Crash Count for Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 394
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 210
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 64
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel?
SUVs/Cars 6 1 2 Bikes 0 0 0 Motos/Mopeds 0 0 0 Trucks/Buses 0 0 0

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.

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

SUVs Collide on Beach Channel Drive

Two SUVs crashed on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. One driver fractured her elbow and hand. The collision struck the left front quarter panel of one vehicle and the right side doors of the other. Both drivers were licensed and conscious.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. One driver, a 59-year-old woman, was injured with fractures and dislocations to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. She was wearing a lap belt and remained conscious. The crash occurred when one SUV was making a U-turn and struck the right side doors of the other SUV traveling straight ahead. Both drivers were licensed and operating vehicles registered in New York. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the turning vehicle and the right side doors of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Sedan Overturns on Queens Cross Bay Boulevard

A 57-year-old woman driver suffered head injuries and whiplash when her sedan overturned on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old female driver was injured when her 2012 Toyota sedan overturned on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The driver sustained head injuries and whiplash but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle struck with its center front end and overturned. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The driver was licensed in New York and was traveling south, going straight ahead at the time of the crash.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Rockaway Freeway

A 39-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and injured on Rockaway Freeway in Queens. The SUV driver disregarded traffic control. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The crash caused right front bumper damage to the SUV.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Freeway involving a 2019 Jeep SUV and a 39-year-old male bicyclist. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm, resulting in injury severity level 3. The report cites driver errors including 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The SUV, traveling east, struck the bicyclist, who was traveling south, at the center front end of both vehicles. The SUV sustained damage to its right front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' but does not assign fault to the victim.


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Box Truck Rear-Ends Van, Ten Injured

A box truck struck the rear of a parked van on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Ten passengers inside the van suffered whiplash and upper body injuries. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a box truck traveling north rear-ended a parked van on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The van carried ten occupants, all injured with complaints of whiplash and upper body pain. The report lists driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Traffic Control Disregarded." Injuries ranged from shoulder and neck pain to back and knee injuries. None of the occupants were ejected, and no safety equipment was noted. The box truck driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at impact. The van sustained damage at its center back end. The crash underscores the dangers of distracted driving and failure to obey traffic controls in Queens.


Sedan Jumps Curb, Kills Young Woman

A sedan veered onto the sidewalk on Rockaway Beach Boulevard. The driver had fallen asleep. The car struck a 19-year-old woman head-on. She died at the scene. The street stayed quiet. The danger was sudden and final.

A 2021 Hyundai sedan traveling west on Rockaway Beach Boulevard near Beach 108th Street left the roadway and mounted the sidewalk. According to the police report, the driver 'fell asleep.' The sedan struck a 19-year-old woman who was standing on the sidewalk. She suffered fatal head injuries and died where she stood. The police report lists 'Fell Asleep' as the contributing factor. The victim was not in the roadway and played no role in the crash. The impact came from the center front end of the sedan. No other contributing factors are listed.


Unlicensed Driver Rear-Ends SUV on Cross Bay

A 37-year-old woman driving south on Cross Bay Boulevard rear-ended a stopped SUV. Alcohol and following too closely contributed. The driver was injured with abrasions and arm injuries. Multiple SUVs were involved in the chain reaction crash in Queens.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old female driver, unlicensed and under the influence of alcohol, was traveling south on Cross Bay Boulevard when she rear-ended a stopped SUV. The report lists 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The collision caused injuries to the driver, including abrasions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The driver was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Several SUVs were involved, with damage focused on the center front and back ends. The crash occurred in Queens, zip code 11693, involving multiple vehicles stopped in traffic.


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Queens SUV Collision Injures Two Drivers

Two SUVs collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers suffered serious injuries. One driver was whiplashed; the other sustained a concussion. Police cited traffic control disregard and unsafe speed as causes. Both drivers were conscious or incoherent but not ejected.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs collided on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Both drivers were injured: one suffered whiplash, the other a concussion. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors for the crash. The driver with the concussion was incoherent, while the other was conscious. Both drivers were wearing some form of restraint, with one using a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The collision caused damage to the front ends of both moving vehicles and the rear quarter panel of a parked SUV. The report does not specify any victim errors or helmet use.


Unlicensed Driver Hits Parked Bus in Queens

A 27-year-old woman driving a sedan struck a parked bus on Beach Channel Drive. She suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash happened at 2:36 a.m. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old female driver operating a 2020 Toyota sedan collided with a parked bus on Beach Channel Drive in Queens. The driver was injured, sustaining back pain and whiplash, and remained conscious. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor to the crash. The sedan's right front bumper struck the bus's right front bumper, causing damage to the center front ends of both vehicles. The driver was unlicensed at the time of the crash. No other persons were reported injured. The bus was stationary when struck. The report does not indicate any victim fault or additional contributing factors.


SUV Kills Pedestrian on North Channel Bridge

A man walked with traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there, head shattered, alone by the water. The driver stayed. The night swallowed the sound.

A man was killed while walking along North Channel Bridge on Cross Bay Boulevard. According to the police report, 'A northbound Honda SUV struck him with its right front bumper. He died there on the road, head shattered, alone by the water, unnamed.' The pedestrian was walking with traffic when the collision happened. The driver, operating a 2018 Honda SUV, was traveling straight ahead. Police listed all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were cited in the report. There was no mention of helmet use or signaling. The crash left one man dead, the road unchanged.


Queens Sedan Collision Injures Front Passenger

Two sedans collided on East 6 Road in Queens. One driver changed lanes improperly, striking the other vehicle’s right rear quarter. A 53-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling northbound.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 6 Road near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The driver of a 2019 Nissan was changing lanes when he struck the right rear quarter panel of a 2015 Mazda traveling straight ahead. The collision injured a 53-year-old female front passenger in the Mazda, causing back injuries and whiplash. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the lane change was unsafe. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured passenger was harnessed and remained conscious. No other contributing factors were noted.


SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Rockaway Freeway

A 27-year-old man driving a sedan suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. Both drivers disregarded traffic control. The sedan driver was conscious and wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Rockaway Freeway in Queens involving a 2019 SUV and a 2001 sedan. The SUV, traveling north, struck the right rear quarter panel of the sedan, which was traveling east. The sedan driver, a 27-year-old male, sustained neck injuries described as whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. Both drivers were cited for disregarding traffic control, a contributing factor to the crash. The sedan driver held a permit license, while the SUV driver was licensed. The impact caused damage to the front center of the SUV and the right rear quarter of the sedan.


SUV Driver Injured After Illness-Induced Crash

A 70-year-old man driving an SUV on Beach Channel Drive in Queens suffered neck injuries after losing control due to illness. The vehicle struck an object front-center. The driver was semiconscious but not ejected, wearing a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 70-year-old male driver in a 2020 Chevrolet SUV traveling east on Beach Channel Drive in Queens was injured when he lost control due to illness. The vehicle impacted an object with its center front end, causing neck injuries to the driver, who was semiconscious but remained inside the vehicle. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists illness as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver errors noted. No pedestrians or other vehicles were involved.


SUV Strikes Elderly Pedestrian Crossing Beach 113 St

An 82-year-old man was hit while crossing Beach 113 Street in a marked crosswalk. The SUV, making a left turn, struck him on the right front quarter panel. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 82-year-old male pedestrian was injured at an intersection on Beach 113 Street while crossing in a marked crosswalk. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2021 Jeep SUV traveling west and making a left turn, failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, leading to the collision. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front quarter panel. The pedestrian sustained a head contusion but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. No vehicle damage was noted.


Sedan Overturns on Cross Bay Boulevard

A 23-year-old male driver lost control on Cross Bay Boulevard. The sedan overturned at high speed. Two occupants were inside. The driver suffered injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the cause. The driver wore a lap belt and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male driver was operating a 2018 sedan northbound on Cross Bay Boulevard when the vehicle overturned. The driver and one other occupant were inside. The driver sustained injuries and was in shock. The report lists unsafe speed as the contributing factor to the crash. The driver was wearing a lap belt and was not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved. The point of impact was the vehicle overturning, indicating loss of control at high speed. The driver held a valid New York license. No other contributing factors were specified.


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Two Sedans Collide on Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Two sedans crashed head-on on Rockaway Beach Boulevard in Queens. Three occupants suffered bruises and contusions to chest, back, and abdomen. All were conscious and restrained. The crash caused center and front-end damage to both vehicles. No ejections reported.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Rockaway Beach Boulevard collided. The impact occurred at the center back end of one vehicle and the center front end of the other. Three occupants were injured: a 71-year-old female front passenger with abdominal and pelvic contusions, a 62-year-old male driver with chest contusions, and a 61-year-old female driver with back contusions. All occupants were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report lists 'Lost Consciousness' as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead prior to the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


Pedestrian Injured in Queens Left-Turn Crash

A 28-year-old woman was struck while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard in a marked crosswalk. The driver, making a left turn, hit her with the right front bumper. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing Rockaway Beach Boulevard at a marked crosswalk in Queens. The driver, a licensed female operating a 2005 Kia SUV, was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The point of impact was the vehicle's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot and was in shock at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with glare. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor.


SUV Hits Bicyclist on Beach Channel Drive

A 61-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens when an SUV struck him on Beach Channel Drive. The cyclist suffered abrasions and leg injuries but was not ejected. Police cited the SUV driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Beach Channel Drive in Queens involving a 61-year-old male bicyclist and a Toyota SUV. The bicyclist, wearing a helmet, sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV struck the bicyclist on its right front quarter panel. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor. The bicyclist was not ejected and was in shock at the scene. No other contributing factors were specified. The SUV and bike were both traveling eastbound, going straight ahead before the crash.


SUV Rear-Ends Moped on Cross Bay Boulevard

A moped rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after an SUV struck the back of his vehicle. The crash happened on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver wore a helmet and remained conscious. The SUV driver followed too closely.

According to the police report, a 20-year-old male moped driver was injured when a station wagon/SUV rear-ended his vehicle on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. The moped driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to maintain a safe distance. Both vehicles were traveling southbound, with the SUV impacting the center back end of the moped. The moped driver was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Hits 13-Year-Old Bicyclist Queens

A 13-year-old boy on a bike was struck on Beach 134 Street in Queens. The SUV driver failed to yield right-of-way. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. No helmet was reported. The SUV showed no damage.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Jeep SUV on Beach 134 Street in Queens. The SUV driver, a licensed female, was traveling north and failed to yield right-of-way, striking the boy on the bike traveling east. The impact occurred at the SUV's right front bumper and the bike's right rear quarter panel. The bicyclist sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The boy was conscious and not ejected. The report notes the bicyclist was not wearing safety equipment. The SUV showed no damage. Driver error was failure to yield right-of-way. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV Rear-Ends Slowing SUV in Queens

Two SUVs collided on Rockaway Point Boulevard late at night. The rear vehicle struck the slowing front vehicle’s right rear bumper. A 52-year-old female front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling eastbound on Rockaway Point Boulevard collided. The front vehicle was slowing or stopping when the rear vehicle struck its right rear bumper with its left front bumper. A 52-year-old female front passenger in the rear-ended vehicle was injured, sustaining back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors, but the rear impact suggests a failure to maintain safe distance or attention. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The injured occupant was not ejected and was seated in the front passenger seat.