Crash Count for Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 432
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 229
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 77
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 29, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel?

Children Bleed While Politicians Wait: Demand 20 MPH Now

Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Numbers Behind the Pain

Three dead. Fifty-three injured. That is the toll in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel over the past year. The dead do not come back. The injured carry scars—some seen, some not. City crash data

Pedestrians are not spared. In December, a 79-year-old man was struck while emerging from behind a parked car. He survived, but with a torn head and blood on the street. In March, a child was killed on the North Channel Bridge. The data does not say his name. It only says: head injury, internal, apparent death. Crash records

Crashes do not slow. In the last twelve months, there were 115 crashes. Three were fatal. Three left people with injuries so severe they may never walk the same. The rest are numbers, but each number is a life changed. Crash statistics

Who Pays the Price

No one is safe. Children, elders, cyclists, and walkers all bleed the same. Cars and SUVs are the main weapons. In the last year, sedans and SUVs killed and maimed. Trucks and buses did not kill, but they have before. Bikes did not kill anyone here, but they are not the threat. Vehicle involvement data

What Has Been Done—And What Has Not

The city talks of Vision Zero. There are new speed cameras, new laws, and promises. But in these streets, the blood keeps coming. Sammy’s Law passed. The city can lower speed limits to 20 mph. But the limit here is not yet 20. The cameras are not everywhere. The deaths are not stopping. Vision Zero progress

Local leaders have the power. They can demand lower speeds. They can push for more cameras, safer crossings, and real redesigns. They can act, or they can wait for the next call in the night.

Act Now—Or Count the Dead

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets where a child can cross and come home.

Do not wait for another name to become a number. Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785091 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Stacey Pheffer Amato
Assembly Member Stacey Pheffer Amato
District 23
District Office:
159-53 102nd St., Howard Beach, NY 11414
Legislative Office:
Room 839, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Joann Ariola
Council Member Joann Ariola
District 32
District Office:
114-12 Beach Channel Drive, Suite 1, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
718-318-6411
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1550, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7382
Twitter: JoannAriola32
James Sanders
State Senator James Sanders
District 10
District Office:
142-01 Rockaway Blvd., South Ozone Park, NY 11436
Legislative Office:
Room 711, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel sits in Queens, District 32, AD 23, SD 10.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel

Ariola Supports Safety Boosting 24/7 Speed Camera Expansion

City Council voted to extend and expand speed cameras. The bill lets cameras run all day, every day. Forty-three said yes, seven said no. David Carr voted no. The measure now heads to Albany. Streets may see more eyes, more tickets.

On May 26, 2022, the City Council approved a home rule request to extend and expand New York City's speed camera program, allowing cameras to operate 24/7 for three more years. The vote was 43 in favor, seven against. The matter summary: 'giving the state Legislature the go-ahead to pass a three-year extension and expansion of New York City's speed camera program that allows them to operate 24/7.' Council Member David Carr (District 50) voted no. Other Republicans and two Democrats also opposed. Ydanis Rodriguez, City Transportation Commissioner, said, 'Cameras will be 24/7 the whole year.' The bill now moves to the state legislature, which must act before June 2. No formal safety analyst note was provided for this action.


S 5602
Amato votes no, opposing expanded speed camera hours and safer streets.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


S 5602
Sanders votes yes to extend school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Senate passed S 5602 to keep school zone speed cameras running longer. More eyes on reckless drivers. Lawmakers push back against speeding near kids. The vote was clear. The danger remains.

Bill S 5602, titled 'Relates to the hours of operation of a school zone speed camera demonstration program,' passed the Senate on May 25, 2022, and the Assembly on June 2, 2022. The bill extends the hours that speed cameras operate in New York City school zones. Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, with co-sponsors Biaggi, Cleare, Gianaris, Hoylman, Jackson, Kavanagh, Krueger, Myrie, Persaud, Ramos, Rivera, and Sepulveda. The measure saw strong support in both chambers, despite some opposition. The bill aims to keep cameras watching when children are at risk. More enforcement, more accountability. The fight for safer streets continues.


A 8936
Amato votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


A 8936
Amato votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


S 1078
Amato votes yes, boosting driver education and improving street safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


A 8936
Sanders votes yes to require safer complete street designs, improving safety.

Albany passed A 8936. Cities get more state cash if they build complete streets. Lawmakers want safer roads. The bill sailed through both chambers. Money now follows safety.

Bill A 8936, titled 'Relates to complete street design features and funding of construction and improvements at a municipalities' expense,' passed the Assembly on May 23, 2022, and the Senate on June 1, 2022. The bill boosts state funding for transportation projects when municipalities add complete street features. Assemblymember Fahy led as primary sponsor, joined by Hunter, Seawright, Woerner, and others. The Assembly and Senate both voted yes, with broad support. The law aims to push cities to design streets for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers—by tying state dollars to safety upgrades.


Sedan Crashes on Slippery Cross Bay Boulevard

A 21-year-old male driver suffered bruises and arm injuries in a single-vehicle crash. The sedan struck an object with its left front bumper. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt when the airbag deployed. Pavement slipperiness contributed.

According to the police report, a 21-year-old male driver in a 2021 Jeep sedan traveling north on Cross Bay Boulevard lost control due to slippery pavement. The vehicle impacted an object with its left front bumper, causing center front-end damage. The driver, who was wearing a lap belt and protected by an airbag, sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The driver was not ejected and remained conscious after the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4530615 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


S 1078
Sanders supports committee review of bill boosting pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Senate and Assembly passed S 1078. New drivers must now learn how to avoid hitting people on foot or bike. Law aims to cut crashes at the root—before drivers get the keys.

Bill S 1078, introduced in the Senate on April 27, 2021, requires pedestrian and bicyclist safety instruction in the drivers pre-licensing course. The bill moved through committee and passed the Senate and Assembly, with key votes on May 20, 2021, February 1, 2022, May 16, 2022, and May 23, 2022. The matter summary reads: 'Requires instruction in pedestrian and bicyclist safety as part of the drivers pre-licensing course.' Primary sponsor: Senator Gounardes, joined by Bailey, Biaggi, Brisport, Cleare, Comrie, and others. The measure targets driver ignorance, a root cause of deadly crashes, by putting vulnerable road users at the center of driver education.


Rear SUV Slams Into Another on East 6 Road

Two SUVs collided in Queens. The rear driver took the hit, suffered neck pain and whiplash. Both vehicles moved north. Driver inattention listed. Metal bent. One man hurt.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles crashed on East 6 Road in Queens. The rear SUV struck the front SUV, causing center-end damage to both. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 45-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was not ejected and stayed conscious. Both vehicles were traveling north, straight ahead. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt at the time of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4511069 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
S 5130
Sanders supports committee progress on complete streets bill improving road safety.

Senate passed S 5130. The bill pushes complete street design. It aims for safe access for all. Pedestrians and cyclists get a shot at safer roads. The vote was split, but the bill moved forward.

Senate bill S 5130, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' passed committee votes on March 2 and May 16, 2022. Senator Kennedy sponsored the bill. Support came from members like Jeremy Cooney, Anna Kaplan, and John Liu. Dissent came from Patrick Gallivan and Susan Serino. The bill pushes cities to design roads for everyone—pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers. It marks a shift from car-first planning. The measure aims to cut risk for people outside cars. Full vote details and text are at the New York Senate website.


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SUV and Box Truck Collide on Beach 140 Street

Two vehicles crashed head-on at Beach 140 Street. Both drivers, women aged 41 and 72, suffered neck and head injuries. Unsafe speed and limited view contributed. Both were conscious and restrained. Damage hit front ends of SUV and truck.

According to the police report, a 2019 SUV and a 2021 box truck collided on Beach 140 Street. Both drivers, a 41-year-old woman and a 72-year-old woman, were injured with neck and head trauma, respectively. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists unsafe speed and limited view as contributing factors. The SUV was struck on its left front bumper, while the truck was hit on its right front quarter panel. Both drivers were licensed in New York. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4503732 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
SUV Slams Into Sedan on Beach Channel Drive

SUV rear-ends sedan in Queens. Woman driver suffers head injury and whiplash. Police cite following too closely. Both cars moved east. Impact crushes bumpers. Streets stay dangerous.

According to the police report, an SUV struck a sedan from behind on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The sedan's driver, a 68-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and wore a lap belt. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, showing the SUV driver failed to keep a safe distance. Both vehicles traveled east at the time of the crash. The SUV's left rear bumper hit the sedan's right front bumper. No other contributing factors or victim errors were recorded.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4502887 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Unlicensed Sedan Driver Slams SUV in Queens

A sedan hit an SUV turning on Cross Bay Boulevard. The unlicensed sedan driver suffered neck injuries. Police cited failure to yield. Both vehicles took heavy front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old unlicensed woman driving a sedan southbound struck a Nissan SUV making a right turn eastbound on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The sedan's right front bumper hit the SUV's center front end. The sedan driver was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash, and was conscious at the scene. Police listed 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The SUV driver was licensed and alone. Both vehicles sustained significant front-end damage.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4499111 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Hits Passenger on Rockaway Beach Blvd

A sedan traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard struck its front passenger. The 23-year-old male occupant suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. The driver was cited for unsafe speed. The passenger was conscious and restrained by a lap belt.

According to the police report, a 2004 Chrysler sedan traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard crashed, impacting the front passenger. The 23-year-old male occupant sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was not ejected and remained conscious. The driver, a licensed female from New York, was cited for unsafe speed, which contributed to the crash. The passenger was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no other contributing factors or driver errors. Vehicle damage was centered on the front end, specifically the right front bumper.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4494333 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05
Sedan Demolished on Cross Bay Boulevard

A 25-year-old female driver crashed her sedan going south on Cross Bay Boulevard. The vehicle was demolished on impact. She suffered internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was semiconscious. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old female driver was injured in a crash on Cross Bay Boulevard. She was driving a 2011 Infiniti sedan southbound when the vehicle was demolished on impact. The driver sustained internal injuries to her abdomen and pelvis and was semiconscious after the collision. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4491330 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-05