Crash Count for Precinct 73
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 3,741
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 Aug 1, 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

Sedan Strikes Cyclist on Amboy Street

A sedan hit a 26-year-old man riding a bike on Amboy Street. The cyclist took a blow to the head. He suffered a concussion. The driver ignored traffic control. Metal met flesh. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was struck by a 2016 GMC sedan traveling south on Amboy Street. The cyclist suffered a head injury and concussion but remained conscious. The sedan’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists the driver’s error as "Traffic Control Disregarded." The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, as noted in the report. No other contributing factors were specified. The crash involved both vehicles moving straight ahead in different directions. The incident underscores the risk when drivers ignore traffic controls.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542026 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Hits E-Scooter on Eastern Parkway

A 29-year-old woman on an e-scooter was struck on her right side by a westbound SUV on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. She suffered a head abrasion but remained conscious. Both vehicles had limited visibility at impact. The SUV’s front end was damaged.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving a westbound SUV and a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 29-year-old woman, was injured with a head abrasion and remained conscious. The SUV, carrying three occupants, struck the right side of the e-scooter with its center front end, causing damage to the vehicle. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both parties, indicating limited visibility played a role. No other driver errors are specified. The e-scooter driver was not ejected and her use of safety equipment is unknown. The crash highlights the dangers posed by obstructed views at busy intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542792 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two Sedans Collide on Somers Street

Two sedans crashed at Somers Street. A 36-year-old female driver suffered upper arm and shoulder injuries. Both vehicles struck each other front to side. The female driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Somers Street. The first vehicle, traveling south, hit the center front end of the second vehicle, which was traveling west and struck on the right side doors. The female driver of the second vehicle, age 36, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified. The crash caused significant damage to the front and right side of the vehicles. No pedestrian involvement or helmet use was noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4539885 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Parked Vehicle in Brooklyn

A 27-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and shock after his SUV struck the center back end of a parked vehicle on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No visible complaints were reported.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver in a 2009 Nissan SUV was injured when his vehicle collided with the center back end of a parked vehicle on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any clear driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver sustained neck injuries and was in shock. The crash occurred at 9:34 AM. No other occupants or pedestrians were involved or injured.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Collision on Rockaway Avenue Injures Passenger

Two sedans collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver was passing too closely and following too closely. The front passenger in the struck vehicle suffered chest injuries and shock. Both vehicles traveled north at the time of impact.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided when one vehicle was passing and following too closely. The point of impact was the center back end of the leading vehicle and the center front end of the passing vehicle. The front passenger in the struck sedan, a 52-year-old woman, was injured with chest trauma and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brooklyn Sedan Crash Injures Driver

A 27-year-old man driving a sedan in Brooklyn suffered a head injury and whiplash. The crash involved multiple parked sedans. The driver remained conscious and was not ejected. Contributing factors were unspecified in the police report.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male driver traveling north on Rockaway Avenue collided with parked sedans. The impact was to the right front bumper of his vehicle and the left rear quarter panel and center back end of the parked cars. The driver sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors noted. The crash caused damage to all involved vehicles. No other persons were injured or involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536418 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Speeds Into Parked Cars, Driver Crushed

An SUV tore down Grafton Street. It veered left, slammed into parked cars. Metal screamed. A 64-year-old man behind the wheel was left semiconscious, legs shattered. Sirens came. The street went still. The crash left pain and silence.

On Grafton Street in Brooklyn, an SUV traveling at unsafe speed veered left and crashed into several parked cars. According to the police report, 'an SUV, too fast, veered left and slammed parked cars. Metal screamed. A 64-year-old man lay crushed behind the wheel, semiconscious, legs shattered.' The crash left the 64-year-old male driver with severe crush injuries to his legs. Other occupants in the vehicles suffered unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor. No evidence in the data suggests any error or fault by the injured. The impact was sudden and violent, leaving the street in shock.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Backs Into 70-Year-Old Bicyclist

A sedan backing into a parked spot struck a 70-year-old bicyclist stopped in traffic on Pitkin Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg bruises. The driver’s inattention and unsafe backing caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a sedan was entering a parked position on Pitkin Avenue when it backed unsafely into a bicyclist stopped in traffic. The bicyclist, a 70-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The sedan struck the cyclist on its left rear quarter panel. Neither vehicle sustained damage. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers of inattentive backing maneuvers in traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4543982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two Sedans Collide on Saratoga Avenue

Two sedans traveling south collided on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact struck the right rear bumper of one vehicle and the left front bumper of the other. A 29-year-old male driver suffered a neck injury but remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, two sedans collided while both were traveling straight ahead on Saratoga Avenue in Brooklyn. The impact occurred between the right rear bumper of a 2017 Audi and the left front bumper of a 2000 Mercedes. The 29-year-old male driver of the Mercedes sustained a neck injury classified as internal and was conscious at the scene. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both drivers were licensed, and no ejections occurred. The report does not mention any helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4536622 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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Two Sedans Collide on Liberty Avenue

Two sedans crashed on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. Both drivers were injured, suffering shoulder abrasions. The impact hit the left front quarter panel of one car and the center front end of the other. Both drivers remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Liberty Avenue in Brooklyn. The first vehicle, driven by a 38-year-old man with a permit license, was struck on the left front quarter panel. The second vehicle, driven by a licensed 37-year-old man, was hit at the center front end. Both drivers were injured, sustaining abrasions to their shoulders and upper arms. The driver of the first vehicle used a lap belt and harness, while the passenger in that vehicle wore no safety equipment. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no clear driver errors identified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534982 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Slams E-Scooter, Passenger’s Leg Crushed

A sedan struck an e-scooter at Rockaway Avenue. The impact threw a 19-year-old woman. Her leg was crushed. She lay conscious on the street. Police cited traffic control disregarded.

A sedan hit an e-scooter near 38 Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. According to the police report, the sedan and scooter both went straight. The crash threw the scooter’s 19-year-old female passenger onto the street, crushing her leg. She remained conscious. The e-scooter driver, a 33-year-old man, was unlicensed. Police listed 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor. The report notes the passenger wore no helmet, but this is mentioned only after driver errors. The crash left metal, flesh, and asphalt tangled in the aftermath.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534064 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Blake Avenue in Brooklyn

A 21-year-old man was struck while crossing Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him center front. He suffered abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No driver errors were specified.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Blake Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was hit by a 2017 Nissan sedan traveling east, which struck him with its center front end. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists no contributing driver factors or errors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian remained conscious after the collision. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The report does not specify any driver violations or failures.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4533351 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
E-Bike Driver Injured in Broadway Crash

A 23-year-old male e-bike driver suffered upper arm injuries on Broadway. The bike struck an object front-center while traveling north. The driver was not ejected but reported pain and nausea. Police cited driver inexperience as a factor.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male operating an e-bike on Broadway was injured when his vehicle sustained front-center impact damage. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The report lists driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was not ejected from the vehicle. There is no mention of helmet use or signaling contributing to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532790 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Riverdale Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The 28-year-old motorcycle driver was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and unconsciousness. The SUV driver was unlicensed. Both vehicles were traveling southbound at impact.

According to the police report, a motorcycle collided with the rear end of a 2015 Ford SUV on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The motorcycle driver, a 28-year-old man, was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and unconsciousness, with injuries to his entire body. The SUV had three occupants, including an unlicensed male driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead southbound at the time of the crash. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle sustained damage to its center front end, and the SUV was damaged at its center back end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan in Brooklyn Crash

A 36-year-old man driving an SUV struck a parked sedan and bus on Boyland Street. He suffered a back injury and concussion. The crash involved driver distraction and other vehicular factors. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male driver in a 2021 Ford SUV traveling north on Boyland Street in Brooklyn collided with a parked 1997 Honda sedan and a parked bus. The driver sustained a back injury and concussion but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. The sedan was struck at its center back end, and the bus at its left rear bumper. No occupants were reported in the other vehicles. The driver’s errors, specifically inattention and distraction, led to the crash. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4531984 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Motorcycle Hits 14-Year-Old Pedestrian Crossing

A 14-year-old girl was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Broadway at Aberdeen Street in Brooklyn. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling straight ahead on Broadway collided with a 14-year-old female pedestrian crossing at the intersection with Aberdeen Street. The pedestrian was injured, sustaining contusions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The motorcycle showed no damage, and the driver did not stop or slow. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal and was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The collision highlights the dangers when drivers fail to yield to pedestrians at intersections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541021 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Left Turn Hits E-Scooter Northbound

An SUV turning left struck a northbound e-scooter on Fulton Street. The e-scooter driver, a 39-year-old man, suffered elbow and lower arm injuries with minor bleeding. The collision damaged the SUV’s right side and the scooter’s front center.

According to the police report, a 39-year-old male e-scooter driver traveling north on Fulton Street was hit by a southbound SUV making a left turn. The impact occurred on the right side doors of the SUV and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, with minor bleeding and shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the SUV driver was making a left turn while the e-scooter was going straight ahead. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and injured the e-scooter rider, who was not ejected and was the sole occupant of his vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529995 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Bicyclist Ejected in Brooklyn Sedan Crash

A sedan struck a 42-year-old man on a bike on Eastern Parkway. The crash threw him from his bike. He suffered a fractured, dislocated arm. No damage to either vehicle. The street stayed dangerous. The system failed.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The cyclist suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The sedan was traveling straight; the bike was changing lanes. Both vehicles showed no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment, as noted after the absence of driver errors. The crash left the cyclist hurt and exposed the risks faced by vulnerable road users.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529022 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
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Box Truck and Sedan Collide on Riverdale Avenue

A box truck and sedan crashed head-on on Riverdale Avenue. Three occupants suffered full-body injuries and shock. Unsafe speed was cited as a factor. All were restrained with lap belts. The impact damaged the front ends of both vehicles.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east and a sedan traveling south collided head-on on Riverdale Avenue. Three occupants were injured: the 59-year-old male driver of the sedan, a 35-year-old male passenger, and an 80-year-old female passenger. All suffered injuries to their entire bodies and were in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. All occupants were restrained with lap belts and none were ejected. The box truck sustained damage to its center front end, while the sedan's right front bumper was damaged. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4529055 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
12-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured by Sedan in Brooklyn

A 12-year-old girl walking along Stone Avenue in Brooklyn was struck by a sedan traveling east. She suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The vehicle showed no damage. Police list unspecified contributing factors.

According to the police report, a 12-year-old female pedestrian was injured while walking along Stone Avenue in Brooklyn. The sedan, traveling east and going straight ahead, struck her with its center front end. The girl sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The report notes no damage to the vehicle and lists contributing factors as unspecified. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were explicitly identified in the data. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was walking with traffic. No safety equipment or helmet was noted. The report does not assign fault or blame to the victim.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528754 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08