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

A man crashed his bike on Aske Street. He hit the pavement hard. Blood pooled from his head. No helmet. No other vehicle. He stayed conscious, pain etched on his face. The cause was unknown. The street stayed silent.

A 33-year-old man suffered a head injury while riding his bike on Aske Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, he was found bleeding from the head, conscious but in pain, with no other vehicles or crash partners involved. The report lists the contributing factor as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors or outside causes were identified in the data. The man was not wearing a helmet, which is noted in the report only after the absence of any driver or vehicle error. The crash left the cyclist injured and the cause remains undetermined.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4575021, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle and SUV collided on 50 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver, unlicensed, made a right turn into the SUV traveling west. The motorcycle passenger, a 55-year-old woman, was injured and unconscious with head trauma. Both vehicles sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a 2022 motorcycle traveling north made a right turn and collided with a westbound 2013 SUV on 50 Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was unlicensed. The motorcycle passenger, a 55-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and was unconscious after the crash. The motorcycle's center front end and the SUV's left front quarter panel were damaged. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but highlights the motorcycle driver's unlicensed status and turning maneuver as key elements. The passenger was wearing a helmet. No pedestrian was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4573958, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a right turn struck a bicyclist making a U-turn on 93 Street near Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The 20-year-old cyclist suffered a fractured hip and upper leg. The driver was distracted. The cyclist was not wearing safety equipment.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling northwest on 93 Street was making a right turn when it collided with a bicyclist traveling west who was making a U-turn. The bicyclist, a 20-year-old male, sustained a fractured and dislocated hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both the taxi driver and the bicyclist. The taxi's point of impact was the right front quarter panel, while the bike was struck on the left side doors. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction as a critical factor in this collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4572100, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on 52 Avenue in Queens. One vehicle stopped in traffic. The other struck it from behind. A 32-year-old female rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. No ejections occurred.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling north on 52 Avenue in Queens were involved in a rear-end collision. One sedan was stopped in traffic when the other, going straight ahead, struck it from behind. The impact occurred at the center front end of the striking vehicle and the center back end of the stopped vehicle. A 32-year-old female rear passenger in the stopped sedan was injured, sustaining neck injuries and whiplash. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. No other driver errors or victim actions were noted. The injured passenger was not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4569280, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Broadway in Queens. The rear vehicle struck the front one while slowing. A 32-year-old female passenger in the front SUV suffered a head injury and whiplash. Driver distraction caused the crash. Both drivers were licensed men.

According to the police report, two SUVs traveling north on Broadway in Queens collided when the rear vehicle, driven by a licensed male, struck the center back end of the front SUV, which was slowing or stopping. The crash injured a 32-year-old female passenger seated in the right rear of the front SUV. She sustained a head injury and whiplash but was not ejected. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the contributing factor for the collision. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The injured passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the center front end of the rear vehicle and the center back end of the front vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566192, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 25-year-old man on an e-bike was injured in Queens. An SUV making a U-turn struck the bike head-on. The rider suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash happened on Manilla Street near 51 Avenue. The SUV driver was licensed.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male e-bike rider was injured when a 2019 Jeep SUV made a U-turn and collided with the bike head-on on Manilla Street in Queens. The rider sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling west, making a U-turn at the time of impact. The e-bike was also traveling west, going straight ahead. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors explicitly. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No helmet or signaling information was provided.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4566831, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 15-year-old boy on a bike was partially ejected after a collision with an SUV on Junction Boulevard. The boy suffered bruises and injuries to his lower leg and foot. The SUV hit the bike’s front end, damaging its left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 15-year-old male bicyclist was injured after being struck by a 2008 SUV traveling west on Junction Boulevard in Queens. The bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists contributing factors including "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." The SUV impacted the bike’s center front end with its left front bumper. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights driver distraction and bicyclist confusion as key factors in the collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4563883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 45-year-old man crossing Roosevelt Avenue was struck by a sedan traveling east. The driver, unlicensed and distracted, hit the pedestrian with the car’s front center. The man suffered a head injury and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 45-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Roosevelt Avenue outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Honda sedan traveling east. The driver was unlicensed and distracted, contributing to the crash. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan. The pedestrian sustained a head injury and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a primary contributing factor. No other factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The pedestrian’s role was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver’s failure to maintain attention and lack of a valid license were key errors leading to this injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555857, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was injured on Grand Avenue in Queens. The sedan was parked before impact. The bicyclist suffered abrasions and hip-upper leg injuries. The crash involved confusion and limited view. No helmet was worn.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old male bicyclist traveling north on Grand Avenue collided with a parked 2018 Acura sedan. The bicyclist sustained abrasions and injuries to the hip and upper leg but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists contributing factors as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" and "View Obstructed/Limited." The sedan was stationary before the crash, and impact occurred at the left front quarter panel of the vehicle and the center front end of the bike. No helmet or other safety equipment was reported on the bicyclist. The driver of the sedan was licensed and operating legally. The crash highlights confusion and limited visibility as key factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4553884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A parked Ford sedan on Britton Avenue. Rear crushed by a motorcycle. A man, 46, lifeless in the driver’s seat. Morning light on twisted metal. No sound. No movement. Just the aftermath on a quiet Queens street.

A fatal crash unfolded on Britton Avenue near Judge Street in Queens. According to the police report, a parked Ford sedan was struck in the rear by a motorcycle. The impact left the rear of the car crumpled. Inside the sedan, officers found a 46-year-old man, the driver, dead at the scene. The report states, 'A man, 46, found lifeless in a Ford sedan. A parked motorcycle struck. Rear of the car crumpled.' No contributing factors or driver errors were specified in the police data. The crash involved both a sedan and a motorcycle, both listed as parked before the collision. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4560846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old woman was hit by an e-bike while crossing Roosevelt Avenue outside a crosswalk. The rider drove aggressively and used improper lane maneuvers. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a male e-bike rider traveling west on Roosevelt Avenue struck a 22-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists aggressive driving and improper passing or lane usage as contributing factors. The e-bike showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. The report does not mention any pedestrian fault or safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by aggressive e-bike operation and lane misuse in pedestrian areas.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4550509, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

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, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15