Elmhurst: Traffic Crash Statistics

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

May 25, 2026 - A 46-year-old driver crashed into another vehicle near 79-01 Broadway in Queens. Police recorded “other vehicular” as a contributing factor.

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Crash Counter for Elmhurst 285 crashes • 1 deaths

Crashes: 285

All Injuries: 138

Moderate: 27

Serious: 2

Deaths: 1

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

Caught Speeding in Elmhurst LFB3565 — 157 times

157 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LFB3565 · 2023 Black Chrys Suburban
Caught here 2 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Bedford-Stuyvesant (West) (15), Crown Heights (North) (14), and East New York (North) (11).
143 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY 201BR7 · 2007 White Suzuk Motorcycle
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Ocean Hill (43), East Flatbush-Remsen Village (23), and Tribeca-Civic Center (18).
123 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY LHB5675 · 2015 Red Nissan Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Far Rockaway-Bayswater (21), Rockaway Beach-Arverne-Edgemere (19), and Breezy Point-Belle Harbor-Rockaway Park-Broad Channel (11).
119 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
PA MHA9607 · 2016 BMW Sedan
Caught here 1 time in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Cypress Hills (14), South Ozone Park (11), and Ozone Park (11).
116 speed-camera tickets citywide in 12 months
NY JRM5529 · 2022 Black BMW Sedan
Caught here 16 times in the last 12 months.
Typically speeds citywide in: Forest Hills (36), Hollis (17), and Elmhurst (16).

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Distracted driver kills man on Whitney 2026-03-31T16:34:00+00:00
WHITNEY AVE
A driver in a sedan hit and killed a 44-year-old man crossing Whitney Avenue. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction.
According to the police report, a 53-year-old sedan driver was going straight west on Whitney Avenue on March 31, 2026, around 4:34 p.m., when the driver hit a 44-year-old pedestrian who was crossing not at an intersection and not in a crosswalk. The pedestrian was killed, with crush injuries noted. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.
Rider fractures arm in Queens crash 2026-05-13T18:39:00+00:00
WOODSIDE AVE
A 26-year-old cyclist ended up with an elbow and lower-arm fracture on Woodside Avenue at 78th Street. The police report lists the rider as injured, but gives no narrative of what led to the crash.
According to the police report, a 26-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a crash at Woodside Avenue and 78th Street in Queens on May 13, 2026, at 6:39 p.m. The report lists elbow/lower-arm/hand injury complaints including fracture, distortion, and dislocation. No narrative details or contributing factors were provided in the record.
Driver failed to yield, hit teen 2026-02-13T14:30:00+00:00
78 ST
A 64-year-old driver turned right on Broadway and failed to yield, hitting a 19-year-old pedestrian who was crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention; the teen suffered a concussion.
According to the police report, a 64-year-old driver in a 2017 Acura SUV was making a right turn at Broadway and 78th Street in Queens on Feb. 13, 2026, around 2:30 p.m., and hit a 19-year-old pedestrian in the intersection. Police recorded failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction. The pedestrian reported a concussion and a head injury.
Driver hits another vehicle off Broadway 2026-05-25T20:00:00+00:00
79-01 BROADWAY
A 46-year-old driver crashed into another vehicle near 79-01 Broadway in Queens. Police recorded “other vehicular” as a contributing factor.
According to the police report, a 46-year-old woman driving a 2015 sedan was listed in a crash near 79-01 Broadway in Queens on May 25, 2026, around 8 p.m. Police recorded “other vehicular” as a contributing factor. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries. A second vehicle was recorded going straight ahead.
Distracted driver turns, hits teen 2026-05-22T16:35:00+00:00
WOODHAVEN BLVD
A distracted driver turning right hit an 18-year-old pedestrian as she crossed with the signal at Woodhaven Boulevard and Queens Boulevard. She suffered a knee/lower-leg injury and minor bleeding.
According to the police report, a driver in a 2022 Dodge Durango was making a right turn at Woodhaven Boulevard and Queens Boulevard in Queens around 4:35 p.m. on May 22, 2026, and hit an 18-year-old woman crossing with the signal. Police recorded driver inattention/distraction. She was injured, with a knee/lower-leg/foot injury and minor bleeding. Other occupants were listed; the report does not describe their injuries.

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Carnage in Elmhurst 5 Minor Bleeding (Lower leg/foot)

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▸ Killed 1

▸ Concussion 1

▸ Fracture/Dislocation 1

▸ Whiplash 3

▸ Contusion/Bruise 10

▸ Abrasion 2

▸ Pain/Nausea 2

Data from Jan 1, 2026 to Jun 1, 2026

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Crashes by Hour in Elmhurst 2 PM • 20 injuries ↑300%

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Who is getting hurt? Kids 18 injuries ↑125% Seniors 16 injuries ↑23%

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We calculate these costs using a method developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, or NHTSA. It gives one set of costs for crashes with injuries and another for crashes with no reported injuries.

Crashes with injuries cost much more because the method includes things like lost work, medical care, and long-term harm. NHTSA says crash costs include "lost productivity, medical, legal and court costs, emergency service, insurance administration, congestion, property damage, and workplace losses."

These are estimates, not bills. "Other harm" is the part of the broader estimate that goes beyond direct bills and insurance claims. It captures pain, disability, and lost quality of life.

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Preventable Speeding 558 16+ offenders ↓71%

Repeat School-Zone Speeding Offenders

Elmhurst

Data through 2026-06-01

558

Preventable tickets (≥16) — 2026 year-to-date

Prev: 1,894 2025 year-to-date

↓70.5% vs 2025 year-to-date

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≥ 16

≥ 6: 1,425 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 4,490 2025 year-to-date
≥ 16: 558 (2026 year-to-date) • Prev: 1,894 2025 year-to-date

Pedestrian Injuries 95% by Cars and Trucks ↓14%

Cars 0

Trucks 0

Mopeds 0

Bikes 0

Assembly Member Steven Raga A (100)*

Assembly Member Steven Raga
District 30

Assembly 30

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the New York State Governor to sign, A.5440, which imposes owner liability for failure of an operator to comply with traffic control indicators within the city of New York: Council vote fails

Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Parking Camera Plan
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It backs A.5440. It would ticket vehicle owners when cameras catch parking-rule violations.
Raga Backs Safety‑Boosting Owner Liability Camera Enforcement
👍 Positive
2026-01-29 · Leadership · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Res 0141-2026 moved to Transportation committee. It urges Albany to pass A.5440. The measure would fine owners when cameras catch illegal parking that clogs curbs and blocks safe streets.

Email: ragas@nyassembly.gov

District Office:
55-19 69th St., Maspeth, NY 11378
718-651-3185

Legislative Office:
Room 744, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
518-455-4755

Twitter: @RagaForQueens

Community Board Contact Marialena Giampino —

Community Board Contact Marialena Giampino

District 404

Email: qn04@cb.nyc.gov

Council Member Shekar Krishnan A (100)

Council Member Shekar Krishnan
District 25

Council 25

Street Safety Record

A (100)

2025 only

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes

Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafes expansion, improving street safety.
👍 Positive
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int. 1421-2025 would widen outdoor dining: let grocery stores apply for sidewalk licenses, allow roadway cafes year-round, expand frontage for some cafes, and speed approvals. Committee laid it over on Nov. 24, 2025.
Krishnan co-sponsors roadway and sidewalk cafe expansion, improving overall safety.
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Int 1421-2025 would let restaurants and grocery stores run sidewalk and roadway cafes in curb or parking lanes year‑round. It speeds reviews, sets $1,050 fees and four‑year terms, and pushes dining closer to moving traffic — raising risks for pedestrians and cyclists.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
• Neutral
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Year‑round expansion of roadway/sidewalk cafes can calm traffic and create buffers that benefit pedestrians, but also risks obstructing sidewalks, complicating winter operations, and creating conflicts near bike lanes. Net safety effects for vulnerable users hinge on strict clear-path, loading, and bike-lane protection rules and enforcement.
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to expanding access to roadway and sidewalk cafes
👎 Negative
2025-10-09 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↓ hurts grade
Expanding sidewalk and roadway cafes citywide and year-round, including winter, increases private use of sidewalks and curb lanes, narrowing pedestrian space and complicating cycling with service crossings and snow/garbage obstructions. While it may displace some parking, the net effect likely elevates conflict and accessibility risks for vulnerable users.

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the department of transportation to install lighting under elevated train lines

Krishnan co-sponsors bill installing lighting under elevated tracks, boosting safety.
👍 Positive
2026-04-16 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar · ↑ helps grade
Int 0845-2026 targets the dark blocks under the el. It orders DOT to check sidewalks and streets, then install lights where needed. The bill now sits in committee.
Krishnan Criticizes Ten Block Elevator Gap Hurting Riders
👍 Positive
2026-04-14 · Leadership · AMNY · ↑ helps grade
April 14, Gonzalez-Rojas pressed the MTA for lifts at four Queens 7 stops. Stair-only stations force detours and dependence. Elevators would open the system to riders left on the steps.
Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
• Neutral
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill requiring police blood alcohol testing after shootings.
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.
• Neutral
2026-02-24 · Sponsor · NYC Council – Legistar
Krishnan co-sponsors bill setting NYPD blood alcohol testing after shootings.

Email: district25@council.nyc.gov

District Office:
37-32 75th Street, 1st Floor, Jackson Heights, NY 11372
718-803-6373

Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7066

Twitter: @CMShekarK

State Senator Mike Gianaris A (100)*

State Senator Mike Gianaris
District 12

Senate 12

Street Safety Record

A (100)*

2026 year-to-date

Recent win: Friday Headlines: Bus Pilot Redux Edition

Gianaris Pushes Safety‑Boosting Expansion of Fare‑Free Bus Pilot
👍 Positive
2026-03-13 · Leadership · Streetsblog Empire State · ↑ helps grade
A new pitch would grow fare-free buses. Three routes per borough is floated. Money and will stand in the way. No action is set yet.
Gianaris Joins Lawmakers Cutting Hochul Insurance Scheme
👎 Negative
2026-03-10 · Leadership · Streetsblog NYC · ↓ hurts grade
Albany lawmakers yanked an Uber-backed insurance rewrite from one-house budgets. The plan would have narrowed who can collect damages. Crash victims kept their rights—for now.