Crash Count for Precinct 73
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,740
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 2,205
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 31, 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.

Citations

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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 Struck by Sedan on Livonia Avenue

A sedan hit an SUV’s left side on Livonia Avenue. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back pain and shock. Police cite driver distraction as the cause. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east struck the left side of an SUV traveling north on Livonia Avenue at Chester Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered back pain and shock. She was not ejected and wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor. Both drivers held valid licenses. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4653916 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Sedan on Junius Street

Two sedans collided on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle struck the front car’s center back end. A 9-year-old passenger in the front sedan was injured and shocked. The crash happened as both vehicles traveled southbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle impacted the center back end of the front sedan. A 9-year-old female passenger seated in the middle rear seat of the front vehicle was injured and experienced shock. She was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead. No other contributing factors were specified. The front vehicle sustained damage to its center back end, while the rear vehicle showed no damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676569 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
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Two Sedans Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers suffered elbow and lower arm injuries. The impact hit the right side doors of one vehicle and the front center of the other. Driver distraction was a key factor in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, a 2015 Audi traveling south, was struck on its right side doors. The second vehicle, a 2016 Kia traveling east, impacted with its center front end. Both drivers were injured, sustaining elbow and lower arm injuries and experiencing shock. Both were wearing lap belts and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the Audi and the center front end of the Kia.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652800 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Left-Side Collision on Eastern Parkway

A 65-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and suffered fractures to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The crash happened when a sedan made a left turn and struck the bike’s left side. The bicyclist was left in shock.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Eastern Parkway made a left turn and collided with a northbound bicyclist. The point of impact was the left side doors of the bike. The 65-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report lists no specific contributing factors for the crash, but the sedan driver’s action of making a left turn likely caused the collision. The bicyclist was injured and left in shock. No damage was reported to the sedan, indicating the impact was primarily to the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, suffered bruises and arm injuries. Both vehicles hit front bumpers. The female driver was making a left turn. The male driver was going straight. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway involving two sedans. The female driver, age 33, was injured with contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was making a left turn when her vehicle's left front bumper struck the right front bumper of the other sedan traveling eastbound. The male driver was going straight ahead. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and remained conscious. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652035 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn Crash Injures 21-Year-Old Occupant

A 21-year-old male occupant suffered a hip and upper leg contusion in a Brooklyn crash near Pitkin Avenue. The impact struck the vehicle’s center front end. The injured party remained conscious. No driver errors or contributing factors were reported.

According to the police report, a crash occurred near 1601 Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn involving an unspecified vehicle. The vehicle sustained impact to the center front end. A 21-year-old male occupant was injured, suffering contusions to the hip and upper leg. He remained conscious throughout. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The occupant’s position in the vehicle and safety equipment use were not specified. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash details lack information on vehicle type, driver actions, or cause. The report focuses solely on the occupant’s injury and the point of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Struck, Bloodied on New Lots Avenue

A man crossed New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street. A vehicle hit him. Blood spilled down his leg. Deep cuts marked his flesh. He stayed awake. The street was quiet. The pain was sharp. The crash left him wounded.

A 35-year-old man was crossing New Lots Avenue at Watkins Street in Brooklyn when a vehicle struck him. According to the police report, 'A man crossed without a signal. A vehicle struck him. Blood ran down his leg. Deep cuts tore his flesh. He stayed awake.' The pedestrian suffered severe lacerations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash happened in the stillness of early morning. The man remained conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4650105 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 21-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boyland Street with the signal. The sedan made a right turn and hit her in the knee and lower leg. She suffered bruises and remained conscious. The driver failed to yield and was distracted.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on Boyland Street in Brooklyn struck a 21-year-old female pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises, and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield the right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating impact with the pedestrian rather than a collision with another vehicle. The pedestrian was not at fault; the driver’s distraction and failure to yield caused the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Stone Avenue Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed at Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the front ends of both cars. A 23-year-old rear passenger suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Unsafe speed and driver distraction caused the crash. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The vehicles struck each other front-to-front, damaging their center and right front ends. A 23-year-old male rear passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his hip and upper leg. He was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors to the crash. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The collision involved four occupants in one sedan and two in the other, with one driver holding a permit license.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649906 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Collides with SUV on Howard Avenue

A motorcycle struck the right front quarter panel of an SUV making a right turn on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles were traveling west at the time of impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Howard Avenue collided with the right front quarter panel of an SUV also traveling west but making a right turn. The motorcycle driver, a 32-year-old man, was injured with contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The motorcycle driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The collision caused damage to the left front bumper of the motorcycle and the right front quarter panel of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647756 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Speeding Sedan Slams Parked Car in Brooklyn

A speeding sedan struck a parked car on Livonia Avenue. The crash left a front passenger with chest and internal injuries. Unsafe speed and aggressive driving fueled the impact.

According to the police report, a 2017 Chevrolet sedan traveling east on Livonia Avenue collided with a parked 2017 Honda sedan. The impact struck the left rear quarter panel of both vehicles. A 37-year-old female front passenger in the Chevrolet suffered chest trauma and internal injuries. Police listed unsafe speed and aggressive driving as contributing factors. The driver of the moving vehicle was licensed in New York. No other contributing factors were reported. The injured passenger was conscious and not ejected.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646494 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Driver Injured After Falling Asleep

A 64-year-old man driving a sedan on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn suffered neck injuries. The driver fell asleep at the wheel, causing a crash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged.

According to the police report, a 64-year-old male driver fell asleep while driving eastbound on Eastern Parkway near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious after the crash. The sedan’s left front bumper was damaged on impact. The report lists "Fell Asleep" as the contributing factor, indicating driver fatigue as the cause. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver was not ejected and was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The crash highlights the dangers of driver inattention due to fatigue.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 49-year-old man was hit by an SUV on East New York Avenue. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The vehicle’s left front bumper struck him as it traveled northeast. The man was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a 2018 SUV traveling northeast, which impacted him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the pedestrian’s contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver errors or violations were noted. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. Vehicle damage was centered on the SUV’s front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647876 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
16-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit on Dumont Avenue

A 16-year-old girl was struck while crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit her on the right front quarter panel. She suffered a head contusion and remained conscious. The crash happened away from an intersection. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 16-year-old female pedestrian was injured crossing Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn, not at an intersection. She was hit by a 2017 Dodge sedan traveling east, which struck her on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no contributing driver errors or violations. The pedestrian's crossing was without signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The report marks the pedestrian's contributing factors as unspecified, and no driver faults such as failure to yield or speeding were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4646229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Driver Injured Making Left Turn

A 38-year-old man driving an SUV was injured while making a left turn on Blake Avenue. The vehicle showed no damage. The driver was not ejected and suffered shock. Contributing factors remain unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver of a 2018 Dodge SUV was injured while making a left turn on Blake Avenue. The vehicle sustained no damage, and the driver was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The driver was licensed and traveling east at the time of the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver suffered shock and an injury of unknown severity. The report does not indicate any helmet use, signaling, or other safety equipment, nor does it assign fault beyond the unspecified contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644832 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans crashed on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn just after midnight. A front passenger suffered a shoulder and upper arm injury. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of one car and the front center of the other. The passenger was left in shock.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was making a left turn while the other was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the right rear quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 20-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her shoulder and upper arm. She was not ejected but was reported to be in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed. No helmet or signaling issues were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4647421 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Brooklyn Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was trapped and injured in the left shoulder and upper arm. The collision struck the left side doors of one vehicle and the front end of the other. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was trapped inside his vehicle and suffered injuries to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash occurred when one sedan was making a left turn and was struck on the left side doors by the other sedan traveling straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injured driver but does not specify any driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver, who remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4643841 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured by Distracted Driver in Brooklyn

A 40-year-old man was struck by a car on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian outside an intersection. The man suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The vehicle showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn after being struck by a 2020 Honda traveling east. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was engaged in other actions in the roadway when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion, and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4675615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Driver on Saratoga Avenue

A 57-year-old woman driving a sedan on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn suffered a head abrasion after being rear-ended. The crash occurred at 7 p.m. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No contributing driver errors were listed.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured in a rear-end collision on Saratoga Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, restrained by a lap belt, sustained a head abrasion but was not ejected from the vehicle. The striking vehicle was a 2022 Nissan sedan traveling south, which impacted the center back end of the driver's vehicle. The driver of the striking vehicle was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead before the crash. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction. The crash resulted in moderate injury to the driver but no other persons were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4640951 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Unconscious After Ditmas Avenue Crash

A 22-year-old bicyclist struck on Ditmas Avenue. He lost consciousness, suffered a neck injury, and bled. No other vehicles listed. Streets stayed silent. System failed him.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Ditmas Avenue in Brooklyn. He was traveling west, going straight, when the crash happened. The bike took damage at the center back end. The bicyclist lost consciousness and suffered a neck injury with minor bleeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment. The crash left one person hurt and many questions unanswered.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4641270 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07