Crash Count for Precinct 72
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,969
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,404
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 407
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 21
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 15
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 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

Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A bicyclist struck the right side of a parked sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The rider suffered abrasions and an upper arm injury. The sedan bore damage on its right doors. The cyclist wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling north collided with the right side doors of a parked 2021 Lexus sedan on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and an upper arm injury but was conscious and wearing a helmet. The sedan was occupied by a licensed male driver from Florida who was parked at the time. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either party. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and the right side doors of the sedan, causing damage to the vehicle's right side.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4514863 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUVs Collide in Brooklyn During Unsafe Lane Change

Two SUVs crashed on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered an elbow abrasion. The collision involved right front and left front quarter panel impacts. Unsafe lane changing caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash involved a right front bumper impact on one vehicle and a left front quarter panel impact on the other. One driver, a 46-year-old man wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as the contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling south at the time. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report does not indicate any other contributing factors or injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4513586 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 10-year-old boy was struck by an SUV making a left turn on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy was crossing at a marked crosswalk without a signal. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver’s vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing at a marked crosswalk on 6 Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified. The vehicle had no visible damage despite impact at the left front bumper. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
2
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ended Injures Two Women

A BMW sedan traveling north on 60 Street struck another vehicle’s right rear bumper. Two female occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts. The crash caused center back-end damage to the BMW.

According to the police report, a 2021 BMW sedan driven by a 31-year-old woman was involved in a collision on 60 Street in Brooklyn. The vehicle impacted the right rear bumper of another vehicle. Two female occupants, the driver and a 26-year-old front passenger, sustained neck injuries classified as injury severity 3, including whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The BMW sustained damage to its center back end. No ejections occurred, and no pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4512318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
3
BMW Sedan Slams Prospect Expressway, Three Hurt

A BMW sedan crashed head-on into the expressway’s barrier. Three men inside suffered whiplash, abrasions, and facial trauma. Driver inexperience caused the wreck. All survived. Metal twisted at the car’s front.

According to the police report, a 2006 BMW sedan traveling northeast on Prospect Expressway struck head-on, injuring all three men inside. The driver, age 28, suffered abrasions to his arm. The front passenger, 30, sustained facial injuries and whiplash. The rear left passenger, 28, had head injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and restrained. The report lists driver inexperience as the sole contributing factor. The car’s center front end took the brunt of the impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530502 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511171 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Strikes Object, Passenger Injured

SUV hit object on Gowanus Expressway. Front-seat passenger, 46, suffered head contusion. Driver inexperience cited. Passenger was conscious and restrained. No victim fault listed.

According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman riding as the front passenger in a 2021 SUV was injured when the vehicle struck an object with its right front quarter panel on the Gowanus Expressway. The passenger sustained a head contusion, remained conscious, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors are noted. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515539 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4509103 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4510819 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502712 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501883 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Turns Right Strikes Southbound Bicyclist

A sedan turned right on 4 Avenue and struck a southbound cyclist. The rider, 62, suffered a fractured, dislocated shoulder. The bike’s front end and sedan’s rear panel were damaged. The cyclist stayed conscious.

According to the police report, a 2009 Lexus sedan made a right turn on 4 Avenue in Brooklyn and collided with a bicyclist traveling straight southbound. The 62-year-old cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated shoulder. The sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the bike’s front end were damaged. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The cyclist was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash. The sedan had two occupants, and the driver was licensed in New York.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501382 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Sedan Backs Into Pedestrian on Greenwood

A sedan backed unsafely on Greenwood Avenue. It struck a 48-year-old woman crossing in a marked crosswalk. She suffered bruises to her abdomen and pelvis. Driver inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Greenwood Avenue backed unsafely and struck a 48-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, including contusions and bruises, but remained conscious after the impact. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at fault. The crash resulted from the driver's unsafe backing maneuver and lack of attention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4501603 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498918 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496425 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
SUV Slams Parked Sedan on 54th Street

SUV jumped from parking, smashed into a parked sedan. Passenger in front seat took the hit. Bruised arm, shaken but awake. Unsafe lane change. Brooklyn street, metal and flesh marked.

According to the police report, an SUV started from parking and struck a parked sedan on 54th Street in Brooklyn. The SUV's right front bumper was demolished. A 31-year-old male front passenger in the SUV suffered bruises to his elbow and lower arm. He was conscious and restrained. The report lists 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was unlicensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The parked sedan was damaged on its right rear quarter panel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4496737 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
Inexperienced Driver Slams Sedan on Prospect Expressway

A young driver lost control on Prospect Expressway East. His sedan hit head-on. He suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite inexperience and unsafe speed. No other people were hurt.

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


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4495079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15
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.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494352 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-15