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.

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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

Teen E-Scooter Rider Suffers Head Injury in Brooklyn Crash

A 15-year-old girl on an e-scooter turned left on Dumont Avenue and struck a parked Jeep. Her head split open. She was partially thrown. Blood pooled on the street. Shock froze her eyes. The city watched, silent.

A 15-year-old girl riding an e-scooter was severely injured on Dumont Avenue near Chester Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, she turned left and struck a parked Jeep. The impact split her head open and partially ejected her from the scooter. The report lists 'Driver Inexperience' as a contributing factor. The girl was not wearing a helmet, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the driver error. The Jeep was parked and unoccupied at the time of the crash. No other injuries were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639762 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Parked Ambulance in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling north struck a parked ambulance on its right side doors in Brooklyn. The ambulance had one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who suffered an elbow abrasion. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north collided with a parked ambulance on Dumont Avenue in Brooklyn. The ambulance was stationary when the sedan struck its right side doors. The ambulance carried one occupant, a 27-year-old male passenger, who sustained an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm. The injury severity was classified as moderate. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The passenger was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. Vehicle damage was limited to the ambulance's right side doors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4638029 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Right Rear Passenger, Injures Woman

An SUV struck its right rear passenger in Brooklyn. The 63-year-old woman was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cell phone use caused the crash. The passenger was conscious but bruised and injured.

According to the police report, a 2022 SUV traveling east on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn struck its right rear passenger, a 63-year-old woman. She was ejected from the vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report lists driver inattention and distraction, specifically cell phone use (hands-free), as contributing factors. The passenger was not wearing any safety equipment. The driver was going straight ahead when the impact occurred on the right side doors. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637413 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
72-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Backing Sedan Brooklyn

A 72-year-old man was injured crossing against the signal on Pitkin Avenue. A sedan backing unsafely struck him at the intersection. He suffered a head injury and was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 72-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was struck by a sedan that was backing unsafely. The impact caused a head injury, leaving the pedestrian semiconscious with minor bleeding. The driver, a licensed male from Massachusetts, was alone in the vehicle, which was parked before the crash. The report lists 'Backing Unsafely' as the contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim safety equipment were noted. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is recorded but the report emphasizes the driver's unsafe backing as the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634017 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn SUV Rear-Ends Sedan Injuring Passenger

A 2023 SUV struck a 2004 sedan from behind on Macdougal Street in Brooklyn. The sedan’s front passenger, a 54-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. Both vehicles traveled westbound.

According to the police report, a 2023 station wagon/SUV rear-ended a 2004 sedan on Macdougal Street in Brooklyn. The SUV and sedan were both traveling westbound when the collision occurred. The front passenger in the sedan, a 54-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan was damaged at its center back end. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4632850 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicles in Brooklyn

A southbound SUV struck two parked SUVs on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and front passenger suffered knee and lower leg bruises. Both wore lap belts and remained conscious. Police cited passenger distraction as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 2006 Honda SUV traveling south on Rockaway Avenue rear-ended two parked SUVs. The collision caused center front-end damage to the moving vehicle and rear-end damage to the parked vehicles. The driver, a 26-year-old man, and a 28-year-old female front passenger were injured, both sustaining contusions and bruises to their knees and lower legs. Both occupants were conscious and restrained by lap belts. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors were specified. Neither occupant was ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of inattention inside the vehicle leading to collisions with stationary cars.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630822 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal on Rockaway

A 26-year-old man was struck by a southbound sedan on Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian crossed against the signal and suffered a head injury. The sedan hit the pedestrian with its right front bumper. The victim was left in shock with a concussion.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2006 Honda sedan traveling south on Rockaway Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian with its right front bumper, causing a head injury and concussion. The driver was licensed and was going straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, and the pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted. The pedestrian suffered injury severity level 3 and was in shock following the impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630118 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Atlantic Avenue

A 26-year-old man was struck by a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact hit the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian suffered a head injury and concussion, left in shock at the scene. Driver was licensed and going straight.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 26-year-old male pedestrian. The collision impacted the center front end of the vehicle. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and concussion, resulting in shock. The report lists the pedestrian’s actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" with unspecified contributing factors. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected from the roadway. No safety equipment or helmet was mentioned. The crash highlights the dangers pedestrians face when crossing or present in the roadway.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Rear-Ends Parked Car on Sumpter Street

A sedan struck a parked sedan on Sumpter Street. The moving driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained center-end damage. The driver was conscious and not ejected. Distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old male driver operating a 2011 Toyota sedan traveling east on Sumpter Street rear-ended a parked 2012 Dodge sedan. The impact was at the center front end of the moving vehicle and the center back end of the parked vehicle. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash caused damage to both vehicles at their points of impact. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629115 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by SUV in Brooklyn

A 12-year-old boy was struck by an SUV while crossing East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The boy suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was a 2009 Nissan SUV traveling west, with three occupants and a licensed female driver going straight ahead. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The SUV showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4627978 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Box Truck Hits E-Scooter on Livonia Avenue

A box truck struck an e-scooter on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, unlicensed and riding east, was ejected and injured with shoulder and arm contusions. The truck driver showed aggressive driving and improper lane use.

According to the police report, a box truck and an e-scooter collided on Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The e-scooter driver, a 41-year-old man, was ejected and suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. The report lists aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage by the e-scooter driver as contributing factors. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed and riding east when the collision occurred on the right side doors of both vehicles. The e-scooter sustained no damage, while the truck's right side doors were damaged. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
SUV Slams Parked Truck, Three Passengers Hurt

An SUV struck a parked truck on Van Siderin Avenue. Three female passengers suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Police cite driver inattention and distraction. All victims were conscious and belted.

According to the police report, a Toyota SUV heading west on Van Siderin Avenue rear-ended a parked bulk agriculture vehicle. The crash injured three female passengers, ages 49 and 17, with whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. All were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The parked vehicle was empty. The SUV's front and the truck's rear took the brunt of the impact. No ejections occurred. The crash highlights the danger of driver distraction in Brooklyn traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626663 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Speeding SUV Slams Parked Sedans in Brooklyn

A speeding SUV struck two parked sedans on Broadway. The crash injured a front-seat passenger. Police cited unsafe speed and improper lane use. Metal twisted. The street bore the mark of reckless force.

According to the police report, a 2020 BMW SUV heading south on Broadway in Brooklyn crashed into two parked sedans. The impact injured a 40-year-old male front-seat passenger, who suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Police listed "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Speed" as driver errors. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. No contributing factors related to the passenger were noted. The crash left visible damage to the sedans and underscored the danger of driver mistakes behind the wheel.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4626346 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Hits Pedestrian at Brooklyn Intersection

A 33-year-old man was struck by an SUV on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The driver, distracted and inattentive, hit the pedestrian at the intersection. The victim suffered knee and lower leg injuries but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2002 SUV traveling east on Boyland Street struck him at an intersection in Brooklyn. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4630821 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Stone Avenue

Two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. One vehicle was parked; the other was moving south. The driver of the moving car and a passenger in the parked car were injured. Impact was on the left rear bumper and right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. One sedan was parked, struck on its left rear bumper. The other sedan was traveling south and hit the parked vehicle on its right front quarter panel. A 39-year-old male passenger in the parked vehicle suffered a back injury and was in shock. The driver of the moving sedan was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No ejections or helmet use were noted. The collision caused moderate injuries but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4625923 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends Two Sedans

A 15-year-old female driver and a 9-year-old male passenger suffered head and face injuries in a Brooklyn crash. The unlicensed driver, distracted, struck two stopped vehicles from behind on Broadway. Both occupants wore seat belts and were not ejected.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old female driver was traveling north on Broadway in Brooklyn when she rear-ended two stopped vehicles. The crash involved two sedans and a bus. The driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the collision. The 15-year-old driver sustained head injuries and abrasions, while a 9-year-old male passenger in the rear seat suffered facial injuries and minor bleeding. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicles involved sustained damage to their center front and back ends. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4623269 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Blake Avenue, Child Injured

Two sedans collided on Blake Avenue in Brooklyn late at night. A six-year-old girl riding as a rear passenger suffered a neck contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a contributing factor. The impact damaged the left rear and right front bumpers.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling west on Blake Avenue collided near Powell Street. One vehicle was parked; the other was making a left turn. The crash injured a six-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger seat, who sustained a neck contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicles sustained damage to the left rear bumper and right front bumper, respectively. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4622683 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Garbage Truck in Brooklyn Collision

A 32-year-old male driver suffered shoulder and arm injuries in a crash on Saint Johns Place. A BMW sedan struck a garbage truck’s left rear quarter panel. Both vehicles were traveling straight. The sedan’s front center bore the impact.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male driver was injured with contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm. The crash occurred on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn at 1:56 a.m. A 2023 BMW sedan traveling north collided with a 2015 garbage truck traveling west. The sedan struck the truck’s left rear quarter panel with its center front end. Both vehicles were going straight ahead before the collision. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the truck driver was licensed. No ejections occurred, and the injured driver remained conscious. The report does not indicate any pedestrian involvement or other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619551 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unsafe Speed Sends Motorcyclist to Hospital

Two motorcycles slammed together on Junius Street. Both riders sped south. One man, 36, took a blow to the face. Unsafe speed and bad lane use drove the crash. One rider had no license. No one wore safety gear.

According to the police report, two motorcycles collided on Junius Street in Brooklyn. Both riders were heading south when they crashed. One rider, age 36, suffered facial bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unsafe speed and improper lane usage as contributing factors. One driver was unlicensed. Neither rider wore safety equipment. The crash damaged both motorcycles on their front quarter panels and side doors. The collision underscores the danger of speeding and lane errors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619553 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Child Struck and Injured on Eastern Parkway

A 7-year-old boy was hit on Eastern Parkway. He suffered a head bruise but stayed conscious. The vehicle moved west, straight ahead. Police list no driver errors. The child’s actions and location are unknown.

According to the police report, a 7-year-old male pedestrian was struck and injured on Eastern Parkway near Fulton Street in Brooklyn. The child suffered a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The vehicle involved traveled west, going straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, marking them as unspecified. The pedestrian’s exact location and actions at the time of the crash are unknown. No details are provided about the vehicle type, driver, or safety equipment. The injury is classified as a head contusion.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4619973 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07