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

Two Sedans Collide at Crown Street Intersection

Two sedans collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 63-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling straight collided at Crown Street in Brooklyn. The Nissan sedan, driven by a 63-year-old woman, was struck on the right side doors. The Toyota sedan hit the left front bumper and quarter panel. The female driver of the Nissan was injured, sustaining neck trauma and shock. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the crash but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The injured occupant was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage primarily to the right side of one sedan and the left front of the other.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Bicyclist on New York Avenue

A 34-year-old female bicyclist was injured on New York Avenue. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and arm injuries. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected. The driver was licensed and traveling north.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on New York Avenue struck a bicyclist going west. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The sedan's point of impact was the center front end, damaging the left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The cyclist sustained injury severity level 3 but was not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658676 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 45-year-old woman was hit by a southbound bus turning left on Schenectady Avenue. The bus failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver’s error caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. The crash involved a 2013 Van omnibus making a left turn southbound. The point of impact was the bus’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the primary contributing factor. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene. The bus carried nine occupants, and the driver held a valid New Jersey license. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Eastern Parkway

A sedan slammed into an SUV’s rear on Eastern Parkway. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old woman, suffered back injuries. Both vehicles moved west. The crash left twisted metal and pain behind.

According to the police report, a 2010 sedan struck the rear of a 2019 SUV on Eastern Parkway. Both vehicles were heading west. The sedan’s center front end hit the SUV’s center back end. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured, suffering back injuries but remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver’s actions. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both drivers held valid licenses. The crash stands as another rear-end collision with driver error noted as unspecified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653753 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
E-Bike and Bicycle Crash on Union Street

Two riders collided on Union Street. The 60-year-old cyclist took a blow to the head. Driver inattention and distraction led to the crash. The e-bike rider was unhurt. No helmets. Metal met flesh. The street stayed hard.

According to the police report, a crash occurred on Union Street involving a bike and an e-bike, both heading east. The 60-year-old male bicyclist suffered a head contusion. The e-bike rider was not reported injured. Police list driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The injured cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The bike was damaged at the left front quarter panel. The e-bike showed no damage. No other contributing factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing Franklin Avenue

A 28-year-old woman was struck by an SUV while crossing Franklin Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered a neck contusion and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Union Street in Brooklyn. She was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal when an SUV traveling south struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained a neck contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and following too closely as contributing factors. The vehicle involved was a 2024 Toyota SUV with damage to its center front end. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle and Sedan Crash on Utica Avenue

Motorcycle slammed into sedan on Utica Avenue. Rider, 23, took blows to knee and leg. Both vehicles’ fronts smashed. Driver distraction and failure to yield fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle heading south on Utica Avenue collided with a northbound sedan. The 23-year-old motorcycle driver suffered contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. He was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan’s left front bumper and the motorcycle’s center front end were damaged. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The crash stemmed from driver distraction and failure to yield, with no indication of fault by the injured motorcyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653534 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Distracted Sedan Slams Parked SUV, Passenger Hurt

Sedan struck parked SUV on Maple Street. Rear passenger, 33, suffered neck injury and concussion. Driver was inattentive and turned improperly. No pedestrians involved. Impact left passenger unconscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Maple Street collided with a parked SUV. The crash injured a 33-year-old female passenger in the middle rear seat. She sustained a neck injury and concussion and was found unconscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as driver errors. The sedan's right front quarter panel hit the SUV's left front quarter panel. No pedestrians or other occupants were involved. The passenger was not ejected. Her safety equipment status is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A 59-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and fractured his elbow and lower arm in a crash with a sedan on Empire Boulevard. The impact hit the bike’s left front bumper. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan collided with a bicyclist traveling east on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 59-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his elbow and lower arm. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bike. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the bike’s left front bumper. The sedan’s details on impact and damage were not specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651811 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Rutland Road

Two sedans collided on Rutland Road in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front one from behind. Both drivers were injured, suffering whiplash and chest or back pain. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Rutland Road rear-ended another sedan going straight ahead. The front passenger in the struck vehicle, a 52-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 50-year-old woman, also sustained chest injuries and whiplash. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with following too closely by the rear driver. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The collision caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4651363 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on Empire Boulevard

Two sedans crashed on Empire Boulevard. One driver made an improper turn while distracted. Both vehicles struck on their front and side panels. A 40-year-old driver suffered back injuries and bruises. The crash left him in shock, restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Empire Boulevard. One driver was making a U-turn while the other was going straight. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front quarter panel of the other. The 40-year-old driver of the turning sedan was injured, sustaining back contusions and bruises. He was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt. The report cites driver inattention and distraction, along with improper turning, as contributing factors. No other injuries or factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649750 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Lefferts

A 20-year-old man crossing Lefferts Avenue with the signal was hit by a southbound motorcycle. The rider showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The motorcycle's right front bumper took the impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on Lefferts Avenue struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcycle, a 1989 Honda, impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing. The driver was licensed and operating the motorcycle straight ahead. No other factors such as helmet use or pedestrian error were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650464 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Two SUVs Collide on Brooklyn Lincoln Road

Two SUVs crashed on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. Both drivers were distracted. The female driver and a female passenger suffered upper arm and full-body injuries. Both wore lap belts and were not ejected. Shock and pain complaints followed impact.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The crash involved a 54-year-old female driver and a 48-year-old female passenger in one SUV, both injured with complaints of pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for the female driver. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused center front end damage to both vehicles. A third parked SUV was also damaged in the rear. The report does not indicate any fault or contributing factors related to the passenger or safety equipment beyond the driver’s distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648049 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcycle Injured in Unsafe Lane Change Crash

A motorcycle and sedan collided on Rogers Avenue. The sedan driver made an unsafe lane change. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, was injured with bruises and arm injuries. He wore a helmet and remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rogers Avenue involving a motorcycle and a sedan, both traveling north. The sedan driver committed an unsafe lane change, causing the crash. The motorcycle rider, a 41-year-old man, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. He was not ejected and remained conscious at the scene. The motorcycle showed damage to its right front bumper, while the sedan had no damage. The motorcycle rider was wearing a helmet. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647459 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Washington Avenue

A Ford SUV slammed into the back of a Toyota sedan on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. Two male passengers in the sedan suffered bruises and injuries to their back and leg. The crash happened late at night, with driver distraction and tailgating cited.

According to the police report, a 1998 Ford SUV rear-ended a 2014 Toyota sedan traveling south on Washington Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the center back end of the sedan and the front left bumper of the SUV. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 50 and 35, were injured with contusions and back and leg injuries. Both were conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely. The 35-year-old passenger's injury also involved Traffic Control Disregarded. No contributing factors related to the passengers' safety equipment were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640739 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
One-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A one-year-old girl was struck by a northbound sedan on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child suffered a facial contusion. The driver was inattentive and speeding. The impact hit the vehicle’s left front bumper. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a one-year-old female pedestrian was injured by a sedan traveling north on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The child was not in the roadway when the collision occurred. The impact was to the left front bumper of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637857 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Backing Sedan

A 66-year-old man was injured when a sedan backing unsafely struck him near Sullivan Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man, was also injured but restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely collided with a 66-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway near 77 Sullivan Place, Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver, a 72-year-old man wearing a lap belt, suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The pedestrian was injured outside the roadway and was not at an intersection. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle while backing.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Sedan Starting from Parking

A sedan pulling out from parking on Nostrand Avenue was struck on its right front bumper by an SUV traveling south. The sedan driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The SUV showed no damage. Failure to yield contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male sedan driver was injured when his vehicle was hit by a southbound SUV on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from a parking position when the collision occurred at the right front bumper. The SUV struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel but sustained no damage. The sedan driver, wearing a lap belt, suffered neck injuries and complained of whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way," indicating the SUV driver failed to yield to the sedan. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637912 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Hits 10-Year-Old Pedestrian Brooklyn

A moped struck a 10-year-old boy crossing Brooklyn Avenue at a marked crosswalk. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited the moped driver for disregarding traffic control and failing to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a moped traveling southwest on Brooklyn Avenue struck a 10-year-old pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The moped showed no damage, and the pedestrian was not at fault. No safety equipment or signals were noted as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and failing to yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633257 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Brooklyn

A 16-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Winthrop Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered abrasions over her entire body but remained conscious. No driver errors were specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2011 SUV traveling west on Winthrop Street struck her with its right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. She sustained abrasions over her entire body and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver factors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian's contributing factors were unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631123 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04