Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,137
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,804
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 362
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 71?

Blood on Eastern Parkway: City Leaders Are Counting Corpses, Not Saving Lives

Blood on Eastern Parkway: City Leaders Are Counting Corpses, Not Saving Lives

Precinct 71: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 31, 2025

The Toll in Blood and Silence

In Precinct 71, the numbers do not lie. Six people killed. Thirty-one left with serious injuries. More than 1,800 hurt since 2022. The dead include a child, a centenarian, and a man struck down crossing Eastern Parkway. The wounds are not just numbers. They are broken families, empty chairs, and shoes left behind in the street.

Just last month, an eight-year-old boy was killed by an SUV at Eastern Parkway and Albany Avenue. In April, a 101-year-old woman was struck and killed crossing with the signal at Montgomery Street and Brooklyn Avenue. The driver was unlicensed. The car was an SUV. The story is always the same: speed, distraction, failure to yield. The cost is always paid by the most vulnerable.

Leadership: Promises and the Waiting Game

The police have the tools. They can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target the corners where people keep dying. But enforcement alone is not enough. Local leaders have the power to demand safer streets, lower speed limits, and redesign deadly crossings.

But the clock keeps ticking. The bodies keep coming. “We wait until someone dies. We wait until a tragedy. We wait to say, ‘oh my gosh, how could this possibly have happened?’ We let this happen time and time again,” said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. The silence is loud. The delays are deadly.

The Road Forward: No More Waiting

Precinct 71 can be made safe. The police can crack down on speeding and failure to yield. The city can lower the speed limit to 20 mph. Leaders can push for real street redesigns, not just paint. Residents can demand action. “We want the city to actually commit real capital to make sure that it can do treatments that truly address the safety concerns,” said Councilmember Alexa Avilés.

Every day of delay is another day someone does not come home.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand safer streets.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 71 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 41, assembly district AD 43 and state senate district SD 20.
Which areas are in Precinct 71?
It includes the Crown Heights (South), Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, and Brooklyn CB9 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 35, District 40, and District 41, Assembly Districts AD 43 and AD 57, and State Senate District SD 20.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 71?
SUVs and Cars were responsible for the most harm to pedestrians in Precinct 71: 3 deaths, 216 minor injuries, 71 moderate injuries, and 11 serious injuries. Trucks and Buses caused no deaths, 17 minor injuries, 6 moderate injuries, and 5 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds caused no deaths, 7 minor injuries, 5 moderate injuries, and no serious injuries. Bikes caused no deaths, 6 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, and 1 serious injury. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 71 police can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. Every ticket and every patrol can save a life.
Are crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
Crashes are not random. They happen in the same places, for the same reasons—speed, distraction, failure to yield. Proven solutions exist: lower speed limits, street redesign, and enforcement. These deaths can be prevented.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
Local politicians can push for lower speed limits, demand street redesigns, and fund real safety improvements. They can hold agencies accountable for delays and make sure the most dangerous streets are fixed first.
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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Other Representatives

Brian Cunningham
Assembly Member Brian Cunningham
District 43
District Office:
249 Empire Blvd., Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 555, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Darlene Mealy
Council Member Darlene Mealy
District 41
District Office:
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Zellnor Myrie
State Senator Zellnor Myrie
District 20
District Office:
1077 Nostrand Ave. Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11225
Legislative Office:
Room 806, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 71

2
SUV and Sedan Collide on Utica Avenue

Two vehicles collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction was a key factor. Both occupants wore seat belts and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2008 SUV traveling north on Utica Avenue collided with a 2015 sedan traveling south. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors and left front quarter panel. Two men in the SUV, the driver and front passenger, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused significant damage to the left side of the sedan and SUV. No ejections occurred. The incident highlights the dangers of distracted driving on busy Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685685 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Slams Into Car on Utica Avenue

A bus rear-ended a vehicle on Utica Avenue. Seven passengers jolted. A 63-year-old woman suffered back pain and shock. Police cite driver inattention and tailgating. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 2014 STARC bus traveling northeast on Utica Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. Seven passengers were on board. A 63-year-old female passenger suffered back injuries and shock. She complained of pain and nausea but was not ejected. The bus's right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. No pedestrians or other vehicle occupants were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4686797 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Eastbound Moped

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped traveling east on Eastern Parkway. The moped driver suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. Police cited driver inattention and disregard of traffic control as causes.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Eastern Parkway made a left turn and collided with a moped going straight east. The moped driver, a 45-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the sedan driver disregarded traffic control. The moped was struck on its center front end, while the sedan was damaged on its right front quarter panel. The moped driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683343 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Drivers Collide on Winthrop Street

Three cars crashed on Winthrop Street. A woman in the front seat took full-body injuries and shock. Police blame driver distraction. Metal twisted. Pain and nausea followed. No safety gear. Streets stayed hard.

According to the police report, three vehicles—two sedans and an SUV—collided while traveling straight on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. A 41-year-old female passenger suffered injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the only contributing factors. Vehicle damage struck the left rear, right front, and quarter panels. The injured passenger was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash underscores the danger of driver distraction, as detailed in the police report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684406 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
3
Two-Vehicle Collision Injures Three in Brooklyn

A sedan and an SUV collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered injuries to the back, neck, and lower leg. All were inside vehicles, none ejected. Drivers and a passenger were treated for shock and moderate injuries.

According to the police report, a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling north on Bedford Avenue struck a 2012 Dodge SUV traveling east. The sedan's front center end and the SUV's right front bumper were damaged. Three occupants were injured: a 26-year-old female driver with back injuries, a 38-year-old female front passenger with knee and lower leg injuries, and a 65-year-old male driver with neck injuries. All occupants remained inside their vehicles and were not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Injuries were classified as moderate, and all occupants experienced shock. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even without clear driver fault identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683225 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Right Turn Injures Front Passenger

A 33-year-old male passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The SUV struck an object or vehicle head-on while making a right turn on Albany Avenue. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2004 Ford SUV was making a right turn on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided frontally. The front passenger, a 33-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV's center front end was damaged in the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was licensed in Pennsylvania and female. The crash occurred at 1:29 a.m. The passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680717 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Empire Boulevard

A sedan making a left turn struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding straight on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southwest on Empire Boulevard made a left turn and collided with a bicyclist traveling east. The 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan's front center end was damaged on impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash highlights driver errors that led to the collision and injury of a vulnerable road user.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679589 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends USPS Truck on Carroll Street

A sedan struck the back of a USPS vehicle on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, 62, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles were traveling east at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle rear-ended a USPS truck on Carroll Street in Brooklyn. The sedan was stopped in traffic when the USPS vehicle was going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the USPS vehicle. The driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679588 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Moped on Schenectady Avenue

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound moped on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles showed front-end damage. Driver distraction was cited as a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan and a moped collided on Schenectady Avenue. The moped driver, a 26-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The sedan was traveling south, and the moped was traveling west, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper and the moped's center front end. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676774 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Parked SUV on Winthrop Street

A sedan struck a parked SUV on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The female driver, 33, suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2014 sedan collided with a parked 2012 SUV on Winthrop Street, Brooklyn. The sedan's left front bumper hit the center back end of the SUV. The driver was injured in the abdomen and pelvis and experienced shock but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV was unoccupied and parked at the time of the crash. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676804 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Smashes Motorcycle Head-On

SUV turned left on Ocean Avenue. Hit motorcycle head-on. SUV driver bruised hip and leg. Police cite inattention and bad turn. Motorcycle rider’s injuries unknown.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old man driving a 2017 SUV made a left turn southbound on Ocean Avenue and struck a northbound motorcycle head-on. The SUV driver suffered hip and upper leg contusions but stayed conscious and was not ejected. Police list "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Turning Improperly" as contributing factors. Both vehicles took front-end damage. The motorcycle rider’s injuries are not detailed in the report. No mention of helmet or other safety equipment. The crash shows the danger of distracted, improper turns on Brooklyn streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675412 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Changing Lanes Hits Rear Passenger Seat

A 4-year-old girl suffered hip and upper leg injuries in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The SUV changed lanes and struck the left rear bumper. The child, restrained in a child seat, was shocked and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2024 Jeep SUV traveling south on Schenectady Avenue changed lanes and impacted its left rear bumper. Inside the vehicle, a 4-year-old female occupant seated in the middle rear seat, restrained by a child safety seat, was injured. She suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the pre-crash action as 'Changing Lanes,' indicating a driver error related to lane change. No contributing factors were noted for the victim or driver beyond this. The child was not ejected and was properly restrained. The crash highlights the dangers of lane changes and their impact on vulnerable passengers inside vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672110 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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SUV and Bicycle Collide on Nostrand Avenue

A distracted SUV driver and a bicyclist collided on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The SUV struck the bike’s left side. No vehicle damage was reported. Both remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female SUV driver and a 39-year-old male bicyclist collided while both were parked on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. Both sustained abrasions to their knees and lower legs and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with passing too closely. The SUV impacted the bike on its left side doors. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was unlicensed, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused injuries but no ejections or severe trauma.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670986 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Parked SUV, Passenger Injured

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Rogers Avenue. The right rear passenger in the sedan suffered facial injuries and whiplash. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The passenger was conscious and not ejected. No safety equipment was used.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue collided with a parked SUV. The impact occurred at the sedan's right front bumper and the SUV's left rear quarter panel. A 27-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan sustained facial injuries and whiplash, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. No safety equipment was reported for the injured passenger. The SUV was unoccupied at the time of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Strikes Sedan on Winthrop Street

Motorcycle hit sedan at Winthrop and Albany. Rider hurt, neck scraped. Driver distraction listed. Metal and flesh met in Brooklyn night.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Winthrop Street made a left turn and struck a sedan heading east on the same street at Albany Avenue. The 31-year-old motorcyclist suffered neck abrasions but stayed conscious and was not ejected. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The motorcyclist wore a helmet. No other causes were cited. The crash left one person injured and exposed the risk of distraction behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4668386 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Box Truck Hits Bicyclist on Utica Avenue

A box truck traveling east struck a southbound bicyclist at Utica Avenue. The cyclist, a 39-year-old woman, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. The truck hit the bike’s front center and left side doors were damaged. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 2020 box truck traveling east on Utica Avenue collided with a bicyclist traveling south. The impact occurred on the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist, a 39-year-old woman, sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify any driver errors or violations by the truck driver, who was licensed and going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The collision caused damage to the truck’s left side doors and the bike’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bike Strikes 6-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 6-year-old girl crossing Empire Boulevard with the signal was hit by a bike traveling east. The child suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. The bike showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Empire Boulevard at an intersection with the signal. She suffered a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The collision involved a bike traveling east, which struck the child at the center front end. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The bike sustained no damage. No other safety equipment or victim actions were noted as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Pedestrian Injured by Backing Sedan in Brooklyn

A 42-year-old man was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan was backing up when it hit him. He suffered a concussion and arm injuries. The driver was distracted and inattentive. The pedestrian remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male pedestrian was injured crossing outside a crosswalk on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 2013 sedan backing eastward that struck the pedestrian at its center back end. The pedestrian sustained a concussion and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing. The collision highlights the dangers of inattentive driving during vehicle maneuvers in areas where pedestrians may be present.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664450 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Sedan Strikes E-Scooter on Bedford Avenue

A BMW sedan traveling west hit an e-scooter heading north on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered injuries. The sedan struck the scooter’s center front end with its left side doors. Driver distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 BMW sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue near Fenimore Street in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 38-year-old man, sustained head abrasions and shock. The e-scooter rider, a 24-year-old man, suffered upper arm injuries and minor bleeding. Both were not ejected from their vehicles. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan impacted the scooter on its left side doors, while the scooter was hit at its center front end. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661647 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

A 25-year-old woman was hit by a westbound sedan on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash occurred outside an intersection in the roadway.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2005 Honda sedan traveling westbound on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was located in the roadway, not at an intersection, performing unspecified actions. The sedan impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, causing injuries to her entire body and leaving her in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified ones. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No visible complaints were noted from the pedestrian.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04