Crash Count for East Elmhurst
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,575
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 943
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 194
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025
Carnage in East Elmhurst
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 9
Crush Injuries 3
Head 2
Back 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Bleeding 1
Whole body 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 2
Whole body 1
Concussion 5
Head 2
Lower leg/foot 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Whiplash 33
Neck 19
+14
Whole body 5
Back 4
Head 3
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Contusion/Bruise 47
Lower leg/foot 15
+10
Lower arm/hand 9
+4
Head 8
+3
Shoulder/upper arm 5
Back 3
Hip/upper leg 3
Face 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Neck 1
Whole body 1
Abrasion 14
Head 3
Lower leg/foot 3
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Lower arm/hand 2
Whole body 2
Hip/upper leg 1
Pain/Nausea 12
Head 6
+1
Back 3
Chest 2
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Lower arm/hand 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Nov 8, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in East Elmhurst?

Preventable Speeding in East Elmhurst School Zones

(since 2022)
Just before 10 PM on the parkway, a man died

Just before 10 PM on the parkway, a man died

East Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Nov 5, 2025

Just before 10 PM on Oct 31, a driver in a 2017 SUV hit and killed a 46-year-old man on the Grand Central Parkway, eastbound, away from any intersection NYC Open Data.

They were one of 9 people killed on East Elmhurst streets since 2022, with 942 injured in 1,572 crashes over the same period NYC Open Data.

This Week

  • On Oct 25, at Junction Boulevard and 32nd Avenue, a pickup driver turned right and, according to police records, failed to yield to a 33-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl who were crossing with the signal. Both were injured NYC Open Data.
  • On Oct 7, at 95th Street and 31st Avenue, a man on a bike was injured in a crash with an SUV NYC Open Data.
  • On Sept 26, near Ditmars Boulevard, a person walking was injured by a sedan at an intersection NYC Open Data.

The parkway keeps taking people

Grand Central Parkway is this neighborhood’s worst corridor. It accounts for 4 deaths and 265 injuries in our dataset window, the highest toll among local locations we track NYC Open Data.

The pattern is steady. This year to date, East Elmhurst recorded 339 crashes, 217 injuries, and 1 death. By the same point last year, there were 366 crashes, 238 injuries, and 1 death. Fewer crashes. The harm remains NYC Open Data.

Crosswalks are not a promise

At Junction and 32nd on Oct 25, police recorded failure to yield by the driver in the turn that injured a mother and child who were crossing with the signal NYC Open Data.

Pedestrians have borne 5 of the 9 deaths in East Elmhurst since 2022. Drivers of sedans, SUVs, trucks, and buses are the common thread in the cases that kill people on foot here NYC Open Data.

Fix the corners; tame the turns

Start where the blood is. Harden right turns and add daylighting and leading pedestrian intervals at Junction Boulevard and along 31st and 23rd Avenues. Aim truck-focused enforcement where turns are tight. Return to the Grand Central Parkway frontage with targeted operations at repeat hot spots. Nights are a problem; act like it NYC Open Data.

The bills that would stop the worst harm

Two steps would cut risk across East Elmhurst:

  • Lower speeds on city streets. NYC now has the power to lower more limits. The case is simple: slower drivers leave more people alive. See how to press City Hall and DOT here.
  • Stop the repeat speeders. The Stop Super Speeders Act, S4045, would require intelligent speed assistance for drivers who rack up violations. State Sen. Jessica Ramos co-sponsored and voted yes in committee on May 20, 2025, while later missing a June 12 committee vote documented in the record Open States. Assembly Member Larinda Hooks voted yes on extending school speed zones in June 2025, a separate safety measure noted in the legislative record Open States.

East Elmhurst knows the places. The calendar shows the cost. Tell your officials to move. Then help make them. Act now.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where did these crashes happen?
All incidents and totals in this story are for East Elmhurst (Queens), within the NYPD 115th Precinct area, between Jan 1, 2022 and Nov 5, 2025, based on NYC’s official crash datasets.
What’s the worst corridor here?
Grand Central Parkway has the highest toll in our window, with 4 deaths and 265 injuries attributed to crashes recorded along it in East Elmhurst NYC Open Data.
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.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes, Persons, Vehicles) and filtered records to the East Elmhurst neighborhood (NTA QN0302), from 2022‑01‑01 to 2025‑11‑05. We counted crashes, injuries, deaths, and select factors (e.g., failure to yield) from the “Persons” table, and summarized locations and times to identify hot spots. Data were extracted Nov 4, 2025. Start with the crash table here and apply the date and geography filters described.
What can fix this now?
Target the worst corners for daylighting, hardened turns, and LPIs; focus truck enforcement at turning hot spots; and push Albany and City Hall to pass and implement speed‑cutting laws and technology. Start by taking action here.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848871 - Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-05
  • File S 4045, Open States, Published 2025-05-20

Other Representatives

Assembly Member Larinda Hooks

District 35

Council Member Francisco P. Moya

District 21

State Senator Jessica Ramos

District 13

Traffic Safety Timeline for East Elmhurst

6
Driver in sedan injures woman on 94 St

Nov 6 - A driver in a 1999 sedan hit a 44-year-old woman near 26-10 94 St in Queens at 6:40 p.m. She suffered a leg contusion and stayed conscious. Police listed contributing factors as Unspecified.

A driver in a 1999 sedan hit a 44-year-old woman walking near 26-10 94 St in Queens at 6:40 p.m. Impact was to the center front end, and the car showed front-end damage. The woman suffered a contusion to her lower leg and foot and remained conscious. According to the police report, the driver was licensed in New York and the vehicle was listed as parked pre-crash. Police recorded “Unspecified” contributing factors for the driver and for the pedestrian. No other vehicles were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4855388 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
31
Driver kills man on Grand Central Parkway

Oct 31 - An eastbound SUV driver hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. He died. The driver reported pain. Police listed contributing factors as 'Unspecified'.

A driver in a 2017 Infiniti SUV, heading east on Grand Central Parkway in Queens, hit a 46-year-old man in the roadway at 9:43 p.m. The man died. The driver, a 40-year-old woman, was conscious and reported head pain. She was not ejected. Impact was to the right front bumper, and that area was damaged. According to the police report, the pedestrian was "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and engaged in "Other Actions in Roadway." According to the police report, contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified."


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854072 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
28
Teen moped rider hurt at 31 Ave

Oct 28 - An eastbound sedan driver collided with a northbound moped at 31 Ave and 102 St. A 13-year-old rider was injured and partially ejected. Police recorded traffic control disregarded and unsafe speed by the drivers.

A driver in a sedan, heading east, collided with a northbound moped at 31 Ave and 102 St in Queens. The moped driver, age 13, was injured and partially ejected, with an arm bruise noted. Another driver was listed with an unspecified injury status. "According to the police report ..." police recorded Traffic Control Disregarded at the crash level and listed Traffic Control Disregarded and Unsafe Speed for the drivers involved. The points of impact were the moped’s center front and the sedan’s left front quarter, showing a hard hit to the rider’s position. The moped had two occupants recorded for the vehicle, though only one injured rider appears in the person data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4853254 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
28
Driver Fatally Doors Cyclist in Queens Yet is Not Charged

25
Left-turning SUV driver hits motorcyclist on Ditmars Boulevard

Oct 25 - At Ditmars Blvd and 31 Ave, a driver in an SUV turned left and hit a motorcyclist riding straight east. The rider was hurt. Police recorded failure to yield and driver inattention.

At Ditmars Boulevard and 31 Avenue in Queens, the driver of a 2023 SUV was heading west and making a left turn. A 2015 Triumph motorcycle rider was traveling east, going straight. The driver in the SUV hit the rider. The motorcyclist, a 39-year-old man, was injured with abrasions. A 43-year-old man driving the SUV and two passengers, a 59-year-old man and a 14-year-old girl, were listed in the report; their injuries were not specified. According to the police report, the crash involved “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.” Police also recorded “Driver Inattention/Distraction.”


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852422 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
25
Pickup driver turns right, hits two pedestrians

Oct 25 - At Junction Blvd and 32 Ave in Queens, a pickup driver turned right and hit a 33-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl crossing the intersection. Both were hurt and in shock.

Two pedestrians were injured when the driver of a pickup turned right from southbound Junction Blvd onto 32 Ave and hit them in the intersection in Queens. A 33-year-old woman and a 6-year-old girl suffered leg injuries and shock. According to the police report, the driver was making a right turn and police recorded Failure to Yield Right-of-Way by the driver. The point of impact was the truck's right front bumper. The driver and a front-seat passenger were in the pickup; injuries to occupants were not specified. No other vehicles were listed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4854184 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
23
Pickup driver hurt reacting to uninvolved vehicle

Oct 23 - At 94-20 Astoria Blvd in Queens, a pickup driver crashed and was hurt. He suffered a head injury. According to the police report, police recorded Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle by the driver.

At 94-20 Astoria Blvd in Queens, the driver of a 2015 Ford pickup, traveling east and going straight, crashed and was injured. The 39-year-old male driver reported whiplash and a head injury. According to the police report, police recorded Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle by the driver. The form notes center-front point of impact and center-front damage. Another occupant is listed with an unspecified injury. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported in this crash. The driver was licensed and wore a lap belt and harness. The report does not describe the uninvolved vehicle or its actions.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4852121 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
21
Driver hits five parked cars in Queens

Oct 21 - On 87 St at 24 Ave, a Mazda driver going north hit five parked cars. Four SUVs and a sedan. Police recorded alcohol involvement. The 32-year-old driver suffered a head bruise.

At 1:33 a.m. on 87 St at 24 Ave in Queens, a 32-year-old man driving north in an Illinois-plated 2008 Mazda sedan hit five parked vehicles—four SUVs and a sedan. He was injured with a head contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was 'Alcohol Involvement'. The driver held a New York permit. Parked vehicles showed front and rear damage. The report lists only the driver as injured. The crash was recorded in the 115th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851489 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
15
Motorcyclist hurt in Grand Central Parkway merge

Oct 15 - Both westbound near 94 St. The SUV driver went straight. The motorcyclist merged. Impact at the SUV's left rear. The 19-year-old rider suffered a leg bruise. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two westbound drivers collided on Grand Central Parkway near 94 St in Queens. The crash happened around 6:00 p.m. The SUV driver went straight. The motorcyclist merged. Impact was recorded at the SUV's left rear bumper and the motorcycle's front. The 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered a lower-leg contusion and was conscious. The 53-year-old SUV driver reported no injury. According to the police report, the SUV was going straight ahead while the motorcycle was merging. Police recorded contributing factors as "Unspecified" for both drivers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850080 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
14
Ramos mentioned in State lawmakers call for withholding state employees’ federal taxes
11
Queens Grand Central lane-change injures driver

Oct 11 - Two SUV drivers headed east on Grand Central Parkway. One changed lanes and hit another. A 37-year-old woman driver was hurt with a shoulder bruise. Police recorded driver inexperience and distraction.

On Grand Central Parkway in Queens, two SUV drivers traveling east collided during a lane change. A male driver in a 2011 Honda changed lanes. A woman driving a 2022 Hyundai was going straight. The collision damaged the Honda’s left front quarter and the Hyundai’s right front. The 37-year-old woman driver was injured with a shoulder bruise. Others were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, police recorded Driver Inexperience and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the drivers. The report lists those factors in the crash data and places both vehicles eastbound at the time of the maneuver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848871 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
7
SUV driver and cyclist collide in Queens

Oct 7 - A driver in a Honda SUV and a cyclist collided at 95 St and 31 Ave in Queens. The cyclist, 33, suffered a hip bruise and stayed conscious. Police noted damage to the bike’s front and the SUV’s left side.

According to the police report, a driver in a 2017 Honda SUV traveled east on 31 Ave. A cyclist rode south on 95 St. They collided in the intersection at 12:04 p.m. in Queens. The cyclist, a 33-year-old man, was injured with a hip and upper leg contusion. He was conscious. Police recorded the cyclist as partially ejected. The SUV driver, 31, had no reported injuries. Police listed contributing factors as “Unspecified” for both parties. Reported damage: bike center front. SUV left side doors. Location: 95 St and 31 Ave, ZIP 11369.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4849473 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
30
Drivers collide on Whitestone Expressway; moped rider injured

Sep 30 - Two drivers collided on Whitestone Expy at Astoria Blvd in Queens. The 18-year-old moped rider suffered a leg fracture. The 67-year-old sedan driver was hurt. Police cited aggressive driving and driver inexperience.

A sedan driver and an 18-year-old moped rider collided on Whitestone Expressway at Astoria Blvd in Queens. The rider suffered a hip and upper-leg fracture and dislocation. The 67-year-old sedan driver had a lower-leg injury. According to the police report, both drivers were going straight on Whitestone Expressway at Astoria Blvd when they collided, and police recorded Aggressive Driving/Road Rage and Driver Inexperience. The moped driver was unlicensed, per the report. Impact was listed to the moped's left front and the sedan's right front.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4846403 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
26
Driver in sedan injures teen on Ditmars, Queens

Sep 26 - A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens. He stayed conscious with a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded no driver contributing factor.

A driver in a sedan hit an 18-year-old pedestrian at the intersection by 90-10 Ditmars Blvd in Queens at 4 p.m. The man suffered a contusion to the lower leg and foot. He was conscious after the crash. "According to the police report, a driver in a sedan hit a pedestrian at an intersection near 90-10 Ditmars Blvd, injuring him." Police recorded no contributing factor for the driver. No failure to yield, inattention, or speeding was listed. The vehicle was a 2018 Honda sedan. The data lists the victim's location as "Pedestrian at Intersection" and injury status as "Injured." The crash falls within the 115th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4845845 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
23
Drivers' Unsafe Lane Changes on Grand Central Parkway

Sep 23 - Two sedan drivers crashed on Grand Central Parkway in Queens. One driver was injured. Police recorded unsafe lane changing by both drivers. Both cars show front-end damage. The report listed both vehicles as parked before impact.

Two sedan drivers crashed on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens, within the 115th Precinct area. One driver was injured. The other driver’s injury status was listed as unspecified. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Unsafe Lane Changing" for both drivers. The report also listed both vehicles as "Parked" before impact. Damage notes cite a right front bumper hit on one car and a left front quarter panel hit on the other. Each vehicle had a single licensed male driver traveling east, per the records. The data names no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4844610 - 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
SUV driver injures scooter rider at 96 St

Sep 16 - Queens, 96 St and 25 Ave. A driver in a Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man on a stand-up motorized scooter. The rider suffered an arm bruise. Police noted failure to yield and a traffic control disregarded.

A driver in a 2014 Dodge SUV collided with a 33-year-old man operating a stand-up motorized scooter at 96 St and 25 Ave in Queens at 9:38 a.m. The rider suffered an arm bruise and was listed as injured. The SUV driver was listed with no specific injury. "According to the police report, contributing factors included 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded.'" Police recorded failure to yield and traffic control disregarded by drivers. Both operators were reported as going straight before impact. The crash is logged as collision ID 4842810 in the 115th Precinct area.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4842810 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-12
16
Man struck and killed by two vehicles while trying to cross Belt Parkway in South Ozone Park: NYPD