Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,151
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,810
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 364
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 31, 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.

See also
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City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 71

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4590600 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4584771 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Plows Into Parked Cars on Brooklyn Avenue

SUV slammed into parked cars on Brooklyn Avenue. Driver, 67, bruised his face. Police blame following too closely and distraction. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt. Metal and glass scattered. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old man driving an SUV southbound on Brooklyn Avenue struck several parked vehicles. The driver suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash damaged multiple parked SUVs and sedans. The driver was not ejected and sustained moderate injury. The report does not mention any victim fault or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4586748 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585873 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581639 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581633 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound E-Bike

A 50-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Rogers Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the e-bike head-on. The rider was trapped and suffered abrasions and full-body injuries. Police cited failure to yield and other vehicular factors.

According to the police report, a 50-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike northbound on Rogers Avenue was struck by a 2021 Audi SUV making a left turn northwest. The collision occurred at the center front end of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was trapped and sustained abrasions and injuries to his entire body. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and female. The crash resulted in significant damage to the left side doors of the SUV and the front end of the e-bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580306 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Night Collision of Two E-Bikes on Troy Avenue

Two e-bikes slam together on Troy Avenue at night. One rider, fifty, thrown hard. Head hits pavement. Blood spills. Lacerations deep. No helmet. No lights. Failure to yield. Silence under the streetlamps.

Two e-bikes collided at speed on Troy Avenue after dark. One rider, age 50, was ejected and struck his head on the pavement, suffering severe lacerations. According to the police report, 'No lights. No yield.' The crash was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The injured rider wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but the primary factor was the failure to yield. The report lists no other injuries. The street was quiet. The only witness was an occupant, unhurt. The scene was blood and silence under the lamps.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576034 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Speeding Pickup Kills Pedestrian on Eastern Parkway

A pickup tore down Eastern Parkway. The driver sped, distracted, unlicensed. He struck a 56-year-old man standing in the road. The truck crushed him. The man died on the street. The city fell silent around the wreck.

A 56-year-old pedestrian was killed on Eastern Parkway near Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling at unsafe speed struck the man head-on as he stood mid-road. The driver was unlicensed and distracted. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pickup’s center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal injuries to his entire body. No other injuries were specified for the occupants. The police report details the driver’s lack of license and failure to control speed or attention. The victim died at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575837 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 44-year-old man was struck by an SUV making a left turn on Lefferts Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Lefferts Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The collision occurred when an SUV making a left turn struck him. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and did not contribute to the crash. No mention of helmet or signaling issues was noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted and inexperienced drivers to vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574865 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
6-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Albany Avenue

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a sedan while crossing Albany Avenue with the signal. The driver, distracted and inexperienced, hit the child with the vehicle’s left front bumper. The boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 6-year-old pedestrian was injured on Albany Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a sedan traveling west. The child was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its left front bumper, damaging the left front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573738 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Distracted Drivers Crash on Utica Avenue

A sedan slammed into an SUV on Utica Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The 75-year-old SUV driver suffered arm and shoulder injuries. Shock followed. System failed to protect her.

According to the police report, a 2020 Honda sedan and a 2021 Honda SUV collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 75-year-old woman, was injured in her shoulder and upper arm and experienced shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The SUV driver was also noted as inexperienced. The sedan struck the SUV’s left front quarter panel, damaging the SUV’s center front end. The injured driver wore a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572595 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Three Drivers Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

Three men suffered back and leg injuries in a Brooklyn crash. Two sedans collided at President Street. Police cited unsafe speed as a factor. All drivers remained conscious and were not ejected. Injuries included whiplash and bruises.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn involving two sedans on President Street. Three male drivers, aged 20, 46, and 55, were injured with back and lower leg trauma. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. None of the drivers were ejected from their vehicles. Injuries reported include whiplash and contusions. The crash involved impact to the left front quarter panel and right side doors of the vehicles. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The report focuses on driver error related to unsafe speed as the cause of the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572855 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Unlicensed Drivers Crash Head-On in Brooklyn

Two unlicensed men slammed head-on on Schenectady Avenue. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregard and distraction. No bystanders hurt. Metal twisted. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, two unlicensed male drivers collided head-on on Schenectady Avenue in Brooklyn. Each man, ages 42 and 23, drove straight before impact—one in a sedan, the other in an SUV. Both wore lap belts and harnesses. Both suffered neck injuries and whiplash but stayed conscious and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for both drivers. The vehicles struck center front ends. No other people were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570512 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Box Truck on Empire Boulevard

A sedan struck the rear of a box truck on Empire Boulevard in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered back injuries but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on Empire Boulevard rear-ended a box truck also traveling west. The sedan driver, a 36-year-old man, was injured with back pain but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the center back end of the truck and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal on President Street

A 41-year-old woman was struck while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing President Street with the signal. The driver, operating a 2014 Ford truck, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises over her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. There was no vehicle damage reported. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570988 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Eastern Parkway

A 32-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle hit her on the left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when a vehicle struck her on the left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle type and driver details remain unspecified. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when crossing lawfully.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571179 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Rogers Avenue

A 26-year-old woman crossing Rogers Avenue was struck by a sedan backing north. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered full-body injuries and shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a sedan backing unsafely on Rogers Avenue struck a 26-year-old female pedestrian crossing at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her entire body and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The vehicle was parked before the crash and impacted the pedestrian at the center back end. Despite the collision, the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s unsafe backing and distraction caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617094 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact hit the right side doors of one car and the front center of the other. Driver distraction caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the Chevrolet sedan, a 62-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The crash involved impact to the right side doors of the Chevrolet and the front center of the Toyota sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568491 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07