Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,869
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,627
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 337
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 27
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 16, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 71?
SUVs/Cars 69 10 2 Trucks/Buses 5 3 0 Motos/Mopeds 5 0 0 Bikes 2 1 0
101 Years Old. Killed Crossing Legally. Who Will Stop the Next One?

101 Years Old. Killed Crossing Legally. Who Will Stop the Next One?

Precinct 71: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Toll on Our Streets

A woman, 101 years old, stepped into the crosswalk at Brooklyn Avenue and Montgomery Street. She had the walk signal. A GMC Yukon turned left. The driver had no license. She died twelve days later. Her name was Taibel Brod. Her son called it a “tragedy”. Her grandson said, “She was extremely independent till her last day.”

In the last twelve months, Precinct 71 saw 1 death, 6 serious injuries, and 391 people hurt in crashes. The dead are mostly the old, the young, the ones on foot. The numbers do not bleed, but the families do.

Patterns That Do Not Change

SUVs and cars are the main weapons. In the past three years, SUVs and sedans caused the most pain: 2 deaths, 10 serious injuries, 69 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses added more. Bikes and mopeds, too, but the numbers are small. The streets do not forgive mistakes, but the law often does. The man who killed Taibel Brod was charged and released with a desk ticket. The street stayed the same.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

The city talks about Vision Zero. The state passed Sammy’s Law, letting New York City lower speed limits. But in Precinct 71, the pace is slow. No new street redesigns at the site of the latest death. No public statements from local leaders. The police have the tools: they can ticket speeders, crack down on failure to yield, target crash hotspots. They just need to use them. The silence is loud.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by a driver, a city, a system. The police in Precinct 71 can act. The council members can demand change. The mayor can lower the speed limit. You can call them. You can demand action. You can refuse to let another family grieve alone.

Call your council member. Call the precinct. Demand enforcement. Demand safer streets.

Do not wait for the next obituary.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 71

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Bus Turns Left, Hits Sedan Going Straight

A bus making a left turn struck a sedan traveling south on Lefferts Avenue. Both sedan occupants, driver and front passenger, suffered back contusions and shock. The sedan's right front bumper and bus's left side doors were damaged.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus was making a left turn when it collided with a 2015 sedan going straight south on Lefferts Avenue. The sedan had two female occupants: a 45-year-old driver and a 47-year-old front passenger. Both were injured with back contusions and experienced shock. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Turning Improperly. The bus driver was licensed and male; the sedan driver was licensed and female. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bus's left side doors. Both sedan occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected.


SUV Hits Box Truck in Brooklyn Collision

A 36-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after his SUV struck the right rear quarter panel of a box truck. The crash occurred near Kingston Avenue. Driver inattention and improper lane usage caused the impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near 333 Kingston Avenue involving a 2020 Toyota SUV and a box truck. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' The SUV struck the box truck on its right rear quarter panel, damaging the left side doors of the SUV. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other occupants were reported injured. The crash highlights driver errors leading to the collision.


Distracted Driver Crashes SUV on Rogers Avenue

Two SUVs collided head-on on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. A 34-year-old female driver suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited driver inattention and disregarded traffic control as causes. Multiple vehicles sustained damage in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The 34-year-old female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining chest trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Additionally, the female driver disregarded traffic control, worsening the crash. The impact was centered on the front ends of the vehicles, causing significant damage. Several parked vehicles nearby also suffered damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and failure to obey traffic controls.


Bus Rear-Ends Sedan on Remsen Avenue

A bus struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling east on Remsen Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The bus driver was licensed and uninjured. Following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Remsen Avenue rear-ended a sedan at the left rear bumper. The sedan was driven by a 38-year-old man who was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bus sustained no damage, while the sedan’s left rear bumper was damaged. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors were noted.


Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue late at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police found alcohol involvement. Impact hit left side doors of one car and front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured driver remained conscious.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue at 11:25 p.m. One driver, a 25-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The crash involved a southbound Audi struck on its left side doors by a northbound Nissan making a left turn. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men from New York and Tennessee. The driver errors include failure to yield while making a left turn and alcohol involvement. The injured occupant was the driver of the Audi. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 27-year-old man was struck on Montgomery Street while crossing with the signal. The SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The driver’s error caused serious injury and shock.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Montgomery Street after being hit by a northbound SUV. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at an intersection when the collision occurred. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the driver’s contributing factor. The pedestrian sustained a fractured, dislocated upper arm and was in shock. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The driver was going straight ahead and did not yield to the pedestrian legally crossing the street.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Winthrop Street

A sedan turning left struck a bicyclist going straight on Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The 64-year-old man suffered neck contusions. Police cited driver inattention and passenger distraction as causes. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a 2018 sedan driven by a licensed female driver was making a left turn on Winthrop Street when it collided with a 64-year-old male bicyclist traveling straight. The impact occurred on the sedan's left front bumper and the bike's right side doors. The bicyclist sustained neck contusions and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and passenger distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No ejection occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and its impact on vulnerable road users.


Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 25-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a crash on Flatbush Avenue. The sedan driver made a left turn and struck the cyclist’s front center. Both drivers showed inattention. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a southbound sedan making a left turn and a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 25-year-old male, was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The sedan struck the bicyclist on the left front quarter panel, while the bike was impacted at its center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the cyclist, who remained conscious after the impact.


Pedestrian Injured on Winthrop Street Intersection

A 22-year-old man was injured while walking along Winthrop Street. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no driver errors noted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Winthrop Street while walking along the highway with traffic. He sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type are provided. There is no indication of victim fault or safety equipment use. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the pedestrian, who was not ejected from the scene.


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Pick-up Truck Rear-Ends Stopped Sedan

A pick-up truck struck a stopped sedan on Flatbush Avenue. Two drivers suffered abrasions and head and face injuries. Both were restrained and conscious but shocked. The crash involved unsafe speed and other vehicular factors, causing significant vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck traveling west on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic. The collision caused injuries to both drivers: a 68-year-old man with facial abrasions and a 50-year-old man with head abrasions. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Unsafe Speed," indicating driver errors related to vehicle control and speed management. The pick-up truck sustained damage to its left rear bumper, while the sedan's right rear quarter panel was damaged. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.


Pedestrian Injured Working in Roadway Brooklyn

A 44-year-old man was struck while working in the roadway on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn with limited view. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while working in the roadway on Crown Street, Brooklyn. The sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from New Jersey, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a role in the crash. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash.


Aggressive Driving Causes Rear-End Crash on Albany Avenue

Two sedans collided head-on on Albany Avenue. The driver of one vehicle suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited aggressive driving and following too closely as causes. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The injured driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Albany Avenue collided. The driver of one sedan, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists aggressive driving and following too closely as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of one vehicle and the right rear bumper of the other. The injured driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash involved no pedestrians or cyclists. The police identified driver errors including aggressive driving and failure to maintain a safe following distance.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a right-turning SUV on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s front and the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a right turn. The collision occurred at the right front quarter panel of the SUV and the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor, indicating the driver did not yield to the bicyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver of the SUV was licensed and female. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles failing to yield to cyclists going straight.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Utica Avenue

A 37-year-old woman driving an SUV was injured in a left-side collision with a sedan traveling west on Utica Avenue. The SUV driver suffered head injuries but remained conscious and restrained. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver of a 2022 SUV traveling south on Utica Avenue was struck on the left side by a 2020 sedan traveling west. The SUV driver sustained head injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The sedan impacted the center front end of the vehicle. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to side-impact collisions in urban settings.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Lefferts Avenue

A sedan traveling south struck a westbound bicyclist on Lefferts Avenue. The cyclist, a 22-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered chest contusions. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way. The bicyclist was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Lefferts Avenue. The bicyclist, a 22-year-old male, sustained chest bruises and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The sedan struck the bike at the right front bumper with its center front end. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The bicyclist was also moving straight ahead when the collision occurred. No ejection was reported.


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Three SUVs Collide on Eastern Parkway

Three SUVs crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn late at night. Two male drivers suffered whiplash and head and back injuries. Both were restrained and not ejected. Impact centered on front and back ends of vehicles. Shock reported in both drivers.

According to the police report, three sport utility vehicles collided on Eastern Parkway near Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male drivers, ages 56 and 23, were injured with complaints of whiplash and head and back injuries. Both drivers were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected from their vehicles. The crash involved a rear-end impact and front-end impacts among the vehicles. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling westbound. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles on Brooklyn Avenue

A 67-year-old man driving an SUV rear-ended multiple parked vehicles on Brooklyn Avenue. The impact caused facial bruising. Police cited following too closely and driver distraction as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver traveling south on Brooklyn Avenue struck several parked vehicles with his SUV. The driver sustained a facial contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The collision involved the SUV's center front end impacting the right side doors of parked vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash caused damage to multiple parked SUVs and sedans. The report does not indicate any victim fault or other contributing factors.


Taxi Strikes 73-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 73-year-old woman crossing Albany Avenue with the signal was struck by a southbound taxi making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and shock. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The taxi showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Albany Avenue with the signal. The southbound taxi was making a left turn when it struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered facial injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The taxi had no visible damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's errors.


SUV and Sedan Collide on New York Avenue

Two vehicles crashed on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. A 54-year-old female SUV driver suffered full-body injuries and shock. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. Both drivers were licensed. The SUV driver wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old female driver in a 2023 SUV traveling east collided with a 2021 sedan traveling north on New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side doors with its center front end, causing damage to both vehicles. The SUV driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Bicyclist on New York Avenue

A 52-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries after a BMW sedan struck him on New York Avenue. The sedan’s unlicensed female driver was distracted. The cyclist was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan driven by an unlicensed female driver collided with a northbound bicyclist on New York Avenue. The bicyclist, a 52-year-old man, was ejected and sustained head injuries, resulting in incoherence and complaints of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the crash. No damage was reported to the bicycle, but the sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel.