No One Walks Away: Four Dead on White Plains Road, City Still Sleeps

A young man on an e-bike was crushed beneath two southbound cars on Webster Avenue. Slick pavement, harsh lights. His body broken, the bike destroyed. Three vehicles kept moving. He did not.

A 24-year-old man riding an e-bike was killed on Webster Avenue near East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash occurred when the e-bike rider was struck and crushed beneath two southbound vehicles—a 2018 Audi sedan and a 2023 Honda SUV. The report describes the pavement as 'slippery' and the lighting as 'harsh.' The police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor, as well as the hazardous road surface. The e-bike was demolished, and the cyclist suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. The police report notes that all involved vehicles were traveling straight ahead at the time of the crash. No contributing factors are attributed to the victim. The report underscores the lethal consequences of driver inattention and dangerous road conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4775744, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 22-year-old female driver suffered head injuries in a collision between an SUV and a sedan on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. Police cited unsafe speed and driver inattention as contributing factors. The SUV struck the sedan’s right side, causing significant damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:00 PM on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2023 SUV traveling south and a 2004 sedan traveling west. The SUV impacted the sedan’s right side doors with its center front end. The 22-year-old female driver of the SUV was injured, sustaining a head contusion but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists driver errors as contributing factors: unsafe speed and driver inattention/distraction. The sedan had three occupants, but no injuries were reported. The damage to both vehicles was concentrated at the point of impact, highlighting the force of the collision. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4777038, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a left turn and struck her while she crossed against the signal. Glare impaired visibility, contributing to the collision on White Plains Road in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on White Plains Road in the Bronx made a left turn at 8:15 a.m. and struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian. The pedestrian was crossing against the signal when the collision occurred. The report identifies glare as a contributing factor, which likely impaired the driver's visibility. The point of impact was the sedan's left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained contusions and bruises to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated as moderate. The driver was licensed and operating a 2019 sedan with no reported vehicle damage. The report highlights driver error related to failure to adequately respond to glare conditions during the left turn, resulting in the pedestrian's injury.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771123, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 10:40 p.m. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises. The crash involved impact between a left rear bumper and a right front bumper. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway at 22:40. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 54, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and head. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles properly otherwise. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cite the bus driver’s following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:20 AM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, a bus traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies the bus driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed,' directly contributing to the collision. The bus struck the SUV’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper, causing center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the bus. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and speeding in traffic, especially on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a sedan on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. The sedan was traveling straight while the e-bike made an improper left turn, striking the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:31 on E Gun Hill Rd near Barnes Ave in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The e-bike was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight northwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the e-bike. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the e-bike operator. The sedan driver was not cited for any contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at 7:02 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited obstructed view and disregarded traffic control as key factors in the crash.

At 7:02 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. The impact occurred between a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling east and a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The Dodge driver’s limited view likely played a role in the collision, which involved impact to the right front bumper and right front quarter panel of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck turned left at Bronxwood Avenue. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel crushed flesh. The truck stopped. The man lay still. The intersection fell silent, marked by violence and the weight of machinery.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck struck him at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the truck was making a left turn. The report states, 'A flatbed truck turned left. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. The front end struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, as explicitly noted in the police data. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and vehicle data confirm the truck's left turn and the pedestrian's lawful crossing. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors beyond the left turn are specified, but the sequence underscores the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on East Gun Hill Road. The cyclist suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on East Gun Hill Road involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead southbound when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, emphasizing the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore on Bronx Boulevard as a BMW SUV veered and slammed a parked Nissan. A 37-year-old man’s back was crushed in the silence. The street froze. The crash left one injured, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, at 3:02 a.m. near 3640 Bronx Boulevard, a BMW SUV traveling north veered and struck a parked Nissan sedan. The report states the impact folded steel and left a 37-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The Nissan was parked at the time of the collision, and no other injuries were reported. The evidence in the report underscores the consequences of improper lane usage, as the SUV’s movement directly led to the severe injury of the sedan’s occupant. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash stands as another instance of systemic road danger in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless sedan struck a parked car on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. Two women inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures to their arms. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles on city roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:08 a.m. on Bronx River Parkway when a driverless or runaway sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle, a 2018 Audi driven by a 35-year-old woman, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked 2008 Honda. Both occupants of the Audi, a driver and a passenger, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report cites 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and fronts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at midnight. The sedan was traveling west and was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 55-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan’s driver was licensed and male, but the report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the collision during a left turn suggests a critical driver action led to the impact. Both vehicles suffered significant damage to their right side doors and front ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a right turn struck a 19-year-old female e-scooter driver traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The rider was ejected and suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited driver inattention and aggressive driving.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at 2:30 p.m. A sedan was making a right turn when it collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The e-scooter driver, a 19-year-old female, was ejected from her vehicle and sustained injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, including contusions and bruises. The report identifies the sedan driver’s errors as 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage.' The point of impact was the sedan’s center front end striking the e-scooter’s left rear quarter panel. The e-scooter rider was conscious but injured. No contributing factors related to the victim’s behavior were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4751039, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two pedestrians crossing with the signal. Both women suffered serious injuries to their bodies. The driver failed to yield and was inattentive, causing a violent collision at the intersection.

According to the police report, a 2018 Kia sedan traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck two female pedestrians aged 69 and 45. Both pedestrians were crossing at the intersection with the signal when the driver impacted them with the center front end of the vehicle. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Both pedestrians sustained serious injuries—one suffered injuries to her entire body, the other to her back. The driver was licensed and driving straight ahead at the time of the crash. The collision caused center front end damage to the sedan. The victims were conscious but injured, highlighting the severe consequences of driver negligence at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4742594, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling east on Paulding Avenue struck another vehicle at high speed. The driver suffered upper arm injuries and bruising. Police cited unsafe speed as the key factor. The crash damaged the sedan’s left front bumper, revealing the violent impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Paulding Avenue in the Bronx at 2:02 a.m. A 42-year-old male driver in a 2011 Toyota sedan was injured, sustaining a shoulder and upper arm injury along with contusions. The vehicle’s left front bumper was damaged, indicating the point of impact. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor behind the collision. The driver was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan was traveling straight ahead when the crash occurred. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The data highlights the danger posed by excessive speed in this violent collision.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old motorcycle driver was ejected and suffered severe whole-body injuries on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The rider was not wearing safety equipment and held only a learner's permit. The crash caused significant trauma and internal complaints.

According to the police report, a 19-year-old male motorcycle driver was traveling northbound on East 224 Street in the Bronx around 11 p.m. The rider, operating a 2023 ZSTV motorcycle, was ejected from the vehicle and sustained severe injuries affecting his entire body, including internal complaints. He was conscious but injured and was not wearing any safety equipment at the time of the crash. The driver held only a learner's permit from Pennsylvania. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any other vehicles involved or specify collision details beyond the point of impact being 'Other.' The absence of a full license and lack of protective gear underscore systemic risks faced by vulnerable motorcyclists in the city.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4748690, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Duncan Street, striking left side doors and front bumper. The 49-year-old male driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited traffic control disregard as the primary cause. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Duncan Street at 10:15 AM. One vehicle, a 2015 Honda sedan traveling west, was struck on its left side doors. The other, a 2015 Toyota sedan heading north, impacted with its left front bumper. The 49-year-old male driver of the Honda, who was wearing a lap belt and harness, sustained neck injuries and complained of whiplash but remained conscious and was not ejected. The police report identifies 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error in failing to obey traffic signals or signs. Both drivers were licensed in New York and traveling straight ahead prior to the collision. No victim behaviors or pedestrian involvement were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4736825, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx was struck by a sedan traveling east. The impact injured her face, causing abrasions. The driver hit the pedestrian with the vehicle’s right front bumper. The child was conscious after the collision.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling east on Fish Avenue in the Bronx struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing outside of an intersection. The vehicle’s point of impact was the right front bumper, causing injuries to the pedestrian’s face, described as abrasions. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained injury severity level 3. The report lists no specific driver contributing factors such as failure to yield or speeding, but the collision occurred while the pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead at the time of the crash. The report does not indicate any contributing factors from the pedestrian beyond unspecified notes. The collision highlights the dangers posed by vehicle movements in areas where pedestrians cross outside designated signals.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4735336, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a parked vehicle’s center back end on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a 25-year-old man, suffered neck contusions but remained conscious. Police cited unsafe speed as the primary cause, highlighting driver error in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:26 on Cruger Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male driver, restrained by a lap belt and harness, was injured with neck contusions and bruising. The report identifies unsafe speed as the contributing factor leading to the collision. The northbound SUV, driven by a licensed New York driver, impacted the center back end of a parked vehicle. Multiple other parked vehicles sustained damage in the incident. The driver’s failure to control speed caused the SUV to strike the stationary vehicle, resulting in bodily injury to the driver. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers of excessive speed in urban settings and the systemic risks posed by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4734385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver triggered a collision involving multiple vehicles on East 228 Street. A 57-year-old female driver suffered hip and upper leg injuries, experiencing shock and pain. The crash left vehicles damaged and a driver injured, highlighting dangers of inattention behind the wheel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on East 228 Street involving a station wagon/SUV and two sedans. The contributing factor cited was 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' A 57-year-old female driver was injured, sustaining hip and upper leg injuries and was in shock with complaints of pain or nausea. The report notes no safety equipment was used by the injured driver. Vehicle damage included center front and back end impacts. The distracted driver’s failure to maintain attention caused the collision, resulting in injury and vehicle damage. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in multi-vehicle incidents.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4733546, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15