Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,566
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,152
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 362
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 72?
SUVs/Cars 50 5 3 Bikes 5 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 1 Trucks/Buses 2 0 1

Blood on 53rd: Lower the Speed, Save a Life

Precinct 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 6, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A man, 49, crushed on 53rd Street. A woman, 66, thrown from her moped on 39th. An 82-year-old, dead on 5th Avenue. In the last twelve months, Precinct 72 saw 2 deaths and 5 serious injuries from traffic violence. 663 people were hurt. The numbers are not just numbers—they are lives, broken and gone. NYC crash data

The Machines That Kill

Cars and trucks did most of the damage. In three and a half years, they killed at least 7 people and left hundreds more injured. Trucks, sedans, SUVs, motorcycles, mopeds, bikes—they all left blood on the street. SUVs and sedans alone caused 3 deaths and 50 moderate injuries. Trucks and buses killed at least 1. Motorcycles and mopeds killed 1. Bikes left 5 with moderate injuries. No one is safe. Not the old, not the young. Not the ones crossing with the light, not the ones on the sidewalk.

Leadership: Promises and Delays

The city has the power to lower speed limits. Albany passed Sammy’s Law. The city can act. But the limit is not yet 20 mph. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. The law that keeps them running is up for renewal again. Every delay is a risk. Every day without action is another chance for a family to lose someone. Local leaders talk of Vision Zero, but the bodies keep coming.

The Role of Precinct 72

Police can enforce the law. They can ticket speeders, crack down on reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can make it clear that failure to yield is not just a mistake—it’s a crime. They have the tools. They need to use them.

What You Can Do

Call your Council Member. Call the Mayor. Call the DOT. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand speed cameras stay on. Demand enforcement. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. Take action now.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

Box Truck Slams Tractor-Trailer on Gowanus Expressway

A box truck, speeding, rammed a slowing tractor-trailer on the Gowanus Expressway. Steel twisted. The box truck driver, 34, bled from the face but stayed conscious. The crash left shattered glass and a trail of blood on the highway.

A violent crash unfolded on the Gowanus Expressway when a box truck, traveling at unsafe speed, struck the rear of a slowing tractor-trailer. According to the police report, 'A box truck, too fast, crushed into a slowing tractor-trailer. Steel folded. The driver, 34, wore his belt. Blood ran down his face. He stayed awake, staring through shattered glass at the wreck he made.' The driver of the box truck suffered severe facial lacerations but remained conscious. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The tractor-trailer was slowing or stopping when it was hit. The only injury reported was to the box truck driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness.


Sedan Rear-Ends Tractor Truck on Gowanus Expy

A sedan struck the rear of a tractor truck on the Gowanus Expressway. The sedan driver, a 22-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male sedan driver collided with the rear of a tractor truck on the Gowanus Expressway. The impact was centered on the front of the sedan and the rear left bumper of the truck. The sedan driver sustained back injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. Both vehicles were traveling eastbound and going straight ahead before the collision. No other injuries or victims were reported.


Two Bicyclists Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two bicyclists collided head-on on 7 Avenue in Brooklyn. A 33-year-old woman was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and lower leg trauma. Both riders were traveling straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The crash left one cyclist with serious injuries.

According to the police report, two bicyclists traveling straight on 7 Avenue collided head-on. The injured party was a 33-year-old female cyclist who was ejected from her bike and sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both cyclists were licensed and riding without helmets. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted. The crash resulted in serious injury to the female cyclist, who remained conscious after the collision.


Moped Driver Partially Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

An 18-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and suffered a head injury in a collision with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was unconscious with minor bleeding. Police cited driver inattention and other vehicular factors as causes.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male moped driver was partially ejected and sustained a head injury after colliding head-on with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was unconscious and had minor bleeding. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The moped sustained damage to its center front end. The driver held a learner's permit. No other occupants were involved. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected, Injured in Brooklyn

A 45-year-old man riding an e-scooter was ejected and injured on 16 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. The crash involved another unspecified vehicle. The rider was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash on 16 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider sustained abrasions and upper arm injuries and was reported to be in shock. The e-scooter was traveling south, going straight ahead, and collided with another unspecified vehicle also going straight ahead. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors for either party. The e-scooter driver was the sole occupant of his vehicle and was wearing unspecified safety equipment. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.


SUV Left Turn Hits E-Bike Head-On

A Ford SUV turning left collided head-on with a northbound e-bike on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and suffered head injuries and abrasions. The e-bike driver was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2022 Ford SUV was making a left turn on 5 Avenue when it struck an e-bike traveling straight north. The e-bike rider, a 31-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The SUV driver was licensed; the e-bike rider was unlicensed. The collision occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the e-bike rider but does not specify any for the SUV driver. The e-bike rider wore a helmet. The crash highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to vulnerable riders.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits Southbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning left on 4 Avenue struck a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old woman suffered facial injuries and shock. The driver showed signs of inattention. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The crash left her in pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a 2009 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a southbound bicyclist. The 24-year-old female bicyclist was injured, sustaining facial injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected but suffered complaint of pain or nausea. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, striking the cyclist who was going straight ahead. The driver was licensed in New York, and the bicyclist was licensed in New Jersey. No other contributing factors were specified.


Motorcycle Hits Sedan Turning Left in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn on 50 Street in Brooklyn. The 18-year-old motorcycle driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north collided with the right rear quarter panel of a sedan making a left turn eastbound on 50 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, an 18-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors including inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. Neither vehicle showed damage. The motorcycle driver was not wearing safety equipment. The sedan had one occupant and was registered in New York; the motorcycle was registered in New York with a licensed Pennsylvania driver.


SUV Strikes 70-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 70-year-old man was hit by an SUV making a right turn on 24 Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 24 Street at an intersection in Brooklyn. The driver of a 2008 Dodge SUV was making a right turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The impact point was the right front bumper of the vehicle. No other safety equipment or contributing factors were noted.


SUV Collides With Sedan During Right Turn

A sedan making a right turn struck two parked SUVs in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash. The driver remained conscious and was bruised.

According to the police report, a sedan was making a right turn in Brooklyn when it collided with two parked SUVs. The sedan’s driver, a 46-year-old male occupant, sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with contusions and bruises reported. The report lists alcohol involvement and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious throughout. The crash damaged the front center of the sedan and the rear sections of the SUVs. Failure to control the vehicle during the turn and alcohol involvement were noted driver errors. No information on helmet use or signaling was provided.


SUV Rear-Ends Parked Sedan Injuring Teen Passenger

A 14-year-old boy suffered head abrasions as a front-seat passenger in an SUV that rear-ended a parked sedan on Prospect Expressway East. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the crash. Driver inattention caused the collision.

According to the police report, a 2020 SUV traveling south on Prospect Expressway East rear-ended a parked 2003 sedan. The SUV was stopped in traffic before impact. The front-seat passenger, a 14-year-old boy, sustained head abrasions but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The parked sedan had no occupants at the time. The SUV sustained damage to its center back end, and the sedan was damaged at its center front end. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end collisions with stationary vehicles.


E-Bike Strikes Woman Crossing 60 Street

A 55-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing 60 Street. The rider was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The crash left her conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling west on 60 Street struck a 55-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The e-bike rider was going straight ahead and impacted the pedestrian at the center front end of the vehicle. No damage was reported to the e-bike. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan turning left hit a 28-year-old woman crossing 51 Street at 2 Avenue. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on 51 Street made a left turn and struck a 28-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection with 2 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle was damaged on the right front bumper and quarter panel. No contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


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SUV Turns Left, E-Bike Teens Bleed on 25th Street

An SUV turned left on 25th Street. Two teens on an e-bike struck its rear. One bled from the head, the other from the face. Both were conscious. Blood pooled on Brooklyn pavement. Failure to yield and unsafe speed marked the crash.

Two teenage boys riding an e-bike were injured when they struck the rear of an SUV making a left turn on 25th Street near 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, 'An SUV turned left. An e-bike with two teen boys struck its rear. One bled from the head. The other, from the face. Both conscious. Both hurt. Blood pooled on the hot Brooklyn pavement.' The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. Both teens suffered severe bleeding, one to the head and one to the face. The data also notes 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a factor. The SUV was damaged on the right rear quarter panel, while the e-bike was damaged at the front. No mention of helmet use or signaling as contributing factors.


Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV in Brooklyn

A motorcycle struck the left rear of an SUV traveling north on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 60-year-old man, was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. Police cited following too closely as the cause.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the left rear bumper of a 2017 SUV traveling north on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The motorcycle driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Gowanus Expressway

A sedan traveling west on the Gowanus Expressway was struck from behind by an SUV stopped in traffic. The sedan driver suffered a neck contusion. The SUV driver was distracted and reacted to an uninvolved vehicle, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a westbound sedan was hit in the left front bumper by a stationary SUV's right rear bumper on the Gowanus Expressway. The sedan driver, a conscious male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained a neck contusion and bruising. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, along with reaction to an uninvolved vehicle, as contributing factors. The SUV driver was stopped in traffic when the collision occurred. No ejections or pedestrian involvement were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to distraction and improper reaction to traffic conditions.


Box Truck Hits Sedan Turning Right

A box truck struck a sedan making a right turn on 15 Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, suffered full-body injuries and shock. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both vehicles damaged at front quarter panels.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling west collided with a sedan making a right turn westbound on 15 Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the truck and the right front quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with full-body trauma and experienced shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused significant damage to both vehicles’ front quarter panels.


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Three Injured in Multi-Sedan Crash on Prospect Expressway

Three people suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries in a chain collision on Prospect Expressway East. Two sedans collided while traveling south. The driver’s inattention and improper lane usage caused the crash. All occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on Prospect Expressway East involving three sedans traveling south. The driver of one sedan, a 27-year-old male, was distracted and improperly changed lanes, leading to the crash. Three occupants were injured: the driver and two passengers aged 28 and 74. Injuries included whiplash and upper arm trauma. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. No other causes or victim errors were noted.


Moped Rider Killed After Striking Jeep in Brooklyn

A moped slammed into a Jeep on 4th Avenue. The young rider flew off and struck his head. He died in the street. The crash happened in darkness. Police cited traffic control disregarded.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 4th Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a moped hit the side of a Jeep. The 21-year-old unlicensed moped rider was ejected, suffered a fatal head injury, and died at the scene. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The Jeep driver was licensed and uninjured. The moped had no registered license, and the rider wore no helmet. The crash happened in darkness, with no other injuries reported.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 4 Avenue

A 28-year-old male sedan driver suffered a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg after a collision on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the sedan’s left rear bumper. Unsafe lane changing and speeding caused the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a 2014 sedan and a 2005 SUV. The SUV struck the left rear bumper of the sedan while both vehicles were traveling south. The sedan driver, a 28-year-old man, was injured with a fractured knee and dislocated lower leg. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe lane changing and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the sedan and the left rear bumper of the SUV.