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 15, 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

Sedan Hits 66-Year-Old Pedestrian in Brooklyn

A 66-year-old woman was struck at an intersection on 50 Street near 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a right turn, hit her with its right front bumper. She suffered fractures and dislocations across her body and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 50 Street in Brooklyn was making a right turn when it struck a 66-year-old female pedestrian at the intersection near 6 Avenue. The pedestrian sustained severe injuries, including fractures and dislocations to her entire body, but remained conscious. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself, and the pedestrian's actions are unknown. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No safety equipment or helmet use was noted for the pedestrian.


E-Scooter Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

An e-scooter rider was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV turning right on 52 Street in Brooklyn. The scooter struck the SUV’s right front quarter panel. The rider suffered facial abrasions and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured when his vehicle collided with a 2008 Honda SUV making a right turn on 52 Street in Brooklyn. The e-scooter struck the right front quarter panel of the SUV, resulting in the rider being partially ejected and sustaining facial abrasions. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" by the e-scooter driver. The rider was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling east, while the e-scooter was traveling north going straight ahead.


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SUV Turns Left, Crushes Child Pedestrian

A Honda SUV turned left at 7th Avenue and 57th Street. The bumper struck an 8-year-old girl crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries. Two other pedestrians, including a 6-year-old, were also hit. All were conscious. The driver failed to yield.

At the corner of 7th Avenue and 57th Street in Brooklyn, a 2022 Honda SUV made a left turn and struck three pedestrians. According to the police report, the SUV's left front bumper hit an 8-year-old girl who was crossing with the signal. She suffered crush injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. A 6-year-old girl was also hit, sustaining facial fractures and dislocations. A 36-year-old woman suffered injuries to her shoulder and upper arm. All three pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the intersection. The police report states: 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. The driver, a 41-year-old man, was licensed and remained uninjured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.


E-Bike Rider Injured Passing Too Closely SUV

An e-bike rider struck the right side of a parked SUV on 5 Avenue. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The SUV showed no damage. The crash happened as the e-bike passed too closely, causing impact and injury.

According to the police report, a 48-year-old male e-bike rider traveling north on 5 Avenue collided with the right side doors of a parked 2020 Chevrolet SUV. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV, occupied by two licensed drivers, showed no damage. The report lists "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The e-bike rider was conscious after the crash. The incident highlights the dangers of close passing near parked vehicles.


Sedan Collision on 5 Avenue Injures Passenger

Two sedans collided on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver made a left turn into the path of the other. A rear passenger suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. The injured passenger was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 5 Avenue collided when one vehicle was making a left turn and struck the other going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the right rear bumper of the turning vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 40-year-old female rear passenger was injured, suffering shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. She was not ejected from the vehicle and complained of pain and nausea. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. Both drivers were male, and one driver was licensed in New York. The collision caused center back and front end damage to the vehicles.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Brooklyn Avenue

A Ford SUV struck a Toyota sedan from behind on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact injured a 36-year-old female passenger in the SUV, causing shoulder and upper arm pain. Unsafe speed and following too closely led to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a Ford SUV and a Toyota sedan, both traveling north. The SUV's left front bumper hit the sedan's center back end. A 36-year-old female occupant in the SUV suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed men. The injured passenger was not ejected and complained of pain and nausea. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV's front end and the sedan's rear bumper.


E-Scooter Hits Elderly Pedestrian Crossing

A 73-year-old woman crossing with the signal was struck by an e-scooter traveling south on 55 Street. She suffered a back contusion and was conscious at the scene. The scooter's left front bumper made impact, causing injury.

According to the police report, a 73-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 55 Street with the signal. She was struck by a male driver on an e-scooter traveling straight south. The point of impact was the scooter's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a back contusion and remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision itself. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment or other factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by motorized scooters to vulnerable pedestrians at intersections.


SUV Turns Right, Strikes Northbound Bicyclist

A 44-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 19 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn and hit the cyclist from the side. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both parties failed to yield right-of-way, according to police.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 19 Street was struck by a 2015 Jeep SUV making a right turn from 4 Avenue. The cyclist was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the SUV driver. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV sustained no damage, while the bike was impacted at its center back end. The collision highlights failures in yielding right-of-way by both parties.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Gowanus Expressway

A 33-year-old front-seat passenger was injured in a multi-vehicle crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The SUV struck the sedan from behind. The passenger suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was semiconscious with complaints of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on the Gowanus Expressway involving a sedan and an SUV, both traveling westbound. The SUV struck the sedan in the center back end, causing injuries to a 33-year-old female front passenger in the sedan. She was semiconscious and complained of pain and nausea, with injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists driver errors including 'Following Too Closely' and 'Other Vehicular' factors contributing to the crash. No ejection occurred, and the passenger's safety equipment status is unknown. The crash involved multiple vehicles traveling straight ahead, with impact points indicating a rear-end collision.


SUV Hits Bicyclist Making Left Turn

A 27-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and injured at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, distracted, struck the cyclist’s hip and upper leg. The cyclist was semiconscious, wearing a helmet, suffering bruises and contusions.

According to the police report, a female bicyclist traveling east was making a left turn when she was struck by a southbound SUV at Hamilton Avenue, Brooklyn. The bicyclist, 27, was ejected and sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, including contusions and bruises. She was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV driver was identified as inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV and the cyclist’s body. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Rider

A 53-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. An SUV made a left turn and struck the rider head-on. The rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage reported on SUV.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2013 Ford SUV made a left turn and collided with him at Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, also male and licensed in New York, was cited for failure to yield right-of-way, a contributing factor repeated twice in the report. The SUV showed no damage, while the e-scooter had damage to its right front bumper. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any helmet use or other safety equipment for the rider.


Distracted Sedan Driver Kills Elderly Pedestrian

A sedan moved south on 4th Avenue. The driver was distracted. He struck a 66-year-old man in the street. The car’s front caved. The man died there, away from any crosswalk. The street fell silent. Another life ended by inattention.

A southbound sedan hit and killed a 66-year-old man on 4th Avenue, near 64th Street. According to the police report, the driver was distracted and struck the pedestrian in the roadway, away from any intersection or crosswalk. The car’s front end was crushed by the impact. The pedestrian died at the scene. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. This crash shows the lethal risk posed by driver distraction. No other contributing factors related to helmet use or signaling were listed in the report.


E-Bike and E-Scooter Collide in Brooklyn

Two men on electric vehicles crashed on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver suffered a concussion and face injury. Both vehicles showed no damage. Confusion between riders caused the collision. The injured rider wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old man riding an e-bike collided with a man on an e-scooter traveling north on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike driver was injured, sustaining a concussion and facial injuries, but was not ejected and remained conscious. Both vehicles had no visible damage. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating rider confusion led to the crash. The injured rider wore a helmet. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The crash occurred at 7:04 p.m. with both vehicles moving north, one starting in traffic and the other going straight ahead.


Chain Collision on Prospect Avenue Injures Driver

A multi-vehicle crash on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn injured a 38-year-old male driver. The collision involved an SUV, a pick-up truck, and a sedan, all traveling west. The driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Driver inattention and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a chain collision occurred on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn involving multiple vehicles traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a fractured elbow and dislocation. The crash involved a sedan, two SUVs, and a pick-up truck. The report lists driver errors including Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The injured occupant was not ejected and remained conscious. The point of impact was primarily center back and front ends of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


SUV Strikes Bicyclist Passing Too Closely

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 5 Avenue. The SUV driver started from parking while the cyclist passed too closely. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries after a partial ejection. The crash involved limited view and close passing.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured with abrasions and lower leg trauma when an SUV starting from parking struck him on 5 Avenue. The report lists driver errors including 'Passing Too Closely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The SUV had no damage, indicating the impact was on the bike's front center and the SUV's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but no helmet or signaling factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling south, as was the bicyclist, who was passing at the time of collision.


Three Sedans Collide on Slippery Gowanus Expressway

Three sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway. Slippery pavement contributed to the crash. A 38-year-old front passenger suffered a head injury and shock. All drivers were licensed and traveling west. Damage focused on left front panels and bumpers.

According to the police report, three sedans traveling west on the Gowanus Expressway collided. The contributing factor listed was slippery pavement affecting all vehicles. A 38-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a head injury and shock, and reported pain or nausea. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The drivers were all licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The vehicles sustained damage primarily to their left front bumpers and quarter panels. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted; the hazardous road condition was the primary factor.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Brooklyn

A 37-year-old woman was hit while crossing 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, striking her with the vehicle's front center. She suffered neck injuries and whiplash, left shaken and injured but not ejected.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on 6 Avenue near 60 Street in Brooklyn. The 37-year-old woman was crossing with the signal when a vehicle traveling south struck her at the center front end. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The pedestrian suffered neck injuries and whiplash, experiencing shock after the impact. The vehicle showed no damage and was going straight ahead before the collision. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The pedestrian was not at an intersection but was legally crossing with the signal.


Two Sedans Collide on Gowanus Expressway

Two sedans crashed head-on on the Gowanus Expressway. The 34-year-old male driver of one vehicle suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited unsafe speed as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed men traveling westbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on the Gowanus Expressway, both traveling westbound. The impact occurred between the left rear bumper of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 34-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a head injury and concussion. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Strikes E-Bike on 3 Avenue

An SUV hit an e-bike on 3 Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old man, suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. Both vehicles traveled north. The crash damaged the SUV’s right rear and the e-bike’s front. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 3 Avenue involving a 2019 Ford SUV and an e-bike, both traveling north. The e-bike driver, a 40-year-old man, was injured with a fractured elbow and dislocation but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV struck the e-bike on its right rear quarter panel, damaging both vehicles. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the primary contributing factor for the crash, indicating driver error related to lane use. The e-bike rider wore a helmet, but no other factors were noted. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUV Rear-Ends Motorcycle on 3 Avenue

A 39-year-old male motorcycle driver suffered back injuries and whiplash after an SUV struck him from behind on 3 Avenue. The SUV driver was distracted, causing a right front bumper collision. The motorcyclist remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 3 Avenue involving a 2019 Nissan SUV and a 2019 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The SUV was traveling south and slowing or stopping when it struck the motorcycle from behind with its right front bumper. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the SUV driver. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The motorcycle was stopped in traffic at the time of impact.