Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,582
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,162
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 363
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 14, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 72?
SUVs/Cars 50 5 3 Bikes 6 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 3 0 1 Trucks/Buses 2 0 1

No More Bodies in the Crosswalk

Precinct 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 17, 2025

The Bodies in the Road

A man on a bike, crushed by a turning truck on 53rd Street. An 82-year-old, struck by a motorcycle on 60th. A 70-year-old woman, crossing with the signal, killed by a left-turning sedan at 7th Avenue and 44th. In the last twelve months, 2 people have died and 5 have suffered serious injuries in Precinct 72. 669 more have been hurt. The numbers are blunt. The pain is sharper.

Pedestrians and cyclists bleed most. In three years, 13 people have died here. Twenty more have been seriously hurt. Trucks, sedans, motorcycles, mopeds—they all leave bodies behind. The street does not care if you are young or old. The street does not care if you are careful.

The Silence of Power

Local leaders talk about safety. They pass laws. They hold press conferences. But the deaths keep coming. The city has the tools. Sammy’s Law lets New York lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras catch speeders. The police can ticket reckless drivers, target crash hotspots, and enforce the law. But action is slow. Promises pile up. The dead do not wait.

A mother, a father, a neighbor—gone. The city says, “One life lost to traffic violence is one life too many.” The words are true. The follow-through is not.

The Role of the Precinct

Precinct 72 holds the line. Officers can crack down on speeding. They can ticket drivers who fail to yield. They can stand at the corners where people die and make it stop. They know the hotspots. They know the names. They just need to act.

What You Can Do

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call the precinct. Demand lower speed limits. Demand enforcement. Demand that every life counts. The city has the power. The police have the tools. The only thing missing is the will.

Do not wait for another body in the crosswalk. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 72 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn. It overlaps District 38, District 39, and District 43 in the City Council, Assembly Districts AD 44, AD 49, AD 51, and State Senate Districts SD 17, SD 20, and SD 26. Source
Which areas are in Precinct 72?
It includes the Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery, and Brooklyn CB7 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 38, District 39, and District 43, Assembly Districts AD 44, AD 49, and AD 51, and State Senate Districts SD 17, SD 20, and SD 26. Source
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 72?
Cars and Trucks: 3 deaths, 50 moderate injuries, 5 serious injuries. Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 death, 3 moderate injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 6 moderate injuries. Source
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 72 can enforce speed limits, ticket drivers who fail to yield, and target crash hotspots. They can respond to dangerous conditions and use their authority to make streets safer for everyone. The police have the tools. They just need to act.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are preventable. Speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving can be stopped with enforcement and better street design. These are not accidents. They are the result of choices and policies.
What can local politicians do?
Local politicians can lower speed limits, fund street redesigns, and push for more enforcement. They can support laws like Sammy’s Law and make sure speed cameras stay on. They can hold city agencies accountable for every death.
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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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

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.


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SUV Hits Sedan on Brooklyn 4 Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a Nissan sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The SUV hit the sedan’s left side doors. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. Both drivers were conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south on 4 Avenue collided with a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling east. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left side doors. Both drivers, a 35-year-old male in the SUV and a 22-year-old male passenger in the sedan, sustained full-body injuries including whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing seat belts. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as the primary contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The crash caused center front end damage to the SUV and left side door damage to the sedan.


E-Scooter Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 26-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and struck the scooter’s left front quarter panel. The rider suffered facial abrasions. Driver errors included improper lane usage and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured after a collision with a 2003 Acura SUV in Brooklyn on 42 Street near 4 Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-scooter was traveling straight north. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the scooter and the right front quarter panel of the SUV. The injured rider suffered abrasions to the face but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" for the scooter driver, as well as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for the SUV driver. No helmet or signaling issues were noted as contributing factors.


Head-On Bike Collision Leaves Cyclist Bleeding

Two bikes crashed head-on at 61st and 4th. One turned left. One went straight. A 23-year-old man hit the pavement, blood streaming from his head. He stayed conscious. The street stood still. Failure to yield and ignored signals brought pain.

Two bicyclists collided head-on at the corner of 61st Street and 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, one cyclist was making a left turn while the other was going straight. The crash left a 23-year-old man with severe bleeding from the head, though he remained conscious. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. No helmet was worn by the injured cyclist, as noted after the driver errors. The collision underscores the dangers faced by vulnerable road users on city streets.


Sedan Driver Injured in Left-Turn Crash

A 25-year-old male driver suffered knee and lower leg fractures after a collision on 4 Avenue. The sedan, making a left turn, struck an unknown party. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. The driver was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male driver was injured while making a left turn on 4 Avenue. The sedan collided with an unknown party, resulting in fractures and dislocations to the driver's knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The driver was conscious and not using any safety equipment at the time. The vehicle sustained no damage despite the impact to the center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


Sedan Hits Passenger During Unsafe Lane Change

A sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue struck a right rear passenger during an unsafe lane change. The 9-year-old girl suffered neck injuries and shock. The driver was licensed. The crash caused right front bumper damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn was involved in a crash caused by unsafe lane changing. The collision impacted the right front bumper of the sedan. A 9-year-old female occupant seated in the right rear passenger position was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as the contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan and Tractor Truck Collide on Gowanus Expy

A tractor truck and a sedan collided on the Gowanus Expressway. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. The truck struck the sedan’s right side doors. Driver inattention and other vehicular factors contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Gowanus Expressway involving a tractor truck and a sedan, both traveling east. The truck impacted the right side doors of the sedan. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old woman, was injured with facial trauma and minor bleeding but was not ejected. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and other vehicular factors as contributing causes. The truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan also traveled straight ahead but sustained damage to its left front bumper. The crash highlights driver errors including inattention and unspecified vehicular factors.


Motorcycle Rear-Ends Bus on Caton Place

A motorcycle struck the rear of a bus traveling south on Caton Place in Brooklyn. The 27-year-old male motorcyclist suffered a head contusion and bruising. The bus driver was uninjured. The motorcycle's accelerator was defective.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the center back end of a bus going straight south on Caton Place in Brooklyn. The motorcyclist, a 27-year-old man, was injured with a head contusion and bruising but was not ejected and remained conscious. The bus, driven by a licensed male driver, sustained damage to its center front end but had no reported injuries. The report lists 'Accelerator Defective' as a contributing factor in the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were specified. The motorcyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights mechanical failure as a key factor in this collision.


Two SUVs Collide on Hamilton Avenue

Two SUVs crashed on Hamilton Avenue. One driver turned improperly. The other went straight. A 65-year-old man suffered an elbow abrasion. Airbag deployed. Both drivers were licensed men. Damage hit front left and center front of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Hamilton Avenue. One driver, a 65-year-old man, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor. One SUV was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and had an airbag deploy. Both drivers were licensed men. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. The crash caused damage to the left front quarter panel and center front end of the vehicles.


Motorcycle Driver Ejected on Gowanus Expressway

A 44-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected on the Gowanus Expressway. He suffered chest injuries and was in shock. The crash involved impact to the motorcycle’s left front bumper. The rider wore a helmet but was seriously hurt.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected during a crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The motorcycle, traveling west and going straight ahead, struck an object or surface with its left front bumper, causing center front end damage. The driver sustained chest injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the dangers motorcyclists face even when traveling straight and wearing protective gear.


Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn 51 Street

Two sedans collided on 51 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked before impact. One driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries and minor burns. The crash caused damage to the rear of one vehicle. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 51 Street in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were parked prior to the crash. The driver of one sedan, a female occupant, sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, along with minor burns. She was not ejected and was wearing a lap belt at the time. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver. The collision caused damage to the center back end of one vehicle, while the other showed no damage. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The report does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding.


68-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck Crossing With Signal

A 68-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 68-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 6 Avenue at an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle involved was a 2016 Toyota SUV making a left turn southwestbound. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The driver’s failure to yield and distraction caused the crash, resulting in serious injury to the pedestrian.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian on Prospect Park West

A 30-year-old man was struck by a sedan traveling south on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. Details on driver errors are unspecified.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and remained conscious after the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's location and actions at the time of impact are unknown. No safety equipment or helmet use is noted. The driver was alone in the vehicle and was going straight ahead before the collision. The report does not specify any failure to yield or other driver mistakes.


E-Bike Strikes Parked SUV, Rider Injured

An e-bike rider crashed into a parked SUV on 57 Street in Brooklyn. The rider, a 37-year-old woman, suffered facial abrasions. Police cited driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV showed no damage. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female e-bike rider traveling south on 57 Street collided with a parked Nissan SUV. The rider sustained facial abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV, occupied by a licensed male driver who was parked at the time, showed no damage. The e-bike sustained front-end damage. The rider was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe speed and distraction in urban settings.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Helmeted Bicyclist

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 4 Avenue when an SUV making a right turn hit him. The cyclist suffered bruises and arm injuries but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The driver failed to yield right-of-way.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist riding north on 4 Avenue was struck by a northbound SUV making a right turn. The bicyclist, who was wearing a helmet, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as the contributing factor. The SUV's right front quarter panel impacted the center front end of the bike. The bicyclist was not ejected and remained conscious. No damage was reported to either vehicle. The driver’s error in yielding caused the collision. No other contributing factors were noted.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 14-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver made a right turn and struck the scooter. The rider suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision with a sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling west and making a right turn, struck the e-scooter traveling south. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the scooter's center front end. The rider suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, and was in shock. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The sedan driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The crash highlights the dangers faced by vulnerable road users when drivers fail to yield.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 34-year-old woman crossed 52 Street with the signal. A Ford SUV made a left turn, hitting her with its left front bumper. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted and turned improperly.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was crossing 52 Street at an intersection with the signal when a 2005 Ford SUV, traveling east, made a left turn and struck her with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with an improper turn. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


Unlicensed Driver Turns Right on Red, Injures SUV Driver

Two SUVs collided in Brooklyn at 2 Avenue. One driver, unlicensed, made a right turn on red and hit a northbound SUV. The licensed driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Airbags deployed. The crash was caused by disregarding traffic control.

According to the police report, the crash occurred when an unlicensed driver made a right turn on red and collided with a northbound SUV. The licensed driver of the northbound vehicle was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to the abdomen and pelvis. The airbags deployed, and the driver was conscious and not ejected. The contributing factor listed was 'Traffic Control Disregarded,' indicating the unlicensed driver failed to obey the traffic signal. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.


Two Sedans Collide on 4 Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on 4 Avenue. One driver, 33, suffered head injuries and whiplash. He was semiconscious but not ejected. Alcohol and driver distraction played a role. Both vehicles damaged on front quarters.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 4 Avenue. The 33-year-old male driver of one sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was semiconscious at the scene and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists alcohol involvement and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. Both vehicles were traveling south and struck each other on their front quarters. The driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused damage to the right front bumper of one sedan and the left front quarter panel of the other.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal on 45 Street

A 40-year-old man was struck while crossing 45 Street with the signal. He suffered back contusions and bruises. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the intersection. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported in the crash data.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing 45 Street at an intersection with the signal. He sustained back contusions and bruises and remained conscious after the collision. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle involved is unspecified, and no details about the driver or vehicle type were provided. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following traffic signals at the time of the crash.