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

A bus turning improperly struck a sedan stopped in traffic on 81 Street. The sedan’s front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and shock. The impact damaged the bus’s front and the sedan’s rear, revealing driver error as the crash cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:42 on 81 Street when a bus was making a left turn and collided with a sedan stopped in traffic. The bus’s point of impact was the center front end, while the sedan was hit on the left rear bumper. The bus driver’s error of "Turning Improperly" is cited as a contributing factor. The sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 67-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and shock, wearing a lap belt and harness. The report notes no other contributing factors beyond the bus driver’s improper turn. The collision caused damage to both vehicles and injured the sedan passenger, highlighting the dangers of driver errors during turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719287, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound ambulance making a left turn collided head-on with a southbound bicyclist on 77 Street in Queens. The cyclist suffered internal injuries to the entire body. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:19 on 77 Street near Woodside Avenue in Queens. A 2022 Ford ambulance traveling north was making a left turn when it struck a southbound bicyclist head-on. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old male, was injured with internal bodily trauma affecting his entire body. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the collision. The ambulance driver was licensed in New York and had two occupants in the vehicle. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time of impact. There was no damage reported to either vehicle. The police report does not list any contributing factors related to the bicyclist's behavior or safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver distraction during critical maneuvers like left turns.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4719383, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped struck a 78-year-old woman in a Queens crosswalk. Her hip shattered. She died on Grand Avenue. The rider, distracted, did not stop. The morning stayed silent. Systemic danger lingered at the intersection.

A 78-year-old woman was killed while crossing Grand Avenue at 80th Street in Queens. According to the police report, she was in a marked crosswalk when a northbound moped struck her head-on. The report states the rider was 'distracted' and lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The impact broke her hip and caused fatal injuries. The narrative notes the rider did not stop. No driver errors other than inattention are cited. The pedestrian was crossing at the intersection; the report does not list any pedestrian behavior as a contributing factor. The crash underscores the lethal consequences of driver distraction and systemic threats facing those on foot.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718029, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Queens Boulevard just after midnight. The SUV struck the sedan’s left side, injuring a 22-year-old front passenger. Driver distraction caused the collision, leaving the passenger with bruises and leg injuries.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard near 55 Avenue at 12:10 a.m. involving a 2022 Jeep SUV and a 2020 Nissan sedan, both traveling westbound. The SUV impacted the sedan’s left front quarter panel, damaging the sedan’s left side doors. The report cites driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factor to the crash. A 22-year-old female front passenger in the SUV suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, and was reported to be in shock. She was restrained by a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the passenger’s behavior. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction on busy city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4716799, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked westbound on Broadway in Queens collided with a northbound bicyclist. The rider suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited the taxi driver’s improper lane usage and inattention as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:00 PM near 75-01 Broadway in Queens. A taxi was parked westbound when it struck a bicyclist traveling northbound. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, sustained abrasions to his knee and lower leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies the taxi driver's errors as 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The taxi showed no damage, indicating the impact was likely minor but caused injury to the cyclist. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment, but the report does not list this as a contributing factor. The focus remains on the taxi driver’s failure to maintain proper lane discipline and attention, which led to the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714316, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided at 90 Street in Queens, injuring three passengers. The crash involved a Ford and a Tesla, both traveling straight. Injuries included head and chest trauma, with victims in shock. Police cited driver failure to obey traffic controls as cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:20 on 90 Street in Queens involving two sedans, a 2014 Ford traveling north and a 2018 Tesla traveling west. Both vehicles were going straight ahead when they collided, with the Ford sustaining center front end damage and the Tesla damaged on the left front quarter panel. The report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Three passengers were injured: a 31-year-old female with head injuries and whiplash, a 24-year-old male with chest injuries and whiplash, and a 17-year-old male with head injuries and minor bleeding. All occupants were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights driver failure to comply with traffic controls as the primary cause, without attributing fault to the injured passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713444, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck a 16-year-old e-scooter rider traveling west on 94 Street. The collision caused upper arm injuries and abrasions. Unsafe speed by one vehicle contributed to the crash. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 20:50 on 94 Street involving a southbound SUV and a westbound e-scooter engaged in a police pursuit. The SUV's left front bumper struck the center front end of the e-scooter. The 16-year-old e-scooter driver suffered an upper arm injury and abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error related to excessive speed. The e-scooter driver had no listed contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. Vehicle damage was noted on the SUV's left front bumper and the e-scooter's front end. This crash highlights the dangers posed by high-speed vehicle operation during police pursuits.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4714158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 26-year-old male bicyclist suffered facial abrasions after a collision with a westbound sedan making a right turn on Queens Boulevard. The impact occurred front-center on both vehicles. The cyclist remained conscious and was not ejected from the bike.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 8:15 AM on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A westbound sedan, licensed and operated by a male driver, was making a right turn when it collided with an eastbound bicyclist. The bicyclist, a 26-year-old male, was riding straight ahead and was struck at the center front end of both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained facial abrasions and was injured but remained conscious and was not ejected from his bike. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as Failure to Yield, but the collision happened during the sedan's turning maneuver, indicating a critical driver action leading to the crash. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4711808, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A dump truck, turning right at 57th Avenue and 80th Street, struck a 43-year-old woman crossing with the signal. She died there, morning light on the asphalt. The truck showed no damage. The driver failed to yield. The city grieves.

According to the police report, a 43-year-old woman was killed at the corner of 57th Avenue and 80th Street in Queens. She was crossing with the signal when a southbound dump truck, making a right turn, struck her. The report states the truck showed no damage. The woman died at the scene. The police report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, underscoring the driver's responsibility in the collision. The vehicle involved was a large Ford dump truck, classified as an oversized vehicle, which the report also lists as a contributing factor. The victim's behavior—crossing with the signal—is noted in the report, but only after the driver's errors. The impact, the loss, and the systemic risk posed by oversized vehicles remain clear.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709152, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two men suffered neck injuries in a Queens crash involving a sedan and a van. Both passengers experienced whiplash. The collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue, caused by driver inattention and improper lane usage, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on 86 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens at 13:49 involving a 2022 Ford sedan and a 2003 Chevrolet van. The sedan was entering a parked position while the van was traveling east going straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front quarter panel of the van. Two male passengers in the sedan, aged 32 and 39, were injured with neck injuries described as whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses. The report cites driver errors including "Driver Inattention/Distraction" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. These driver actions directly contributed to the crash and the injuries sustained by the passengers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4710341, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a left turn struck a bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries, sustaining contusions. Police cited improper lane usage by the SUV driver as a contributing factor in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Roosevelt Avenue at 14:30. A 2023 SUV, traveling northwest and making a left turn, collided with a bicyclist traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the SUV's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 56-year-old male, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report identifies the SUV driver's error as "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating a failure to yield or misjudgment during the turn. There were no contributing factors listed for the bicyclist. Vehicle damage was limited to the SUV's left front quarter panel, and the bike showed no damage. The report focuses on the driver's improper lane use as the cause of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707959, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV traveling north struck an eastbound e-bike making a left turn on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Impact occurred on the bike’s right side and the SUV’s left front bumper, causing bruising and contusions.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:15 on Junction Boulevard. The e-bike rider, a 40-year-old male, was making a left turn traveling east when the SUV, moving straight ahead northbound, collided with the right side doors of the e-bike. The SUV sustained damage to its left front bumper. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises to the knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors but highlights the collision occurred during the e-bike’s left turn and the SUV’s straight travel, indicating a failure to yield or improper turn by the SUV driver as the likely cause. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707215, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 63-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an e-bike traveling east struck her while she crossed Roosevelt Avenue outside a crosswalk. The impact damaged the bike’s front end. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions.

According to the police report, an e-bike traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 63-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk without a signal. The point of impact was the center front end of the e-bike, which sustained damage. The pedestrian was injured with abrasions and trauma to her knee, lower leg, and foot, classified as injury severity level 3. The report cites 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor, but no driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The crash occurred in Queens at 10:00 a.m. The data shows no mention of driver license status or other vehicle occupants, focusing the incident on the e-bike’s collision with the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered neck injuries after an SUV made a left turn and struck him while he crossed with the signal. Glare and limited view obstructed the driver’s sight, contributing to the collision at a Queens intersection.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 5:00 PM on 55 Avenue near Justice Avenue in Queens. A 2019 Ford SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a left turn when it struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian sustained a neck injury described as whiplash and was conscious at the scene. The report cites glare and a view obstructed or limited as contributing factors, indicating the driver failed to adequately see the pedestrian during the turn. The point of impact was the vehicle’s center front end. No damage was reported to the SUV. The collision highlights driver error related to visibility impairments during turning maneuvers in busy intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4705462, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered head contusions after an SUV struck him at a Queens intersection. The driver failed to yield right-of-way while making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the impact occurred, leaving him injured but conscious.

According to the police report, a 65-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Queens Boulevard and 56 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2021 Jeep SUV, traveling east and making a left turn, struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The report cites the driver's failure to yield right-of-way and improper turning as contributing factors. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle at the time of the crash. Vehicle damage was limited to the left front bumper. This incident highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failure to yield and improper turning maneuvers at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4701022, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 5-year-old girl crossing with the signal was struck by a westbound sedan on Junction Boulevard. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, injuring the child’s lower leg and foot. The impact damaged the vehicle’s front end and left the child conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 5-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and Alstyne Avenue in Queens. The child was crossing with the signal when a 2020 Chevrolet sedan traveling west struck her with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The vehicle was going straight ahead and sustained damage to its center front end. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle lawfully, but the failure to maintain attention led to the collision. No other contributing factors related to the pedestrian were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698739, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sport utility vehicles collided head-on on 94 Street. The front passenger of one SUV suffered a head injury and contusion. Police cite handheld cell phone use as a contributing factor, highlighting driver distraction in the crash.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles traveling east and west on 94 Street collided, impacting each other's left front bumpers. The crash occurred at 6:25 a.m. The front passenger in one of the SUVs, a 28-year-old male, sustained a head injury and contusion but was conscious and not ejected. The vehicle's airbags deployed, and the passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report identifies the use of a handheld cell phone by a driver as a contributing factor, indicating driver distraction. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead before the collision. The damage was concentrated on the left front quarter panel and bumper of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4691704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 62-year-old woman on a bike was injured in a collision with a sedan. The impact occurred on Roosevelt Avenue. She suffered a hip injury and contusion. The driver failed to maintain a safe distance.

A 62-year-old female bicyclist was injured in a crash involving a sedan in Queens. According to the police report, the driver of the sedan was following too closely. The bicyclist sustained injuries to her hip and upper leg, along with a contusion. The impact occurred at the center back end of the bike and the center front end of the sedan. The driver was licensed, but the report does not specify further details about the driver’s actions or condition at the time of the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692554, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle collided with a sedan in Queens. The rider, 33, was ejected and suffered serious chest injuries. The driver of the motorcycle was distracted. The sedan was making a left turn.

A motorcycle and a sedan collided on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle rider, a 33-year-old man, was ejected and sustained chest injuries classified as severe. According to the police report, the crash was attributed to 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The motorcycle was traveling straight when it struck the sedan, which was making a left turn. The rider was wearing a helmet, but it did not prevent his injuries. The driver of the motorcycle held a permit at the time of the incident.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690704, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in a collision with a sedan in Queens. The impact occurred as the sedan made a left turn. The rider suffered a shoulder injury.

The crash involved a 33-year-old male e-bike rider who sustained an upper arm injury after colliding with a BMW sedan. According to the police report, the driver failed to yield the right-of-way while making a left turn. The e-bike was traveling straight ahead when the impact occurred at the left front bumper of the e-bike. The rider was conscious but suffered a contusion. No safety equipment was noted for the rider. The sedan showed no damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4690703, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15