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.
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

Motorcycle Driver Injured on Gowanus Expressway

A 59-year-old male motorcyclist crashed eastbound on the Gowanus Expressway. The bike struck on the left side, damaging the rear quarter panel. The rider, wearing a helmet, suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 59-year-old male motorcycle driver traveling eastbound on the Gowanus Expressway was injured in a crash. The motorcycle was impacted on the left side doors, damaging the left rear quarter panel. The driver was wearing a helmet and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor to the crash. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


Sedan Hits Parked SUV in Brooklyn Collision

A sedan traveling north struck a parked SUV on Seeley Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 39-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the front center of the sedan and the left side doors of the SUV.

According to the police report, a 2021 Honda sedan was traveling north on Seeley Street when it collided with a parked 2021 Subaru SUV. The sedan struck the left side doors of the stationary vehicle. The sedan’s driver, a 39-year-old woman, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any specific driver errors or victim actions. The parked SUV had no occupants at the time of the crash. Damage was concentrated on the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s left side doors.


Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian Crossing Signal

A 16-year-old boy was hit by a northbound sedan on 18 Street near 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. He suffered abrasions and unconsciousness with injuries to his entire body. The driver struck him center front end.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 18 Street in Brooklyn struck a 16-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the street with the signal. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and was unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment was noted. The report does not indicate any driver license status or pre-crash actions. The crash left the teen injured and unconscious at the scene.


Sedan Turns Left, Hits Bicyclist Riding Straight

A sedan making a left turn struck a bicyclist riding north on 4 Avenue. The 54-year-old woman was ejected and suffered facial contusions. The driver’s inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2013 Honda sedan was making a left turn on 4 Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight ahead northbound. The bicyclist, a 54-year-old woman, was ejected from her bike and sustained facial contusions. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was unlicensed and not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact at the left rear quarter panel of the bike. The driver was licensed and had two occupants in the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted drivers turning across bike lanes.


Two Sedans Collide on Prospect Expressway East

Two sedans crashed head-on on Prospect Expressway East. Both drivers were traveling east. The female driver suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries and was in shock. Unsafe speed and an unspecified factor contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Prospect Expressway East while both were traveling straight ahead eastbound. The female driver, age 31, was injured with abdominal and pelvic trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and an 'Unspecified' factor as contributing causes. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers, causing front-end damage. The male driver was licensed in New York, and the female driver was licensed in New Jersey. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights driver errors related to speed and unspecified factors leading to injury and vehicle damage.


Head-On Bike Crash Bloodies Prospect Park Southwest

Two bikes slammed together on Prospect Park Southwest. A young rider hit the ground. Blood spilled from his leg. Skin torn. He stared at the sky, awake. The street fell silent. Two children and another man were also involved. No helmets. No mercy.

Two bicycles collided head-on at Prospect Park Southwest and Greenwood Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, a 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered severe lacerations to his leg, remaining conscious at the scene. Two children, ages 2 and 4, and a 35-year-old man were also involved, all listed as bicyclists. The report notes, 'Two bikes collided head-on. A 23-year-old rider hit the ground hard. No helmet. Blood ran from his leg. Skin peeled back.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the data. Helmets were not used, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left one rider badly hurt while others escaped with unspecified injuries.


Brooklyn Bicyclist Ejected in Lane-Use Crash

A 25-year-old female bicyclist was ejected and suffered head injuries on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved improper lane usage. The rider was semiconscious with minor bleeding despite wearing a helmet. The collision struck her bike’s left rear bumper.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female bicyclist was injured and ejected during a crash on 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor. The bicyclist was traveling south when the collision occurred, impacting the left rear bumper of her bike. She sustained head injuries and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The other vehicle involved was going straight ahead and struck the bicyclist’s bike on the right front bumper. The crash highlights the dangers of improper lane usage in Brooklyn, resulting in serious injury to a vulnerable road user.


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Three Drivers Injured in Brooklyn Multi-Vehicle Crash

Three drivers suffered chest, neck, and back injuries in a Brooklyn crash on 5 Avenue near Prospect Expressway. Vehicles collided head-on and rear-end. All drivers wore lap belts. Police list unspecified contributing factors. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on 5 Avenue near Prospect Expressway in Brooklyn involving a sedan, a taxi, and an SUV. Three drivers were injured: a 17-year-old male with chest injuries, a 30-year-old female with neck injuries, and a 57-year-old male with back injuries. All were wearing lap belts and none were ejected. The vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan making a right turn before impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for all drivers but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The crash resulted in center front and center back end damage to the vehicles. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


E-Scooter Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 32-year-old woman was struck by an e-scooter while crossing 15 Street at 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The scooter driver made an improper lane usage maneuver. The pedestrian suffered bruises and abdominal injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a male e-scooter driver traveling east on 15 Street struck a 32-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal at the intersection of 15 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the driver failed to maintain proper lane discipline. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, and the scooter sustained damage to its center front end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


7-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 7-year-old boy was struck at a Brooklyn intersection. The sedan failed to yield right-of-way and was speeding. The child suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The vehicle bore front-end damage from the impact.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing an intersection in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious after the crash. The driver of a 2015 sedan was traveling west and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The sedan struck the pedestrian with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted.


Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Collision on 4 Avenue

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. A sedan traveling north struck the bike at the front end. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver was licensed. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn involving a northbound sedan and a bicyclist. The 22-year-old male bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bike's center front end. The report cites driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. A parked SUV was also involved but not moving at the time. The bicyclist was injured but not blamed for the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Rear Passenger

A southbound SUV struck a sedan from behind on 3 Avenue. The impact hit the sedan's center back end. A 30-year-old female rear passenger suffered head injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and following too closely caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2013 SUV traveling south on 3 Avenue rear-ended a 2021 sedan going in the same direction. The collision impacted the sedan's center back end. A 30-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position sustained head injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious but injured. The report lists driver errors as "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Following Too Closely." Neither vehicle showed damage, and no ejections occurred. The injured passenger was not using any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating on city streets.


Motorcycle Hits Parked SUV on 62 Street

A motorcycle struck a parked SUV on 62 Street in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The rider wore a helmet and was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on 62 Street collided with a parked SUV. The motorcycle driver, a 39-year-old male, was injured with abrasions and an elbow-lower-arm-hand injury but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor. The motorcycle impacted the left side doors of the SUV, damaging both vehicles. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV was stationary before the collision. This crash highlights the dangers posed by driver inattention in urban traffic environments.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A 44-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked sedan in Brooklyn. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The SUV driver suffered a head injury and concussion. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as factors.

According to the police report, an unlicensed driver operating a 2019 Jeep SUV in Brooklyn struck a parked 2013 Toyota sedan. The collision occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The SUV driver, a 44-year-old man, was injured with a head injury and concussion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


7-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 7-year-old boy was struck while crossing outside a crosswalk in Brooklyn. The sedan driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn after being hit by a sedan traveling east on 3rd Avenue. The child was crossing outside a crosswalk when the collision occurred. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The sedan showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist Making Right Turn

A 62-year-old male bicyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after a collision with a sedan on 44 Street. Both vehicles were making right turns. The bicyclist remained conscious and was not ejected. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a sedan struck him while both were making right turns on 44 Street. The bicyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The sedan, a 2008 Honda, had no reported damage. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The point of impact was the sedan's right front bumper and the bike's center back end.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Turn

A 23-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 34 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV made a right turn while the e-bike traveled south. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike was injured after an SUV made a right turn on 34 Street near 5 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield. Both vehicles showed no damage at the point of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west while making the turn; the e-bike was traveling straight south. The crash resulted in injury severity level 3 for the bicyclist.


SUV Slams Head-On, Elderly Driver Killed

A Land Rover barreled down 3rd Avenue. The SUV struck head-on. Metal folded. The airbag burst. The 70-year-old woman behind the wheel took the full force. She died in the seat. Three others survived. The street swallowed another life.

A 70-year-old woman driving a 2020 Land Rover SUV was killed in a head-on crash on 3rd Avenue near Council District 38. According to the police report, the SUV struck head-on, the airbag deployed, and the front end crumpled. The driver, who was not ejected, suffered fatal injuries to her entire body and died at the scene. Three other occupants, including a 50-year-old man and two children, sustained unspecified injuries. No contributing factors or driver errors were listed in the police report. The report notes the airbag deployed but does not cite it as a contributing factor. The crash left the SUV destroyed and claimed the life of its driver.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 17-year-old e-bike rider struck by a northbound SUV on Prospect Park Southwest. The bike hit the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction caused the collision. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male riding an e-bike westbound on Prospect Park Southwest collided with a northbound Ford SUV. The point of impact was the SUV’s right front bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The e-bike rider sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, classified as injury severity level 3. The rider was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-bike rider wore no safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified.


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Sedan Strikes Three Pedestrians Crossing Signal

A sedan turning left on 49 Street in Brooklyn hit three pedestrians crossing with the signal. All were conscious but injured, suffering abrasions and contusions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 2004 Toyota sedan was making a left turn on 49 Street in Brooklyn when it struck three pedestrians crossing with the signal. The victims, ages 6, 7, and 52, sustained injuries including abrasions to arms and contusions to the head. All pedestrians were conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor for the crash. The sedan showed no damage despite the impact. The driver was licensed and traveling westbound. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.