Crash Count for Precinct 73
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,738
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,202
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 475
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 26
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 30, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Precinct 73?

Blood on Blake Avenue: City Inaction Keeps Killing Brooklyn’s Walkers and Riders

Blood on Blake Avenue: City Inaction Keeps Killing Brooklyn’s Walkers and Riders

Precinct 73: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 17, 2025

The Deaths Keep Coming

In Precinct 73, the numbers do not lie. Five people are dead. Twenty-five more have suffered serious injuries since 2022 (city crash data). The names fade, but the pain lingers. A 26-year-old woman, dead in the front seat of a sedan on Blake Avenue. A 72-year-old man, killed crossing Sutter Avenue with the light. A 39-year-old driver, gone on Powell Street. Each one a life cut short, a family left with silence.

Pedestrians and cyclists pay the highest price. Cars, trucks, and buses do the damage. The numbers are steady, the blood is real. In the last year alone, four more deaths, ten more left with life-altering wounds (city crash data). The disaster moves slow, but it never stops.

Reckless Driving, Broken Lives

The violence is not hidden. It happens in daylight, in the open. On June 18, a cyclist was crushed on Newport Street. On May 10, a man was killed in the crosswalk at Osborn and Sutter. The stories repeat. The faces change. The outcome does not.

Reckless driving is not an accident. It is a choice. It is a system that lets drivers speed, run lights, and walk away. The police know the hotspots. They know the patterns. They have the tools to act. They just need to use them.

What Leaders Have Done—and Not Done

Local leaders talk about safety. But talk does not stop cars. The city has new powers—Sammy’s Law lets New York set its own speed limits. The law is there. The will is not. The city can lower the limit to 20 mph. It has not. The police can crack down on speeding, failure to yield, and reckless driving. They can target the streets where people keep dying. They can stop the next crash before it happens.

The families wait. The numbers climb. “It was just a freak accident. Nothing intentional. I know that he loved her. He loved her dearly,” said a relative after a woman was killed by her boyfriend doing donuts in a parking lot. The words do not bring her back. The tire marks are still there, days later.

The Call to Action

This is not fate. This is policy. Every death is a choice made by leaders who refuse to act. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit. Demand real enforcement. Demand that Precinct 73 uses every tool to protect the people who walk and bike these streets.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The disaster is slow, but it is not unstoppable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where does Precinct 73 sit politically?
It belongs to borough Brooklyn, city council district District 41, assembly district AD 55 and state senate district SD 19.[https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95]
Which areas are in Precinct 73?
It includes the Ocean Hill, Brownsville, and Brooklyn CB16 neighborhoods. It also overlaps parts of Council Districts District 37, District 41, and District 42, Assembly District AD 55, and State Senate Districts SD 19 and SD 25.[https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95]
What types of vehicles caused injuries and deaths to pedestrians in Precinct 73?
Cars and Trucks: 1 death, 205 minor injuries, 86 moderate injuries, 7 serious injuries (total 299). Motorcycles and Mopeds: 0 deaths, 5 minor injuries, 1 moderate injury, 2 serious injuries (total 8). Bikes: 0 deaths, 3 minor injuries, 2 moderate injuries, 2 serious injuries (total 7).[https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Public-Safety/Motor-Vehicle-Collisions-Crashes/h9gi-nx95]
What can police do to protect vulnerable road users here?
Precinct 73 can enforce speed limits, crack down on reckless driving, and issue failure-to-yield tickets. They can target known crash hotspots and respond to dangerous conditions. The police have the tools—they just need to use them.
Are crashes preventable or just 'accidents'?
Crashes are not random. They follow patterns. Speeding, reckless driving, and failure to yield can be stopped with enforcement and safer street design. Every crash is a policy choice.
What can local politicians do?
They can lower speed limits, fund safer street designs, and demand real enforcement from police. They can use new laws like Sammy’s Law to set a 20 mph limit. They can act—or they can let the deaths continue.
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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Other Representatives

Latrice Walker
Assembly Member Latrice Walker
District 55
District Office:
400 Rockaway Ave. 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Legislative Office:
Room 713, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Darlene Mealy
Council Member Darlene Mealy
District 41
District Office:
400 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
718-953-3097
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1856, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7387
Roxanne Persaud
State Senator Roxanne Persaud
District 19
District Office:
1222 E. 96th St., Brooklyn, NY 11236
Legislative Office:
Room 409, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Precinct 73 Police Precinct 73 sits in Brooklyn, District 41, AD 55, SD 19.

It contains Brooklyn CB16, Ocean Hill, Brownsville.

See also
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Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 73

SUV Right Turn Strikes Motorcycle Passenger

SUV turned right on Atlantic Avenue, hitting a motorcycle’s left side. A 24-year-old male passenger suffered knee and leg abrasions. Driver inexperience and improper lane use caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2021 SUV making a right turn on Atlantic Avenue struck the left side of a westbound 2023 motorcycle. The motorcycle carried two people. The left rear passenger, a 24-year-old man, was injured with abrasions to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The injured passenger wore no safety equipment. The crash damaged the right side doors of both vehicles. Driver errors led to serious injury for a vulnerable motorcycle passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
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SUV and Sedan Collide on Boyland Street

A westbound SUV struck a northbound sedan on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. Three occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the cause. All injured were belted and remained inside their vehicles.

According to the police report, a 2023 SUV traveling west on Boyland Street collided with a 2009 sedan traveling north. The point of impact was the left side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. Three occupants were injured: two female drivers, ages 51 and 87, and a 22-year-old male passenger. All suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683268 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another on Atlantic Avenue

A 37-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a multi-sedan collision on Atlantic Avenue. The crash involved three vehicles traveling east and west. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. She was in shock.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The injured party was a 37-year-old female driver of a 2024 BMW sedan traveling westbound. She sustained head injuries and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and an unspecified factor as contributing causes. The point of impact was the center back end of her vehicle, indicating she was rear-ended by another sedan traveling eastbound. No contributing factors were listed for the other vehicles. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682726 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 22-year-old woman was struck on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She was crossing with the signal when an SUV made a right turn and hit her. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a Ford SUV, traveling south and making a right turn, struck her. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4684078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Moped Driver Injured in SUV Left-Turn Crash

A moped and an SUV collided on Stone Avenue near East New York Avenue. The moped driver, 27, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg. The SUV was entering a parked position. Police cited failure to yield and improper turning as causes.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south made a left turn and collided with a northbound SUV entering a parked position on Stone Avenue. The moped driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with a fractured and dislocated knee and lower leg. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and turning improperly. The moped driver was wearing a helmet. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper, and the moped was damaged at its center front end. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed; the moped driver was unlicensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682324 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured Striking Turning SUV

E-bike slammed into a left-turning SUV on Broadway. Young rider hit hard, left semiconscious with leg injuries. Brooklyn street, metal against flesh. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male riding an e-bike collided with a Jeep SUV making a left turn on Broadway in Brooklyn. The e-bike struck the SUV’s right front bumper. The rider suffered trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot, and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV driver was licensed. The e-bike operator was unlicensed. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist but does not specify any driver errors for the SUV operator. No helmet or signal use is mentioned as a factor.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680141 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Sedan Rear-Ended by Box Truck in Brooklyn

A box truck struck the left rear bumper of a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue. The sedan carried four occupants. Both the driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts.

According to the police report, a box truck and a sedan, both traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn, collided when the truck impacted the sedan's left rear bumper. The sedan had four occupants; the driver, a 28-year-old woman, and the front passenger, a 32-year-old man, both sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact point and damage indicate the truck struck the sedan from behind on the left side. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680316 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured Crossing With Signal Brooklyn

A 30-year-old woman was struck while crossing Eastern Parkway at an intersection in Brooklyn. She suffered injuries to her entire body and was left in shock. The crash involved an unspecified vehicle. No driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She sustained injuries to her entire body and was reported to be in shock. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the report. The pedestrian was not cited for any contributing factors. The crash resulted in bodily injury but no further details on the vehicle or driver were provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681465 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Two Sedans Collide on Saint Marks Avenue

Two sedans traveling north collided on Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The injured driver was not ejected and was in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Saint Marks Avenue collided. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 58-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was not ejected from the vehicle but was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. Both vehicles were going straight ahead at the time of the collision. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680315 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Vehicle Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Fulton

A 67-year-old man was hit at Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue. He suffered facial abrasions but stayed conscious. The vehicle struck him head-on. No driver errors listed. Danger remains on Brooklyn streets.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male pedestrian was struck at the intersection of Fulton Street and Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. He suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious after the crash. The vehicle hit the pedestrian at the center front end. The report does not specify any driver errors or violations. No vehicle type or driver details are provided. No helmet or signaling factors are mentioned. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at city intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4680572 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
E-Bike Rider Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A 34-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered head injuries in a collision with a sedan on Pitkin Avenue. The sedan struck the bike’s front end. The rider was unhelmeted and left with abrasions and shock.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an e-bike. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained head injuries and abrasions. The sedan struck the bike’s center front end with its right front quarter panel. The report lists driver inattention and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing a helmet. The sedan driver was traveling south, and the e-bike rider was traveling east, both going straight ahead before impact. The bicyclist was in shock following the crash. The report also notes tinted windows as a factor related to driver inattention.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Driver Unconscious in Brooklyn Crash

SUV slammed into object on Herzl Street. Driver lost consciousness, injured, found strapped in seat. No other vehicles or people involved. Brooklyn street, early morning, metal and silence.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old man driving a 2005 SUV northbound near 115 Herzl Street in Brooklyn lost consciousness at 2:42 a.m. The SUV struck an object with its right front bumper. The driver was found unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness, and sustained injuries. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as the contributing factor. No other vehicles, pedestrians, or additional driver errors are noted. The crash involved only the driver and his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Strikes Parked Vehicle on Howard Avenue

A 43-year-old woman driving an SUV north on Howard Avenue crashed into a parked SUV. She suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of her vehicle. No other injuries were reported.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver was traveling north on Howard Avenue when her SUV collided with a parked SUV. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain or nausea. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678016 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan and SUV Crash on Eastern Parkway

A sedan and SUV collided heading east on Eastern Parkway. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles showed heavy damage. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW sedan and a 2022 Freightliner SUV crashed while traveling east on Eastern Parkway near Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan's driver, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash. She was conscious, not ejected, and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The sedan sustained damage to its left front bumper, while the SUV was hit on its left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676568 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Brooklyn Left-Turn Crash

A 10-year-old boy was struck at an intersection in Brooklyn. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the center front. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Shock followed the impact.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male in a 2017 Toyota sedan, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the vehicle's left turn. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was at the intersection and did not have a specified action at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4672793 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Pedestrian Injured on Sumpter Street Brooklyn

A 27-year-old woman was struck on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She suffered moderate burns and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The crash occurred away from an intersection. The pedestrian was conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female pedestrian was injured on Sumpter Street in Brooklyn. She was located in the roadway away from an intersection when the crash occurred. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with moderate burns. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle involved is unspecified, with no details on type or driver actions. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report highlights the vulnerability of pedestrians struck outside intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670503 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Sedan Hits Flat Rack Truck on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan changed lanes unsafely and struck a flat rack truck on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The truck showed no damage. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn involving a sedan and a flat rack truck. The sedan was changing lanes when it impacted the right side doors of the truck. The sedan’s driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor to the crash. The truck driver was traveling straight and sustained no damage. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles legally. The sedan driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4670458 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
2
Alcohol-Linked Crash Injures Child Passenger

A sedan crash in Brooklyn left an 11-year-old girl injured. The child suffered a head injury and shock. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries. Alcohol involvement and defective brakes contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Strauss Street in Brooklyn involving multiple sedans. An 11-year-old female occupant in the left rear passenger seat was injured, suffering a head injury and shock. She was restrained by a child restraint. The driver, a 36-year-old woman, also sustained back injuries and shock. The report lists alcohol involvement and defective brakes as contributing factors. The driver’s errors included impaired operation due to alcohol and mechanical failure with the brakes. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused damage to the front and rear ends of the involved vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
SUV Front-End Crash Injures 67-Year-Old Driver

A 67-year-old man driving a Ford SUV on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn suffered neck injuries in a front-end collision. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused whiplash and moderate injury.

According to the police report, a 67-year-old male driver was involved in a front-end collision while traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle, a 2018 Ford SUV, sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured or involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was driving straight ahead prior to impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4669144 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06
Aggressive Moped Crash Injures Brooklyn Rider

A moped slammed front-first on Rockaway Avenue. The unlicensed driver, forty-two, took the hit to his face. Aggressive driving and speed fueled the crash. No helmet. No passengers. Brooklyn pavement, blood, and silence.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old unlicensed male moped driver crashed on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The moped struck an object with its center front end. The driver suffered facial abrasions and was not ejected. Police list aggressive driving, road rage, and unsafe speed as contributing factors. No helmet or safety equipment was used. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The crash underscores the risks when aggressive driving and speed mix on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4667581 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-06