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

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SUVs Smash Fronts on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs crashed head-on at Rockaway and Hegeman. Both drivers, men, hurt—one in the back, one in the leg. No pedestrians. No cyclists. Impact was sharp. Both wore seat belts. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue at Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver, age 44, was heading south and going straight. The other, age 50, was making a left turn northbound. Both men suffered bruises—one to the back, the other to the lower leg. Both were conscious and restrained by lap belts and harnesses. The crash struck the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the center front end of the northbound SUV. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified for both drivers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4583479 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
18-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured on Junius Street

An 18-year-old woman was struck while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk. She suffered a head injury and was in shock. The sedan involved had no listed contributing factors. The pedestrian complained of pain and nausea after the impact.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street at a marked crosswalk in Brooklyn. She suffered a head injury and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle involved was a sedan registered in New York. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No safety equipment or pedestrian signals were noted as factors. The crash occurred without further details on driver actions or vehicle damage. The pedestrian was not at fault, and the incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even at marked crosswalks.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4596992 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Jeep Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Stone Avenue

A Jeep hits a 79-year-old man crossing Stone Avenue. The right front bumper slams him down. Blood pools on the street. He is conscious, head wounded. The street goes quiet. The driver failed to yield. The man lies injured, the city holds its breath.

A 79-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Jeep sedan on Stone Avenue near Sutter Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the Jeep's right front bumper hit the man as he crossed the street, causing a head injury and severe bleeding. The report states the driver failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The data lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for the driver. No other driver errors or factors are noted. The crash left the elderly man injured, underscoring the danger faced by those on foot in city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581199 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Bicyclist Injured in Brooklyn Sedan Collision

A bicyclist riding west on Pitkin Avenue was struck on the left rear bumper by a southbound sedan. The cyclist suffered a concussion and back injury but remained conscious. The sedan continued straight, impacting the cyclist’s left rear side.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male bicyclist wearing a helmet was injured in a collision with a sedan on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The cyclist was traveling west and was hit on his left rear bumper by a southbound sedan going straight ahead. The bicyclist sustained a concussion and back injury but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The sedan had no occupants at the time of the crash. The impact occurred at the left front bumper of the sedan and left rear bumper of the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4580828 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing Eastern Parkway

A 22-year-old man was struck by a sedan while crossing Eastern Parkway with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was passing improperly. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Eastern Parkway and Sterling Place in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2011 Nissan sedan traveling east struck him with its right front bumper. The driver was passing improperly and failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579339 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Crash on Linden Boulevard

Two sedans collided on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. Impact struck bumpers. A 59-year-old woman driving suffered neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn at 8:35 a.m. Both vehicles were traveling west when the collision occurred. The impact hit the right rear bumper of one sedan and the left front bumper of the other. A 59-year-old female driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors identified. Both drivers were licensed and operating legally. The crash damaged the front and rear bumpers of the vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579318 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Crash Injures Front Passenger in Brooklyn

A 22-year-old male front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion in a Brooklyn crash. The sedan struck another vehicle head-on on Stone Avenue. The passenger was not ejected but sustained serious injury. Driver errors were not specified in the report.

According to the police report, a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east on Stone Avenue in Brooklyn collided head-on with another unspecified vehicle. The front passenger, a 22-year-old male, was injured with a head contusion and bruising. He was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing driver errors or factors. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan. The report focuses on the injury to the passenger and the collision details without assigning fault or blame.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4578872 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Two Sedans Collide on Atlantic Avenue

Two sedans crashed head-on on Atlantic Avenue. One driver made a left turn while the other went straight. The front passenger in the turning vehicle suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue. One vehicle was traveling west going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The impact occurred at the center front ends of both vehicles. A 34-year-old female front passenger in the turning sedan was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The crash resulted in significant front-end damage to both sedans.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4581208 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Junius Street Brooklyn

A 32-year-old man was struck while crossing Junius Street in Brooklyn. He suffered injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The pedestrian was in shock and complained of internal pain. The crash details remain unclear.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Junius Street in Brooklyn. He sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported to be in shock with internal complaints. The report does not list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian's crossing location and action were noted as 'Crossing, No Signal, or Crosswalk,' but no driver violations or vehicle details were provided. The vehicle involved was unspecified, and no driver information or license status was recorded. The report focuses on the pedestrian's injuries without assigning fault or noting helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4577285 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Moped on Atlantic Avenue

A 33-year-old male moped driver suffered head abrasions after a collision with an SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV hit the moped’s right side doors. Driver inattention caused the crash. The moped driver was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male moped driver was injured in a collision with a 2022 SUV on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The SUV, traveling east, struck the moped on its right side doors while both vehicles were going straight ahead. The moped driver sustained head abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors to the crash. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle with three occupants inside. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The impact damaged the center front end of the SUV and the right side doors of the moped.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575661 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A 61-year-old male sedan driver suffered a head contusion in a rear-end crash on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn. The SUV stopped in traffic and struck the sedan from behind. Both vehicles traveled east. The sedan driver remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 61-year-old male driver of a 2017 Nissan sedan was injured when a 2020 Toyota SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The SUV was stopped in traffic before the collision, which impacted the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The sedan driver sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the driver of the sedan but does not identify any specific driver errors or violations for either vehicle. Both drivers were licensed and traveling eastbound at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575620 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 27-year-old man was hit by a sedan making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle failed to yield. He suffered bruises and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 27-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing at the intersection with the signal. The driver was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the right front bumper, indicating the pedestrian was struck on the side. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling by the pedestrian were noted. The driver was licensed and operating a 2010 Toyota sedan with two occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4571915 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 41-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was semiconscious at the scene. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue at an intersection with the signal. The driver of a 2014 Toyota SUV, traveling north and making a right turn, failed to yield the right-of-way. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot and was semiconscious after the impact. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, which showed no damage. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the sole contributing factor. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally with the signal.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569968 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Three Sedans Collide on Atlantic Avenue

Three sedans crashed on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver suffered facial injuries and confusion. Metal twisted. Bumpers smashed. Streets stayed dangerous. Police list no clear cause. One man left hurt.

According to the police report, three sedans collided on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. A 40-year-old male driver was injured, suffering facial wounds and incoherence at the scene. The crash involved vehicles traveling east and west, with one sedan changing lanes before impact. The collision struck front and rear bumpers. The police report lists contributing factors as 'unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The injured driver was not ejected. The crash left one person hurt and several vehicles damaged.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568960 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
SUV Rear-Ends Vehicle Injuring Brooklyn Driver

A 33-year-old woman driving a station wagon/SUV was injured in a rear-end collision on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact caused pain and nausea. The driver was not ejected but suffered shock. Police cited other vehicular factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old female driver in a 2022 Hyundai SUV traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended another vehicle. The collision caused injury to the SUV driver, who complained of pain and nausea and was in shock. The point of impact was the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The injured driver was not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash occurred in Brooklyn's 41st council district.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4567023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedans Crash After Traffic Control Disregarded

Two sedans collided on Saratoga Avenue. Both drivers headed south. One man, 64, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cite traffic control disregarded. Impact crushed the front and rear centers.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were men, licensed, and traveling south. The collision struck the center front of one car and the center back of the other. A 64-year-old driver was injured, reporting neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim actions are noted. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front and rear centers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4568290 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Sedan Slams Parked Pickup on Junius Street

A sedan hit a parked pickup in Brooklyn. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, suffered back and internal injuries. No driver errors named. The pickup was undamaged. The crash left one man hurt.

According to the police report, a 2014 Hyundai sedan traveling south on Junius Street rear-ended a parked 2013 Ford pickup truck. The sedan driver, a 57-year-old man, was injured with back pain and internal complaints. He was not ejected. The pickup showed no damage. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. The sedan was slowing or stopping before impact. The point of impact was the center back end of the sedan and the center front end of the pickup. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No failure to yield or other driver errors were documented in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4564956 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
Driver Inattention Injures Woman on Rockaway

Two sedans slammed together on Rockaway Avenue. A woman behind the wheel took the hit. Her knee and leg bruised. Police blamed driver inattention and traffic control disregard. Metal twisted. Flesh bruised. Danger lingered.

According to the police report, two sedans collided at Rockaway Avenue and Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of one sedan suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. She was conscious and not ejected. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and traffic control disregard as contributing factors. The crash struck the left front bumper of one car and the left rear quarter panel of the other. Both drivers were licensed and headed straight. No other injuries or contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4561926 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
83-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing With Signal

An 83-year-old woman was struck by a BMW sedan turning right on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The impact hit the vehicle’s right side doors.

According to the police report, an 83-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Avenue with the signal in Brooklyn. The crash occurred when a BMW sedan, driven by a licensed female driver from South Carolina, made a right turn and struck the pedestrian on the vehicle’s right side doors. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560719 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07
E-Scooter Rider Ejected in Brooklyn SUV Crash

A 19-year-old e-scooter rider was ejected and suffered head injuries after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on Boyland Street. The rider was incoherent and had abrasions. The SUV showed no damage. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter rider was injured and ejected during a collision with a 2015 Ford SUV on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. The SUV was making a left turn westbound when it struck the e-scooter traveling northbound. The e-scooter rider suffered head injuries and abrasions and was incoherent at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. No safety equipment was noted for the e-scooter rider. The crash highlights the dangers posed by distracted driving in interactions with vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4559478 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-07