Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,949
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,389
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 406
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 2, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 72?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 72 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 38, assembly district AD 44 and state senate district SD 17.
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.
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 72?
Cars and Trucks: 6 deaths, 252 injuries (cars/SUVs and trucks/buses). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 1 death, 14 injuries. Bikes: 0 deaths, 35 injuries. NYC Open Data
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 72 can enforce speed limits, ticket reckless drivers, and crack down on failure to yield. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. The precinct has the tools to act now—no new laws needed.
Are these crashes just accidents, or are they preventable?
These deaths and injuries are preventable. Most victims were walking or biking and following the law. Safer street design, lower speeds, and real enforcement save lives.
What can local politicians do to stop traffic violence?
They can fund street redesigns, lower speed limits, and demand enforcement. They can push for protected bike lanes and safer crossings. They can stop waiting and start acting.
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.

Citations

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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
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579266 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577414 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576935 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577766 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578397 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576758 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4576161 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4574181 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
Driver Injured in Chain Crash on Prospect Avenue

A chain-reaction crash on Prospect Avenue left a 38-year-old driver with a fractured elbow. SUVs, a sedan, and a pick-up truck collided. Driver inattention and tailgating fueled the impact. No pedestrians or cyclists hurt.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision unfolded on Prospect Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved two SUVs, a sedan, and a pick-up truck, all traveling west. A 38-year-old male driver suffered a fractured elbow and dislocation. The report lists Driver Inattention/Distraction and Following Too Closely as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. The injured driver was not ejected and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
SUV Hits Cyclist While Leaving Parking Spot

SUV struck a 31-year-old man on a bike on 5 Avenue. Driver started from parking. Cyclist was passing. Impact threw rider, left him with leg injuries and abrasions. Police cite close passing and blocked view.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured when an SUV struck him on 5 Avenue. The cyclist suffered abrasions and lower leg trauma. The report lists driver errors: 'Passing Too Closely' and 'View Obstructed/Limited.' The SUV was starting from parking as the cyclist passed. The SUV showed no damage; the bike was hit at the front. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573227 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572068 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569328 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4570949 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568524 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566673 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4565618 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564725 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-10