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

Two sedans crashed at East Gun Hill Road. Both drivers were men, one 23 years old, suffering shoulder and whiplash injuries. The collision involved a right turn and a straight travel, with driver inexperience and failure to yield cited by police.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:45 on East Gun Hill Road involving two sedans. One driver, a 23-year-old male, was injured with upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. The report states the first vehicle was making a right turn while the second was traveling straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper on both vehicles, causing center front end damage. The police identified driver errors as contributing factors: 'Driver Inexperience' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the 23-year-old driver. Both drivers were licensed males from New York. The injured driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4732798, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided in a merging chain-reaction crash on Bronx River Parkway. A front passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Police cite following too closely and reaction to uninvolved vehicle as key factors in the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:09 on Bronx River Parkway involving multiple sedans merging northbound. The collision was triggered by a driver reacting to an uninvolved vehicle, leading to a chain-reaction impact. One occupant, a 24-year-old front passenger, was injured with contusions and trauma to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factors. The injured passenger was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The drivers involved were licensed and operating their vehicles during merging maneuvers. Vehicle damage was centered on the front ends and rear end of the involved sedans, indicating a multi-vehicle rear-end collision sequence. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727530, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV making a right turn hit a female e-scooter driver on East 233 Street in the Bronx. The rider suffered a hip and upper leg injury, conscious but bruised. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred around 12:35 a.m. on East 233 Street near Bronx Boulevard in the Bronx. A female e-scooter driver, age 29, was injured when an SUV making a right turn struck her on the left front bumper. The rider sustained a hip and upper leg contusion, classified as injury severity level 3, and remained conscious after the impact. The report explicitly lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' by the e-scooter driver as a contributing factor, alongside an unspecified secondary factor. The SUV had no occupants and was traveling westbound. The e-scooter was parked before the collision. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted, nor was it cited as a contributing factor. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in yielding right-of-way to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided head-on on Olinville Avenue after both drivers disregarded traffic controls. Both drivers and a passenger suffered whiplash and upper arm injuries. The crash caused center front end damage to one vehicle and left rear quarter panel damage to the other.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 21:40 on Olinville Avenue near East Gun Hill Road. Two sedans traveling north and northwest collided. Both drivers disregarded traffic controls, which the report lists as the primary contributing factor. The driver of the Nissan sedan, a 33-year-old male, suffered neck injuries and whiplash while wearing a lap belt and harness. The Acura sedan carried two occupants; the front passenger, a 25-year-old male, also sustained whiplash and upper arm injuries. Both vehicles sustained significant damage: the Nissan with center front end impact and the Acura with damage to the left rear quarter panel. The report emphasizes driver errors—specifically traffic control disregard—as the cause, with no mention of victim fault or contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4727542, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Bronx crash injured two SUV occupants when a vehicle making a U-turn struck a parked sedan’s left side. Both victims suffered whiplash and head injuries. Police cited failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause, highlighting driver error and lane marking issues.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:30 near East 222 Street in the Bronx. A 2014 SUV, driven by a licensed female driver, was making a U-turn when it collided with a parked 2009 sedan, impacting the sedan’s left side doors. Two occupants in a 2012 SUV traveling east were injured: a 65-year-old male driver suffered head injuries and whiplash, and a 64-year-old female front passenger sustained whiplash and whole-body injuries. Both wore lap belts and harnesses and were conscious. The report explicitly cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate' as contributing factors. The collision and injuries stem from driver errors during the U-turn maneuver and inadequate lane markings, with no contributing victim behavior noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722103, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 216 Street in the Bronx. The trailing vehicle struck the lead vehicle’s rear, injuring the driver with back trauma and whiplash. The crash unfolded as both vehicles traveled westbound, with following too closely cited as the cause.

According to the police report, two station wagons/SUVs were traveling westbound on East 216 Street in the Bronx when the trailing vehicle impacted the center back end of the lead vehicle. The driver of the lead SUV, a 32-year-old woman, sustained back injuries and whiplash, remaining conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report explicitly cites 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor to the collision. Both drivers were licensed and traveling straight ahead at the time of impact. The damage was concentrated at the center front end of the trailing vehicle and the center back end of the lead vehicle. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4722057, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on East 228 Street in the Bronx. The driver of the rear vehicle suffered abdominal and pelvic injuries. Police cited following too closely and disregarding traffic controls as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed and conscious after the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on East 228 Street in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and south. The driver of the rear vehicle, a 47-year-old male, was injured with contusions and abdominal-pelvic trauma but was conscious and not ejected. The report identifies 'Following Too Closely' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as the primary contributing factors to the collision. The rear vehicle impacted the right front quarter panel of the lead sedan, which sustained front-end damage. Both drivers held valid New York licenses and were traveling straight ahead at the time. The injured driver’s airbag deployed, indicating significant impact. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing on driver errors and systemic dangers instead.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4718266, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pickup turned left across East 222nd. A moped slammed in. A young passenger flew off, struck the street, blood pooling from his head. Sirens cut through the Bronx night. Failure to yield left a man broken and bleeding.

According to the police report, a pickup truck was making a left turn at East 222nd Street and Laconia Avenue when a westbound moped, traveling straight, collided with the truck. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor. The moped’s unlicensed rider continued straight, and the impact ejected a 22-year-old male passenger from the moped. The passenger struck the street and suffered a severe head injury, described as 'severe bleeding,' and was found conscious at the scene. The police report notes the passenger was not wearing a helmet, but this is mentioned after the primary driver error. The crash underscores the danger when drivers fail to yield, as documented in the official report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4717158, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old man pushing a car was struck by an SUV making an improper U-turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered lower leg injuries and bruising. The driver failed to execute the turn safely, causing the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:56 on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A 44-year-old male pedestrian was injured while pushing a car outside an intersection. The vehicle involved was a 2018 Honda SUV traveling north, making an improper U-turn. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' as the contributing factor to the crash. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the SUV. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot but remained conscious. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle alone. No vehicle damage was reported. The collision highlights driver error in executing a U-turn, directly causing harm to a vulnerable pedestrian engaged in roadside activity.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4713208, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 85-year-old man was struck at an intersection in the Bronx by a southbound sedan. The pedestrian suffered severe whole-body injuries and was found unconscious. The driver’s inattention caused the collision, with no vehicle damage reported.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 14:41 on East 223 Street in the Bronx. An 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a southbound BMW sedan. The pedestrian was located at the intersection, described as performing 'Other Actions in Roadway.' The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was unconscious with injuries to the entire body, classified as severity level 3. The sedan had no visible damage and was traveling straight ahead at the time of impact, striking the pedestrian with its center front end. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4712223, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 52-year-old man suffered head abrasions after a vehicle made a right turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and improperly used a lane, causing the collision. The pedestrian was conscious but injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 215 Street in the Bronx at 7:50 p.m. A vehicle making a right turn struck a 52-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection. The point of impact was the vehicle's center front end, damaging the right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies driver errors including 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication, but the report emphasizes the driver’s failure to yield and improper lane use as causes. No victim fault or helmet use was cited.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709708, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 65-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan hit him while he emerged from in front of a parked vehicle on Tilden Street in the Bronx. The driver’s improper lane usage and distraction caused the crash.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Tilden Street in the Bronx struck a 65-year-old male pedestrian who was emerging from in front of a parked vehicle. The pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, with an injury severity rated at 3. The driver was cited for 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' indicating failure to maintain proper lane discipline and lack of focus contributed to the collision. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, consistent with striking a pedestrian stepping into the roadway. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene and not at an intersection when struck. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the pedestrian's behavior or safety equipment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4709359, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A rear-end crash on East 224 Street in the Bronx injured two passengers in a station wagon. The SUV driver followed too closely, striking the sedan ahead. Both victims suffered back injuries and whiplash, conscious but hurt in the impact.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:24 on East 224 Street in the Bronx. The collision involved a Toyota SUV and a Toyota sedan, both traveling east. The SUV struck the sedan from behind, with impact centered on the front end of the SUV and the rear center of the sedan. The report cites 'Following Too Closely' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the SUV operator. Two passengers in the sedan, a 29-year-old woman and a 5-year-old girl, were injured with back pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The injuries reflect the force of the rear-end impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707846, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 69-year-old man crossing with the signal was struck by an SUV making an improper left turn. The impact caused upper arm abrasions. The driver failed to yield right-of-way, highlighting dangerous turning behavior at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, at 8:45 AM on East 219 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx, a 69-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a 2020 SUV made an improper left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection when the vehicle struck him with its right front bumper. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors attributed to the driver. The pedestrian suffered abrasions to his shoulder and upper arm, classified as injury severity level 3. The SUV driver, a licensed female motorist from New York, was the sole occupant and sustained no reported injuries. Vehicle damage was noted as none. This incident underscores the systemic danger posed by improper turning and failure to yield in urban traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4707639, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male driver suffered chest injuries and whiplash after his SUV was rear-ended on the Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved two SUVs traveling southbound, with following too closely cited as the cause. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Bronx River Parkway around 9:00 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling southbound were involved. One vehicle was stopped in traffic when it was struck from behind by another SUV. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of the lead vehicle and the center front end of the striking vehicle. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error by the rear driver. The injured party was a 33-year-old male driver, conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness, who sustained chest injuries and whiplash. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4704674, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus traveling east on East Gun Hill Road struck an SUV, causing head injuries to the bus driver. The impact damaged the left front bumper of the bus and the front center of the SUV. The driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a 2018 bus traveling east on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx collided with a station wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the bus and the center front end of the SUV. The bus driver, a 60-year-old woman, was injured with a head contusion but remained conscious and was properly restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any driver errors or victim behaviors. The collision caused visible damage to both vehicles, highlighting a dangerous interaction between a large bus and an SUV on this roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4702551, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The moped driver, partially ejected and incoherent, suffered serious leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and driver inexperience as causes.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 218 Street in the Bronx at 16:23. A 62-year-old moped driver was partially ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, described as injury severity level 3. The moped was traveling northeast straight ahead when it was struck by a sedan making a left turn southbound. The sedan's left front bumper and the moped's right front bumper were the points of impact. Police identified the sedan driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The moped driver wore a helmet, but no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. Alcohol involvement was noted in the crash data, underscoring systemic dangers in driver conduct.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4703491, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck the rear of a sedan on Bronx River Parkway. The sedan overturned. A 26-year-old female front passenger suffered a fractured and dislocated elbow and lower arm injury. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 11:45 on Bronx River Parkway involving two vehicles traveling southbound. A 2020 Kia SUV struck the left rear bumper of a 2006 Mercedes sedan, causing the sedan to overturn. The impact point was the center back end of the SUV and the center front end of the sedan. The report cites 'Unsafe Speed' as a contributing factor to the collision. The sedan carried two occupants; a 26-year-old female front passenger was injured, sustaining a fracture, distortion, and dislocation to her elbow and lower arm. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time. The SUV driver was licensed and traveling straight ahead prior to impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4700525, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Three vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway in a northbound chain-reaction crash. A 72-year-old female driver suffered back abrasions. Police cited driver inattention, distraction, unsafe speed, and following too closely as key factors in the multi-vehicle collision.

According to the police report, a chain-reaction crash occurred on the Bronx River Parkway involving multiple vehicles traveling northbound. The collision involved at least three vehicles, including SUVs and a sedan. The 72-year-old female driver of a sedan was injured, sustaining back abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Driver Inattention/Distraction,' 'Unsafe Speed,' and repeated instances of 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The point of impact was primarily at the center front ends of the vehicles, indicating a rear-end collision sequence. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The injuries and damage resulted from driver errors, specifically failure to maintain safe following distances and inattentiveness, which triggered the multi-vehicle impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4698369, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 9-year-old boy suffered facial abrasions after being struck by a westbound sedan on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The collision occurred while the child crossed outside an intersection. The driver’s vehicle hit the pedestrian with its front center, causing injury.

According to the police report, a 9-year-old male pedestrian was injured at 17:40 on Burke Avenue in the Bronx. The child was crossing outside an intersection when a westbound 2002 Honda sedan struck him with the vehicle’s center front end. The pedestrian sustained facial abrasions and was conscious after the impact. The report lists the pedestrian’s crossing location as "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Not at Intersection" and notes unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian. No driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving were explicitly cited in the report. The sedan was traveling straight ahead with one licensed male driver. The collision caused damage to the vehicle’s center front end. The report focuses on the impact and injuries without assigning fault to the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4694942, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15