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

Motorcycle Ejected in Queens SUV Collision

A motorcycle and SUV collided at Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered full-body injuries, including fractures and dislocations. The crash happened during a left turn by the SUV. The motorcyclist was helmeted and conscious.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male motorcycle driver was injured after a collision with a station wagon/SUV at Roosevelt Avenue, Queens. The SUV was making a left turn while the motorcycle was traveling straight west. The motorcycle driver was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists "Failure to Yield Right-of-Way" as a contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to yield during the turn. The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. Both vehicles sustained front-center damage. The motorcycle driver was conscious despite serious injuries. No other contributing factors were specified.


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.


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.


Sedan Hits E-Bike on 56 Avenue

A sedan struck a 31-year-old male e-bicyclist on 56 Avenue. The rider was partially ejected and suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and driving straight eastbound. The crash involved improper lane usage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on 56 Avenue collided with an e-bike going west. The 31-year-old male bicyclist was partially ejected and sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The sedan driver, a licensed female, was going straight ahead and impacted the e-bike on the left front quarter panel. The contributing factor listed was "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error by the sedan operator. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet (motorcycle only) but no other contributing factors were noted. The crash caused significant injury to the vulnerable road user without fault attributed to him.


Sedan Crash Injures Queens Driver on Grand Avenue

A 55-year-old man driving a sedan on Grand Avenue in Queens suffered internal injuries and shock. The vehicle struck another unspecified vehicle. The driver was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The crash caused center front-end damage to the sedan.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Grand Avenue in Queens involving a 2006 Honda sedan traveling northeast. The 55-year-old male driver, who was the sole occupant, sustained internal injuries and shock but was not ejected. The sedan suffered center front-end damage. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as a contributing factor but does not specify driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash details indicate impact between the sedan and an unspecified vehicle, with the sedan going straight ahead at the time.


SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing 40 Road

A 42-year-old woman crossing 40 Road was struck by an SUV making a left turn. The driver was inattentive and inexperienced. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to her entire body. The vehicle showed no damage at impact.

According to the police report, a 42-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing 40 Road at an intersection. The driver of a 2020 Kia SUV was making a left turn when the collision occurred. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to her entire body but remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. No vehicle damage was recorded. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. The report does not mention any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's actions or safety equipment.


Pedestrian Injured Along Queens Highway

A 62-year-old man walking along a Queens highway was injured in a collision with a parked sedan. The impact struck his knee and lower leg, causing bruising. The pedestrian remained conscious after the crash near 82-02 45 Avenue.

According to the police report, a 62-year-old male pedestrian was injured while walking along a highway in Queens near 82-02 45 Avenue. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The collision involved a 2016 Nissan sedan that was parked and struck the pedestrian on the left side doors. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, with no driver errors explicitly noted. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained bruising but no ejection or severe trauma. The vehicle showed no damage. No safety equipment or helmet use was recorded.


Cadillac Hits Elderly Man Off Broadway

A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off Broadway near Baxter Avenue. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs took the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent. The man was badly hurt. Others suffered pain.

A Cadillac sedan hit a 70-year-old man who was standing off the roadway on Broadway near Baxter Avenue in Queens. According to the police report, 'A Cadillac struck a 70-year-old man standing off the roadway. His head split. Blood pooled. He stayed awake. Two parked SUVs caught the crash’s force. Steel crumpled. The street fell silent.' The pedestrian suffered severe head lacerations but remained conscious. Two parked SUVs were damaged in the impact. A 53-year-old male driver also reported neck pain. The police report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. No mention of helmet use or signaling as a factor. The crash left the pedestrian and at least one driver injured.


SUV Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Whitney Avenue

A 60-year-old man was injured crossing Whitney Avenue outside a crosswalk. The SUV, making a left turn, hit him with its left front bumper. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and arm injuries. The crash happened in Queens at 5:37 p.m.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male pedestrian was injured while crossing Whitney Avenue outside a crosswalk. The driver of a 2006 SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle's left front bumper struck the pedestrian. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield, but the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The pedestrian was conscious and suffered moderate injuries. The crash occurred in Queens near Hampton Street at 5:37 p.m.


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Sedan Strikes Two Pedestrians Crossing Queens Crosswalk

A sedan made a left turn on 90 Street in Queens. Two pedestrians, a 41-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, were crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Both suffered knee and lower leg contusions. Driver inexperience and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 2019 Hyundai sedan traveling southeast on 90 Street in Queens struck two pedestrians at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrians, a 41-year-old woman and a 13-year-old boy, were crossing without a signal and sustained contusions to their knees and lower legs. Both were conscious and injured. The driver was making a left turn at the time of impact. The report lists driver inexperience and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The vehicle showed no damage despite the collision. No other factors such as pedestrian error or safety equipment were noted in the report.


SUV and Sedan Collide on Queens Boulevard

A 58-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash in a Queens Boulevard crash. The SUV struck the sedan’s right rear quarter panel. The driver was semiconscious and lost consciousness. Both vehicles traveled southeast before impact.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Queens Boulevard involving a 2019 Dodge SUV and a 2006 Honda sedan. The SUV hit the sedan’s right rear quarter panel while both vehicles were traveling southeast. The 58-year-old male driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining head trauma and whiplash. He was semiconscious and lost consciousness during the crash. The driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report does not list specific driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The contributing factor noted was the driver’s loss of consciousness. No other contributing factors or victim actions were recorded.


Sedan Strikes Bicyclist Ejected on Roosevelt Avenue

A sedan pulling out of parking hit a bicyclist going straight east on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The cyclist was ejected and suffered bruises and arm injuries. Police cited driver inattention as the cause. The rider wore no safety gear.

According to the police report, a 23-year-old male bicyclist was injured after a 2019 Honda sedan struck him on Roosevelt Avenue in Queens. The sedan was starting from a parking spot while the bicyclist was traveling straight east. The bicyclist was ejected from his bike and sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as a contributing factor to the crash. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment at the time. The sedan's left front quarter panel and the bike's center front end were damaged in the collision.


Taxi Hits E-Scooter on Grand Avenue

A taxi turning left struck an e-scooter rider going straight on Grand Avenue in Queens. The 24-year-old rider suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The driver was distracted. The rider wore a helmet and remained conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling south on Grand Avenue made a left turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver, a 24-year-old man, was injured with contusions to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The e-scooter rider wore a helmet, but the report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a secondary factor. The taxi sustained damage to its center front end, while the e-scooter was damaged on its left side doors. The taxi driver was licensed in New York.


Sedan Strikes 69-Year-Old Pedestrian Queens

A sedan traveling south on 75 Street hit a 69-year-old man crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered bruises and injuries to his knee and lower leg. He was left in shock at the scene. The vehicle sustained front-end damage.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight ahead on 75 Street in Queens struck a 69-year-old male pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in shock. The vehicle's center front end was damaged on impact. No specific driver errors were listed in the report, and contributing factors for the pedestrian were marked as unspecified. The pedestrian was not at an intersection and was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The report does not mention any safety equipment or driver license status.


Taxi Hits E-Bike in Queens, Rider Injured

A taxi struck an e-bike on 76 Street in Queens. The e-bike rider, a 53-year-old woman, was ejected and injured with neck abrasions. The taxi driver made a right turn and collided with the bike’s left rear. Unsafe lane changing was cited.

According to the police report, a taxi making a right turn on 76 Street in Queens collided with an e-bike traveling west. The e-bike rider, a 53-year-old woman, was ejected and sustained neck abrasions. The report lists "Unsafe Lane Changing" as a contributing factor. The taxi's right front bumper struck the left rear bumper of the e-bike. The e-bike rider was wearing a helmet. The taxi driver was licensed; the e-bike rider held a permit. No damage was reported to the e-bike, but the taxi's right front bumper was damaged. The collision caused injury to the vulnerable e-bike rider without any noted fault or error on her part.


Two Sedans Collide Backing on Queens Street

Two sedans collided while backing on 56 Avenue in Queens. Both drivers were involved. One driver, a 34-year-old woman, suffered head injuries and whiplash. The crash caused damage to the rear bumpers of both vehicles. The police cited unsafe backing.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on 56 Avenue in Queens when both vehicles were backing. The driver of one sedan, a 34-year-old woman, was injured with head trauma and whiplash and was wearing a lap belt. The report lists "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor for the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to their rear bumpers. The incident highlights driver error in backing maneuvers. No other factors or victim actions were noted in the report.


Broken Pavement Sends Cyclist Flying on 40 Drive

A 77-year-old man biked west on 40 Drive. The pavement gave way. He was thrown, struck his head, and died. No cars. No warning. The road failed. Darkness and silence followed.

A 77-year-old man riding his bike westbound on 40 Drive died after the pavement beneath him broke apart. According to the police report, 'The pavement broke beneath him. He flew, struck his head, and died alone in the dark.' The only listed contributing factor is 'Pavement Defective.' No other vehicles were involved. The cyclist was ejected and suffered fatal head injuries. The report does not mention helmet use as a contributing factor. This crash highlights the lethal risk posed by defective road conditions to people on bikes.


Elderly Bicyclist Injured on Defective Pavement

A 77-year-old man riding a bike on 95 Street in Queens suffered a head injury after hitting defective pavement. He was semiconscious with minor bleeding. The bike’s front end was damaged. No helmet was worn. The crash happened at night.

According to the police report, a 77-year-old male bicyclist was injured on 95 Street in Queens when he struck defective pavement. The impact caused a head injury, leaving him semiconscious with minor bleeding. The bike sustained damage to its center front end. The report lists 'Pavement Defective' as a contributing factor. No other vehicles were involved. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding straight ahead at the time. No helmet was worn. The crash occurred at 10:15 p.m. The report does not indicate driver error beyond the hazardous road condition.


SUV and Van Collide at Queens Intersection

A Lexus SUV traveling south struck a Ford van heading east at 94-15 51 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old man, suffered head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, a 2019 Lexus SUV traveling south collided with a 2003 Ford van traveling east at the intersection of 94-15 51 Avenue in Queens. The SUV driver, a 56-year-old male occupant, was injured with head trauma but remained conscious and was restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists failure to yield right-of-way as the contributing factor to the crash. The SUV sustained damage to its right side doors and right front quarter panel, while the van's center front end and left front bumper were damaged. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.