Crash Count for Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,117
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 598
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 171
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 6
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 2
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 2
Crush Injuries 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Face 2
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Concussion 3
Head 3
Whiplash 28
Neck 12
+7
Back 7
+2
Head 7
+2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Chest 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 32
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Head 6
+1
Lower arm/hand 5
Back 4
Abdomen/pelvis 2
Chest 2
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Eye 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 35
Lower leg/foot 12
+7
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Head 6
+1
Face 4
Whole body 2
Back 1
Chest 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 9
Head 3
Back 2
Eye 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere?

Preventable Speeding in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. 2024 Hyundai Sedan (MNM9002) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2020 Gray Kia Sedan (JRY9088) – 44 times • 1 in last 90d here
  3. 2020 Gray Toyota Suburban (T705202C) – 41 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2021 White Chevrolet Suburban (LEA3397) – 34 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2013 Black Nissan Utility Vehicle (75DIJV) – 24 times • 1 in last 90d here
Beach Channel Drive keeps taking. The fixes don’t.

Beach Channel Drive keeps taking. The fixes don’t.

Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 4, 2025

Just after 8 AM on Sep 15, 2025, a driver going west on Beach Channel Drive hit a man crossing near Beach 101st. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. NYC Open Data

Since 2022, this area has seen 2 deaths and 594 injuries in traffic crashes. Pedestrians account for 97 of those injuries; people on bikes, 32. NYC Open Data

Beach Channel Drive is the spine of harm

Beach Channel Drive leads the toll here, with 77 injuries and one death tied to its length. Rockaway Beach Boulevard adds 23 injuries. NYC Open Data

Crashes pile up in the late afternoon. The 4 PM hour has seen the most injuries. NYC Open Data

Named driver errors show up again and again: failure to yield, inattention, aggressive driving. NYC Open Data

This Week

  • Oct 23: Eastbound along Beach Channel Drive at Beach 48th, a bus rear‑ended another vehicle; three people were hurt. NYC Open Data
  • Oct 10: At Rockaway Freeway and Beach 96th, two sedans collided; one driver was injured. NYC Open Data

Queens officials know these roads are deadly

“The current state of the Conduit falls significantly short… it’s poorly designed,” Queens Borough President Donovan Richards said of another Queens corridor that cuts people off and puts them at risk. Streetsblog NYC

On repeat speeding, State Senator James Sanders voted yes in committee for S 4045, a bill to force intelligent speed limiters on drivers with a pattern of violations. Open States

City Hall and Albany have tools to slow cars and stop habitual speeders. Use them. /take_action/

What would help here, now

  • Daylight corners and harden turns on Beach Channel Drive to slow turning drivers and open sight lines at crossings like Beach 54th and Beach 101st. NYC Open Data
  • Add leading pedestrian intervals and raised islands along Beach Channel Drive, where most harm concentrates. NYC Open Data
  • Target failure‑to‑yield enforcement at afternoon peaks, when injuries spike. NYC Open Data

The man on Beach Channel Drive went down in daylight. The street stayed the same. We do not have to.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this happening?
Rockaway Beach–Arverne–Edgemere in Queens (Precinct 100). Streets like Beach Channel Drive and Rockaway Beach Boulevard carry most of the harm here, with Beach Channel Drive showing 77 injuries and one death since 2022, according to NYC Open Data.
What’s the pattern on timing and causes?
Injuries peak in the late afternoon, with the 4 PM hour the worst. Police reports cite driver failure to yield, inattention, and aggressive driving among recorded factors. Source: NYC Open Data.
Which officials represent this area?
Council District 31 (Selvena N. Brooks-Powers), Assembly District 31 (Khaleel Anderson), and State Senate District 10 (James Sanders). Senator Sanders voted yes in committee on S 4045, a bill to require speed limiters for repeat dangerous drivers.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4), filtered for 2022-01-01 to 2025-11-04 within Rockaway Beach–Arverne–Edgemere. We counted deaths and injuries by person type and reviewed crash records for locations and contributing factors. You can reproduce the filtered crash view here by applying the same date and geography filters. Data accessed Nov 4, 2025.
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

Citations

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Khaleel Anderson

District 31

Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

District 31

State Senator James Sanders

District 10

Help Fix the Problem.

This address sits in

Traffic Safety Timeline for Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere

29
Int 1439-2025 Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

28
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged

23
Truck rear-ends bus; passengers injured

Oct 23 - Truck driver hit the back of an eastbound bus on Beach Channel Dr at Beach 48 St in Queens. Two rear passengers and a driver hurt. Police recorded Following Too Closely.

A truck driver rear-ended an eastbound bus on Beach Channel Drive at Beach 48 Street in Queens. The crash injured two rear passengers and a driver, who reported back and internal injuries. According to the police report, both vehicles were traveling east. The bus was struck at the center rear, and the truck showed center-front damage. According to the police report, police recorded Following Too Closely by the driver. Other occupants were listed with minor or unspecified injuries. This was a rear-impact crash into a bus carrying riders, and the force went through the passenger space.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853716 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
10
Improper Turn at Rockaway Freeway Injures Driver

Oct 10 - Two drivers collided while turning at Beach 96 St and Rockaway Freeway. Police recorded Turning Improperly. A 36-year-old driver suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Another driver and a front passenger were listed with unspecified injuries.

Two drivers collided at Beach 96 St and Rockaway Freeway in Queens at 11:15 p.m. The driver of a 2010 Hyundai sedan was making a right turn. The driver of a 2017 Nissan sedan was making a left turn. Impact was to the right‑turning driver’s center front end and the left‑turning driver’s left side doors. A 36‑year‑old woman driving was injured in the abdomen and pelvis. Another driver and a 52‑year‑old front passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, the contributing factor was “Turning Improperly.” Police recorded Turning Improperly for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849375 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
21
Hit-run driver speeding to Dunkin’ Donuts when he killed Queens expressway construction worker: D.A.
20
Driver charged after woman directing traffic around expressway killed in Queens hit-and-run
18
Suspect who allegedly intentionally ran over, killed Queens teen is in the country illegally, ICE says
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD
15
Driver hits man on Beach Channel Dr

Sep 15 - A westbound driver on Beach Channel Dr hit a 35-year-old man near Beach 101 St in Queens. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver. The man bled from an arm and hand. Morning rush. Another pedestrian down.

On Beach Channel Dr at Beach 101 St in Queens, a westbound driver going straight hit a 35-year-old man outside an intersection. The driver’s right front bumper made impact. The man suffered arm and hand injuries, bled, and was in shock. “According to the police report, police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver.” The crash was logged at 8:19 a.m. The location falls within the 100th Precinct, ZIP 11694. It is recorded as collision ID 4842621. Vehicle type was not reported. No other contributing factors were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842621 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
2 children struck by driver in Queens, suspect in custody, witnesses say
13
Teenage girl fatally struck by SUV in Queens, suspect in custody
5
Queens teen with autism fatally struck by car after going missing from LI school
2
Many Queens riders now navigating new commute, due to full redesign of MTA's bus network
1
MTA got busy with second phase of Queens bus network redesign this weekend
31
Second phase of Queens bus network redesign goes into effect
28
Front-End Crash Injures Passenger in Arverne

Aug 28 - Taxi and sedan drivers collided at Beach 75 St and Beach Channel Dr. The crash also hit a parked pickup. A front-seat passenger suffered a head contusion. Police recorded driver inattention and passenger distraction.

A taxi driver heading east on Beach Channel Dr and a westbound sedan driver crashed front to front at Beach 75 St in Arverne. The collision also damaged a parked pickup. A front passenger, 45, suffered a head contusion. According to the police report, both vehicles were going straight and both points of impact were at the center front. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction by the drivers. They also recorded passenger distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4841117 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
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.


14
Int 1347-2025 Selvena N. Brooks-Powers

14
Int 1346-2025 Selvena N. Brooks-Powers