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.

Citations

Citations
Other Geographies

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

See also
Boroughs
City Council Districts
Community Boards
State_assembly_districts
State Senate Districts

Traffic Safety Timeline for Elmhurst

SUV Turns Left Collides With E-Scooter

A 25-year-old man on an e-scooter was injured in Queens. An SUV making a left turn struck the scooter on its left side. The scooter driver suffered bruises and arm injuries. The SUV driver showed inexperience and distraction.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Corona Avenue in Queens involving a 2020 SUV and an e-scooter. The SUV driver, licensed and male, was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the e-scooter on its left side. The e-scooter driver, a 25-year-old male, was injured with contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The e-scooter driver was conscious and not ejected but suffered moderate injuries. No safety equipment was reported for the scooter rider. The SUV sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter was damaged on the left side doors.


Two Sedans Collide on Queens Boulevard

Two sedans collided head-to-back on Queens Boulevard in Queens. A 39-year-old female passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved close passing and other vehicular errors. Both drivers were licensed men traveling eastbound.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling eastbound on Queens Boulevard collided with one vehicle striking the rear of the other. The crash injured a 39-year-old female passenger in the rear right seat, who suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The report lists contributing factors as "Passing Too Closely" and "Other Vehicular." Both drivers were licensed men from New York. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the struck vehicle. The injured passenger was not ejected and experienced shock. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Moped Driver Injured in Queens Collision

A moped driver was injured in a Queens crash at 87 Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The vehicle making a left turn struck the moped going straight. The driver suffered chest contusions but was conscious and not ejected. Failure to yield caused the impact.

According to the police report, a vehicle making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on 87 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 19-year-old male, sustained chest injuries described as contusions and bruises. He remained conscious and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. The moped driver was the occupant injured in this collision. No other contributing factors or safety equipment details were noted. The impact occurred at the center front end of both vehicles, indicating a direct frontal collision.


Sedan Left Turn Hits Moped Rider Queens

A sedan making a left turn struck a moped rider going straight on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The moped driver, a 37-year-old man, suffered head abrasions but remained conscious. The sedan’s right front bumper took the impact. No safety gear was reported.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male moped driver was injured when a 2017 sedan made a left turn and collided with the moped traveling straight ahead on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The point of impact was the sedan’s right front bumper and the moped’s center front end. The moped driver sustained head abrasions and was conscious after the crash. The sedan driver was licensed and traveling south while making the left turn. The moped driver was not reported to be wearing any safety equipment. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not specify failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly.


Bicyclist Injured in Queens Sedan Collision

A 17-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens after colliding with a parked sedan. The bike struck the left side doors of the vehicle. The rider suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries. The sedan showed no damage. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 17-year-old male bicyclist collided with a parked 2023 Toyota sedan in Queens near 40-09 77 Street. The bike hit the left side doors of the sedan, causing abrasions and injuries to the bicyclist's knee, lower leg, and foot. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from the bike. The sedan sustained no damage. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision occurred while both vehicles were traveling north, with the sedan parked and the bike going straight ahead.


Unlicensed Moped Driver Ejected in Queens Crash

A moped and sedan collided head-on on Broadway in Queens. The unlicensed female moped driver was ejected and suffered severe leg injuries. The sedan driver remained in the vehicle. Police cited improper lane usage and traffic control disregard as causes.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Broadway in Queens involving a sedan and a moped. The moped driver, a 25-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors. The moped driver was unlicensed but wearing a helmet. The sedan driver, a licensed male, was traveling north and struck the moped head-on. The moped's left front bumper and the sedan's center front end were damaged. No other injuries were reported. The crash highlights driver errors related to lane usage and traffic control violations.


Unlicensed E-Bike Hits Parked SUV on Dongan Avenue

A 22-year-old male bicyclist riding an unlicensed e-bike crashed into a parked SUV on Dongan Avenue. The rider suffered a severe head injury with fractures and dislocations. The e-bike’s front center struck the stationary vehicle. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 22-year-old male bicyclist operating an unlicensed e-bike traveling east on Dongan Avenue collided with a parked station wagon/SUV. The bicyclist was injured with head trauma, including fractures and dislocations, and was not ejected. The e-bike sustained front center damage from the impact. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but notes the driver was unlicensed. The parked SUV was damaged on an unspecified part. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. No pedestrian was involved, and no other driver errors were recorded.


SUV Backs Into Toddler Pedestrian Queens

A one-year-old girl suffered a head contusion after an SUV backed into her on Queens Boulevard. The driver was distracted and backed unsafely. The child was not in the roadway but still injured. Emergency responders treated her at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2009 Honda SUV backed into a one-year-old female pedestrian on Queens Boulevard in Queens. The child sustained a head injury classified as a contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report lists the driver's errors as "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The toddler was not in the roadway when struck. The point of impact was the center back end of the vehicle. The driver was licensed and traveling south while backing. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.


Queens SUV Collision Injures Female Driver

Two SUVs collided on Elbertson Street in Queens. The female driver, 32, suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. Police cited driver inattention and disregard for traffic control. The crash caused front-end damage to both vehicles.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Elbertson Street in Queens. The 32-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining a fractured and dislocated shoulder. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with disregard for traffic control. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred, resulting in center front-end damage to one SUV and left front quarter panel damage to the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report does not indicate any helmet use or signaling issues.


Motorcycle Hits Pedestrian Crossing Grand Avenue

A 43-year-old woman was struck by a motorcycle while crossing Grand Avenue in Queens. She suffered fractures and dislocations to her lower leg and foot. The motorcycle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured at the scene.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling west on Grand Avenue struck a 43-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal. The pedestrian sustained fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The motorcycle had no visible damage and was going straight ahead at the time of impact. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors for the crash. The pedestrian’s location and action were noted as crossing without a signal or crosswalk, but no fault is assigned. The victim was conscious and injured, with no mention of safety equipment or helmet use.


Sedan Hits Bicyclist on Queens 83 Street

A sedan stopped in traffic struck a bicyclist traveling north on 83 Street near Roosevelt Avenue. The cyclist suffered bruises over his entire body. The impact hit the left side doors of the sedan and the front center of the bike. The rider remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan stopped in traffic on 83 Street in Queens was struck on its left side doors by a bicyclist traveling north. The bicyclist, a 44-year-old man, was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the bicyclist. The sedan had two occupants and was licensed and stopped in traffic at the time of impact. The bike had no listed safety equipment. No driver errors were explicitly noted in the report.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian in Queens Crosswalk

A sedan hit a 33-year-old man crossing Elbertson Street at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The driver disregarded traffic control and was inattentive. The victim remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling southeast on Elbertson Street struck a 33-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists the driver's errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, yet the sedan showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.


Sedan Turns, E-Bike Rider Crushed on Roosevelt

A sedan turned left on Roosevelt Avenue. An e-bike rider went straight. Metal struck flesh. The rider flew, landed hard, ribs broken, pain sharp. He stayed conscious, chest crushed, breath ragged. The street stayed dark. The danger stayed real.

A crash unfolded near Roosevelt Avenue and 74th Street in Queens. A sedan, making a left turn, struck a 42-year-old man riding an e-bike straight through the intersection. According to the police report, the collision left the e-bike rider ejected and suffering severe chest injuries. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The rider was not wearing a helmet, but the primary errors cited were on the part of the sedan driver. The impact was direct and violent, leaving the rider conscious but with crushed ribs and sharp pain. No other injuries were reported.


Sedan Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A sedan struck a 39-year-old man crossing 95 Street at Roosevelt Avenue. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock. The crash happened during a right turn at 9:41 p.m.

According to the police report, a sedan making a right turn on 95 Street at Roosevelt Avenue struck a pedestrian crossing with the signal. The pedestrian, a 39-year-old man, sustained injuries to his hip and upper leg and was reported to be in shock. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the impact at the right front bumper. The pedestrian was not at fault and was crossing legally when the crash occurred.


Pedestrian Injured by Sedan on Queens Roadway

A 42-year-old woman was struck by a sedan on 82 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. She suffered bruises and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit her with its right front bumper while traveling westbound.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured after being struck by a sedan traveling west on 82 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The pedestrian was located in the roadway but not at an intersection, performing other actions in the road. The sedan made contact with its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The vehicle showed no damage, and no information on driver license status or actions beyond going straight ahead was provided.


Unlicensed Bicyclist Injured in Queens Collision

A 37-year-old male bicyclist was injured in Queens on Broadway near Elmhurst Avenue. The cyclist, unlicensed and without safety gear, suffered bruises over his entire body. The crash involved driver inattention and distraction. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Broadway was struck on his left side doors by a vehicle making a right turn eastbound near Elmhurst Avenue in Queens. The bicyclist was injured with contusions and bruises over his entire body but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist was unlicensed and was not wearing any safety equipment. Vehicle damage was noted on the left side doors of the bike, while the other vehicle showed no damage. No other contributing factors were specified.


SUV and Bicyclist Collide on Corona Avenue

A 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a 2021 Honda SUV on Corona Avenue in Queens. Both vehicles were traveling east when they struck each other on their right front quarter panels. The bicyclist suffered shoulder and upper arm contusions.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male bicyclist was injured after colliding with a 2021 Honda SUV on Corona Avenue in Queens. Both the bicyclist and the SUV were traveling straight ahead eastbound when the crash occurred. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel on both vehicles. The bicyclist sustained contusions and bruises to his shoulder and upper arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both parties. No safety equipment was noted for the bicyclist. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain attention on the road.


Motorcycle Hits E-Bike on Queens Broadway

A motorcycle struck an e-bike on Broadway in Queens. The 64-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and injured in the hip and upper leg. The crash involved improper lane usage and passing too closely. The rider was conscious and wearing a helmet.

According to the police report, a motorcycle and an e-bike collided on Broadway in Queens. The motorcycle driver, a 64-year-old man, was ejected and sustained hip and upper leg injuries. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors. The motorcycle driver was wearing a helmet. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and traveling east while passing. The motorcycle was making a right turn when the collision occurred at the left rear quarter panel of the e-bike and the right front quarter panel of the motorcycle. The motorcycle sustained damage to its left front quarter panel. The motorcycle driver remained conscious after the crash.


Bicyclist Ejected in Queens Collision

A 39-year-old bicyclist was ejected and injured on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The bike was demolished after striking a parked sedan’s left side. The rider suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. Two sedans were involved, one moving, one parked.

According to the police report, a bicyclist traveling east on Roosevelt Avenue collided with a parked sedan. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm. The bike was demolished on impact. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors. Two sedans were involved: one parked with no damage and one moving east with damage to its right front bumper. The bicyclist’s safety equipment status is unknown. No failure to yield or other explicit driver errors were recorded. The incident highlights the dangers bicyclists face when encountering parked vehicles on city streets.


Two Sedans Collide on Baxter Avenue Queens

Two sedans collided on Baxter Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were male and alone in their vehicles. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Limited visibility contributed to the crash. Both vehicles sustained front bumper damage.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Baxter Avenue in Queens. One driver, a 40-year-old male, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. Both drivers were traveling north; one was going straight, the other making a left turn. The report lists 'View Obstructed/Limited' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The injured driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. The crash caused damage to the left front bumper of one vehicle and the right front bumper of the other. No other contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.