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

A sedan struck a taxi from behind on Bronx River Parkway. The left rear passenger in the sedan suffered hip and upper leg injuries and whiplash. The driver was unlicensed and alcohol was involved. The crash caused shock and serious injury.

According to the police report, a 2010 Nissan sedan driven by an unlicensed male driver from New Jersey rear-ended a 2022 Chevrolet taxi on the Bronx River Parkway. The sedan was traveling south and struck the taxi's center back end with its center front end. The left rear passenger in the sedan, a 25-year-old female, was injured with hip and upper leg trauma and complained of whiplash. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The report lists alcohol involvement and following too closely as contributing factors. The taxi driver was licensed and the taxi had two occupants. The crash caused shock and injury severity was rated level 3.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4652882, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 32-year-old woman was hit while crossing at a marked crosswalk on East 229 Street. The vehicle struck her center front end, causing knee and lower leg injuries. Police cited failure to yield and unsafe speed as factors.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 229 Street at Bronx Boulevard. The 32-year-old woman was crossing in a marked crosswalk when a vehicle traveling northeast struck her with its center front end. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists driver errors including failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. The vehicle was going straight ahead at the time of impact. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4649023, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An 18-year-old male e-bike driver was partially ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV on White Plains Road. The SUV struck the e-bike’s front end on its right side doors. Driver distraction was a factor in the crash.

According to the police report, an 18-year-old male operating an e-bike was partially ejected and injured in a crash on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The collision involved a 2015 SUV traveling north, which was starting in traffic when it struck the e-bike’s center front end with its right side doors. The e-bike driver was unlicensed and suffered injuries classified as severity level 3, with unknown bodily injury details. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors. The SUV driver was licensed and female. No other contributing factors or victim errors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4656348, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Bronxwood Avenue. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Police cited driver inattention and failure to yield as causes. Both vehicles struck front ends. The driver was conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronxwood Avenue involving a sedan and a sport utility vehicle. The SUV driver, a 40-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain and whiplash but remained conscious. She was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The sedan struck the SUV’s left front bumper, while the SUV sustained damage to its center front end. The sedan driver was male and licensed. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights driver errors, specifically inattention and failure to yield, as the primary causes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4648547, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 29-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected after a collision on Bronx River Parkway. The crash involved a reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The rider suffered a concussion and full-body injuries. Airbag deployed, but the driver was unlicensed.

According to the police report, a 29-year-old male motorcyclist traveling north on Bronx River Parkway was involved in a crash caused by his reaction to an uninvolved vehicle. The driver, who was unlicensed, was ejected from the motorcycle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including a concussion. The motorcycle's center front end was damaged, and the airbag deployed during the crash. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, with no other driver errors specified. The injured occupant was conscious after the crash but suffered serious injuries. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645320, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 33-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured after a collision with a sedan on East 211 Street near Holland Avenue. The cyclist suffered hip and upper leg contusions. The driver disregarded traffic control and drove at unsafe speed.

According to the police report, a 33-year-old male bicyclist was injured and ejected in a crash involving a sedan on East 211 Street in the Bronx. The bicyclist suffered contusions to his hip and upper leg and was in shock. The report lists the driver’s errors as "Traffic Control Disregarded" and "Unsafe Speed." The sedan, traveling south, struck the bike, which was traveling west, at the center front end of the bicycle and the right front bumper of the sedan. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash highlights the dangers posed by drivers ignoring traffic controls and speeding.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4645921, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two vehicles crashed on Lurting Avenue. The SUV hit the sedan’s front end with its right side. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old man, suffered back injuries and whiplash. Driver distraction and limited view contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2009 Nissan SUV traveling north on Lurting Avenue collided with a 2013 Honda sedan traveling west. The SUV struck the sedan with its right front quarter panel, damaging the right side doors. The SUV driver, a 20-year-old male occupant, was injured with back pain and whiplash but was not ejected and remained conscious. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors, along with a limited or obstructed view. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The crash involved two vehicles going straight ahead before impact. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4644988, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A moped traveling south hit a 9-year-old boy outside the roadway on Bronx Boulevard. The child suffered bruises and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. Police cited unsafe speed and driver distraction as causes. The moped’s front left bumper took damage.

According to the police report, a moped traveling south on Bronx Boulevard struck a 9-year-old pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The child sustained contusions and injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report lists unsafe speed and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The moped’s point of impact was the left front bumper, with damage to the center front end. The pedestrian was injured but not ejected. No helmet or signaling issues were noted. The crash highlights the dangers posed by speeding and distracted moped drivers in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4639228, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 35-year-old male bicyclist was injured in a collision with a sedan in the Bronx. The e-bike and sedan struck front bumpers. The bicyclist suffered bruises and lower leg injuries. The crash involved unsafe speed and traffic control disregard.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on East 213 Street in the Bronx involving an e-bike and a sedan traveling in opposite directions. The bicyclist, a 35-year-old man, was injured with contusions and lower leg trauma. The report lists driver errors including unsafe speed and traffic control disregard. The bicyclist also contributed to the crash through pedestrian/bicyclist error or confusion. The e-bike and sedan collided at their left front bumpers. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected. No helmet or other safety equipment was noted. The crash highlights multiple failures in traffic control adherence and speed management.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4642138, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle struck an SUV making a left turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The motorcyclist was ejected and injured, suffering bruises and leg injuries. Both drivers failed to yield right-of-way, causing the collision and damage.

According to the police report, a motorcycle traveling south on White Plains Road collided with a southbound SUV making a left turn. The motorcyclist, a 33-year-old man wearing a helmet, was ejected and sustained knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with contusions. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor for both drivers. The motorcycle's right front bumper struck the SUV's left front quarter panel. The motorcyclist remained conscious after the crash. The SUV driver was licensed in New Jersey, and the motorcyclist was licensed in New York. The collision caused significant vehicle damage and serious injury to the vulnerable road user.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4634627, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A BMW motorcycle tore down East 229th. The rider lost control. He flew from the seat. Blood pooled. His words came broken. The street held him, silent and slipping. Unsafe speed left him battered and bleeding.

A 29-year-old man riding a BMW motorcycle crashed on East 229th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the motorcycle struck at speed, ejecting the rider. He suffered severe bleeding and injuries to his entire body. The report notes the rider was incoherent at the scene. The police list 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor in the crash. The data shows the rider was ejected from the motorcycle and left on the street, injured. No other vehicles or people were involved. The police report does not specify if safety equipment was used.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4633950, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan struck a stopped vehicle on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver of the stopped car suffered neck injuries and shock. The crash caused left front damage to the striking sedan. Improper lane usage contributed to the collision.

According to the police report, a 35-year-old male driver was injured when his stopped sedan was hit from behind on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver suffered neck injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The striking vehicle, a 2017 Mercedes sedan traveling south, impacted the left front quarter panel of the stopped car, causing visible damage. The report lists driver errors including "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and an unspecified contributing factor. The injured driver was not ejected and was not using any safety equipment. The collision highlights the dangers of improper lane use and failure to maintain safe distance in traffic.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4631109, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. One driver suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both drivers were distracted. Multiple parked cars nearby showed damage. The crash caused serious injury but no ejections. The scene was chaotic and dangerous.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Webster Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one sedan, a 33-year-old man, was injured with neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers. Several parked vehicles nearby sustained damage to their left rear quarter panels and bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving in a busy urban environment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4629884, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on East 219 Street in the Bronx. Both 19-year-old male drivers suffered head injuries and concussions. Unsafe speed was a contributing factor. Both drivers were conscious and not ejected. Multiple parked vehicles were damaged in the collision.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on East 219 Street in the Bronx. Both drivers, 19-year-old males, sustained head injuries resulting in concussions. The report lists unsafe speed as a contributing factor to the crash. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles, and both remained conscious after the collision. The crash caused damage to several parked vehicles nearby. The report does not indicate any contributing factors related to the victims beyond the drivers' unsafe speed. The incident highlights the dangers of speeding in a residential area with parked cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4628534, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south struck a pickup truck going west on Laconia Avenue. The sedan hit the truck’s front end while the truck impacted the sedan’s left side doors. Two men inside the sedan suffered injuries including concussion and bruises.

According to the police report, a sedan and a pickup truck collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The sedan was traveling south and the pickup truck west when the crash occurred. The sedan’s left side doors were struck by the pickup truck’s center front end. Two occupants in the sedan, a 38-year-old driver and a 31-year-old front passenger, were injured. The driver suffered a concussion and injuries to his elbow and lower arm. The passenger sustained contusions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. Both wore lap belts and were conscious after the crash. The report lists driver inattention or distraction as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4620386, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 28-year-old male driver suffered full-body injuries and whiplash after his sedan struck an object head-on on East 229 Street. The driver was trapped but conscious. Illness and physical disability contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 28-year-old male driver in a 2019 Nissan sedan traveling north on East 229 Street was involved in a crash. The driver sustained injuries to his entire body and complained of whiplash. He was trapped in the vehicle but remained conscious. The report lists illness and physical disability as contributing factors to the crash. The vehicle's point of impact was the center front end, with damage to the right front bumper. No other vehicles or pedestrians were reported injured. The driver was properly licensed and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The crash highlights the role of medical conditions in driver impairment.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4617524, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound sedan struck the left rear bumper of a parked car on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The 66-year-old male driver of the parked vehicle suffered a back injury and concussion. The crash involved distraction outside the car.

According to the police report, a northbound sedan driven by a licensed female driver struck the left rear bumper of a parked sedan on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The parked vehicle's 66-year-old male driver was injured, sustaining a back injury and concussion. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report lists "Outside Car Distraction" as a contributing factor. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding are noted. The injured driver was not using any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to the left rear bumper of the parked car and the right front quarter panel of the moving sedan.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4616858, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Four vehicles collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A rear passenger suffered neck injuries and whiplash. All vehicles were stopped in traffic before impact. The crash involved SUVs and a sedan, with damage centered on front and back ends.

According to the police report, a multi-vehicle collision occurred on White Plains Road near East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The crash involved two SUVs and a sedan, all stopped in traffic before impact. The point of impact was the center front and back ends of the vehicles. A 28-year-old male rear passenger in one SUV was injured, suffering neck pain and whiplash. He was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The report lists "Other Vehicular" as the contributing factor for the crash and the passenger's injury. There is no indication of driver license issues. The collision caused center front and back end damage to the involved vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4612968, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 54-year-old man crossing Laconia Avenue with the signal was struck by an SUV making a U-turn. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver showed no visible vehicle damage.

According to the police report, a 54-year-old male pedestrian was crossing Laconia Avenue at an intersection with the signal when he was struck by a 2017 BMW SUV making a U-turn. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors, but the vehicle was making a U-turn at the time of impact. The SUV showed no visible damage after the collision. The pedestrian was conscious and injured. No contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted. The incident highlights the dangers posed by turning vehicles to pedestrians crossing legally.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4611212, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A Jeep SUV made a left turn on White Plains Road in the Bronx and collided with a southbound Buick sedan. The impact struck the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. A 19-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was in shock.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on White Plains Road near East 218 Street in the Bronx. A 2019 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when it struck a 2015 Buick sedan traveling straight ahead. The collision involved the right front bumper of the SUV and the left front bumper of the sedan. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" as a contributing factor to the crash. A 19-year-old female passenger in the SUV was injured, sustaining knee and lower leg injuries and was reported to be in shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness at the time. The driver errors noted include the SUV's left turn maneuver amid obstruction or debris on the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4608507, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15