Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 4,217
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,519
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 520
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 39
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 10
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 71
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 10
+1
Crush Injuries 17
Lower leg/foot 5
Head 3
Neck 3
Back 2
Lower arm/hand 2
Face 1
Whole body 1
Severe Bleeding 5
Head 5
Severe Lacerations 12
Face 5
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Lower arm/hand 1
Concussion 12
Head 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Back 1
Neck 1
Whiplash 72
Back 27
+22
Neck 26
+21
Head 15
+10
Chest 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Face 2
Whole body 2
Contusion/Bruise 145
Lower leg/foot 54
+49
Back 18
+13
Lower arm/hand 18
+13
Head 14
+9
Hip/upper leg 10
+5
Face 9
+4
Neck 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Whole body 5
Chest 3
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Eye 1
Abrasion 79
Lower leg/foot 25
+20
Lower arm/hand 21
+16
Head 11
+6
Face 10
+5
Hip/upper leg 4
Whole body 4
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Neck 1
Pain/Nausea 36
Lower leg/foot 8
+3
Back 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Whole body 6
+1
Chest 3
Face 3
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 5, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 71?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 71 School Zones

(since 2022)
Eastern Parkway at Schenectady: a woman died before sunrise. How many more?

Eastern Parkway at Schenectady: a woman died before sunrise. How many more?

Precinct 71: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 27, 2025

Just after 5 AM on Sep 19, 2025, a 69-year-old woman was killed at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue. Police data noted “View Obstructed/Limited” and “Oversized Vehicle” among the factors in the crash NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • Sep 19: A person walking was killed at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue NYC Open Data.
  • Sep 15: A driver in a sedan hit a man on a bike at Bedford Avenue and Fenimore Street; he was injured NYC Open Data.
  • Sep 7: A driver in an SUV hit a woman walking at Troy Avenue and Maple Street; she was injured NYC Open Data.
  • Sep 3: A driver in a sedan hit a man walking at East New York Avenue and Schenectady Avenue; he was injured NYC Open Data.

The toll here

Since Jan 1, 2022, in Precinct 71: 10 people have been killed and 2,452 injured in 4,108 crashes NYC Open Data. Seven of the dead were people walking; none were people on bikes. Police counted 450 people walking injured, 266 people on bikes injured, and 1,609 vehicle occupants injured in this period NYC Open Data.

Deaths stack up at the day’s edges. Police recorded three deaths at 6 PM and three at 8 PM. Two more came around 5 AM NYC Open Data.

Trucks are few but heavy. Police data tie trucks to two pedestrian deaths here since 2022 NYC Open Data.

Corners that don’t forgive

Eastern Parkway stands out: 4 deaths and 274 injuries tied to that corridor in this precinct window NYC Open Data. Utica Avenue shows 1 death and 137 injuries NYC Open Data.

Police frequently cite driver inattention and failure to yield in injury crashes here NYC Open Data.

Precinct work that saves lives

The map points to simple, local fixes. Hardened turns and daylighting at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady. Leading pedestrian intervals and protected bike approaches at Bedford and Fenimore. Truck routes and targeted enforcement where Utica crosses the Parkway. These are standard tools; the crash records show where to use them NYC Open Data.

The policy lever the city controls

Lower speed saves lives. New York City now has authority to set safer speeds and has begun adding 20 MPH zones. The next step is a lower default limit and real curbs on the worst repeat speeders. The proposal on the table would require habitual speeders to use in‑car limiters. The case and contacts are laid out here.

Who answers for this

This precinct overlaps the districts of Council Member Darlene Mealy, Assembly Member Brian Cunningham, and State Senator Zellnor Myrie. The record here does not show whether they have co‑sponsored the speed‑limiter bill cited above. With ten dead since 2022 in Precinct 71, what is their plan NYC Open Data?

Eastern Parkway at Schenectady is still there tomorrow morning. So are we. Take one step that counts: demand the city slow the cars and stop the repeat offenders Take Action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area does this cover?
NYPD Precinct 71 in Brooklyn, overlapping Crown Heights (South) and Prospect Lefferts Gardens–Wingate.
What changed in the past month?
Four serious crashes harmed people walking and biking, including one death at Eastern Parkway and Schenectady Avenue on Sep 19, 2025, and three injuries at Bedford & Fenimore, Troy & Maple, and East New York & Schenectady.
How were these numbers calculated?
We filtered NYC’s “Motor Vehicle Collisions” Open Data for Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 27, 2025 and for Precinct 71. We used the Crashes (h9gi-nx95) table for totals and timing, and the Persons (f55k-p6yu) table for who was hurt or killed. You can view a reproducible query here and the linked Persons table here. Data accessed Sep 27, 2025.
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 fixes make sense right now?
At Eastern Parkway and Schenectady: daylighting and hardened turns. At Bedford and Fenimore: leading pedestrian intervals and protected bike approaches. On Utica near the Parkway: truck routing and focused failure‑to‑yield enforcement. Citywide: lower the default speed limit and require limiters for repeat speeders; see details and contacts at our Take Action page.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Crashes - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-27
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – Persons - Crashes, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-27

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Brian Cunningham

District 43

Council Member Darlene Mealy

District 41

State Senator Zellnor Myrie

District 20

Other Geographies

Precinct 71 Police Precinct 71 sits in Brooklyn, District 41, AD 43, SD 20.

It contains Brooklyn CB9, Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 71

29
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Motorcyclist on Eastern Parkway

Oct 29 - On Eastern Parkway at Kingston, a driver in an SUV and a motorcyclist collided. The rider was hurt and partially ejected. The SUV driver suffered back pain. Police recorded unsafe lane changing and driver inexperience.

Two drivers crashed on Eastern Parkway at Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn around 5:15 p.m. A driver in a 2011 Ford SUV was traveling west. A 20-year-old motorcyclist was traveling east. Impact damaged the SUV’s left side doors and the motorcycle’s front end. The rider was partially ejected with hip and leg injuries. The SUV driver, 38, reported back pain. "According to the police report, officers recorded Unsafe Lane Changing and Driver Inexperience as contributing factors." Police also list the motorcyclist as unlicensed. The crash injured both drivers. No pedestrian injuries were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Left-turning driver hits woman in Brooklyn crosswalk

Oct 24 - A driver making a left at Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue hit a 59-year-old woman in the marked crosswalk. Her leg broke. Police recorded driver inattention and distraction.

A male driver in a 2022 Kia sedan made a left turn at Eastern Parkway and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn and hit a 59-year-old woman crossing in the marked crosswalk. She suffered a serious hip and upper leg injury, including a fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, officers recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction as the contributing factor. Person records also list driver inattention. The point of impact was the center front end. The crash was recorded at about 8:40 p.m. The driver was licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Backing Driver Injures 79-Year-Old on Crown Street

Oct 24 - A Porsche sedan driver backed and hit a 79-year-old woman at 693 Crown St in Brooklyn. Police recorded driver inattention. She suffered a shoulder injury and a fracture.

A driver in a 2017 Porsche sedan with Florida plates backed into a 79-year-old woman at 693 Crown St in Brooklyn around 5:30 p.m. She was crossing outside an intersection. She suffered a shoulder injury and a fracture and was listed as conscious. According to the police report, the driver was backing, and police recorded Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the point of impact at the vehicle’s center back end. No other injuries were detailed in the data. The crash fell within the 71st Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853934 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
23
Distracted driver hurt at Flatbush and Lefferts

Oct 23 - A driver in a sedan crashed at Flatbush and Lefferts in Brooklyn. The 77-year-old suffered a head injury. Police recorded distraction and failure to yield.

A morning crash occurred at Flatbush Ave and Lefferts Ave in Brooklyn. A 77-year-old man, driving a southbound sedan and going straight, was injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police also recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists a second unit as "Unspecified." No other injuries were recorded. The driver held a valid New York license. The crash sits within the 71st Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
16
Sedan Driver Rear-Ends Motorcyclist on Eastern Parkway

Oct 16 - A driver in a sedan rear-ended a 19-year-old motorcyclist on Eastern Parkway at Schenectady. The rider was partially ejected and hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

A driver in a sedan hit a motorcyclist while both traveled west on Eastern Parkway at Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The 19-year-old rider suffered hip and upper-leg injuries and was reported partially ejected, but conscious. Impact was recorded as the sedan’s right front bumper to the motorcycle’s left rear. According to the police report, "Following Too Closely" was listed as a contributing factor. The record does not cite any rider error. No pedestrians were reported injured. The crash involved a motorcycle and a sedan, both going straight. The report lists the rider as the only person hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850286 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
5
Woman, 75, killed steps from her Brooklyn home by hit-and-run driver who blew light
3
Nissan driver and moped crash at Nostrand

Oct 3 - At 6:55 a.m. in Brooklyn, a Nissan driver and a moped driver collided at Nostrand Ave and Lefferts Ave. The rider was ejected and hurt his lower leg. Police recorded traffic control disregarded.

Around 6:55 a.m. at Nostrand Ave and Lefferts Ave in Brooklyn, a Nissan driver traveling west and a moped driver traveling south collided while going straight. The 30-year-old moped rider was ejected, remained conscious, and suffered a lower-leg injury. According to the police report, "Traffic Control Disregarded" was cited in the crash. Police recorded both drivers as going straight before impact. The rider, a vulnerable road user, was the one hurt. No other injuries were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850809 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
29
Bus driver left turn injures woman at Bedford/Sullivan

Sep 29 - A bus driver turned left at Bedford and Sullivan and hit a 72-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and noted limited view. She suffered a lower arm bruise and stayed conscious.

At Bedford Ave and Sullivan Pl in Brooklyn, a bus driver traveling south made a left turn and hit a 72-year-old woman in the intersection. The crash was logged at 12:51 p.m. in the 71st Precinct. She suffered a contusion to her lower arm and hand and was conscious. "According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver and noted View Obstructed/Limited." The point of impact was the bus’s left front quarter panel; police noted no vehicle damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4847239 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
28
Left-turn driver hits two pedestrians at Nostrand

Sep 28 - A driver in a 2018 Nissan sedan turned left at Winthrop and Nostrand and hit two people in the intersection. A 29-year-old woman suffered leg injuries. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver and listed glare.

A driver in a 2018 Nissan sedan made a left turn at Winthrop Street and Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn and hit two pedestrians in the intersection. A 29-year-old woman suffered knee and lower-leg injuries and reported pain. A second pedestrian was listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, contributing factors included Following Too Closely and Glare. Police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. The point of impact was the left front bumper, with damage to the left front quarter panel. The report places both pedestrians at the intersection. The driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
27
Left-turn driver injures woman at Nostrand/Winthrop

Sep 27 - A driver in a sedan turned left at Nostrand Avenue and Winthrop Street and hit a 66-year-old woman in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield and distraction by the driver. She suffered a leg injury.

A driver in a 2019 Toyota sedan made a left turn at Nostrand Avenue and Winthrop Street around 12:40 p.m. and hit a 66-year-old woman walking in the intersection. She was conscious and suffered a contusion to her lower leg. According to the police report, "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" were recorded as contributing factors. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The impact was to the left front bumper. The driver, a 70-year-old woman, was licensed. No other vehicles were involved. The crash occurred in Brooklyn’s 71st Precinct, ZIP 11225.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851577 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
27
Tesla driver kills cyclist in Brooklyn hit-and-run, NYPD says
26
Right-turning SUV driver injures motorized rider

Sep 26 - In Brooklyn, a driver in an SUV turned right at 738 Albany Ave and hit a 53-year-old on a motorized device. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The rider suffered a neck injury and stayed conscious.

The crash happened in Brooklyn at 5:00 p.m. on September 26, 2025, at 738 Albany Ave. A driver in a 2018 Honda SUV made a right turn and hit a 53-year-old man operating an other motorized vehicle that was going straight. The rider was injured with a neck contusion and remained conscious. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was the contributing factor. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. Damage was logged at the SUV’s right front. The other vehicle showed left-front impact. The data lists the rider as “Other Motorized.” No additional injuries are detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845350 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
24
Moped driver hurt after hitting parked SUV

Sep 24 - On Lefferts at Kingston, a moped driver turned right and hit a parked SUV. He suffered a leg injury. Police recorded unsafe speed.

A moped driver turned right on Lefferts Ave at Kingston Ave in Brooklyn and hit a parked SUV. The rider was injured, with a leg abrasion, and was conscious. According to the police report, the rider was making a right turn and police recorded Unsafe Speed as a contributing factor. The SUV was parked and took damage to the right side doors. The moped’s front end was damaged. No other injuries were listed in the report. The report identifies the injured driver as a 31-year-old man.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845174 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
20
In tragic irony, dad of filmmaker killed in Brooklyn car crash also died in car accident
19
Unsafe Speed Crash Injures Two on Schenectady

Sep 19 - Police recorded Unsafe Speed. Three sedans in a crash at Schenectady Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn. Two drivers hurt. The woman, 40, had an arm abrasion. The man, 32, reported head pain. Airbags deployed.

Three sedans were involved in a crash at Schenectady Ave and Carroll St in Brooklyn. Two drivers were hurt. A 40-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered an arm abrasion; her air bag deployed. A 32-year-old man driving a sedan reported head pain; his air bag deployed. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded Unsafe Speed by a driver. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed. Other persons tied to the vehicles were recorded as registrants with unspecified injuries. The file lists damage to the front of one car and the rear of others.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843632 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
19
Driver kills 69-year-old pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

Sep 19 - A driver headed east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. The front end struck her. Head trauma. Crush injuries. She died in Brooklyn.

A driver traveling east on Eastern Parkway hit a 69-year-old woman in the roadway near Schenectady Avenue at 5:18 a.m. She was a pedestrian, not at an intersection. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered head trauma and crush injuries and died. According to the police report, the driver was going straight ahead. Police recorded "View Obstructed/Limited" and "Oversized Vehicle" as contributing factors. The report lists Brooklyn and the 71st Precinct location. No vehicle type was identified in the report. An occupant was listed as a notified person, with no reported injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
15
Driver Passing on Bedford at Fenimore Injures Cyclist

Sep 15 - A driver passing south on Bedford collided with a southbound bicyclist at Fenimore. The rider suffered a leg contusion and stayed conscious. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver.

In Brooklyn, at Bedford Ave and Fenimore St, a driver in a 2022 BMW sedan, passing southbound, collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight. The bicyclist was injured with a knee and lower leg contusion and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, police recorded "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" by the driver. The driver and an occupant were listed with unspecified injuries. The sedan showed damage to the right rear quarter panel. The crash was logged at 4:56 p.m. in the 71st Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
7
Driver Fails to Yield, Injures Pedestrian

Sep 7 - A Hyundai SUV driver went east on Troy Ave and hit a 28-year-old woman in the Maple St intersection. Police recorded Failure to Yield by the driver. She had leg abrasions and stayed conscious.

At Troy Ave and Maple St in Brooklyn, a driver in a 2007 Hyundai SUV traveling east and going straight hit a 28-year-old woman in the intersection at 12:40 p.m. The point of impact was the center front end. She suffered injuries to her lower leg and foot and an abrasion, and she was conscious. "According to the police report, contributing factors included Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The driver was a 64-year-old woman with a valid New York license. The crash is listed under collision ID 4841618.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
5
Washington Avenue bus and sedan crash injures driver

Sep 5 - On Washington Avenue in Brooklyn, two drivers collided. The sedan was starting from parking. The 35-year-old driver suffered a shoulder bruise. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury.

Two drivers collided at 1119 Washington Avenue in Brooklyn at 2:00 p.m. on September 5, 2025. According to the police report, the drivers of a bus and a sedan were involved. The report lists the sedan traveling north. It was starting from parking. A 35-year-old male driver suffered a contusion to the shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious. Another occupant reported an unspecified injury. Police recorded no contributing factors for either driver in the crash data. No pedestrians or cyclists were listed as injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09
3
Driver Fails to Yield at Schenectady Ave

Sep 3 - Westbound sedan driver hit a 37-year-old man at E New York Ave and Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and was conscious at the scene.

On E New York Ave at Schenectady Ave in Brooklyn, a westbound sedan driver going straight hit a 37-year-old man in the intersection. The man suffered a fractured shoulder and upper arm and was conscious. "According to the police report, the driver failed to yield right-of-way." Police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way as the contributing factor. Impact and damage were to the center front end. The driver, a 60-year-old man, was licensed in New York. The crash was logged at 8:37 p.m. The report lists the pedestrian as injured. Other occupants were listed as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840259 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-09