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

Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Howard Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV stopped in traffic on Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The female motorcyclist, 26, suffered a fractured knee and lower leg injuries. The SUV driver was traveling west with four occupants. Impact damaged both vehicles.

According to the police report, a 26-year-old female motorcyclist traveling west on Howard Avenue rear-ended a stopped SUV also heading west. The motorcyclist was injured with fractures and dislocations to her knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. The SUV, carrying four occupants, sustained damage to its right front bumper. The motorcyclist was conscious and not ejected. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. No helmet or signaling factors were noted. The crash caused significant injury to the motorcyclist and damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4528196 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Stopped Vehicle on Eastern Parkway

Two SUVs collided on Eastern Parkway. The trailing driver, distracted and following too closely, crashed into the stopped vehicle ahead. The driver of the rear SUV suffered a fractured arm and dislocation. Both vehicles sustained front and rear damage.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling east on Eastern Parkway were involved in a rear-end collision. The leading vehicle was stopped in traffic when the trailing SUV, driven by a 30-year-old man, struck it from behind. The driver of the rear SUV was injured, sustaining a fracture and dislocation to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists the contributing factors as "Following Too Closely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the right rear bumper of the leading vehicle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4527665 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV and Sedan Collide on Liberty Avenue

A 5-year-old boy suffered facial bruises as two vehicles crashed on Liberty Avenue. The SUV was struck on its left side by a sedan hitting head-on. The child was restrained but injured in the right rear seat. Driver errors led to the crash.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Liberty Avenue involving a 2007 Ford SUV and a 2017 Dodge sedan. The sedan struck the SUV on its left side doors with its center front end. A 5-year-old male occupant in the right rear seat of the SUV sustained facial contusions but was not ejected. The child was secured with a child restraint. The report lists driver errors including "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused visible damage to the front of the sedan and the left side of the SUV.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4525449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brooklyn Rear-End Crash Injures Passenger

A sedan struck an SUV stopped in traffic on Atlantic Avenue. The right rear passenger of the sedan suffered a head injury and whiplash. The driver’s inattention and following too closely caused the collision. The passenger was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan traveling east on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended a stopped 2003 SUV. The crash injured a 34-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the sedan. She sustained a head injury and whiplash but was conscious and wearing a lap belt. The report lists driver inattention and following too closely as contributing factors. The sedan’s front center end struck the SUV’s rear center end. The SUV driver was licensed and stopped in traffic. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted driving and tailgating in Brooklyn traffic.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4524759 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brooklyn Sedan Rear-Ends Another Sedan

Two sedans traveled east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn. One sedan rear-ended the other. The driver of the struck vehicle suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police noted driver inattention and reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as causes.

According to the police report, two sedans were traveling east on Linden Boulevard in Brooklyn when one sedan struck the center back end of the other. The driver of the struck vehicle, a 46-year-old man, was injured with a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver errors including reaction to an uninvolved vehicle and driver inattention or distraction. The striking vehicle showed damage to its center front end, while the struck vehicle had damage to its center back end. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4522361 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Driver Injured After Traffic Control Disregard

A 43-year-old woman driving a sedan east on Aberdeen Street was injured. She disregarded traffic control and struck a pavement defect. The vehicle's undercarriage was damaged. The driver suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old female driver operating a 2012 BMW sedan on Aberdeen Street disregarded traffic control signals. The vehicle struck a defective pavement area, impacting the undercarriage and causing damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. The driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4523050 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Parked Car in Brooklyn

A sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, 58, lost consciousness and suffered injuries. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage. The driver was restrained and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 58-year-old male driver traveling south in a 2015 Volkswagen sedan struck a parked 2004 Ford sedan on New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver lost consciousness during the crash and was injured, though he was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision caused damage to the right front bumper of the moving vehicle and the left front bumper of the parked vehicle. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The parked vehicle was stationary at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521378 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Box Truck on Broadway

A BMW SUV struck a box truck from behind on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver, a 49-year-old man, suffered bruises and full-body injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The truck showed no damage; the SUV’s rear was damaged.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male driver in a BMW SUV rear-ended a box truck traveling east on Broadway in Brooklyn. The SUV driver was injured with contusions and full-body trauma but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The box truck sustained no damage. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles were moving straight ahead at the time of impact. The SUV’s center back end was damaged, while the truck’s center front end showed no damage. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4521380 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan hit a 32-year-old woman crossing Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. She suffered head injuries and shock. The car’s left front bumper struck her outside an intersection. No driver errors listed in the report.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old female pedestrian was struck by a westbound Ford sedan on Atlantic Avenue near Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The crash happened as she crossed outside an intersection, without a signal or crosswalk. The sedan’s left front bumper hit her, causing head injuries and shock. The driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors and does not cite driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No mention of safety equipment or signals for the pedestrian. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519601 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Parked Sedan Crash Kills Driver on Powell Street

A 2019 Nissan sat parked on Powell Street. Its left front crushed. Inside, a 39-year-old man lay dead. No movement. No sound. Morning light caught broken glass. One life ended in silence.

A deadly crash took place near 211 Powell Street in Brooklyn. A 2019 Nissan sedan, parked at the curb, was found with its left front crushed. According to the police report, a 39-year-old man was inside the vehicle, unresponsive and not ejected. He showed no signs of life. No other injuries were reported. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The cause of the crash remains unspecified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signals appears in the report. The incident ended with one fatality, the driver of the parked car.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518552 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
5
Five Hurt as Sedans Crash on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans slammed together on Eastern Parkway. Five people, including a child, suffered bruises and whiplash. The crash struck both cars head-on. All stayed conscious. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Eastern Parkway near Howard Avenue in Brooklyn. The male driver of a 2010 Infiniti was making a left turn. The female driver of a 2017 Nissan was going straight. Both cars took heavy front-end damage. Five people were injured: both drivers, a 21-year-old female front passenger, a 67-year-old male rear passenger, and a 6-year-old female rear passenger. Injuries included neck bruises, whiplash, and a face contusion. All occupants were conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. No mention of helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Brooklyn Sedans Collide, Passenger Injured

Two sedans collided on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was stopped in traffic; the other was moving east. A right rear passenger suffered a back contusion. Driver inattention caused the crash. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Boyland Street in Brooklyn. One sedan was stopped in traffic while the other was traveling east going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center back end of the stopped vehicle and the center front end of the moving vehicle. A 30-year-old female occupant in the right rear passenger seat was injured, sustaining a back contusion. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors. Neither vehicle showed damage. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4517587 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Brooklyn SUV Rear-Ends SUV on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs collided head north on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by an unlicensed man, struck the front SUV. Both drivers suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Alcohol and following too closely contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The rear vehicle, driven by a 28-year-old unlicensed man with alcohol involvement, struck the back of the front SUV. Both drivers, a 28-year-old passenger and a 41-year-old licensed driver, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. The front passenger was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors for the rear driver. The front driver’s contributing factors were unspecified. Both vehicles were traveling straight north at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515536 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Woman Struck Crossing Atlantic Avenue Before Dawn

A woman crossed Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn before sunrise. A westbound car hit her head-on. Blood pooled on the street. She lay semiconscious, head wounded. The car’s right bumper bore the mark. No driver error listed. System failed her.

A 38-year-old woman was struck while crossing Atlantic Avenue near Gunther Place in Brooklyn before dawn. According to the police report, she was hit head-on by a westbound car. She suffered a head injury and severe bleeding, lying semiconscious in the street. The car’s right front bumper was damaged. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction were recorded in the data. The woman was not at an intersection or crosswalk when struck. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors. The crash highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515617 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Box Truck Strikes Young Woman Crossing

A box truck hit a 19-year-old woman crossing Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver was distracted. She suffered a fractured, dislocated arm. The truck’s right front quarter panel struck her.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling east on Riverdale Avenue in Brooklyn struck a 19-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained a fractured and dislocated lower arm and elbow. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the truck’s right front quarter panel. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors, such as helmet use or signaling, were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4515183 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Hit Crossing Against Signal

A 10-year-old girl was struck by an SUV while crossing Boyland Street against the signal. The vehicle was making a left turn with no damage reported. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. She remained conscious.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Boyland Street and Livonia Avenue in Brooklyn. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when a GMC SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck her with the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle properly, with no damage to the SUV. The child sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4519078 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Sedan Rear-Ends Stopped Cars on Atlantic Avenue

A sedan struck two stopped vehicles on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver and a teenage passenger in the striking car suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. Damage centered on front and rear ends.

According to the police report, a 38-year-old female driver traveling west on Atlantic Avenue rear-ended two stopped sedans. The collision injured the driver and a 15-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and shock. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The two struck vehicles were stopped in traffic, sustaining center back-end damage, while the striking sedan had front-end damage. No occupants were ejected. The crash occurred near Sherlock Place in Brooklyn's 37th council district.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4506944 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Eastern Parkway

A 29-year-old woman driving a sedan was injured when an SUV struck her vehicle from behind on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The impact caused back injuries. Police cited the SUV driver for following too closely. Both vehicles were traveling northbound.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn involving a sedan and an SUV. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, impacting the sedan's left rear bumper and the SUV's center front end. The sedan's 29-year-old female driver sustained back injuries and was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor attributed to the SUV driver. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505851 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
E-Bike Crashes Into Taxi on Eastern Parkway

A 22-year-old male e-bike rider was ejected and suffered a severe head injury after colliding with a taxi on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The rider was unconscious and wearing a helmet. The e-bike was demolished; the taxi sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male e-bike rider traveling south on Eastern Parkway was making a left turn when he collided with a northbound taxi going straight. The e-bike rider was ejected and sustained a severe head injury, rendering him unconscious. The taxi's right front bumper was damaged. The report lists driver errors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Turning Improperly" attributed to the e-bike rider. The rider was wearing a helmet at the time. The taxi driver was licensed and traveling straight. The crash demolished the e-bike and injured the rider internally.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
3
Sedan Turns Left, Hits Truck in Brooklyn

A sedan turning left collided with a truck going straight on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. Three vehicle occupants suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All were conscious and not ejected. Damage hit the sedan’s left rear and truck’s left front bumpers.

According to the police report, a 2019 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Rockaway Avenue when it collided with a 2007 Dodge truck traveling straight north. The impact occurred at the sedan's left rear bumper and the truck's left front bumper. Three occupants in the sedan, including the driver and two rear passengers, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash. All injured parties were conscious and remained inside the vehicle. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the collision dynamics. No safety equipment was noted for the occupants. The crash caused moderate injuries but no ejections.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504442 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08