Crash Count for Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 535
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 281
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 86
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 3
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025
Carnage in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel
Killed 3
Crush Injuries 2
Whole body 2
Severe Lacerations 1
Head 1
Concussion 1
Head 1
Whiplash 17
Neck 10
+5
Back 6
+1
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 9
Back 3
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Chest 1
Lower arm/hand 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Abrasion 16
Lower leg/foot 7
+2
Lower arm/hand 5
Head 3
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 3
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 14, 2025

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

Preventable Speeding in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel School Zones

(since 2022)

Caught Speeding Recently in Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel

Vehicles – Caught Speeding in NYC (12 months)
  1. Vehicle (KWC3226) – 95 times • 1 in last 90d here
  2. 2023 Infiniti Sedan (MRC2094) – 67 times • 3 in last 90d here
  3. 2024 Black Tesla Sedan (39DTPQ) – 63 times • 1 in last 90d here
  4. 2025 White BMW Suburban (LKN7336) – 56 times • 1 in last 90d here
  5. 2013 Gray Infiniti Sedan (LEY5124) – 54 times • 1 in last 90d here

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
Twitter: @Stacey23AD
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
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
Twitter: @JSandersNYC
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

26
Sedans Collide on Beach Channel Drive, Two Drivers Hurt

Jun 26 - Two sedans crashed on Beach Channel Drive. Both drivers injured. Metal twisted. No clear cause. Streets in Queens bear the scars.

Two sedans collided at Beach Channel Drive and Beach 129 Street in Queens. A 33-year-old woman and an 85-year-old man, both driving, suffered injuries to their entire bodies. According to the police report, both vehicles were moving—one straight, one turning left—when they struck. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor for both drivers. No further details on cause or error appear in the data. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4823803 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
23
Pheffer Amato Opposes Safety Boosting Speed Camera Program

Jun 23 - Eleven city lawmakers voted no on speed cameras. Their votes keep streets exposed. Pedestrians and cyclists lose a shield. Reckless drivers win. The city’s most basic defense—rejected. The toll will be measured in blood, not words.

On June 13 and June 17, 2025, the New York State Senate and Assembly voted on reauthorizing New York City's school zone speed camera program. The Senate passed the measure 38-21; three city senators—Stephen Chan, Andrew Lanza, Jessica Scarcella-Spanton—voted no. The Assembly passed it 110-31, with nine city lawmakers—Alec Brook-Krasny, Lester Chang, Simcha Eichenstein, Michael Novakhov, Stacey Pheffer Amato, Sam Pirozzolo, Michael Reilly, David Weprin, Kalman Yeger—opposing. The Streetsblog NYC article, 'Ye Shall Know Their Names! Meet the Dirty Dozen City Pols Who Voted Against Speed Camera Program,' quotes lawmakers dismissing speed cameras as revenue grabs or burdens. The safety analyst notes: 'The event text does not describe a specific policy or legislative action, so no direct safety impact on pedestrians and cyclists can be assessed.' Still, the votes signal disregard for proven tools that protect those outside cars.


23
Police Chase Ends With Cyclist Killed

Jun 23 - A pickup fleeing police struck Amanda Servedio on her bike. The crash hurled her thirty feet. She died at the scene. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, ran. Police chased him through residential streets. Eight months later, they made an arrest.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-23), Amanda Servedio, 37, was killed when a Dodge Ram pickup, fleeing NYPD officers, struck her at 37th St. and 34th Ave. in Queens. The driver, Bekim Fiseku, was wanted for burglary and had tape over his license plate. Police chased him nearly a mile through residential streets. A witness said, "She went airborne. She flew like 30 feet. It was a lot of force." The article highlights concerns about NYPD's pursuit tactics, quoting the victim's father: "It was probably not the place to be doing a high-speed chase, in the residential neighborhood." Fiseku faces murder and manslaughter charges. The case raises questions about the risks of police chases in dense city neighborhoods.


17
S 8344 Amato votes no, opposing safer school speed zones for children.

Jun 17 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7678 Amato votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 16 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


16
S 7785 Amato votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 16 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


13
S 5677 Amato votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 13 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


13
S 6815 Amato votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 13 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


13
S 8344 Sanders votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 13 - Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


13
Two Killed In Separate NYC Crashes

Jun 13 - A Chevy Tahoe struck a 74-year-old man crossing Northern Blvd. Hours later, a BMW hit a moped rider turning in Brooklyn. Both victims died. Both drivers stayed. No charges. The Tahoe had a record of violations. The city streets stayed deadly.

NY Daily News (June 13, 2025) reports two fatal crashes in New York City within 24 hours. Eric Wexler, 74, was hit by a 2017 Chevy Tahoe while crossing Northern Blvd. in Queens. Police said the Tahoe had 'six speeding and one red light violation,' though it was unclear who drove during those incidents. The driver stayed at the scene; no charges were filed. Less than a day later, Rino El-Saieh, 42, was killed when a 17-year-old BMW driver struck his moped during a left turn in Brooklyn. The BMW then crashed into parked cars. The teen also remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. Both crashes highlight persistent dangers for pedestrians and riders, and raise questions about enforcement and vehicle histories.


12
SUV Driver Passes Too Close, Injures Pedestrian

Jun 12 - A 67-year-old man was struck while working on his car in Queens. An SUV driver passed too closely. The impact left the pedestrian with a leg injury. The street saw no damage to the vehicle. The danger was clear. The system failed.

A crash on Beach 112th Street in Queens left a 67-year-old pedestrian injured. According to the police report, the man was pushing or working on a car when a station wagon or SUV, driven by a 33-year-old woman, passed too closely. The pedestrian suffered an abrasion and injury to his knee, lower leg, or foot. The report lists 'Passing Too Closely' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the pedestrian’s injury. The driver held only a permit at the time. No vehicle damage was reported. The data shows a clear driver error: passing too closely to a vulnerable road user outside an intersection.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4820355 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-09-18
12
S 4045 Sanders votes yes in committee, boosting street safety by curbing repeat speeders.

Jun 12 - Senate backs S 4045. Repeat speeders face forced installation of speed assistance tech. Eleven points or six camera tickets triggers action. Law targets reckless drivers. Streets may get safer for those outside the car.

Senate bill S 4045, sponsored by Andrew Gounardes and co-sponsored by over two dozen senators, passed committee votes on June 11 and June 12, 2025. The bill, titled 'Relates to requiring the installation of intelligent speed assistance devices for repeated violation of maximum speed limits,' mandates these devices for drivers who rack up eleven or more points in 24 months, or six speed or red light camera tickets in a year. The measure aims to curb repeat dangerous driving. Senators including Jamaal Bailey, Jabari Brisport, and others voted yes. The bill targets drivers with a pattern of violations, seeking to cut risk for pedestrians and cyclists by limiting repeat speeding.


12
S 5677 Sanders votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 12 - Lawmakers back speed cameras near Schenectady schools. The bill passed both chambers. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. The program ends in 2030. Streets near schools may get safer. The vote was not unanimous.

Senate Bill S 5677, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of Schenectady,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The Senate passed it on June 12, with primary sponsor James Tedisco (District 44) and co-sponsor Patricia Fahy (District 46) leading the push. The Assembly approved it on June 13. The bill sets up automated speed enforcement near schools and sunsets December 31, 2030. The measure aims to catch speeding drivers near children. Some lawmakers voted no, but most supported the move. No formal safety analyst note was provided, but the bill targets a known danger zone for vulnerable road users.


12
S 6815 Sanders votes yes to exempt some employees from bus lane rules.

Jun 12 - Senate and Assembly clear S 6815. MTA workers get a pass for driving in bus lanes while on duty. Law shields agency vehicles from tickets. Streets grow more crowded. Vulnerable users face more risk.

Bill S 6815, titled 'Relates to bus lane restrictions in New York city,' passed the Senate on June 12, 2025, and the Assembly on June 13, 2025. The bill states, 'it shall be a defense to any prosecution for a violation of a bus lane restriction ... when an employee of the metropolitan transportation authority is performing authorized duties.' Sponsored by Senator Leroy Comrie and co-sponsored by Nathalia Fernandez, the measure exempts MTA employees from bus lane tickets while working. No safety analysis was provided. The bill opens bus lanes to more agency vehicles, crowding space meant for buses, cyclists, and pedestrians.


11
Int 1304-2025 Ariola co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill demands bike and scooter share firms post road rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No charge for time spent reading. City aims for clarity, not confusion.

Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," compels operators to show safety rules on apps and at stations. Users must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The bill bars operators from charging for this time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Ariola, and Morano. The law aims to make safety rules visible and unavoidable for every rider.


11
Int 1304-2025 Ariola co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share operators to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules on apps and stations. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible rules for all. Committee review underway.

Bill Int 1304-2025 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled “A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation,” demands that operators of shared bikes and scooters display city and state traffic rules on apps and at stations. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. Sponsors include Selvena N. Brooks-Powers (primary), Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Ariola, and Morano. The bill bars operators from charging users for time spent reviewing safety rules. The measure aims to make the rules clear and visible to all users.


11
Int 1304-2025 Ariola co-sponsors bill requiring micromobility share systems to display safety rules.

Jun 11 - Council bill orders bike and scooter share firms to show road rules at docks and in apps. Riders must review rules yearly. No extra fees. Aim: clear, visible reminders. Committee review underway.

Bill Int 1304-2025 sits with the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure after introduction on June 11, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...requiring micromobility share system operators to display rules of the road for safe operation," demands operators post rules at stations and in apps. Riders must review these rules at least once a year before unlocking a device. The law bars operators from charging for the review time. Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers leads as primary sponsor, joined by Hanif, Brewer, Restler, Louis, Narcisse, Lee, Marte, Hanks, Banks, Gutiérrez, Ariola, and Morano. The measure aims for clear, accessible safety information but does not address street design or enforcement.


11
S 7678 Sanders votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

Jun 11 - White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


11
S 7785 Sanders votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Jun 11 - Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


10
S 8117 Sanders votes yes on school speed cameras, boosting safety for children.

Jun 10 - Senate backs S 8117. Oneida County gets school speed zone cameras. Law sunsets in 2030. Lawmakers act. Streets near schools may slow. Children walk safer. Drivers face new eyes.

Senate bill S 8117, titled 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the county of Oneida,' passed committee votes on May 27 and June 10, 2025. The bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Griffo (District 53), sets up speed cameras near schools in Oneida County. The program ends December 31, 2030. The Senate voted yes, with only two no votes and several excused. The measure aims to slow drivers near schools and protect children. No safety analyst note was provided. The bill now moves forward in the legislative process.