper leg 15
+10
Whole body 10
+5
Face 8
+3
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Neck 4
Chest 2
Abrasion 118
Lower leg/foot 39
+34
Lower arm/hand 33
+28
Head 13
+8
Face 11
+6
Whole body 9
+4
Back 4
Neck 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Eye 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 32
Lower leg/foot 6
+1
Neck 5
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 4
Head 4
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 70?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 70 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 70

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2016 Gray Honda Sedan (LGS6067) – 19 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2013 BMW Sedan (9LUU806) – 9 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2014 White Honda Sedan (KZJ3591) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2020 Gray Toyota Sedan (JMT7352) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Black BMW Suburban (KHA7972) – 7 times • 1 in last 90d here
Flatbush Ave, midnight: a woman down

Flatbush Ave, midnight: a woman down

Precinct 70: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 18, 2025

A driver in a 2012 Toyota sedan hit a 43-year-old woman on Flatbush Avenue late at night on Sep 12. Police recorded failure to yield and improper passing. She bled from the head and was semiconscious. NYC Open Data

They are part of a long roll. Since 2022, Precinct 70 has seen 13 traffic deaths, including 9 people walking. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • On Sep 6 at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road, a driver making a left turn in an SUV hit a 23-year-old man who was not in the roadway; police logged severe lacerations. NYC Open Data

Where it keeps happening

Flatbush Avenue leads the pain, with 208 injuries and seven serious injuries recorded. Bedford Avenue follows, with 133 injuries. NYC Open Data

Crashes cluster in the afternoon and early evening. The hours around 2 PM and 6 PM show the heaviest death counts in this precinct. NYC Open Data

Heavy vehicles add weight to the toll. Since 2022, truck and bus drivers have killed three people here. Drivers of cars and SUVs have killed six. NYC Open Data

The turns that take lives

Police records show fatal right turns and left turns in this precinct. On Mar 7, 2024, a dump‑truck driver turned right at Bedford Avenue and Tilden Avenue and killed a 58‑year‑old woman while she crossed with the signal; police recorded failure to yield. NYC Open Data

On Feb 21, 2022, a driver turning left at 18th Avenue and East 2nd Street killed a 65‑year‑old woman; police recorded failure to yield. NYC Open Data

These are known failure modes. The fixes are not exotic: daylight corners; give people walking a head start; harden the turns; slow the cars; route trucks away from dense pedestrian corners. This is work for DOT and the 70th Precinct: target Flatbush Avenue and Bedford Avenue with failure‑to‑yield enforcement and turning‑speed controls. NYC Open Data

Speed is the lever we control

The worst repeat speeders keep showing up. In this area since 2022, cameras recorded 17,170 school‑zone speeding tickets after vehicles crossed the 16‑ticket threshold — violations that a speed limiter law aims to prevent. In 2025 to date, there are 3,725 such preventable tickets at that threshold. CrashCount analysis of NYC camera data

Albany has a bill to stop them. The Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045C/A2299C) would require drivers with either 11 DMV points in 18 months or 16 camera tickets in a year to install speed limiters. Ask your own electeds to co‑sponsor it. /take_action/

New York City can also lower speeds on local streets. Sammy’s Law lets the city set safer limits. The case is simple: slower speeds save lives. /take_action/

Who must act now

This is Precinct 70. The council member is Farah Louis. The assembly member is Kalman Yeger. The state senator is Zellnor Myrie. The record here is 13 dead since 2022, nine on foot. The tools to stop it are on the table. NYC Open Data

Act. Join others. Call for the 20 MPH default and the Stop Super Speeders Act. Start with one call or email. /take_action/

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Precinct 70 in the past month?
Two serious pedestrian injuries were recorded: a 43‑year‑old woman hit on Flatbush Avenue on Sep 12, and a 23‑year‑old man hit at Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road on Sep 6. NYC Open Data
How many people have been killed here since 2022?
Thirteen people, including nine people walking. This covers Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 18, 2025. NYC Open Data
Where are the worst hotspots?
Flatbush Avenue and Bedford Avenue show the highest injury counts in precinct data. Target turns and crossings there first. NYC Open Data
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets: Crashes (h9gi-nx95), Persons (f55k-p6yu), and Vehicles (bm4k-52h4). We filtered for Police Precinct 70 and the period 2022-01-01 to 2025-09-18. We counted deaths, serious injuries, modes, contributing factors, times of day, and corridor totals from those filtered records. Data was accessed Sep 18, 2025. You can view an example filtered query here.
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.
What should be fixed first?
Daylight corners, add leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns at Flatbush Avenue and Bedford Avenue. Target failure‑to‑yield enforcement at these locations. NYC Open Data

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Kalman Yeger

District 41

Twitter: @KalmanYeger

Council Member Farah Louis

District 45

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Precinct 70 Police Precinct 70 sits in Brooklyn, District 45, AD 41, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB14, Flatbush, Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, Midwood.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 70

20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Right-turning driver on Flatbush injures teen cyclist

Sep 19 - Southbound sedan driver turned right at Flatbush and Beverley and hit a northbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old suffered crush injuries to the lower leg and foot.

An 18-year-old bicyclist was injured when the driver of a southbound sedan turned right at Flatbush Avenue and Beverley Road in Brooklyn at 9:30 p.m. The rider was traveling north, going straight. The crash caused crush injuries to his lower leg and foot. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn. Police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction and View Obstructed/Limited for the driver. The bike was listed as going straight ahead. The location falls within the 70th Precinct. No other injuries were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844820 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
19
Driver collides with teen riders on Avenue N

Sep 19 - Driver in a sedan collided with teen riders on a motorized device at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn. Both girls were ejected. One bled from the hip and leg. The other reported head pain.

A crash at E 17 St and Avenue N in Brooklyn involved a sedan and an other-motorized device. Two 15-year-old girls on the device were ejected. The teen driver suffered severe bleeding to the hip and upper leg. The teen passenger reported head pain. According to the police report, contributing factors included "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Driver Inexperience." The crash record also lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" at the crash level. A New Jersey–registered 2008 Honda sedan was involved. Both units were recorded as going straight east before the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843709 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
19
SUV driver hits 15-year-old bicyclist on E 15th

Sep 19 - Northbound SUV driver hit a 15-year-old bicyclist moving east near 1056 E 15th St in Brooklyn at 3 p.m. The teen suffered arm abrasions. Police listed factors as Unspecified. The report records no driver error.

About 3:00 p.m. in Brooklyn. A Chevy SUV driver going north hit a 15-year-old bicyclist going east near 1056 E 15th Street. The teen suffered arm abrasions and was listed as injured. According to the police report, a 71-year-old woman was driving. The SUV showed damage to the center front. The bike showed damage on the right front area. Police listed contributing factors as "Unspecified" for all involved and did not record a driver error. The driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843710 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
13
Taxi passengers hurt at Ocean Pkwy, 18 Ave

Sep 13 - Drivers of two taxis and an SUV crashed at Ocean Pkwy and 18 Ave in Brooklyn. Two taxi passengers and a taxi driver were hurt. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

Drivers of two taxis and an SUV collided at Ocean Pkwy and 18 Ave in Brooklyn around 6:20 a.m. Three people were injured: a 31-year-old taxi passenger with a head injury, a 39-year-old taxi passenger with a back injury, and a 65-year-old taxi driver with a head injury. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. According to the police report, one taxi was stopped in traffic and another was going straight; the SUV was also listed as going straight. The crash occurred in the 70th Precinct area. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843707 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
12
Passing driver hits woman on Flatbush

Sep 12 - A southbound sedan driver, passing on Flatbush, hit a 43-year-old woman mid-block. She went down with head wounds. Police recorded failure to yield and improper lane use. Blood on the street. Night. Sirens.

A driver in a southbound sedan hit a 43-year-old woman crossing mid-block near 1171 Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn around 12:20 a.m. The right-front bumper took the impact. She suffered head injuries and severe bleeding and was semiconscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was passing before the crash. Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Passing or Lane Usage Improper by the driver. The driver was licensed in New York. No intersection was recorded. The report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
10
Dorchester and Rugby crash injures passengers

Sep 10 - At Dorchester and Rugby in Brooklyn, a driver in a southbound sedan met a driver in a westbound SUV. They collided. Two passengers suffered neck injuries. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

Two passengers were hurt. A 27-year-old woman in the front seat and a 32-year-old man in the right rear reported neck injuries and whiplash. A driver in a sedan traveled south on Dorchester Road. A driver in an SUV traveled west on Rugby Road. They collided at the intersection. According to the police report, the sedan showed left-front damage and the SUV had a center-front impact. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as "Unspecified," and police recorded no driver error in the data. No pedestrian or cyclist injuries were recorded. The crash occurred in Brooklyn, ZIP 11226.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
9
Cortelyou and E 18 Crash Hurts Passenger

Sep 9 - Drivers of two SUVs collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St at 11:10 a.m. A front-seat passenger was hurt. Both drivers were injured. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two drivers collided at Cortelyou Rd and E 18 St in Brooklyn. A front-seat passenger was injured. Both drivers were also hurt. According to the police report, both drivers were “Going Straight Ahead” at 11:10 a.m. when they collided. The southbound Volvo SUV had center-front impact. The eastbound Ford SUV had left-front impact. Reported injuries included whiplash for the passenger and for one driver, and a contusion to the other driver’s arm. Police did not record a specific driver error; entries show “Unspecified” contributing factors for all involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841002 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
7
Driver Turning Right Hits Cyclist at Avenue N

Sep 7 - On Avenue N at Bedford Ave, a driver in a sedan turned right and hit a 56-year-old man on a bike. He was ejected and suffered a back contusion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a sedan turned right at Avenue N and Bedford Ave in Brooklyn and hit a 56-year-old man riding east. The crash threw him from the bike. He suffered a back contusion. The driver, a 21-year-old woman, was listed with unspecified injury. According to the police report, the driver was "Making Right Turn" and the bicyclist was "Going Straight Ahead." The point of impact was the car’s right front quarter panel. The report lists contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both parties. No driver error was recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840554 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
6
Left-Turning SUV Driver Injures Man on Bedford

Sep 6 - An SUV driver made a left and hit a 23-year-old man off the roadway near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn. Front-end impact. The man suffered severe lacerations. Police marked contributing factors as unspecified.

A driver in a 2020 Nissan SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, hit a 23-year-old man near Bedford Avenue and Farragut Road in Brooklyn at 11:17 p.m. The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations and was incoherent. According to the police report, the driver was “Making Left Turn” and the impact and damage were to the “Center Front End.” The report lists the pedestrian as “Not in Roadway” and “Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection.” Police recorded contributing factors for the driver as “Unspecified.” No driver errors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
6
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits 22-Year-Old Pedestrian

Sep 6 - A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old woman in the intersection. She suffered a leg contusion. Impact came from the left front bumper. Police listed causes as unspecified.

A driver in an SUV turned left at Flatbush Ave and Glenwood Rd and hit a 22-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. She suffered a knee and lower-leg injury and a contusion. She was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, the driver was making a left turn, the vehicle was traveling east, and the point of impact was the left front bumper; contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified.” The SUV had Pennsylvania registration. The driver held a New York license. No other injuries were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840120 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
6
Driver turning left hits man at Flatbush

Sep 6 - A left-turning driver hit a 26-year-old man crossing with the signal at Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man suffered arm and internal injuries. He was conscious.

At Flatbush Avenue and Avenue H in Brooklyn, a driver in a Jeep sedan traveling south made a left turn and hit a 26-year-old man who was crossing with the signal. He suffered arm and internal injuries and was conscious. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The report notes the vehicle’s left front bumper as the point of impact. Pre-crash status lists Making Left Turn. The pedestrian is listed as Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian at Intersection. After the driver errors, the report also records that the pedestrian was crossing with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841067 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
5
Motorcycle driver hit parked sedan on Flatbush

Sep 5 - A motorcycle driver changing lanes hit a parked sedan on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The 61-year-old driver was injured. Police recorded improper passing or lane use.

According to the police report, a driver on a motorcycle changing lanes collided with a parked sedan outside 1628 Flatbush Ave in Brooklyn at 2:25 p.m. The crash involved a 2023 Zhilo motorcycle and a 2018 Ford sedan. A 61-year-old driver was injured with a bruise to the lower leg and foot; he was listed as ejected and conscious. The 48-year-old motorcycle driver was reported with an unspecified injury status. Police recorded Passing or Lane Usage Improper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839920 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
3
Driver Following Too Closely Injures Two on Flatbush

Sep 3 - Before dawn on Flatbush at Albemarle. Two drivers making left turns collided. A 21-year-old passenger and the driver were hurt. Police recorded following too closely by a driver.

A pre-dawn crash at Flatbush Ave and Albemarle Rd injured two occupants. "According to the police report," two drivers making left turns collided around 5:00 a.m. A 21-year-old passenger suffered an arm contusion. A 19-year-old driver suffered a neck abrasion. Police recorded following too closely by a driver. One driver was in a 2014 Honda SUV with damage to the center back end; the other vehicle had center front damage. The report did not list pedestrians or cyclists. Both were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841533 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
1
Two SUVs Collide on Farragut Road, Driver Hurt

Sep 1 - A westbound SUV struck an eastbound SUV on Farragut Rd at E 23rd in Brooklyn. The 42-year-old westbound driver was injured, suffering an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors.

Two SUVs collided on Farragut Road at East 23rd in Brooklyn. The driver of the westbound SUV, a 42-year-old woman, was injured and suffered an abrasion to her elbow and lower arm. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Other Vehicular." The report also notes the injured driver had "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Keep Right." The westbound SUV sustained left-front impact. The eastbound SUV had left-side damage and struck a parked pickup, which suffered left-side damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed among the injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839518 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
30
Driver rear-ends SUV on Avenue N, injures child

Aug 30 - A driver in a Tesla SUV hit the back of a Mazda on Avenue N in Brooklyn. A one-year-old boy in the rear seat was injured. Two women in the back were hurt. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed.

Two eastbound SUVs crashed at 2721 Avenue N in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2024 Tesla SUV hit the back of a Mazda SUV. A one-year-old boy riding in the right rear seat was injured and reported whiplash. Two adult female passengers, ages 36 and 33, were injured with complaints of pain; shock was noted. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and points of impact were the Tesla’s center front and the Mazda’s center rear. Police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed. Other occupants were listed without specified injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
30
Distracted Driver Hits Cyclist at Albemarle and Westminster

Aug 30 - A westbound driver on Albemarle hit a southbound cyclist at Westminster Road. The 31-year-old man was thrown and suffered an arm fracture. Police cited driver inattention.

In Brooklyn, a westbound driver on Albemarle Road collided with a southbound cyclist at Westminster Road around 2:00 p.m. The crash injured the 31-year-old man. He was thrown from his bike and suffered an elbow and lower-arm injury with fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, “Driver Inattention/Distraction” contributed to the crash. Police recorded inattention by the driver. The other vehicle’s type was not specified in the report. The data lists the bicyclist as injured and conscious. No other injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839922 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
Steering Failure, Distraction Injures Kings Hwy Driver

Aug 29 - A southbound sedan on Kings Highway suffered a steering failure. The 56-year-old driver took a shoulder contusion and shock. Police listed steering failure and driver inattention as contributing factors in the crash.

The driver of a 2016 Fiat sedan was southbound near 2705 Kings Highway in Brooklyn when a steering failure occurred and the vehicle recorded left-front contact with right-front damage. The 56-year-old male driver suffered a shoulder contusion and shock. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Steering Failure" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded those two causes in the crash report. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838466 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
Turning Sedan Hits Cyclist, Ejects Rider

Aug 29 - The driver of a sedan turned right into a cyclist on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The 61-year-old rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

The driver of a Chevrolet sedan turned right and hit a 61-year-old man riding a bicycle on Cortelyou Road at East 18th. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and an abrasion. According to the police report, the sedan was turning right while the cyclist traveled east, and impact was to the car’s right-front quarter and the bike’s left-front. The cyclist’s pre-crash movement was going straight; the sedan’s pre-crash movement was making a right turn. Listed contributing factors are “Unspecified.” The report notes a front-seat passenger with an unspecified injury; no driver injuries are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838468 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
SUV driver turns, strikes woman on Ocean

Aug 29 - A driver in an SUV turned right on Ocean Avenue and struck a 25‑year‑old woman. She hit the pavement. Shoulder and upper‑arm injury. Shock and complaint of pain. Police listed driver inattention.

According to the police report, a 2014 Toyota SUV traveling west on Ocean Avenue made a right turn onto Avenue O and struck a 25-year-old woman. The woman suffered shoulder and upper-arm injury, reported pain and shock, and was recorded as injured. The driver’s center front end was the point of impact. According to the police report, the listed factors were "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion." Police recorded driver inattention/distraction as the primary failure. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle; no vehicle damage was recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4838464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09