Crash Count for Precinct 70
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,236
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,254
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 464
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 12
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 70?
SUVs/Cars 128 10 5 Trucks/Buses 11 3 3 Bikes 3 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 0
Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

Blood on the Crosswalks—And Still No Action

Precinct 70: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

A mother and her daughters, gone. A cyclist, crushed. An old woman, killed crossing with the light. In the last twelve months, Precinct 70 saw 655 injuries, 10 serious injuries, and one death. The numbers do not bleed, but the streets do.

On Avenue L, a 73-year-old woman was crossing with the signal. An SUV turned right. She never made it to the other side. On Bedford Avenue, a truck turned and killed a 58-year-old woman, also crossing with the light. The law was on their side. The street was not.

A crash in April left a family scarred. Shakhzod, a survivor, spoke of pain that lingers: Shakhzod described ongoing back pain and fears of another accident. His brother wears a cast. His mother is lost in depression. His sister’s head aches. The driver who hit them had 93 violations, $10,000 in unpaid fines, and a suspended license. She was still behind the wheel.

A school bus jumped a curb and smashed a fence. An eight-year-old boy and his mother were sent to the hospital. Councilmember Farrah Louis said, “We’re glad this isn’t a fatality. We do know we need more traffic safety in this area.”

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders have spoken. They have not acted fast enough. Councilmember Louis called for more safety. The city has the power to lower speed limits. The police have the power to enforce the law. But the dead remain dead. The wounded carry scars.

Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving are not mysteries. They are choices. The precinct can crack down. They can ticket. They can target the corners where people die. They can make it stop.

The Next Step Is Yours

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand speed enforcement. Demand safer crossings. Demand that the city use the power it has. Every day of delay is another day for the next crash.

Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 70

SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 48-year-old woman suffered a hip and upper leg contusion when an SUV failed to yield while making a left turn. The collision occurred at a Brooklyn intersection where the pedestrian was crossing with the signal. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Caton Ave and St Pauls Pl in Brooklyn at 7:46 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when struck by a 2024 Audi SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front bumper. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to her hip and upper leg but remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The driver, a licensed male from New York, had two occupants in the vehicle. This crash highlights driver error in yielding and limited visibility at intersections as critical dangers to pedestrians.


Two Sedans Collide at Brooklyn Intersection

Two sedans collided head-on and side-on at East 23rd Street and Avenue N in Brooklyn. The female driver of one vehicle suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. The crash involved driver errors labeled unspecified.

According to the police report, at 8:18 AM on East 23rd Street near Avenue N in Brooklyn, two sedans collided. One vehicle, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east, impacted the center front end. The other, a 2023 Chevrolet sedan traveling south, was struck on the right side doors. The female driver of the Honda was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow, as noted by the police report. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists contributing factors for the injured driver as 'Unspecified,' indicating driver error without further detail. Both vehicles had licensed female drivers going straight ahead before the crash. The collision caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles, highlighting a failure in vehicle interaction at the intersection.


Pedestrian Injured on Avenue O Outside Intersection

A 45-year-old woman suffered upper arm injuries after being struck while walking outside an intersection on Avenue O in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was conscious and bruised, hit by a northbound vehicle. Police report lists no driver errors or victim factors.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Avenue O near East 22nd Street in Brooklyn at 7:46 AM. She was struck while walking outside an intersection, described as "Other Actions in Roadway." The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm and remained conscious. The vehicle involved was traveling northbound, but the report does not specify vehicle type or driver details. No contributing factors such as driver errors or pedestrian behaviors were cited in the report. The absence of listed driver errors like Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving highlights a gap in the data, but the impact and injury to the pedestrian remain clear.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 63-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock when an SUV making a left turn struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The vehicle’s front center impacted the pedestrian, causing pain and nausea. Driver errors remain unspecified in the report.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Newkirk Avenue and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:08 pm. The report states the SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both parties. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are cited, but the collision occurred during the vehicle’s left turn maneuver. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, but no pedestrian actions or safety equipment were noted as contributing factors.


Elderly Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal

A 75-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries while crossing Flatbush Avenue at an intersection. She was in shock but showed no visible complaints. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Caton Avenue in Brooklyn at 1:56 p.m. She was crossing with the pedestrian signal when struck by an unspecified vehicle. The victim sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in a severity level 3 injury and was reported to be in shock. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No details about the vehicle type, driver behavior, or license status were provided. The pedestrian was not noted to have any visible complaints at the scene. The absence of identified driver errors leaves the circumstances of the collision unclear.


Distracted SUV Driver Hits Boy Crossing Street

An 11-year-old boy suffered a head contusion after a distracted SUV driver struck him while making a left turn on Coney Island Avenue. The boy was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, at 8:48 AM on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, a female driver operating a 2001 Honda SUV was making a left turn when she struck an 11-year-old boy crossing the street against the signal. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The boy, described as conscious, sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was injured at the intersection. The vehicle showed no damage despite the center front end impact. The report explicitly identifies the driver’s distraction as the primary cause, with no mention of victim fault beyond crossing against the signal. This collision highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban intersections.


Distracted SUV Driver Strikes Teen on Nostrand

A southbound SUV plows into a 16-year-old boy on Nostrand Avenue. The bumper smashes his face. Blood pours onto the street. He is conscious, cut deep, stunned by the blow. Driver inattention marks the scene.

A 16-year-old pedestrian suffered severe facial lacerations after being struck by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue near Avenue M in Brooklyn, according to the police report. The collision occurred at 18:06, when the teen stepped into the roadway outside a crosswalk or signal. The report states, 'A southbound SUV hits him head-on. The bumper strikes his face. He falls. Blood spills. He is awake, bleeding, cut deep.' Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver’s failure to notice or respond to the pedestrian in time. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor, but the primary cause remains the driver’s lack of attention. The impact left the teen conscious but badly injured, highlighting the persistent threat posed by inattentive driving on city streets.


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Bus Collides with Sedan on Avenue I

A bus struck a sedan’s right rear quarter panel on Avenue I in Brooklyn. Both male drivers suffered whiplash and other injuries. The crash involved disregarded traffic control, leading to serious harm and shock among the occupants.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Avenue I near Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn at 7:57 PM involving a 2017 bus traveling south and a 2018 sedan traveling west. The bus impacted the sedan’s right rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 37, were injured with knee, lower leg, foot, and neck injuries, and both experienced whiplash. The sedan driver was semiconscious and the bus driver was in shock. The report cites 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were properly licensed. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision’s impact and resulting injuries highlight the dangers posed by driver disregard for traffic controls.


Sedan Turns Left, Crushes Boy on E-Scooter

A sedan turned left on Ocean Avenue. An e-scooter carried a 10-year-old boy straight through. Metal struck metal. The boy was thrown, his leg crushed. He wore a helmet. He stayed conscious. The street swallowed his scream.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn on Ocean Avenue near Avenue J collided with an e-scooter traveling straight. The impact threw a 10-year-old boy from the scooter, resulting in severe crush injuries to his lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The sedan’s driver, licensed in New York, struck the scooter with the vehicle’s left front bumper while turning. The boy, riding outside and wearing a helmet, remained conscious after the crash. The police report does not cite any victim behavior as a contributing factor. The collision underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and failure to yield to vulnerable road users.


Elderly Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on Church Ave

An 80-year-old woman crossing Church Avenue was struck by a westbound sedan. The impact to her shoulder caused internal injuries. The driver, traveling straight, hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, an 80-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Church Avenue outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries classified as injury severity 3 and was conscious following the collision. The striking vehicle was a 2019 Mazda sedan, registered in New Jersey, driven by a licensed female driver traveling westbound going straight ahead. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper, which sustained damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not cite any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or speeding. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. No victim behaviors were identified as contributing factors in the report. The collision highlights the danger posed by vehicles striking pedestrians outside controlled intersections.


Box Truck Passes Too Closely, Hits Sedan

A box truck passing too closely collided with a sedan traveling west on E 16 St in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and a concussion. The truck struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:30 on E 16 St near Beverley Rd in Brooklyn. A box truck traveling west was passing when it struck the left rear quarter panel of a sedan also traveling west. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old male, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and a concussion. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck had no occupants and sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report highlights the truck driver’s error in passing too closely, which led to the impact and injuries. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 52-year-old woman suffered a back contusion after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal, sustaining injuries without vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Foster Ave and Ocean Ave in Brooklyn at 5:40 AM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2018 SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report notes no damage to the vehicle. While the contributing factors are unspecified, the driver's action of making a left turn and striking a pedestrian crossing with the signal highlights a failure in yielding or attentiveness. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors in the report.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked SUV in Brooklyn

A moving SUV struck the left rear bumper of a parked SUV on E 16 St in Brooklyn. A 71-year-old front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved driver errors and pedestrian confusion, according to the police report.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 16 St in Brooklyn at 3 PM when a southbound SUV traveling straight ahead collided with the left rear bumper of a parked SUV. The impact injured a 71-year-old female front passenger, who sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, though no pedestrian was involved in this collision. Driver errors are implied by the moving vehicle striking a stationary vehicle. The moving SUV's right front bumper and the parked SUV's left rear bumper were damaged. The driver of the moving SUV was licensed and operating a 2016 Toyota SUV. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors.


SUV Driver Injured in Brooklyn Taxi Collision

A 39-year-old male SUV driver suffered facial abrasions after his vehicle collided with a taxi on Avenue H in Brooklyn. Alcohol involvement was noted, highlighting driver impairment as a critical factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:45 on Avenue H in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 39-year-old male driver of a 2017 SUV traveling west, who sustained abrasions to his face and was conscious after the collision. The SUV's left rear quarter panel was impacted. The collision involved a taxi and a station wagon/SUV. The taxi was traveling west with a licensed male driver, while the SUV was entering a parked position when struck. The report explicitly cites alcohol involvement as a contributing factor, indicating driver impairment played a key role. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors are listed. The report does not assign blame to the injured driver but highlights systemic danger from impaired driving.


Intoxicated Driver Crashes Sedan in Brooklyn

A 36-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn crashed with his vehicle's front center damaged. According to the police report, alcohol involvement was a key factor. The driver was semiconscious and injured but not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver operating a 2022 Tesla sedan in Brooklyn at 2:00 AM was involved in a crash on Coney Island Avenue near Newkirk Avenue. The vehicle sustained damage to the center front end. The driver was the sole occupant and was found semiconscious with injuries of unknown severity. The report explicitly lists 'Alcohol Involvement' as the contributing factor twice, indicating impairment played a critical role in the crash. The driver was licensed in New York but was not using any safety equipment at the time. There is no mention of other vehicles or pedestrians involved, nor any victim behaviors contributing to the crash. The data clearly points to driver error due to intoxication as the primary cause.


Unlicensed Driver Crashes Sedan in Brooklyn

Two sedans collided on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn. The unlicensed female driver struck the center front end of another sedan traveling west. The licensed male driver suffered full-body contusions and shock, restrained by a lap belt, with no ejection reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:20 on Cortelyou Rd in Brooklyn involving two sedans. The unlicensed female driver of a 2016 Honda was traveling north, going straight ahead, and impacted the center front end of a 2008 Lexus sedan traveling west. The Lexus driver, a 46-year-old male, was restrained by a lap belt and suffered contusions and shock affecting his entire body. The report notes no ejection from the vehicle. The unlicensed status of the Honda driver is a critical factor, indicating a driver error contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the described points of impact. No contributing factors were specified for the victim driver, and no pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian at Crosswalk

A 70-year-old man was injured crossing Crooke Ave at a marked crosswalk without signal. The SUV, traveling west, struck him center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and elbow injuries. Driver errors were not cited; confusion by the pedestrian was noted.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Crooke Ave at a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal. The collision occurred at 8:30 p.m. in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2019 Porsche SUV traveling west, which struck the pedestrian at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to the elbow, lower arm, and hand, remaining conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor but does not cite any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV showed no vehicle damage, and the driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The data focuses on pedestrian confusion rather than driver fault.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing with Signal

A 60-year-old woman suffered head injuries and shock after an SUV struck her at a Brooklyn intersection. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle, making a left turn, hit her center front. The driver caused serious harm without vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Flatbush Avenue and Clarkson Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:55 PM. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2015 Jeep SUV, traveling south and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock. The report notes no damage to the vehicle, indicating a significant impact to the pedestrian despite the lack of vehicle damage. The police report does not list specific contributing factors but highlights the driver's action of making a left turn as the pre-crash event leading to the collision. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The incident underscores the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians at intersections.


SUV Slams E-Bike Rider on Avenue J in Brooklyn

A RAM SUV struck a 23-year-old e-bike rider on Avenue J. The rider, thrown and bleeding from the head, lay unconscious in the street. The SUV’s right side bore the mark of impact. Failure to yield shattered the morning calm.

A violent collision unfolded on Avenue J near East 28th Street in Brooklyn when a RAM SUV struck an eastbound e-bike, according to the police report. The 23-year-old e-bike rider was ejected and landed on the pavement, unconscious and bleeding from the head. The police report states the SUV’s right side bore the wound of the crash. The primary contributing factor cited is 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The report also notes 'Unsafe Speed' as a factor. The e-bike rider was unlicensed and wore no protective equipment, but these details are mentioned only after the driver’s errors. The crash left the cyclist with severe head injuries, underscoring the lethal consequences when drivers fail to yield to vulnerable road users.


Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Brooklyn Passenger

A sedan and an SUV collided on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn, injuring a 57-year-old female passenger. Impact occurred at the right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV. The passenger suffered facial contusions but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:53 p.m. on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2014 BMW sedan traveling south and a 2024 Cadillac SUV traveling east. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before colliding at their front bumpers. The right front bumper of the sedan and left front bumper of the SUV were damaged. A 57-year-old female occupant in the sedan, seated in the right rear passenger position, was injured with facial contusions. She was conscious and secured with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless driving. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision’s impact injured the passenger without ejection or loss of consciousness.