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.

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
Boroughs
City Council Districts
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State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Police Precinct 73

2
Unsafe Lane Change Injures Three in Brooklyn

Two sedans crashed on Hegeman Avenue. Unsafe lane change and distraction led to impact. Both drivers and a passenger suffered back injuries. Shock followed. Metal struck metal. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Hegeman Avenue in Brooklyn. One driver merged westbound and struck the left side doors of another sedan traveling straight. Both drivers and a rear passenger suffered back injuries and shock. The report lists unsafe lane changing and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The right front bumper of the merging sedan hit the left side doors of the other vehicle. All injured parties wore lap belts and were not ejected. The crash left three people hurt and the street scarred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4505864 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two Sedans Collide on Fulton Street

Two sedans collided on Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One driver suffered head injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles were northbound; one was parked. No ejections occurred. The injured driver was conscious but hurt. Damage was limited to front ends of vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans collided near 1981 Fulton Street in Brooklyn. One vehicle was traveling north, going straight ahead, while the other was parked. The driver of the moving sedan sustained head injuries and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The parked vehicle was struck on the left front bumper, and the moving vehicle sustained damage to its center front end. No safety equipment was noted for the injured driver. The crash resulted in injury but no fatalities.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4504441 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Pedestrian Injured Crossing Against Signal in Brooklyn

A 62-year-old man was struck at an intersection on Junius Street in Brooklyn. The sedan hit him on the right front quarter panel. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing against the signal at an intersection on Junius Street near New Lots Avenue in Brooklyn. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2001 Nissan sedan traveling east, was going straight ahead when the vehicle struck the pedestrian on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian's action of crossing against the signal is noted but no driver violations such as failure to yield are recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503435 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Motorcycle Rear-Ends SUV on Ralph Avenue

A motorcycle struck the rear of an SUV on Ralph Avenue in Brooklyn. The 23-year-old male rider was partially ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash was caused by driver inattention. The rider was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling north on Ralph Avenue rear-ended a stationary or slower-moving SUV also heading north. The motorcycle driver, a 23-year-old male, was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet and remained conscious after the collision. No other occupants were involved or injured. The impact occurred at the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the motorcycle.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4500537 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two Sedans Collide on Eastern Parkway

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn. The front passenger in the rear vehicle suffered a back contusion. The crash involved passenger distraction and slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east on Eastern Parkway collided, with impact at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. A 36-year-old female front passenger in the rear vehicle was injured, sustaining a back contusion. The report lists passenger distraction as a contributing factor, along with slippery pavement. Both drivers were licensed men, one from New York and one from Pennsylvania, traveling straight ahead. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The crash highlights driver-related distraction and hazardous road conditions as key factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4498745 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Two Sedans Collide on Pitkin Avenue

Two sedans collided head-on on Pitkin Avenue in Brooklyn. Three occupants were injured, including an 8-year-old boy and a 41-year-old woman. Both suffered whiplash and arm injuries. The crash caused center front and back damage to the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling westbound on Pitkin Avenue collided. The impact was between the left front bumper of one sedan and the left rear bumper of the other. Three occupants were injured: an 8-year-old boy in the right rear seat with elbow and arm injuries, and a 41-year-old woman in the front passenger seat with neck injuries. Both were conscious and suffered whiplash. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front and back ends. No ejections occurred, and all drivers were licensed. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle collisions even when all parties are traveling straight ahead.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499443 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
2
Head-On Crash Shatters Two Drivers on Blake Avenue

Steel met steel on Blake Avenue. A van and a box truck collided head-on. Two men, both drivers, left injured and in shock. One’s shoulder crushed, the other’s chest battered. The street fell silent. No answers, only pain and twisted metal.

A van and a box truck collided head-on near Blake Avenue and Strauss Street in Brooklyn. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight when they struck each other. The 51-year-old van driver suffered a shattered shoulder and crush injuries. The 38-year-old box truck driver sustained internal chest injuries. Both men were strapped in and left in shock. The report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left both vehicles with heavy front-end damage. The police report offers no further details on the cause.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4492006 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08
Two SUVs Collide on Rockaway Avenue

Two SUVs crashed at Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the westbound SUV suffered neck injuries and shock. Both vehicles struck each other front and side. The driver wore a lap belt and harness. The crash caused pain and nausea.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Rockaway Avenue in Brooklyn. The female driver of the westbound GMC SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The collision involved the center front end of a southbound Jeep SUV and the right side doors of the westbound GMC SUV. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the female driver. Both drivers were licensed. The crash caused bodily injury and emotional distress to the female driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4493095 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-08