Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,579
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,157
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 362
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 20
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 13
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 12, 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

E-Scooter Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 26-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Brooklyn. The crash happened on 3 Avenue at 3:15 a.m. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured in a collision on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn at 3:15 a.m. The driver suffered a head injury and was incoherent at the scene. The crash involved a Ford vehicle traveling east and the e-scooter traveling south. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-scooter and the left front bumper of the Ford. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for the crash. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle but sustained serious injuries. The Ford driver held a permit license status.


SUV Hits Gowanus Expressway Passenger

A 46-year-old woman suffered a head contusion as a front-seat passenger in an SUV on the Gowanus Expressway. The vehicle struck an object on its right front quarter panel. Driver inexperience contributed to the crash. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old female occupant riding as the front passenger in a 2021 SUV was injured in a crash on the Gowanus Expressway. The vehicle, traveling east, impacted with its right front quarter panel. The passenger sustained a head contusion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the collision. There is no indication of victim fault or other contributing factors. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact.


SUV Turning Left Hits Northbound Bicyclist

A 39-year-old woman bicyclist was ejected and injured in Brooklyn. The SUV struck her on the left side doors while making a left turn. She suffered facial contusions but remained conscious. Confusion by the bicyclist contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old female bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2021 Ford SUV in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn southbound on 4 Avenue when it hit the bicyclist traveling northbound straight ahead. The impact occurred on the left side doors of the bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained facial contusions but remained conscious. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as the contributing factor, indicating confusion on the bicyclist's part. No driver errors were cited in the data.


E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 29-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered upper arm injuries after a collision with a BMW sedan making a left turn on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider was in shock and complained of pain and nausea.

According to the police report, a BMW sedan traveling west on 6 Avenue made a left turn and collided with an e-bike traveling south. The bicyclist, a 29-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries. He was in shock and complained of pain and nausea. The sedan's point of impact was its left front bumper, while the e-bike was struck on its left front bumper. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify driver errors or violations. No safety equipment was used by the bicyclist. The driver of the sedan was licensed in New York.


SUV Turns Left, Strikes Southbound Bicyclist

A 38-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after an SUV made a left turn on Prospect Avenue. The bike hit the SUV’s right rear quarter panel. The cyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a station wagon/SUV was making a left turn northwest on Prospect Avenue when it collided with a southbound bicyclist going straight ahead. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention/distraction and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The SUV driver’s error in turning left without yielding to the bicyclist led to the crash. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet, but the report does not list it as a contributing factor. No damage was reported to the SUV, while the bike sustained front-end damage. The bicyclist was in shock at the scene.


SUV Turns, Strikes Pedestrian With Head-On Impact

A Ford SUV turned right at 4th Avenue and 32nd Street. The driver’s view was blocked. The bumper hit a 61-year-old woman crossing with the light. She fell. Blood pooled. The street bore witness to another wound.

A 61-year-old woman was struck by a Ford SUV while crossing 4th Avenue at 32nd Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the SUV turned right as the woman crossed with the signal. The vehicle’s bumper hit her head, causing severe bleeding. The report states, “The driver’s view was blocked. He saw too late.” The listed contributing factor is 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The driver’s action—turning with limited visibility—led to the crash. The pedestrian was injured at the intersection while following the signal. No other contributing factors were cited in the report.


Two Sedans Collide on 38 Street

Two sedans traveling east collided on 38 Street. The front passenger in one vehicle suffered a head injury and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The injured occupant was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on 38 Street collided front-to-front. The front passenger in one sedan, a 55-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash but remained conscious. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash involved multiple occupants but only one injury was reported.


Brooklyn Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on 53rd Street

A 28-year-old man was struck by a westbound sedan on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The victim was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on 53rd Street in Brooklyn. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian was located outside an intersection, engaged in other actions in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian and no contributing factors for the driver. There is no mention of driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. The report does not indicate any safety equipment or signals involved.


Sedan Turns Right Strikes Southbound Bicyclist

A sedan turning right on 4 Avenue hit a southbound bicyclist going straight. The 62-year-old cyclist fractured and dislocated his shoulder. The impact damaged the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s front end. The cyclist was conscious and injured.

According to the police report, a 2009 Lexus sedan was making a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling southbound straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The sedan sustained damage to its right rear quarter panel, and the bike was damaged at the center front end. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was not ejected from the bike. The cyclist remained conscious after the crash. The sedan had two occupants and the driver was licensed in New York.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan Backing on Greenwood

A 48-year-old woman was struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Greenwood Avenue. The sedan backed unsafely, hitting her in the abdomen and pelvis. She suffered bruises and remained conscious. The driver showed inattention and distraction during the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greenwood Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The vehicle showed no damage, and the driver was licensed. The pedestrian was not at fault; the crash resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and lack of attention.


SUV Front-End Collision Injures Driver

A 32-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a front-end crash on Prospect Expressway East. The SUV struck another vehicle’s right rear bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. No ejection occurred.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver operating a 2016 SUV on Prospect Expressway East collided front-center with another vehicle’s right rear bumper. The driver was the sole occupant and was wearing a lap belt. He sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified. The crash caused damage to the SUV’s front end. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


Bicyclist Ejected, Head Injured in Brooklyn Crash

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and suffered a severe head injury on 18 Street near 10 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike was demolished. The cyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. Multiple parked vehicles were involved in the collision.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on 18 Street was ejected from his bike and sustained a serious head injury. The bike was demolished on impact. The bicyclist was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The crash involved multiple parked vehicles, including a sedan and two SUVs, with damage to their rear and front ends. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify specific driver errors. The bicyclist’s helmet was noted, but no driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.


SUV Crashes Into Parked Sedan in Brooklyn

A 31-year-old front passenger was injured when an SUV changed lanes unsafely and struck a parked sedan on 54th Street in Brooklyn. The SUV's right front bumper was demolished. The passenger suffered bruises to the elbow and lower arm but was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east in Brooklyn struck a parked sedan while starting from parking. The collision occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the right rear quarter panel of the sedan. A 31-year-old male front passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Aggressive Driving/Road Rage" as contributing factors. The SUV driver was unlicensed. The parked sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Inexperienced Driver Crashes Sedan on Prospect Expressway

A 22-year-old male driver crashed his sedan head-on on Prospect Expressway East. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The vehicle sustained front-end damage. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Unsafe speed and inexperience contributed.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male driver operating a 2016 Nissan sedan on Prospect Expressway East crashed head-on, impacting the center front end of his vehicle. The driver was injured, suffering neck trauma and whiplash, but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash resulted in significant front-end damage to the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


Pedestrian Injured Crossing with Signal in Brooklyn

A 49-year-old man was struck while crossing 56 Street at 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was making a left turn. The pedestrian suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The vehicle showed no damage. The man remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 56 Street and 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 SUV, driven by a licensed male driver traveling north and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion and bruising to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The SUV showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian's injuries were classified as moderate. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.