Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 5,080
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 3,063
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 521
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 31
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 17
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025
Carnage in Precinct 72
Killed 15
Crush Injuries 7
Head 2
Whole body 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Severe Bleeding 10
Head 8
+3
Face 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 10
Lower leg/foot 3
Head 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Face 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whole body 1
Concussion 17
Head 9
+4
Back 5
Face 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Whiplash 70
Neck 38
+33
Head 16
+11
Back 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Whole body 4
Chest 2
Eye 1
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 111
Lower leg/foot 40
+35
Head 27
+22
Lower arm/hand 15
+10
Face 8
+3
Whole body 6
+1
Abdomen/pelvis 4
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Back 3
Neck 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Chest 1
Abrasion 118
Lower arm/hand 42
+37
Lower leg/foot 31
+26
Face 13
+8
Head 13
+8
Whole body 7
+2
Shoulder/upper arm 4
Neck 3
Back 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Pain/Nausea 38
Shoulder/upper arm 8
+3
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Chest 5
Neck 5
Head 4
Whole body 4
Abdomen/pelvis 3
Face 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 72?

Preventable Speeding in Precinct 72 School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Precinct 72

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2025 Blue Acura Sedan (KXH4599) – 53 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2016 White Lexus Suburban (LNC2044) – 36 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2016 White Jeep Suburban (LKR1028) – 32 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2023 Black Acura Suburban (LBJ8017) – 31 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2024 Land Rover Station Wagon (KVH2364) – 28 times • 1 in last 90d here
Red Lights, Dead Pedestrians—City Waits, People Die

Red Lights, Dead Pedestrians—City Waits, People Die

Precinct 72: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 28, 2025

The Toll: Two Dead in the Crosswalk

Just weeks ago, two men—Kex Un Chen, 80, and Faqui Lin, 59—were killed in a crosswalk at Third Avenue and 52nd Street. They had the light. The BMW driver ran the red and kept going. Both men died at the scene. The street was busy. The city was silent. CBS New York reported that since 2018, drivers have killed or seriously injured 80 people on this two-mile stretch. The blood dries, but the danger stays.

The Pattern: Broken Promises, Endless Waiting

Fourteen people have died in Precinct 72 since 2022. Over 2,300 have been injured. Twenty-one suffered injuries so severe they may never walk the same. Most were walking or biking. Most did nothing wrong. The numbers do not lie. The city has known about Third Avenue for years. Plans to fix it have sat on a shelf since 2014. Assemblymember Marcela Mitaynes asked, “We started talking about a plan in 2014 and it’s now 2025. What is going on?” There is no answer. There is only waiting.

The Leaders: Words, Not Action

After the latest deaths, officials gathered. They spoke of safety. They spoke of families. Councilmember Alexa Avilés called for real investment: “We want the city to actually commit real capital to make sure that it can do treatments that truly address the safety concerns while balancing the fact that we have an industrial business zone here.” But the city’s response has been a sign that says “be careful.” State Senator Andrew Gounardes said, “We should all be offended. Angry. Insulted. That the response from our city to two deaths blocks away from here is a sign that says: ‘be careful.’”

The Precinct: Power to Protect

Precinct 72 has the power to enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and target crash hotspots. They can act now. They do not need to wait for another funeral. The tools are in their hands. The question is whether they will use them.

Call to Action:

Demand more. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Call Precinct 72. Tell them to enforce the law, redesign the streets, and end the waiting. Every day of delay is another day someone dies for nothing.

Citations

Citations

Other Representatives

Robert Carroll
Assembly Member Robert Carroll
District 44
District Office:
416 7th Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11215
Legislative Office:
Room 557, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Alexa Avilés
Council Member Alexa Avilés
District 38
District Office:
4417 4th Avenue, Ground Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11220
718-439-9012
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1746, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Twitter: @AlexaAviles
Steve Chan
State Senator Steve Chan
District 17
District Office:
6605 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Legislative Office:
Room 615, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 72 Police Precinct 72 sits in Brooklyn, District 38, AD 44, SD 17.

It contains Brooklyn CB7, Windsor Terrace-South Slope, Sunset Park (West), Sunset Park (Central), Green-Wood Cemetery.

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

16
E-Bike Rider Killed Striking Turning Truck

Sep 16 - A 19-year-old on an e-bike hit a turning diesel truck at 4th Avenue and 39th Street. Head trauma. Blood on the street. He died there, alone, under the lights. The crash was fast, brutal, final.

A 19-year-old e-bike rider died after colliding with a diesel truck making a right turn at the corner of 4th Avenue and 39th Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the e-bike struck the truck at 2:30 a.m. The rider suffered fatal head trauma and died at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the primary causes cited are driver errors. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662772 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Moped Hits Sedan on 15 Street Brooklyn

Sep 14 - A moped and sedan collided at 15 Street and 8 Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped driver, injured with a head contusion, was conscious and not ejected. Police cited alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as factors. Sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling west on 15 Street struck a sedan going north on 8 Avenue. The moped driver, a 25-year-old male, suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan, occupied by one person, sustained no damage. The moped's front center end was damaged. The moped driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred with both vehicles moving straight ahead. No ejection occurred. The report highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield right-of-way and alcohol involvement, as causes of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662439 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
14
Unsafe Speed Causes Brooklyn Moped-Bike Crash

Sep 14 - Two men collided on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both rode southbound, one on a moped with a passenger, the other on a bike. Unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way led to a violent impact. Both riders suffered serious injuries.

According to the police report, a moped carrying two men and a bike ridden by a single man collided on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn. Both vehicles were traveling southbound. The moped driver and his passenger were injured, suffering contusions and abrasions. The report lists unsafe speed and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The moped driver and passenger were not ejected but sustained injuries to their bodies. The collision damaged the center front end of the moped and the center back end of the bike. No safety equipment was noted on either party. The crash highlights the dangers of speeding and failing to yield in close-quarters traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
13
SUV and Sedan Collide on Brooklyn Street

Sep 13 - A 46-year-old woman driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a collision with an SUV on 42 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side. The sedan driver was incoherent and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 42 Street in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The sedan, driven by a 46-year-old woman, was struck on the right side by the SUV traveling west. The sedan driver sustained neck injuries and was incoherent at the scene, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver errors including 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The impact damaged the sedan’s center front end and the SUV’s right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4662471 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
12
Two Sedans Collide on Gowanus Expressway

Sep 12 - Two sedans crashed head-on on the Gowanus Expressway. Both drivers were male and licensed. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The collision struck the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Fatigue was a factor.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on the Gowanus Expressway collided. The impact hit the right side doors of one sedan and the center front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men. One driver, age 31, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Other Vehicular" and "Fatigued/Drowsy" as contributing factors, indicating driver fatigue played a role. The crash caused damage to the right front quarter panel of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661846 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
11
SUV Making U-Turn Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

Sep 11 - A 75-year-old woman was struck by an SUV making a U-turn in Brooklyn. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The impact was to the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 75-year-old female pedestrian was injured when a 2009 SUV, traveling east and making a U-turn, struck her outside an intersection in Brooklyn. The vehicle's center front end made contact, causing contusions and injuries to the pedestrian's knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. The report lists the driver's pre-crash action as making a U-turn, which contributed to the collision. No other contributing factors or driver errors were specified. The pedestrian's actions were noted as 'Other Actions in Roadway,' but no blame is assigned. The driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4663098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
9
Delivery Truck Rear-Ends Sedan on Prospect Expressway

Sep 9 - A delivery truck struck a sedan from behind on Prospect Expressway East. The sedan driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered chest injuries and whiplash. The truck's defective brakes and following too closely caused the crash. Airbags deployed, lap belt used.

According to the police report, a delivery truck traveling north on Prospect Expressway East rear-ended a sedan that was slowing or stopping. The sedan's 35-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining chest trauma and whiplash. The report lists the truck driver's errors as 'Brakes Defective' and 'Following Too Closely.' The sedan driver was not ejected and was conscious at the scene. Safety equipment including airbags and lap belts deployed and were in use. The collision caused front-end damage to the delivery truck and rear-end damage to the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
7
3-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Brooklyn Street

Sep 7 - A 3-year-old boy was struck while crossing 61 Street in Brooklyn. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis. The child was conscious but seriously injured. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were recorded.

According to the police report, a 3-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 61 Street and 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. He sustained fractures and dislocations to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault. The report does not list helmet use or signaling as factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
6
Van Turns Left, Strikes Bicyclist on 4 Avenue

Sep 6 - A van making a left turn hit a northbound bicyclist on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash involved obstructed views and outside car distraction. The bicyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a van traveling east made a left turn and collided head-on with a northbound bicyclist on 4 Avenue near 16 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 33-year-old man, sustained a fractured and dislocated upper arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver errors including 'Outside Car Distraction' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The bicyclist also faced 'View Obstructed/Limited' and 'Obstruction/Debris' but was wearing a helmet. The van showed no damage, while the bike had front-end damage. The crash highlights dangers from limited visibility and driver distraction during turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
4
Sedan Hits E-Bike on Brooklyn Avenue

Sep 4 - A sedan turning right struck a southbound e-bike on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 41-year-old bicyclist was ejected and suffered abrasions over his entire body. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 2015 Kia sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue when it collided with a southbound e-bike. The 41-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained abrasions across his entire body. The police identified driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. The sedan's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the e-bike was struck at its center front end. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash but was injured seriously enough to be noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4659502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
31
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on 60 Street

Aug 31 - A sedan struck a 24-year-old male bicyclist on 60 Street. The cyclist was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane usage and failure to yield. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 60 Street collided with a westbound bicycle. The bicyclist, a 24-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan's point of impact was the left front bumper, while the bike was hit at its center front end. The bicyclist was in shock and injured but did not have visible complaints at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
30
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Kills Moped Rider in Brooklyn

Aug 30 - A moped struck a sedan’s side at 3rd Avenue and 51st Street. The rider, 41, flew off, helmeted, crushed, dead on the street. The sedan driver had no license. Someone ignored the light. Blood on the asphalt. Silence followed.

A deadly crash unfolded at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 51st Street in Brooklyn. A moped slammed into the side of a sedan. The moped rider, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and killed. According to the police report, 'A moped slammed into a sedan’s side. The rider, 41, flew from the seat. Helmeted. Crushed. Dead on the street. The sedan driver held no license. The light, someone ignored.' The listed contributing factor was 'Traffic Control Disregarded.' The sedan driver was unlicensed. The moped rider wore a helmet, but the impact proved fatal. The crash left one man dead and exposed the lethal cost of ignoring traffic controls and driving without a license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
29
E-Bike Strikes SUV Turning Right in Brooklyn

Aug 29 - A 24-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a station wagon SUV turning right on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-bike hit the SUV’s right rear bumper. The cyclist suffered back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male bicyclist riding an e-bike southbound on 4 Avenue collided with a westbound station wagon SUV making a right turn. The point of impact was the SUV’s right rear bumper and the e-bike’s center front end. The bicyclist sustained back injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and making a right turn. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speed and vehicle turning movements in Brooklyn intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658713 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
27
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

Aug 27 - A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan on 6 Avenue near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bike sustained front-end damage; the sedan showed no damage.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling north on 6 Avenue collided with a sedan traveling east near 19 Street in Brooklyn. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man wearing a helmet, sustained a fracture and dislocation to his elbow and lower arm. The bike's center front end was damaged, while the sedan showed no damage. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists the bicyclist's contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors attributed to the sedan operator. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4658341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
26
Box Truck Crushes Moped Rider’s Head

Aug 26 - A box truck and a moped moved south on 4th Avenue. The moped rider, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. His head was crushed. The truck showed no damage. The street showed the cost.

A box truck and a moped traveled south on 4th Avenue at 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The moped rider, age 21, was ejected and suffered a crushed head. According to the police report, 'A box truck and a moped moved south. The moped driver, 21, wore a helmet. He was ejected. Conscious. His head was crushed.' The data lists no specific driver errors, but the narrative shows the moped rider paid the price. The rider wore a helmet. The truck showed no damage, but the human toll was severe.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657687 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
20
Moped Driver Fractures Hip in Brooklyn Collision

Aug 20 - A moped and GMC truck crashed on 3 Avenue. The unlicensed moped driver suffered a fractured hip and leg. Police cite traffic control disregarded. The truck struck the moped’s front. The driver was conscious, not ejected.

According to the police report, a moped and a GMC truck collided on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old moped driver was injured, suffering a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The moped driver was unlicensed and traveling south; the truck was traveling west. The crash point was the moped’s center front end and the truck’s right side doors. The moped driver was conscious, not ejected, and was not using any safety equipment at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655448 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
Sedan and SUV Crash Injures Two Passengers

Aug 19 - A sedan and SUV collided on 4 Avenue. Two women, passengers, suffered chest and head injuries. Both stayed conscious. No ejections. No driver errors listed. Steel and glass met. Passengers bore the brunt.

According to the police report, a 2008 BMW sedan heading south and a 2012 Toyota SUV heading west collided on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan struck with its front center; the SUV took damage to its right front quarter. Two female passengers, ages 35 and 55, were injured. One suffered chest injuries and whiplash, the other head contusions and bruises. Both remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash left the passengers hurt, the vehicles battered, and the street marked by impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655348 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
19
SUV Backing Strikes Brooklyn Pedestrian

Aug 19 - A woman driving a 2003 SUV backed unsafely in Brooklyn. She hit a male pedestrian, causing an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious but injured. The crash happened near 3 Avenue, zip 11232.

According to the police report, a female driver operating a 2003 Honda SUV was backing southbound near 3 Avenue in Brooklyn when she struck a male pedestrian. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655347 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on 15 Street

Aug 18 - A 31-year-old woman driving an SUV rear-ended a sedan stopped in traffic on 15 Street in Brooklyn. The SUV driver suffered a head contusion but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The crash involved driver distraction and following too closely.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female driver operating a 2002 GMC SUV stopped in traffic on 15 Street was rear-ended by a sedan traveling west. The SUV driver sustained a head injury described as a contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan, a 2013 Nissan, struck the center back end of the SUV with its center front end. There were two occupants in the sedan and three in the SUV. The collision caused damage to both vehicles at the points of impact. No ejections occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4657066 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19
18
SUV Hits Bicyclist on 4 Avenue

Aug 18 - A 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2017 SUV making a left turn on 4 Avenue. The SUV struck the bike on its left side doors. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on 4 Avenue was struck by a southbound 2017 SUV making a left turn. The point of impact was the SUV's left side doors and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, including abrasions, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor for both the bicyclist and the driver. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. The bicyclist was not ejected and was wearing no listed safety equipment contributing to the crash. This collision highlights the dangers of improper lane usage during turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4655122 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-19