Crash Count for Precinct 71
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,165
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,818
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 365
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 32
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 6, 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

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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
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 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured by Speeding Sedan in Brooklyn

A 25-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue. The sedan hit him with its center front end. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was speeding. The pedestrian remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash involved a sedan traveling westbound that struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor for the driver. Another sedan was parked nearby and sustained damage to its left rear quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the pedestrian or safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536090 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Injured on Nostrand

A 46-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The sedan made a right turn and struck the scooter head-on. The driver suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention as a factor. No helmet or safety gear was used.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn involving an unlicensed e-scooter driver and a sedan making a right turn. The 46-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and was struck on the center front end by the sedan's right front bumper. The sedan was turning right southwest when the impact occurred. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The injured driver was conscious and not ejected but was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was limited to the sedan's right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Rear-End Crash

A 25-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and suffered a head injury after colliding with a slowing sedan in Brooklyn. The scooter driver was semiconscious with a concussion. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Franklin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an e-scooter and a sedan. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old male, was ejected and sustained a head injury resulting in a concussion. The sedan was slowing or stopping when the e-scooter struck its center back end. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant and was traveling south. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user, the e-scooter driver, who was semiconscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534408 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue. The pedestrian suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The driver was inattentive and distracted at impact.

According to the police report, a pick-up truck making a left turn on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in minor bleeding and shock. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the center front end. The driver was licensed and traveling west at the time. The pedestrian was at an intersection and was not at fault. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in urban settings.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533678 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
15-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 15-year-old boy was struck by a westbound sedan on Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the pedestrian’s lower leg and foot. He suffered abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred outside an intersection.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Parkside Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a westbound 2015 Honda sedan, which struck him with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, including abrasions. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond unspecified causes. The pedestrian was conscious and not ejected from the scene. The crash happened away from an intersection, with the pedestrian crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533218 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Turns, E-Scooter Rider Crushed on Bedford

A sedan turned right on Bedford Avenue. An e-scooter kept straight. The car rolled over the rider’s back. He stayed conscious, helmet on, pain sharp. Both drivers looked away. Distraction ruled the street. Metal cracked. Flesh bore the cost.

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Bedford Avenue. The sedan turned right while the e-scooter continued straight. The e-scooter rider, a 32-year-old man, suffered crush injuries to his back but remained conscious. According to the police report, 'Both drivers looked away.' The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both operators. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, as noted in the data. No other injuries were reported. The sedan showed no damage. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to pay attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits 7-Year-Old Bicyclist in Brooklyn

A sedan struck a 7-year-old boy riding a bike on Kingston Avenue. The child was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries. The driver was distracted. The boy was not wearing safety gear. The crash left the child injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Kingston Avenue collided with a westbound 7-year-old bicyclist who was merging. The child was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan impacted the bike on its right side doors and front center end. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was licensed, but the bicyclist's license status is unlicensed, reflecting his age. The crash caused injury severity level 3 to the child, who remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533335 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Hits Parked Car on Kingston Avenue

A 61-year-old man driving a sedan suffered facial injuries and shock after an SUV disregarded traffic control and struck a parked vehicle on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact damaged the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and left front of the sedan.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Kingston Avenue in Brooklyn when a station wagon/SUV, parked and facing east, was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling north. The sedan's driver, a 61-year-old man, was injured with facial trauma and experienced shock. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a driver error. The injured driver was not ejected and had an airbag deployed. Damage included the left rear bumper of the parked SUV and the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532506 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Unlicensed Moped Driver Hits Sedan on Bedford Avenue

A moped and sedan collided on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, unlicensed and traveling east, struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The moped driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn involving a moped and a sedan. The moped driver, a 35-year-old male, was injured with contusions and bruises to his knee and lower leg. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling straight east when he struck the left front quarter panel of a southbound sedan. The report lists "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor. No ejection occurred, and the driver was conscious at the scene. The sedan driver was licensed and female. The crash caused damage to the center front end of the moped and the left front quarter panel of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530454 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Crown Street

Two vehicles crashed on Crown Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and was semiconscious. Police cited driver inattention and traffic control disregard as causes. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Crown Street involving a 2004 SUV traveling west and a 2015 sedan traveling south. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, was injured with chest trauma and was semiconscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The SUV's right front quarter panel and the sedan's center front end were damaged. Both drivers were licensed. The injured driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No other injuries or victims were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529305 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13