Crash Count for Elmhurst
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 2,145
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 1,006
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 162
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 8
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jun 7, 2025
Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Elmhurst?
SUVs/Cars 44 5 1 Bikes 3 0 1 Trucks/Buses 3 0 1 Motos/Mopeds 1 0 1

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.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Elmhurst

E-Bike Strikes Elderly Pedestrian on Roosevelt

A 75-year-old man crossed Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike sped west. The man fell hard. His head hit the street. Bones snapped. He faded, silent, as traffic rolled on. The city moved. He did not.

A 75-year-old pedestrian was killed on Roosevelt Avenue near Broadway in Queens. According to the police report, the man stepped into the crosswalk as an e-bike traveled westbound. He fell, struck his head, and suffered severe fractures and dislocations. The report states he was semiconscious before becoming unresponsive. The police list the contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors such as failure to yield or distraction are cited in the data. The e-bike sustained no damage. The victim was crossing at an intersection when struck.


Bus Strikes 20-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A 20-year-old man was injured after a bus traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue struck him. The pedestrian suffered bruises and full-body contusions. The bus showed no damage. The victim was conscious and sustained serious injuries.

According to the police report, a bus traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian. The pedestrian was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body and remained conscious. The bus had no visible damage and was impacted on its right rear quarter panel. The report lists the pedestrian's actions as "Other Actions in Roadway" with unspecified contributing factors. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted in the data. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead. The report does not indicate any safety equipment used by the pedestrian or contributing driver errors.


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Two SUVs Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard

Two SUVs crashed on Woodhaven Boulevard. Both drivers were male and licensed. One SUV was stopped in traffic; the other was going straight. Three female passengers suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver inattention caused the collision. No one was ejected.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Woodhaven Boulevard. One driver was traveling north going straight ahead, while the other was stopped in traffic. The impact occurred at the center front end of one vehicle and the center back end of the other. Three female passengers, ages 45, 58, and 66, were injured with back pain and whiplash. All occupants remained conscious and were not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The drivers were both licensed men from New York. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Queens Street

A 24-year-old woman was hit by an SUV while crossing outside a crosswalk in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee and lower leg. The driver was going straight east when the collision occurred at the vehicle’s front center.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a station wagon/SUV traveling eastbound in Queens near 88-15 54 Avenue. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal when the vehicle’s front center impacted her. She sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors, only noting the pedestrian’s crossing location as outside a crosswalk. The driver was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No helmet or signaling issues were recorded. The collision caused vehicle damage classified as "Other." The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian on 55 Avenue

An 18-year-old male pedestrian was hit by a westbound sedan on 55 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered a head contusion but remained conscious. The sedan's left front bumper struck him while he walked against traffic at an intersection.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 Nissan sedan traveling west on 55 Avenue struck him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian was walking against traffic at an intersection and sustained a head contusion. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. No specific driver errors or contributing factors were listed in the report. The pedestrian was not ejected and remained conscious after the impact. The report does not specify any safety equipment or additional circumstances.


Taxi Makes U-Turn, Injures Bicyclist in Queens

A taxi making a U-turn collided with a northbound bicyclist on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old cyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a taxi driver performing a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling north on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 28-year-old male bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained a head injury with minor bleeding. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The taxi driver was licensed, while the bicyclist held a permit. The report lists no specific contributing factors, but the taxi's maneuver—making a U-turn—preceded the collision. Neither vehicle showed damage. The bicyclist was in shock and injured, highlighting the danger posed by sudden vehicle turns in shared traffic spaces.


Queens Sedan Rear-Ends SUV on Roosevelt Avenue

A sedan struck the right front bumper of an SUV on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver, a 31-year-old man, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old male sedan driver in Queens collided with the right front bumper of a station wagon/SUV traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was initially parked before the crash. The driver sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the primary contributing factors. No other injuries or contributing factors were noted. The SUV driver’s details and license status were not provided. The impact occurred at the left rear bumper of the sedan and the right front bumper of the SUV.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Queens Crash

A 49-year-old man on an e-scooter was ejected and injured on Broadway in Queens. The driver suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. Police cited driver inattention as a key factor. The crash caused front-end damage to the scooter.

According to the police report, a 49-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a collision on Broadway near 41 Avenue in Queens. The driver sustained a contusion and bruising to his shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead, and sustained center front-end damage. The other vehicle involved was making a left turn and showed no damage. The injured driver was not wearing any safety equipment. No other contributing factors were specified in the report.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Woodhaven Boulevard

Two vehicles crashed head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The SUV and sedan struck each other center front. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as a factor in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2015 Nissan SUV traveling north and a 2020 Honda sedan traveling east collided head-on on Woodhaven Boulevard in Queens. The sedan driver, a 34-year-old man, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs by one or both drivers. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage. The report does not attribute any fault to the injured driver beyond the noted traffic control violation.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 28-year-old man was hit by an SUV while crossing Junction Boulevard with the signal. The driver was making a left turn and distracted. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder contusion and remained conscious after the impact.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Junction Boulevard and 57 Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2009 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, made a left turn and struck him with the vehicle's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his shoulder and upper arm but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as the contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was not cited for any fault, and no safety equipment was noted.


E-Scooter Driver Ejected in Left-Turn Crash

A 19-year-old e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered a head injury after a collision with a left-turning sedan on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The scooter struck the sedan’s left front quarter panel. The rider was in shock with minor bleeding.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male e-scooter driver was injured and ejected during a crash involving two sedans on 95 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The sedan was making a left turn when it collided with the e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver suffered a head injury and minor bleeding and was in shock. The report lists contributing factors as "Other Vehicular" and "Traffic Control Disregarded," indicating driver errors related to traffic control violations. The e-scooter driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The parked sedan was undamaged and uninvolved in the impact.


Sedan Turns, Crushes Elderly Pedestrian’s Leg

A sedan turned right on Justice Avenue. Its front end struck a 71-year-old woman crossing with the light. Her leg broke under steel. Blood pooled. She lay silent, stunned. The driver failed to yield. The street did not forgive.

A 71-year-old woman was struck and severely injured by a sedan while crossing Justice Avenue near 55th in Queens. According to the police report, she crossed with the signal when a 2002 Honda sedan turned right and hit her, crushing her lower leg and causing severe bleeding. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact left the woman in shock, silent beneath the car. The data shows she was in the crosswalk, obeying the signal. The driver’s failure to yield and inattention led to the crash. No helmet or signal use is listed as a factor.


Ambulance Strikes Pedestrian Emerging from Parked Car

A 45-year-old woman was hit by an ambulance while stepping out from behind a parked vehicle in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. The ambulance showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a westbound ambulance on Justice Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was emerging from in front of or behind a parked vehicle when the collision occurred. She sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The ambulance, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead and showed no vehicle damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and treated for her injuries. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian on Roosevelt Avenue

A 24-year-old man was hit by an SUV turning right on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian suffered bruises and leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The pedestrian was confused in the roadway. Impact was on the vehicle’s right front bumper.

According to the police report, a 24-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2013 Nissan SUV making a right turn on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. It also notes pedestrian error and confusion in the roadway. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The driver was licensed and traveling east. No helmet or signaling factors were mentioned. The collision caused damage to the SUV’s right front bumper.


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SUV Hits Parked Sedan on Case Street

A speeding, intoxicated SUV driver crashed into a parked sedan on Case Street. The SUV driver and front passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The impact damaged the rear of the sedan and front of the SUV. Both occupants were conscious and unbelted.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old female SUV driver, impaired by alcohol and driving at unsafe speed, struck a parked sedan on Case Street. The collision caused neck injuries and whiplash to the SUV driver and her 33-year-old male front passenger. The SUV's center front end hit the sedan's center back end. The report lists alcohol involvement and unsafe speed as contributing factors. Neither occupant wore safety equipment. The sedan driver was not involved in the crash. The crash highlights the dangers of impaired, speeding driving and the vulnerability of vehicle occupants in such collisions.


66-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Elmhurst

A 66-year-old man was struck while crossing Elmhurst Avenue with the signal. He suffered a contusion and upper arm injury. The crash left him conscious but injured. Details on the vehicle and driver remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a 66-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Elmhurst Avenue at an intersection with the pedestrian signal. He sustained a contusion and an upper arm injury, classified as injury severity level 3. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not specify the vehicle type or driver details, nor does it list any contributing factors or driver errors. The pedestrian was crossing legally with the signal. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The incident highlights the dangers pedestrians face even when following traffic signals.


SUV Overturns After Striking Parked Sedan

An SUV traveling east struck a parked sedan on Gleane Street. The SUV overturned on impact. The driver, a 43-year-old man, suffered chest injuries and shock. Police cited driver inattention and inexperience as factors in the crash.

According to the police report, an SUV traveling east on Gleane Street collided with a parked sedan. The point of impact was the SUV's right front bumper against the sedan's left rear quarter panel. The SUV overturned from the collision. The driver, a 43-year-old male occupant wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained chest injuries and was in shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The sedan was unoccupied at the time. No other persons were injured or ejected. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted and inexperienced driving in urban settings.


Three-Year-Old Injured on E-Scooter in Queens

A 3-year-old boy suffered a head contusion as a passenger on an e-scooter traveling west on Britton Avenue. The scooter had no visible damage. The child was conscious and not ejected. Contributing factors remain unspecified.

According to the police report, a three-year-old male passenger on an e-scooter was injured on Britton Avenue in Queens. The child sustained a head contusion but remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The e-scooter was traveling straight ahead westbound and showed no damage after the incident. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the injury. No driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted. The child was not wearing any safety equipment. The vehicle carried three occupants at the time of the crash.


Taxi Left-Turn Crash Injures Sedan Driver

A taxi made an improper left turn and struck a sedan traveling west on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg abrasions. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, a 57-year-old male sedan driver was injured when a taxi made an improper left turn and collided with his vehicle on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan sustained front-end damage, and the taxi was damaged on its left side doors. The driver of the taxi failed to yield the right-of-way, contributing to the crash. The sedan driver was conscious and suffered abrasions to his knee and lower leg. Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The taxi driver was making a left turn while the sedan was traveling straight westbound. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The sedan driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Against Signal

A 31-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Warren Street in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal. She was injured and found semiconscious at the scene. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact.

According to the police report, a 31-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2017 SUV making a left turn on Warren Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal at the intersection when the collision occurred. The SUV's point of impact was the left front bumper, yet the vehicle sustained no damage. The driver was licensed and traveling northwest with two occupants. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors beyond the pedestrian crossing against the signal. The pedestrian was semiconscious after the crash and suffered injuries of unknown severity.