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

Rear-End Crash Injures Brooklyn SUV Driver

A sedan struck an SUV from behind on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling southeast. The sedan’s front and the SUV’s rear were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2023 sedan rear-ended a 2011 SUV on Saint Johns Place in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 48-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead in the same direction when the collision occurred. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the SUV was damaged at the rear. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614592 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Brooklyn Sedan Pair

Sedan and flatbed truck collided on Atlantic Avenue. Both sedan occupants suffered whiplash, head, and neck injuries. Unsafe lane changing listed as cause. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a sedan and a flatbed truck crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Both men in the sedan—a 53-year-old driver and a 56-year-old front passenger—were injured with whiplash and head or neck trauma. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Traffic Control Disregarded" as contributing factors. The sedan was struck on its left side doors, while the flatbed took damage to its right front bumper. Both drivers were licensed and conscious at the scene. No ejections occurred. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614928 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Driver Injured in Brooklyn Crash

A 29-year-old man driving a 2021 Toyota sedan suffered back injuries and whiplash in a Brooklyn crash. The car struck with its left front bumper while making a left turn on Newport Street. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male driver was injured in a collision on Newport Street in Brooklyn. The driver was operating a 2021 Toyota sedan traveling east and was making a left turn when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's left front bumper. The driver sustained back injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved or injured. The driver held a valid Pennsylvania license. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4614585 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Garbage Truck Hits SUV Passenger in Brooklyn

A garbage truck struck the right front of an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV passenger, a 56-year-old man, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The truck driver was distracted, causing the collision. The injured occupant remained conscious.

According to the police report, a garbage truck traveling east on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn collided with a station wagon/SUV also traveling east. The point of impact was the garbage truck's left front bumper hitting the SUV's right front bumper. A 56-year-old male occupant of the SUV was injured, sustaining contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The occupant was conscious at the time of the report. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted. The collision caused center front end damage to the garbage truck and right front bumper damage to the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4610152 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear-End Crash Injures Child Passenger

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. A child passenger in the rear seat suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were traveling south. The impact hit the center back end of one car and the center front end of the other.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling south on Rockaway Avenue collided in a rear-end crash. The impact struck the center back end of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the trailing vehicle. A child passenger seated in the middle rear seat of one sedan was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. The child was restrained in a child safety seat and was conscious after the crash. No specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were listed in the report. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not assign fault or blame to the injured passenger.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639888 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
3
Brooklyn SUV and Sedan Collide on Stone Avenue

A 2019 SUV traveling south struck a 2018 sedan making a left turn in Brooklyn. Three occupants in the SUV suffered back and leg injuries. The sedan driver’s improper turn caused the crash. All were conscious and none ejected.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda SUV traveling south on Stone Avenue collided with a 2018 Toyota sedan making an improper left turn. The impact occurred at the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. Three occupants in the SUV were injured: the 34-year-old male driver suffered back injuries and whiplash, the 36-year-old male front passenger had back injuries and whiplash, and the 45-year-old female rear passenger sustained contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. All occupants were conscious and none were ejected. The report lists "Turning Improperly" as the contributing factor, identifying driver error on the sedan’s part. No safety equipment was used by the injured occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608322 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Slams Sedan’s Rear on Fulton Street

SUV struck sedan’s right rear in Brooklyn. Passenger, 38, suffered head abrasion. Both vehicles moved straight. No driver errors listed. Impact left one man hurt, conscious, belted.

According to the police report, a 2016 Toyota SUV traveling west on Fulton Street hit the right rear quarter panel of a 2016 Infiniti sedan moving north. The sedan carried a 38-year-old male passenger in the right rear seat. He suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both vehicles were going straight at the time of the crash. The report lists no driver errors or contributing factors. The SUV’s front and the sedan’s rear quarter panel were damaged in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4606894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
14-Year-Old Pedestrian Struck by SUV in Brooklyn

A 14-year-old boy crossing against the signal was hit by a southbound SUV on Rockaway Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The boy suffered full-body injuries and shock. The SUV showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 14-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2016 SUV traveling south on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report lists driver errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' The pedestrian suffered injuries to his entire body and was in shock. The SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, had no visible damage at the center front end impact point. The pedestrian's actions are noted but the report emphasizes driver errors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4609505 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Unlicensed Driver Slams Parked Cars in Brooklyn

A young unlicensed driver crashed into two parked sedans on East New York Avenue. He suffered a severe shoulder injury. The parked cars took front-end damage. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old unlicensed male driver crashed his sedan into two parked sedans on East New York Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver suffered a serious upper arm and shoulder injury and was semiconscious at the scene. Both parked vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report lists the driver's unlicensed status but does not specify other contributing factors. No other people were injured. No helmet or signal use was listed as a factor. The driver was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Sedans Crash on Stone Avenue; Passengers Hurt

Two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. Rear passengers suffered back injuries and shock. Driver inexperience and improper lane use led to the crash. Metal twisted. Pain followed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. A Nissan sedan, driven by a woman with a learner's permit, turned left and struck a Toyota sedan going straight. The impact hit the Nissan's left side and the Toyota's right front. Two rear passengers in the Nissan, a 48-year-old woman and a 56-year-old man, suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists driver inexperience, improper lane usage, and failure to yield as contributing factors. Both injured passengers wore no safety equipment. The crash left both vehicles damaged and two people in pain.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4605098 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
2
Inexperienced Driver Crashes Into Parked Cars

A 34-year-old man driving east in Brooklyn struck two parked sedans on Dean Street. He suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and was in shock. The crash involved driver inexperience. No one was ejected. Damage hit front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old male driver with a lap belt was injured when his sedan collided with two parked sedans on Dean Street in Brooklyn. The report lists "Driver Inexperience" as a contributing factor. The driver sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and was in shock. One parked vehicle was registered in Maryland, the other in Pennsylvania. Both parked vehicles were struck on their front ends and bumpers. The injured driver was licensed in New York. No other injuries were reported. The crash occurred as the driver was traveling straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4603461 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Rider Injured in SUV Right-Turn Crash

An SUV made a right turn on Rockaway Avenue. An e-scooter rider going straight collided with the vehicle’s right side doors. The rider, a 35-year-old man, suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured when a 2022 Dodge SUV made a right turn on Rockaway Avenue and struck him on the right side doors. The e-scooter rider was going straight ahead at the time. The rider sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling north. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Neither vehicle showed damage. The e-scooter rider wore no listed safety equipment relevant to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601591 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Motorcycle Demolished in U-Turn Crash on Atlantic Avenue

A motorcycle collided with a pick-up truck making a U-turn on Atlantic Avenue. The motorcyclist, helmeted but ejected, suffered serious arm injuries and shock. The truck driver was unlicensed and distracted. The motorcycle was demolished in the impact.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male motorcyclist traveling west on Atlantic Avenue was struck by a pick-up truck making a U-turn. The motorcyclist was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, resulting in shock and complaints of pain or nausea. The motorcycle was demolished at the center front end. The truck driver, also male, was unlicensed and distracted. Contributing factors listed include driver inattention and driver inexperience. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet. The truck's right front bumper struck the motorcycle's center front end during the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4601419 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bus Strikes Parked Sedan on Rockaway Avenue

A northbound bus hit a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s female driver suffered abrasions and an elbow injury. The bus struck the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. The driver remained conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a northbound bus collided with a parked sedan on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan’s 45-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt at the time of the crash. The bus impacted the left rear quarter panel of the sedan. The sedan was stationary before the crash, while the bus was traveling straight ahead. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for either vehicle. The collision caused damage to the right rear quarter panel of the bus and the left rear quarter panel of the sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4600081 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 51-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a 51-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The driver, operating a 2021 Dodge SUV, was making a left turn and struck the pedestrian with the vehicle's center front end. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report lists driver errors as Failure to Yield Right-of-Way and Driver Inattention/Distraction. The pedestrian was not at fault and was following the crossing signal at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4602807 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing at Brooklyn Intersection

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing Boyland Street with the signal. The driver, making a left turn, failed to yield and was inattentive. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and bruising but remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on Boyland Street in Brooklyn while crossing with the signal. The driver, operating an Infiniti car or SUV, was making a left turn and failed to yield the right-of-way. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield as contributing factors. The pedestrian, a 34-year-old woman, sustained a contusion and bruise to her upper arm and shoulder. She was conscious and injured but not ejected from the roadway. No other vehicles or occupants were involved. The crash highlights driver errors that led to harm for a vulnerable road user at an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4597005 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Broadway, Driver Injured

Two sedans traveling east on Broadway collided. The right front bumper of one struck the left rear of the other. A 20-year-old male driver was injured, semiconscious, and not ejected. Illegal drug use and unlicensed driving contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Broadway near Halsey Street. The impact occurred between the right front bumper of a 2008 Toyota and the left rear bumper of a 2014 Nissan. A 20-year-old male driver, unlicensed and under the influence of illegal drugs, was injured and semiconscious after the crash. The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' as a contributing factor and notes the driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of collision. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No other injuries or contributing factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Flatbed Truck in Brooklyn

A sedan collided with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 26-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles bore front bumper damage.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female sedan driver was injured in a collision with a flatbed truck on Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn. The sedan was starting from parking when it struck the truck, which was slowing or stopping. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the truck. The driver sustained neck injuries and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles traveling north. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4587229 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Brooklyn Sedan Passenger Injured in Crash

A 61-year-old front-seat passenger suffered a neck contusion in a Brooklyn crash. Two sedans collided near Blake Avenue. Both drivers were distracted. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. Impact caused bruising but no ejection.

According to the police report, a collision occurred in Brooklyn near Blake Avenue involving two sedans traveling east. The front passenger, a 61-year-old woman, was injured with a neck contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. The impact involved the right front bumpers of the sedans. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The passenger was not ejected and suffered a contusion bruise. The crash highlights driver distraction as the primary cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Rear Sedan Slams Into Another on Pitkin

Two sedans, westbound on Pitkin Avenue, collided. The rear car struck the front. The front driver, a 31-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious. Metal and glass scattered. Sirens followed.

According to the police report, two sedans traveled west on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear sedan struck the center back end of the front sedan. The front driver, a 31-year-old woman, was injured with neck trauma and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not detail specific driver errors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. Both vehicles had single occupants. The crash damaged the front end of the rear sedan and the back end of the front sedan.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4585965 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07