Crash Count for Elmhurst
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,373
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,151
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 189
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 9
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 17, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Elmhurst?

Eight Dead in Elmhurst—How Many More Before City Hall Acts?

Elmhurst: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Death Count Grows

In Elmhurst, the numbers do not lie. Eight people killed. Over one thousand injured. These are not just numbers. They are neighbors, children, elders. In the last twelve months alone, one person died and 297 were hurt in 566 crashes. One was a child. One was someone’s parent. The street does not care who you are.

Pedestrians take the worst of it. Trucks, SUVs, bikes, mopeds—each has left bodies broken or dead. A 43-year-old woman, crossing with the light, was killed by a turning dump truck on 80th Street. A 75-year-old man died after a bike hit him at Broadway and Roosevelt. A 78-year-old woman was struck by a moped in a crosswalk. A man was crushed by an SUV on Broadway. The list goes on. See the data.

Promises and Delays

Local leaders talk about Vision Zero. They say one death is too many. But the deaths keep coming. The city has new powers under Sammy’s Law to lower speed limits to 20 mph. The law is on the books. The streets are not yet safer. Speed cameras work, but their future is always in doubt. Each delay is another risk, another family left to mourn.

Who Pays the Price?

The most vulnerable pay first. In Elmhurst, the old and the young are hit hardest. Cars and trucks killed and maimed. Bikes and mopeds, too. The street is a gauntlet. The city counts the bodies. The politicians count the votes.

What Comes Next

This is not fate. Every crash is preventable. Every death is a failure. Call your council member. Demand the 20 mph limit. Demand more cameras. Demand streets that put people first.

Do not wait for another name to be added to the list.

Take action now.

Citations

Citations
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620869 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Steven Raga
Assembly Member Steven Raga
District 30
District Office:
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
Legislative Office:
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Shekar Krishnan
Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25
District Office:
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066
Twitter: CMShekarK
Michael Gianaris
State Senator Michael Gianaris
District 12
District Office:
22-07 45th St. Suite 1008, Astoria, NY 11105
Legislative Office:
Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Elmhurst Elmhurst sits in Queens, Precinct 110, District 25, AD 30, SD 12, Queens CB4.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Elmhurst

SUV Strikes Bicyclist on Junction Boulevard

A 22-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after an SUV struck him at the right front bumper. The cyclist suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver was distracted at the time of the crash.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Junction Boulevard was hit by a southbound SUV at the right front bumper. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash involved a collision between a station wagon/SUV and a bike, with the SUV driver going straight ahead. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The report also notes some confusion or error on the part of the bicyclist, but the primary driver error was distraction.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4551530 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
4
Queens Multi-Vehicle Crash Injures Four

Four people suffered whiplash and other injuries in a Queens crash on Woodhaven Boulevard. Two SUVs and a sedan collided head-on and side-on. Drivers disregarded traffic controls and showed inattention. A child was partially ejected but conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens involving two station wagons/SUVs and a sedan. Four occupants were injured: a 24-year-old female driver with shoulder and upper arm injuries, a 3-year-old female passenger partially ejected but conscious, a 50-year-old female front passenger with back injuries, and a 31-year-old female driver with knee and leg injuries. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the 24-year-old driver. The child passenger was restrained with a child restraint but was partially ejected. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The crash caused front and side damage to the vehicles involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550449 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
2
Sedan Hits Bicycle Passenger on Queens Boulevard

A sedan struck a bicycle carrying two women on Queens Boulevard. Both bicyclists suffered head contusions. The driver and passenger remained conscious. The crash caused damage to the sedan’s left rear quarter panel and the bike’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a sedan and a bicycle collided on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The bicycle carried two female riders, ages 22 and 26, both injured with head contusions but conscious. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling west and struck the bike’s right front bumper with its left rear quarter panel. The report lists "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating errors by the bicyclists. No driver errors were specified. Neither bicyclist wore safety equipment. The crash caused injuries to both bicyclists without ejection from the bike.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Queens Street

A sedan turning right struck a westbound bicyclist on 88 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered a back injury and shock. Police cited driver inattention and improper lane usage. The cyclist was not ejected and wore no safety equipment.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn collided with a bicyclist traveling westbound on 88 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 29-year-old male bicyclist was injured, sustaining back injuries and experiencing shock. The report lists driver errors including driver inattention and improper passing or lane usage. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The sedan sustained damage to its center front end. The crash highlights driver distraction and lane misuse as key factors in the collision.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548910 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Aggressive E-Bike Rider Hits Pedestrian

E-bike rider sped down Roosevelt Avenue. Struck a 22-year-old woman crossing mid-block. She suffered arm and hand injuries. Aggressive driving and bad lane use fueled the crash.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment. This crash underscores the danger of aggressive riding and improper lane use on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
11-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured in Queens Sedan Crash

An 11-year-old boy was struck while crossing with the signal at a Queens intersection. The sedan hit him head-on. The child suffered a serious shoulder injury. The driver was distracted and failed to yield right-of-way. The boy remained conscious.

According to the police report, an 11-year-old pedestrian was injured at the intersection of 58-56 92 Street in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan traveling west struck him at the center front end. The pedestrian sustained an upper arm and shoulder injury classified as severe. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead at the time of impact. The pedestrian was conscious and complained of internal pain. No other safety equipment or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546236 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Pedestrian Hit by Sedan on Whitney Avenue

A 22-year-old woman was struck crossing a marked crosswalk on Whitney Avenue in Queens. The sedan hit her with its left front bumper. She suffered a head contusion. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The victim was injured but survived.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing a marked crosswalk at an intersection on Whitney Avenue in Queens. The driver of a 2017 Toyota sedan, traveling southeast, struck her with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion and was classified with injury severity level 3. The report lists driver errors as 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The pedestrian was crossing without a signal but in a marked crosswalk. No safety equipment or victim fault is noted. The sedan sustained center front end damage. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of impact.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545649 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Strikes E-Scooter on Queens Boulevard

A 43-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured when a southbound SUV made a left turn and hit him from behind. The rider was ejected and suffered abrasions and leg injuries. Driver distraction was a key factor in the crash.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured on Queens Boulevard after a 2016 SUV made a left turn and struck him from behind. The e-scooter rider was ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor for both the SUV driver and the e-scooter rider. The SUV driver was southbound and turning left, while the e-scooter was traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the primary cause was driver distraction. The collision caused damage to the center back end of both vehicles.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4545501 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Hits E-Scooter on Roosevelt Avenue

A sedan and an e-scooter collided on Roosevelt Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old man, suffered a hip and upper leg injury. Both vehicles impacted at the left front bumper. The scooter rider remained conscious and was not ejected.

According to the police report, a 2017 sedan and an e-scooter collided while both were making left turns on Roosevelt Avenue. The e-scooter driver, a 35-year-old male, sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both the driver and the vehicle, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. The e-scooter driver was not using any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4546283 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
Sedan Hits 16-Year-Old Bicyclist in Queens

A sedan struck a 16-year-old bicyclist on 90 Street near 55 Avenue in Queens. The teen suffered a hip and upper leg contusion. The driver was distracted. No vehicle damage was reported. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on 90 Street collided with a bicyclist traveling east near 55 Avenue in Queens. The 16-year-old male bicyclist sustained a contusion to his hip and upper leg and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The sedan driver, a licensed female from New York, was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage despite striking the bicyclist at the center front end. The bicyclist was not ejected from the bike. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4541698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Left Turn Ejects Motorcyclist on Roosevelt

SUV turned left on Roosevelt. Motorcycle struck. Rider thrown. Full-body fractures and dislocations. Helmeted. Conscious. Failure to yield listed. Both vehicles hit front to front.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male motorcycle driver was ejected and injured after colliding with a station wagon/SUV at 80-24 Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle traveled straight west. The motorcyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his entire body but remained conscious. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver did not yield during the turn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles sustained center front-end damage. No other contributing factors were specified.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534362 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
S 5602
Cruz 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
Gianaris 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
Ramos 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 5602
Gianaris 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.


S 5602
Ramos 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.


Bus Turns Right, Hits SUV in Queens

A bus making a right turn struck a parked SUV on 82 Street in Queens. The SUV driver suffered back injuries and shock. The impact hit the SUV's left rear bumper. Police cited driver inattention as a factor.

According to the police report, a bus traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue was making a right turn when it collided with a parked 2019 SUV on 82 Street. The bus struck the SUV's left rear bumper with its right side doors. The SUV driver, a 41-year-old man, was injured with back pain and shock but was not ejected. He was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor to the crash. The bus driver was licensed and operating the vehicle during the turn. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
SUV Strikes Parked SUV in Queens

A moving SUV hit a parked SUV on Broadway in Queens. The driver of the moving vehicle suffered a head contusion. The crash happened at 2 a.m. Driver inattention caused the collision. Both vehicles sustained damage on their right front and left rear panels.

According to the police report, a 2012 Chevrolet SUV traveling south on Broadway in Queens struck a parked 2015 Jeep SUV. The moving vehicle's right front bumper collided with the parked vehicle's left rear quarter panel. The driver of the moving SUV, a 50-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor. The parked vehicle had no occupants at the time. Both vehicles sustained damage consistent with the point of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4532818 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-20
S 5602
Cruz 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.


S 5602
GIANARIS co-sponsors bill extending school zone 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.