Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,146
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,807
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 363
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 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

Pedestrian Injured Crossing on Schenectady Avenue

A 49-year-old man was hit while crossing Schenectady Avenue with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Schenectady Avenue. The 49-year-old male was crossing with the signal when a vehicle making a left turn struck him. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash and was not cited for any contributing factors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Driver Inattention Injures Pedestrian on Nostrand

A 37-year-old man crossing Nostrand Avenue was struck by a distracted driver. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, leg, and foot. The crash exposed the danger for walkers in Brooklyn.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Nostrand Avenue at Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The driver was inattentive and distracted, listed as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' in the report. The pedestrian, crossing against the signal, suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. No further details about the vehicle or driver were provided. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash but sustained serious lower limb injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4624000 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Rear-Ends Sedan on Flatbush Avenue

A taxi struck a sedan from behind on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the taxi driver. Both vehicles traveled northbound.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north on Flatbush Avenue rear-ended a sedan also heading north. The impact occurred at the center front end of the taxi and the center back end of the sedan. The sedan carried three occupants; the front middle passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists the taxi driver’s contributing factor as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error in lane control or passing maneuvers. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629650 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Driver Injured in Schenectady Avenue Crash

A 56-year-old man driving an SUV on Schenectady Avenue suffered neck injuries after colliding with parked vehicles. The crash involved failure to yield and disregarding traffic control. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 56-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on Schenectady Avenue. The driver, traveling south in a 2021 Ford SUV, collided with multiple parked SUVs. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The driver sustained neck injuries, including whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. He was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. The crash caused damage to the front center of the moving SUV and the rear and side of the parked vehicles. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits E-Bike on Franklin Avenue

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after an SUV struck him on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash occurred at 8:44 p.m. The driver showed inattention and disregarded traffic control. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Franklin Avenue collided with a southbound e-bike. The 26-year-old male bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver errors including inattention and disregarding traffic control. The bicyclist’s contributing factor was pedestrian/bicyclist confusion, but no helmet or signaling issues were noted. The SUV’s right front bumper struck the center back end of the e-bike. The SUV driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants. The bicyclist was not ejected and suffered moderate injury. The crash highlights driver distraction and failure to obey traffic signals as key causes.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616538 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Injured in Brooklyn SUV U-Turn

A motorcycle rider suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation after an SUV made an improper U-turn on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcyclist’s lower arm and hand.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Empire Boulevard collided with an SUV making an improper U-turn. The motorcycle driver, a 43-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation to his lower arm and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were specified. The crash highlights the danger posed by improper turning maneuvers in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614640 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Motorcycle Hits Sedan on Utica Avenue

A motorcycle traveling south struck the right rear quarter panel of a westbound sedan on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered neck injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and a sedan collided on Utica Avenue. The motorcycle driver, a 61-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained neck injuries with complaint of pain or nausea. Both drivers were traveling straight ahead when the motorcycle struck the sedan's right rear quarter panel. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Turns Left, Hits E-Scooter Rider

A sedan made a left turn and struck a westbound e-scooter in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, 54, was partially ejected and injured in the knee and lower leg. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, a sedan making a left turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 54-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan's right front quarter panel and the e-scooter's center front end were damaged. The e-scooter driver was conscious and wearing a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613319 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Slams SUV, Driver Dies Trapped

A sedan struck an SUV at Nostrand and Crown. Metal twisted. A 56-year-old man, trapped behind the wheel, died with crushed legs. Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop. The crash left silence and broken glass in Brooklyn.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of Nostrand Avenue and Crown Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a sedan slammed into a sport utility vehicle. The impact trapped a 56-year-old male driver behind the wheel. He suffered severe leg injuries and died at the scene. The report states, 'Traffic control was ignored. The street did not stop.' The official contributing factor listed is 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' No evidence in the report suggests any error or fault by the victim. The crash highlights the lethal consequences when drivers ignore traffic controls at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
SUV Fails to Yield, Strikes Sedan in Brooklyn

SUV slammed into sedan’s rear at Sullivan Place. Both drivers hurt. Failure to yield and blocked view fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Neck injuries followed. Brooklyn streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a Ford SUV traveling north collided with the left rear quarter panel of a Lexus sedan heading west at 131 Sullivan Place in Brooklyn. Both drivers, a 40-year-old man in the SUV and a 49-year-old woman in the sedan, suffered neck injuries described as whiplash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s failure to yield and limited visibility were key errors leading to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage: the SUV’s front end and the sedan’s left rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612409 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Taxi Hits Pedestrian Crossing Marked Crosswalk

A 19-year-old woman was struck by a taxi making a left turn on Montgomery Street. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered head injuries and shock. The impact damaged the taxi's left front quarter panel.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling southwest on Montgomery Street made a left turn and struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained head injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The taxi's left front quarter panel was damaged on impact. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The driver was licensed and operating a 2021 Toyota taxi. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction and failure to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4613430 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Passenger Injured in Brooklyn Truck Crash

A sedan and a tractor truck collided on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper lane usage by the sedan driver. Both vehicles were traveling south when the impact occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a tractor truck, both traveling south. The sedan’s front passenger, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver’s lane use error led to the crash. The tractor truck struck the sedan’s right front bumper with its center back end. No ejections occurred. The driver of the sedan was licensed and female; the truck driver was licensed and male. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s right front bumper and the truck’s center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611695 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
BMW Sedan Hits 5-Year-Old Pedestrian

A 5-year-old girl was struck by a BMW sedan in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion while crossing outside an intersection. The driver was distracted, hitting the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The girl remained conscious.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling east on Maple Street in Brooklyn struck a 5-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The child sustained a head injury described as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the vehicle’s right front bumper. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at a crosswalk and had no listed safety equipment. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead before the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612188 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Side Impact

A 20-year-old bicyclist struck the left side of a parked SUV on Lincoln Road in Brooklyn. The rider suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with the left side doors of a parked 2010 Infiniti SUV on Lincoln Road, Brooklyn. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and sustained a head injury classified as a contusion, but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV was stationary before impact. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The bicyclist was the sole occupant of the bike, and the SUV had one licensed driver inside. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612699 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Buses Collide on Utica Avenue

Two buses crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The right front quarter panel of one bus hit the center back end of the other. The 28-year-old male driver of the first bus suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Aggressive driving was a factor.

According to the police report, two buses collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the right front quarter panel of one bus striking the center back end of the other. The 28-year-old male driver of the first bus was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his abdomen and pelvis. He remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists aggressive driving and road rage as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead before the collision. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610423 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605996 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Alcohol-Fueled Left Turn Crash Injures Driver

Two sedans collided on Utica Avenue at night. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police found alcohol involvement. Impact crushed left doors of one car, front end of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue at 11:25 p.m. A 25-year-old driver was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. The southbound Audi was struck on its left side doors by a northbound Nissan making a left turn. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. Driver errors include failure to yield while turning and alcohol involvement. The injured person was the Audi driver. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4604566 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06