Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,154
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,811
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 Aug 2, 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

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Two Sedans Collide on Bedford Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Bedford Avenue. Both drivers, women aged 23 and 49, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. Each was conscious and restrained by seat belts. Driver distraction caused the collision. Damage hit the front bumpers of both cars.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and south on Bedford Avenue collided frontally. Both drivers, a 23-year-old and a 49-year-old woman, were injured with internal complaints affecting their entire bodies. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors for both drivers. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the eastbound Toyota and the right front bumper of the southbound BMW. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Franklin Avenue

A 51-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured in a rear-end collision on Franklin Avenue. The SUV driver’s defective brakes caused the crash. The sedan driver suffered back injuries but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female sedan driver was injured when a 2021 Ford SUV traveling south on Franklin Avenue rear-ended her vehicle. The SUV driver was licensed and going straight ahead but had defective brakes, which contributed to the collision. The sedan driver was not ejected, remained conscious, and wore a lap belt and harness. She sustained internal back injuries. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the sole contributing factor, indicating a mechanical failure on the SUV rather than driver error. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545702 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Distracted Driver Hits Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A 22-year-old man driving a BMW sedan struck two parked cars on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered facial bruises but was conscious and restrained. The crash happened just after midnight. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver traveling southbound in a 2018 BMW sedan collided with two parked vehicles on Utica Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was injured, sustaining contusions to his face, but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The collision involved impact to the sedan's center front end and damage to the left rear bumper of a parked SUV and the center back end of a parked sedan. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Pick-up Truck Turns, Strikes Cyclist on Parkway

Pick-up truck turned right, cut off cyclist riding straight. Truck followed too close. Cyclist hit, thrown down. Back scraped, stayed conscious. Brooklyn street, evening. System failed to protect.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a right turn on Eastern Parkway struck a bicyclist traveling straight westbound. The cyclist, a 32-year-old man, suffered abrasions to his back but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver errors: "Turning Improperly" and "Following Too Closely." The truck’s center back end hit the bike’s center front end. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The truck driver was licensed in Pennsylvania. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544991 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn after an SUV failed to yield right-of-way. The bike struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions to her entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn involving a bicyclist and an SUV. The 29-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions over her entire body. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor by the SUV driver. The bike struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, which showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from her bike. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Rider Injured in SUV Collision on Rogers Avenue

An e-bike rider collided with an SUV on Rogers Avenue. The rider suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and traffic control disregard. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on Rogers Avenue was injured in a collision with an eastbound SUV. The rider sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and traffic control disregarded. The e-bike rider was riding or hanging on the outside and was not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The collision caused damage to the front center of the e-bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542908 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Hits Pedestrian Crossing Utica Avenue

A 58-year-old woman was injured crossing Utica Avenue with the signal. An e-bike making a left turn struck her at the intersection. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling southeast on Utica Avenue made a left turn and struck a 58-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors including Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no vehicle damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No safety equipment or other factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by inattentive drivers failing to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542901 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Strikes Unconscious Teen Pedestrian

A 16-year-old boy was hit by a sedan on Eastern Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk and lost consciousness. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel took the impact. The teen suffered full-body injuries and fractures.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on Eastern Parkway. The pedestrian was crossing the street outside of a crosswalk or signal when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian on its right front quarter panel, causing the teen to lose consciousness and sustain injuries to his entire body, including fractures and dislocations. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors, but the pedestrian’s crossing location was noted as outside a crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling factors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544295 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Strikes Pedestrian on Carroll Street

A man crossed Carroll Street against the light. An e-bike hit him. His head split open. Blood ran. He stayed awake. The rider did not stop. The bike rolled on. The man did not.

A 32-year-old man was struck by an e-bike while crossing Carroll Street. According to the police report, the man stepped into the street against the signal. The e-bike, operated by a 39-year-old woman, hit him. The man suffered a severe head injury and heavy bleeding but remained conscious. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The e-bike rider did not stop after the crash. No other driver errors or equipment issues were cited in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Passes Too Close, Injures Bicyclist on Rogers Avenue

A sedan passed too close to a bicyclist on Rogers Avenue, striking him from behind. The 63-year-old man was ejected and suffered back contusions. The impact left the bicyclist injured but conscious. The sedan and bike both sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rogers Avenue passed too closely to a bicyclist, causing a collision. The bicyclist, a 63-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained back injuries classified as contusions. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. The sedan struck the bike at the center back end, damaging both vehicles. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but injured. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4549592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Flatbush Avenue

A 31-year-old man was hit by a southbound SUV on Flatbush Avenue. The vehicle struck the pedestrian’s left side. The man suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Police cited failure to yield and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Flatbush Avenue after being struck by a 2019 Jeep SUV traveling south. The SUV hit the pedestrian on its left side doors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was performing other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and aggressive driving or road rage as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540245 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Lefferts Avenue

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with an SUV on Lefferts Avenue. The impact hit the bike’s right side doors and the SUV’s front center. The cyclist suffered a back contusion but remained conscious and helmeted.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Lefferts Avenue was struck on the right side by a northbound SUV going straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 38-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a back contusion and was conscious after the crash. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' contributing to the collision. The SUV’s front center impacted the bike’s right side doors. No ejection occurred. The bicyclist was the only injured party. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the bicyclist’s actions or equipment beyond helmet use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539237 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Sedan Right-Turn Hits E-Bike Passenger

A sedan making a right turn struck an e-bike traveling straight on Nostrand Avenue. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old woman, suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The driver showed inattention and failed to yield right-of-way, causing the crash.

According to the police report, a 2016 Honda sedan was making a right turn on Nostrand Avenue when it collided with an e-bike traveling straight south. The impact occurred on the sedan's right side doors and the e-bike's center front end. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old female occupant, sustained contusions to her hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The passenger was wearing a lap belt. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539241 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Moped Slams Bike, Passenger Bloodied in Brooklyn

A moped struck a bike’s rear on Maple Street. The girl riding pillion took the blow. Blood marked her face. She stayed conscious. The crash left her with severe cuts. Unsafe speed and failure to yield fueled the impact.

A moped crashed into the rear of a bicycle at Maple Street and Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured an 18-year-old female passenger riding on the back of the bike. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a bike’s rear. The girl on the back seat took the hit in silence. Blood traced her face.' She suffered severe lacerations to her face but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both the moped and bike drivers were male and did not report injuries. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but the crash was driven by driver errors: unsafe speed and disregard for traffic control.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539242 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
E-Bike Passenger Ejected in Eastern Parkway Crash

A taxi struck an e-bike traveling east on Eastern Parkway. The e-bike passenger, a 25-year-old woman, was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The crash caused significant right-side damage to the e-bike.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling north collided with an eastbound e-bike on Eastern Parkway. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the e-bike and the center front end of the taxi. The e-bike carried two occupants; the 25-year-old female passenger was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The passenger was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538039 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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SUV Turning Left Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A female pedestrian crossing with the signal was struck by a northbound SUV making a left turn on Troy Avenue in Brooklyn. Both the pedestrian and the female driver suffered injuries. Limited view and driver distraction contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female driver in a 2007 Acura SUV was making a left turn on Troy Avenue when she struck a female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was also injured, both experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally. The SUV's left front bumper was the point of impact. The driver was licensed in Florida and was the sole occupant of the vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540440 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Two Sedans Collide on Utica Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Utica Avenue. One driver made a left turn. The other went straight. The front passenger in one car suffered neck injuries and shock. Driver distraction contributed. Both vehicles damaged at front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Utica Avenue. One vehicle was traveling straight south, while the other was making a left turn. The front passenger, a 37-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers at the points of impact. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction and errors during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4537381 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Ford Rear-Ends Parked BMW on Parkside Avenue

A Ford slammed into a parked BMW on Parkside Avenue. The BMW driver, a 52-year-old woman, was injured and in shock. The Ford’s front end crumpled. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, a Ford vehicle traveling west on Parkside Avenue struck a parked BMW sedan from behind. The BMW’s driver, a 52-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and was in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The Ford sustained front-end damage, while the BMW showed no damage. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The BMW driver was licensed and not ejected. The crash underscores the harm caused when a moving vehicle collides with a stationary car, leaving the vulnerable occupant hurt.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541134 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Brooklyn Sedan Backs Into Oncoming Car

A sedan backed into traffic on East New York Avenue. Another car struck it. The front passenger in the backing car suffered a head bruise. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a Ford sedan backed north onto East New York Avenue and collided with a Toyota sedan traveling east. The impact hit the Ford's right rear and the Toyota's right front. A 55-year-old woman in the Ford's front passenger seat suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore a lap belt and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536626 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist on Bedford Avenue

A 28-year-old female bicyclist was injured after an SUV making a left turn struck her bike head-on on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions and upper leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield as the cause.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female bicyclist traveling north on Bedford Avenue was struck by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the left front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to her hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542899 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10