Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,966
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,402
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 6, 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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
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State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 72

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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553689 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552217 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4554659 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550727 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550074 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
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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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550320 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Northbound Bicyclist

An 18-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Prospect Park West in Brooklyn. The SUV made a left turn and struck the cyclist traveling north. The rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved failure to yield and unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 2009 Toyota SUV was making a left turn on Prospect Park West when it collided with a northbound bicyclist. The 18-year-old male cyclist was injured, sustaining abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists the contributing factors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Unsafe Speed. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment and was conscious after the crash. The SUV's left front bumper and the bike's center front end were damaged. Driver inattention and distraction also contributed to the crash. The bicyclist was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Hits Parked Sedan on 5 Avenue

A 20-year-old e-bike rider crashed into the left side of a parked sedan on 5 Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered back abrasions. The sedan was damaged on its left side doors. The rider was unlicensed and injured.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male e-bike driver collided with the left side doors of a parked 2019 Honda sedan on 5 Avenue. The e-bike rider was partially ejected and sustained back abrasions, classified as injury severity 3. The sedan was stationary and occupied by a licensed male driver. The e-bike driver was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure or error by the sedan driver. The e-bike's right front bumper struck the sedan's left side doors, causing damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by unlicensed e-bike operation and collisions with parked vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Left Turn Hits Bicyclist Going Straight

A 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Brooklyn when an SUV made a left turn and struck him. The impact hit the bike’s front center and the SUV’s left front quarter panel. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2012 SUV made a left turn and collided with him as he traveled straight south on Fort Hamilton Parkway in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet and was conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546368 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn SUV Collision

A 29-year-old woman bicyclist was partially ejected and injured in a crash with an SUV on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bike struck the SUV’s left rear quarter panel. She suffered abrasions and upper arm injuries. Traffic control was disregarded.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old female bicyclist traveling south on 4 Avenue collided with a 2003 Chevrolet SUV traveling east. The bike impacted the SUV’s left rear quarter panel, causing the bicyclist to be partially ejected and sustain abrasions and upper arm injuries. The bicyclist was conscious and injured but not wearing safety equipment. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor twice, indicating failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The report also notes "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion," but the primary driver error cited is disregarding traffic control. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Crash

A 20-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured on 14 Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The crash involved a Ford vehicle and was caused by driver distraction.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected during a collision on 14 Street near Hamilton Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist suffered contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The crash involved a Ford vehicle traveling north and a bicyclist making a left turn northwest. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the Ford and the center front end of the bike. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The bicyclist was conscious after the crash but sustained serious injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545655 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Distracted Driver Hits Brooklyn Pedestrian

A 63-year-old woman was struck while walking outside an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The driver showed inattention and distraction. The pedestrian was conscious but injured severely.

According to the police report, a 63-year-old female pedestrian was injured in Brooklyn after being hit by a vehicle while walking outside an intersection. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor twice, indicating the driver failed to maintain focus. The vehicle was traveling straight ahead and showed no damage, suggesting the impact was significant to the pedestrian but not the vehicle. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 31-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing 34 Street at 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered a facial abrasion but remained conscious. The SUV was making a left turn at the time of impact. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 34 Street at 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2022 Honda SUV, driven by a licensed male driver, made a left turn and struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a facial abrasion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The SUV sustained no damage. The pedestrian was not ejected and no safety equipment is noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543353 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Van Turns Improperly, Injures Bicyclist on 3 Avenue

A van made an improper right turn on 3 Avenue and struck a northbound bicyclist. The cyclist, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The van’s right front bumper hit the bike’s left side.

According to the police report, a van traveling south on 3 Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling north straight ahead. The bicyclist, a 36-year-old man wearing a helmet, was injured with abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The point of impact was the van’s right front bumper and the bike’s left side doors. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543354 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
SUV Strikes Parked SUV on 3 Avenue

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on 3 Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of the parked vehicle, a 31-year-old woman, suffered unspecified injuries and shock. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, a 2019 Volkswagen SUV was parked on 3 Avenue when it was struck on the left front bumper by a 2006 Honda SUV traveling north. The Honda SUV impacted the right side doors of the parked vehicle. The driver of the parked SUV, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with unspecified severity and experienced shock. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of collision. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The driver of the parked SUV was restrained with a lap belt and was not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Rider Thrown After Brake Failure Crash

An e-bike struck a sedan at 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street. The rider flew off, leg shattered, paralyzed, helmet on. Brakes failed. The street stayed hard and unforgiving. Metal met flesh. The system failed the vulnerable.

An e-bike rider collided with a sedan at the corner of 3rd Avenue and 52nd Street in Brooklyn. The crash left the 27-year-old e-bike rider ejected, suffering a shattered leg and reporting paralysis. According to the police report, 'The brakes had failed.' The e-bike's defective brakes are listed as a contributing factor. The rider was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report. The sedan driver, a 37-year-old man, was not reported injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. The crash underscores the danger when mechanical failure meets city speed and steel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541853 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Parkside Avenue

A 62-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on Parkside Avenue. The bicyclist suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock. Both vehicles struck each other front-left. The bicyclist wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling south and a bicycle traveling west collided head-on on Parkside Avenue. The bicyclist, a 62-year-old man, was ejected and sustained upper arm injuries, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The sedan was driven by a licensed female driver. Both vehicles impacted at their left front bumpers. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors or violations were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540802 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
Sedan Strikes E-Bike on Brooklyn Street

A sedan entering a parked position hit a northbound e-bike on 54 Street in Brooklyn. The 36-year-old male cyclist suffered chest abrasions but was conscious. Driver inattention caused the crash. The sedan’s right front quarter panel was damaged.

According to the police report, a 2021 Nissan sedan driven by a licensed female driver was entering a parked position on 54 Street in Brooklyn when it collided with a northbound e-bike. The e-bike rider, a 36-year-old man, sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front quarter panel and the e-bike’s center front end. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The cyclist was not ejected and suffered injury severity level 3. The sedan carried four occupants at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542490 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13
E-Bike Struck by Right-Turning SUV on 4 Avenue

An e-bike rider was injured when a 2011 Honda SUV made a right turn on 4 Avenue. The SUV struck the bike’s left front bumper with its right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male e-bike rider was injured after a collision with a 2011 Honda SUV on 4 Avenue. The SUV was making a right turn while the e-bike was traveling north straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the e-bike and the right front bumper of the SUV. The cyclist sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The cyclist was wearing a helmet, but this was not cited as a contributing factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-13