Crash Count for Far Rockaway-Bayswater
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,815
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 746
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 142
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 6
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Far Rockaway-Bayswater
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 6
Crush Injuries 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 6
Head 5
Whole body 1
Whiplash 25
Neck 11
+6
Back 7
+2
Head 7
+2
Chest 2
Whole body 2
Contusion/Bruise 37
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Back 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Abrasion 23
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 6
+1
Face 3
Head 3
Hip/upper leg 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Pain/Nausea 5
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Far Rockaway-Bayswater?

Preventable Speeding in Far Rockaway-Bayswater School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Far Rockaway-Bayswater

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Black Toyota Sedan (LHW6494) – 130 times • 2 in last 90d here
  2. 2019 Blue Kia Sedan (LLA1098) – 92 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2014 Black Infiniti Coupe (GIVETHX) – 80 times • 6 in last 90d here
  4. 2013 Black BMW Suburban (LGK2014) – 78 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2022 Gray Audi Sedn (KPW8428) – 71 times • 1 in last 90d here
Beach Channel Drive, one small body; a neighborhood’s long toll

Beach Channel Drive, one small body; a neighborhood’s long toll

Far Rockaway-Bayswater: Jan 1, 2022 - Sep 2, 2025

A 10-year-old girl died on Beach Channel Drive in the late afternoon. An infant was hurt beside her. NYC Open Data records the case on Feb 9, 2022. CrashID 4501630.

She was one of 6 people killed on Far Rockaway-Bayswater streets since Jan 1, 2022. Another 585 were injured across 1,416 crashes. NYC Open Data.

The pattern doesn’t let up

Crashes are rising this year: 335 so far versus 260 at this point last year, a 28.8% jump. Injuries are up too: 146 this year versus 121 last year, up 20.7%. Period ends Sep 2, 2025. NYC Open Data.

Evenings hit hardest here. The 7 PM hour shows the most injuries, 59. Late afternoon is bad too: 49 at 4 PM. NYC Open Data.

Where the blood pools

Beach Channel Drive leads the harm: 2 deaths and 54 injuries. Seagirt Boulevard adds 1 death and 24 injuries. NYC Open Data.

Pedestrians carry the weight: 5 of the 6 dead were on foot. NYC Open Data.

The crash files cite named failures again and again: inattention, failure to yield, unsafe speed, and blown signals. NYC Open Data – Vehicles.

Officials know these roads are deadly

“The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short… it’s poorly designed… and the lack of sufficient pedestrian and bike infrastructure makes it even more dangerous,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards about the corridor toward JFK. Streetsblog NYC.

Closer to home, Beach Channel and Seagirt are where people die and get hurt. The files are clear. NYC Open Data.

Fix what we can see

Start where people are getting hit:

  • On Beach Channel Drive and Seagirt Boulevard, add hard protection for walkers at crossings, daylight corners, give leading pedestrian intervals, and harden turns. These target common crash types logged here. NYC Open Data – Vehicles.
  • Focus night and evening enforcement on these corridors. Injuries spike then. NYC Open Data – Crashes.

Citywide tools exist. The Council can lower default speeds under Sammy’s Law. Our Council Member, Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, chairs transportation. Use it. Our Senator, James Sanders, voted yes in committee on the Stop Super Speeders Act (S4045) to force repeat speeders to use speed limiters. Open States. Our Assembly Member, Khaleel Anderson, voted yes to extend school speed zones. Timeline.

Lower speeds. Box in the worst drivers. Start with the streets that keep breaking us. Act now. /take_action/.

Frequently Asked Questions

What area and time does this cover?
Far Rockaway–Bayswater (NTA QN1401) from Jan 1, 2022 through Sep 2, 2025. All figures in this story come from NYC Open Data’s motor vehicle collision datasets filtered to this neighborhood and time window.
How many people were killed and injured here since 2022?
Six people were killed and 585 injured in 1,416 reported crashes. Source: NYC Open Data motor vehicle collision datasets, accessed Sep 2, 2025.
Where are the worst spots?
Beach Channel Drive (2 deaths, 54 injuries) and Seagirt Boulevard (1 death, 24 injuries) have the heaviest tolls in this period. Source: NYC Open Data collision records.
When are crashes most common here?
Injuries peak in the evening: the 7 PM hour shows 59 injuries, with 4 PM close behind at 49. Source: NYC Open Data hourly distribution for this geography.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records to the Far Rockaway–Bayswater NTA (QN1401) for incidents occurring between 2022-01-01 and 2025-09-02, then counted deaths, injuries, and crash totals, and summarized locations and hours. Data were extracted Sep 2, 2025. You can start from the crash dataset here and apply the same date and geography filters.
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

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson

District 31

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

District 31

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Far Rockaway-Bayswater

27
Driver hits car's right rear; passenger hurt

Sep 27 - Two sedans headed west on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd. A driver in a Nissan hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota. A 23-year-old passenger was injured, conscious, with back and internal complaints.

A westbound Nissan sedan driver hit the right rear of a westbound Toyota on Beach 9 St at Seagirt Blvd in Queens. A 23-year-old female passenger was injured; she was conscious with back pain and internal complaints. Other occupants, including both drivers, were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight ahead before impact, the Nissan had right front bumper damage and the Toyota had right rear bumper damage, and contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified" for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845426 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
26
Motorcyclist killed in multiple collisions on Long Island Expressway, NYPD says
21
Woman killed after being pinned under car while crossing Queens intersection
20
Female construction worker killed on Queens job site, hit-and-run driver arrested
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
15
Suspect in deadly DWI crash sexually harassed teen before intentionally striking her with SUV, Queens DA says
13
16-year-old girl struck and killed in Queens

22
Drivers collide during U-turn on Beach Channel

Aug 22 - Northbound on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street, a motorcyclist tried a U-turn as a sedan driver went straight. The drivers collided. The rider suffered leg pain and shock. It was 8:55 p.m. Police listed driver errors.

Two northbound drivers collided on Beach Channel Drive at Hassock Street in Queens. According to the police report, the motorcyclist attempted a U-turn while a sedan driver continued straight, and the two collided. The 40-year-old male motorcyclist reported knee and lower-leg pain and was listed as injured; other injuries were not specified. Police recorded driver errors: Turning Improperly and Driver Inattention/Distraction. Police also noted left-front damage on the motorcycle and center-front damage on the sedan. Both vehicles were recorded as traveling northbound at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839816 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
14
Int 1347-2025 Brooks-Powers co-sponsors crackdown on unlicensed commuter vans, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to use a compliance checklist and levy maximum fines on unlicensed commuter vans. Punitive enforcement may cut informal transit, push riders to cars and ride‑hail, and raise vehicle volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists.

Bill: Int 1347-2025. Status: Sponsorship; sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced and referred August 14, 2025. The matter: "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams; co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, and Chris Banks. The law orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a checklist and requires officers to issue maximum fines for each violation. It takes effect 120 days after enactment. A safety assessment warns this punitive approach may reduce informal transit in underserved areas, shift trips to private cars and ride‑hail, and increase traffic volumes that endanger pedestrians and cyclists; it adds policing without system-wide safety gains.


14
Int 1347-2025 Brooks-Powers co-sponsors unlicensed commuter van crackdown, worsening overall street safety.

Aug 14 - Int 1347-2025 orders TLC, NYPD and DOT to cite unlicensed commuter vans and levy maximum fines. It will likely shrink shared rides in transit deserts. Trips will shift to private cars and ride-hail. Pedestrians and cyclists face more exposure on the street.

Int 1347-2025 is at SPONSORSHIP and sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on August 14, 2025. The matter is titled, "A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to enforcing violations against unlicensed commuter vans." Primary sponsor Nantasha M. Williams introduced the bill. Co-sponsors Selvena N. Brooks-Powers, Mercedes Narcisse, Chris Banks, and Farah N. Louis joined her. The bill orders TLC, with NYPD and DOT, to maintain a compliance checklist and requires officers to issue maximum penalties for every listed violation. Analysts warn punitive enforcement and steep fines will likely reduce shared transit options in transit deserts, push trips to private cars and ride-hail, and increase traffic exposure for pedestrians and cyclists, prioritizing policing over safer operations or street redesign without clear system-wide safety gains.


12
Left-turning sedan strikes Far Rockaway pedestrian

Aug 12 - A Lexus sedan turned left on Mott and hit a woman in the crosswalk at Beach 20th. She stayed conscious, clutching her bruised arm. The car showed no damage. The street showed the truth: a person hurt at an intersection.

A 2021 Lexus sedan, driven by a licensed woman, was making a left turn from Mott Ave at Beach 20 St in Queens when it struck a 38-year-old woman in the intersection. The pedestrian suffered a bruised arm and remained conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were listed as “Unspecified” for all parties. The vehicle’s point of impact was the center front end, and the car showed no damage. The driver was turning left, a high-risk maneuver for people on foot at intersections. No driver errors were recorded beyond the unspecified factors in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834521 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
12
Speeding Car Slams Food Truck, Kills Two

Aug 12 - A car tore through an Astoria intersection. It struck a food truck. Two men died on the sidewalk. The driver died too. Metal, flesh, coffee, blood. The street swallowed them. It happened fast. No one stood a chance.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-12), an 84-year-old driver sped through 42nd Street and 19th Avenue in Astoria, Queens, crashing into a food truck and killing two customers and himself. Surveillance showed the car "going about 60 miles an hour" before impact. The article quotes a witness: "Someone screamed really loudly, and I just had stepped back, like right up to the sidewalk." The force severed a victim's foot. The crash highlights the lethal risk when drivers lose control at high speed in pedestrian zones. No charges were filed; the driver died at the scene.


11
Astoria Businesses Sue Over Bike Lane

Aug 11 - Astoria shopkeepers fight a protected bike lane on 31st Street. They claim city plans threaten their business and public safety. The lawsuit lands in Queens Supreme Court. The city faces pushback, progress stalls.

NY1 reported on August 11, 2025, that over a dozen Astoria business owners filed suit to block a protected bike lane on 31st Street. The petition, lodged in Queens Supreme Court, claims the redesign from 36th Avenue to Newton Avenue would 'hurt their day-to-day operations and jeopardize public safety.' Owners accuse the city of acting in an 'arbitrary and capricious' way, moving forward despite objections. The case highlights ongoing tension between street safety projects and local business concerns. The outcome could shape future protected bike lane installations citywide.


8
Richards Calls Flood Signage Safety‑Boosting Low‑Hanging Fruit

Aug 8 - Flash floods swamped Cross Island Parkway. Leaders demanded flood signage and storm fixes. Signs may warn drivers but do little for pedestrians and cyclists. Only real infrastructure will cut the risks they face.

"signage as a 'small step' and 'low-hanging fruit,'" -- Donovan J. Richards

Action: infrastructure request (no bill number). Status: public call on August 8, 2025; not advanced to committee or vote. The matter was described as a "call for flood-related street signage and storm mitigation efforts." Queens Borough President Donovan J. Richards called signage a "small step" and "low-hanging fruit." Council Member Vickie Paladino urged signs to warn drivers unfamiliar with the area. State Sen. John Liu pressed city, state and federal agencies and criticized federal funding cuts. Safety analyst note: "Flood warning signage may help alert motorists but does little to address the underlying risks to pedestrians and cyclists... only comprehensive infrastructure improvements would yield significant safety benefits for vulnerable road users."


5
NYPD Cruiser Crash Injures Three In Queens

Aug 5 - Police car struck at Beach 35th and Rockaway. Three hurt. Sirens cut through Edgemere. Cause unknown. Streets stained. Investigation begins.

CBS New York reported on August 5, 2025, that an NYPD cruiser crashed at Beach 35th Street and Rockaway Freeway in Edgemere, Queens. Three people were injured. The article states, 'Police are now trying to determine the cause of the crash.' No details on driver actions or contributing factors were released. The incident highlights risks at busy intersections and the need for thorough investigation when emergency vehicles are involved.


4
Left-Turning SUV T-Bones Another SUV on Rockaway Freeway

Aug 4 - A left-turning SUV hit the right side of a southbound SUV on Rockaway Freeway. Four people were injured. Drivers and front passengers suffered head trauma, a fractured arm, concussions, and bleeding amid night sirens.

According to the police report ... two Ford SUVs collided on Rockaway Freeway at Seagirt Boulevard. One vehicle was making a left turn northbound; the other was going straight southbound. Four occupants were injured: both drivers and both front passengers. Reported injuries included head trauma, a concussion, a fractured arm, and bleeding. The southbound SUV shows left-front bumper damage; the left-turning SUV shows right-side door damage. The police report lists all contributing factors as "Unspecified." No driver errors were recorded in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
1
Man Killed By Car In Queens Dispute

Aug 1 - A car struck and killed a 23-year-old man in Ozone Park. The driver fled, then turned himself in. Police say the crash followed a heated confrontation. The victim died at Jamaica Hospital.

ABC7 reported on August 1, 2025, that a 23-year-old man died after being hit by a car at 101st Avenue and Liberty Boulevard in Queens. Police said the incident followed a domestic dispute. The driver, who was the woman's current boyfriend, told police the victim approached his car "while flashing what appeared to be a gun" and was struck as the driver tried to leave. The driver later went to the police. No charges had been filed as of publication, with the district attorney still reviewing the case. The crash highlights the lethal risk when vehicles are used during conflicts.


31
Flash Flood Traps Cars On Expressway

Jul 31 - Water rose fast. Cars stranded. People climbed roofs to escape. Rescue teams pulled them out. Rain hammered Queens. The road drowned, then cleared. Danger came quick. Relief came late.

ABC7 reported on July 31, 2025, that flash flooding trapped drivers on the Clearview Expressway in Queens. Video showed people perched atop cars, waiting for rescue. A witness described, "10 feet deep, people sitting on top of cars, 6 or 7." Mayor Eric Adams declared a localized State of Emergency. The flooding left vehicles stranded and forced emergency response. The article highlights the risk of sudden, severe weather overwhelming city infrastructure, stranding vulnerable road users in harm’s way.


28
Left-Turning SUV Driver Hits Cyclist on Brookhaven

Jul 28 - SUV driver turned left on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St and hit a northbound cyclist. The rider, 18, suffered a head injury. Police recorded driver inattention.

In Queens, the driver of an SUV making a left turn on Brookhaven Ave at Beach 20 St hit a northbound cyclist who was making a right turn. The cyclist, 18, sustained a head injury and reported a bruise. He was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' was a contributing factor. The report also lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a factor. Impact points were the SUV’s left front bumper and the bike’s front end. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
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Sedan Turns, Strikes Pedestrians Crossing Signalized Intersection

Jul 23 - A sedan making a right turn hit two pedestrians crossing with the signal on Seagirt Ave. A 34-year-old man was injured. A 6-year-old girl and two car occupants were also involved.

A sedan traveling south on Seagirt Ave made a right turn and struck two pedestrians, a 34-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl, who were crossing at the intersection with the signal. According to the police report, the man suffered an elbow and arm injury with abrasions. The girl’s injuries were unspecified. Two occupants in the sedan, including the driver, were also listed but not reported as injured. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield are noted in the data. Both pedestrians were crossing with the signal at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4832789 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02