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

A sedan traveling south struck a parked bus on Laconia Avenue. The impact hit the sedan’s left rear quarter panel. Two male occupants in the sedan suffered neck injuries and whiplash. Both were conscious and restrained by seat belts and harnesses.

According to the police report, a 2015 Ford sedan traveling south on Laconia Avenue collided with a parked 2006 Chevrolet bus. The point of impact was the sedan’s left rear quarter panel, damaging its left rear bumper and the bus’s right front bumper. Two male occupants in the sedan, ages 36 and 33, were injured with neck pain and whiplash. Both were conscious and wearing lap belts and harnesses at the time. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The bus was unoccupied and stationary. The crash caused moderate injuries to the sedan’s driver and front passenger but no ejections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4582545, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Bronxwood Avenue. She was crossing with the signal when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck her. She suffered back injuries and was in shock at the scene.

According to the police report, a 34-year-old female pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The driver, a licensed male operating a 2020 Jeep SUV, was making a left turn when the vehicle’s right front bumper struck the pedestrian. The report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as the contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian suffered back injuries and was in shock, complaining of pain and nausea. The vehicle showed no damage. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4579378, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs crashed on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. Three occupants suffered head and hip injuries. Drivers were traveling north and east when impact struck left side doors and front ends. Unsafe speed and failure to yield caused the collision.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The crash injured three occupants: two drivers, ages 65 and 47, and a 24-year-old front passenger. All suffered head or hip injuries and complaints of whiplash. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed. One driver was traveling north, the other east, both going straight ahead before impact. The point of impact was the left side doors of one SUV and the center front end of the other. All occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The collision caused left rear quarter panel and front end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4555536, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan turning left struck an 8-year-old girl crossing Barnes Avenue. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver faced glare conditions. The child was conscious but injured in the collision.

According to the police report, a 2014 Honda sedan was making a left turn on Barnes Avenue when it struck an 8-year-old female pedestrian crossing the street. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, with injury severity rated at level 3. The driver was licensed and traveling east, with no vehicle damage reported. The report lists glare as a contributing factor to the crash. The pedestrian was crossing without a signal or crosswalk indication. No other driver errors were specified. The child remained conscious after the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4552261, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan made an improper turn and collided with a motorscooter traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue. The motorscooter driver suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The sedan driver was distracted and failed to execute the turn safely.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on Bronxwood Avenue attempted a U-turn and struck a motorscooter going straight ahead. The motorscooter driver, a 23-year-old male, sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The sedan's right front bumper and the motorscooter's center front end were damaged at the point of impact. The sedan driver was licensed in New York. No helmet or signaling issues were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548868, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a U-turn struck a bicyclist traveling west on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist suffered knee, lower leg, foot injuries, and a concussion. The driver’s unsafe lane change caused the crash.

According to the police report, a 32-year-old male bicyclist was injured when a 2021 Volkswagen sedan made a U-turn and collided with him on East 222 Street in the Bronx. The cyclist sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, along with a concussion. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s right front quarter panel. The report lists the driver’s contributing factors as "Unsafe Lane Changing" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper," indicating driver error. The bicyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4547235, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 71-year-old man was struck while crossing East 226 Street at a marked crosswalk. The sedan, making a left turn, hit the pedestrian in the shoulder and upper arm. The victim suffered a fracture and dislocation but remained conscious.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west on East 226 Street made a left turn and struck a 71-year-old male pedestrian crossing at a marked crosswalk. The pedestrian was injured with a fractured and dislocated shoulder and upper arm. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors. The driver did not yield to the pedestrian, who was crossing legally. The vehicle sustained no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. No other contributing factors such as helmet use or signaling were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544786, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed e-bike driver struck an object head-on on East 223 Street in the Bronx. The 36-year-old man fractured his knee and lower leg. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as causes. The rider was conscious and not ejected.

According to the police report, a 36-year-old male e-bike driver traveling south on East 223 Street in the Bronx crashed head-on, suffering fractures and dislocations to his knee and lower leg. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as contributing factors. The driver was unlicensed and riding without safety equipment. The crash caused center front-end damage to the e-bike. The rider was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4544779, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Bronx River Parkway. The rear vehicle struck the front vehicle’s center back end. Four occupants suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Airbags deployed. Obstruction or debris contributed to the crash. All victims conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two sport utility vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway. The rear SUV impacted the center back end of the front SUV. Four occupants—one driver and three passengers—were injured with whiplash and full-body trauma. All were conscious and restrained by lap belts with airbags deployed. The report lists "Obstruction/Debris" as a contributing factor for both vehicles. The driver of the rear vehicle failed to avoid the collision, indicating a driver error related to obstruction on the roadway. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted. The crash caused center front and center back end damage to the vehicles.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542592, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on East 228 Street in the Bronx. The female driver of one vehicle suffered neck injuries and whiplash. The crash involved a failure to obey traffic controls. Airbags deployed, and the driver remained conscious and restrained.

According to the police report, two SUVs collided on East 228 Street near Barnes Avenue in the Bronx. The female driver of one SUV was injured, sustaining neck pain and whiplash. She was conscious and properly restrained with a lap belt and harness, and the airbag deployed. The report lists "Traffic Control Disregarded" as a contributing factor, indicating a failure to obey traffic signals or signs. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the injured driver's vehicle. No other occupants or pedestrians were reported injured. The crash highlights a driver error involving disregard for traffic control, with no mention of victim fault or other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4542975, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan overturned on the Bronx River Parkway late at night. The front passenger, a 17-year-old female, suffered abrasions. The crash involved following and passing too closely. The driver was licensed and traveling southbound. The passenger wore a lap belt and harness.

According to the police report, a 2008 Honda sedan traveling south on the Bronx River Parkway overturned after a collision. The front passenger, a 17-year-old female, was injured with abrasions but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Passing Too Closely' as contributing factors to the crash. The driver was licensed in New York and was going straight ahead at the time of impact, which occurred at the vehicle's left front bumper. The passenger was secured with a lap belt and harness. Vehicle damage was severe enough to cause the sedan to overturn, highlighting the dangers of close following and passing.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540905, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 31-year-old man biked north on White Plains Road. He wore no helmet. He was unlicensed. A bad turn and inattention sent him flying. His head struck hard. Blood pooled. He stayed conscious. The street showed no mercy.

A 31-year-old male bicyclist was seriously injured while riding north on White Plains Road near Burke Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the cyclist was ejected and suffered severe bleeding from his head after being struck headfirst. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors. The cyclist was unlicensed and wore no helmet, as noted in the data, but these are mentioned only after the driver errors. The crash left the man conscious but bleeding heavily. The street environment offered no protection. No other injuries were reported.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4548924, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A car sped down East Gun Hill Road. It hit a 19-year-old man walking with traffic. He bled on the asphalt, semiconscious, pain everywhere. The car’s front end took him down. The street did not stop.

A 19-year-old pedestrian was struck and severely injured by a car on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the car was traveling west at an unsafe speed when its front end hit the man, who was walking along the roadway with traffic. The impact left him semiconscious and bleeding, with injuries across his entire body. The police report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors. The driver’s actions—speeding and aggression—created the danger. No helmet or signaling issues were cited for the pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540385, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 59-year-old man was hit by a northbound sedan on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered chest abrasions and remained conscious after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling north on White Plains Road struck a 59-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing outside an intersection. The pedestrian sustained chest abrasions and was conscious at the scene. The report lists driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way as contributing factors. The point of impact was the sedan's right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle straight ahead. No pedestrian fault or safety equipment was noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538710, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 46-year-old man was struck at an intersection on White Plains Road. He suffered bruises and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle hit him head-on while traveling south. No vehicle damage was reported.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured at an intersection on White Plains Road. The 46-year-old male pedestrian sustained contusions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The vehicle involved was traveling straight ahead southbound and struck the pedestrian with its center front end. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors. The vehicle showed no damage. The pedestrian was conscious after the crash. No helmet or signaling factors were noted.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4538736, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus making a right turn hit a bicyclist going straight on Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx. The cyclist, a 30-year-old man, suffered fractures and dislocations. The bus’s left front quarter panel was damaged. The rider wore a helmet.

According to the police report, a 2017 bus was making a right turn on Bronxwood Avenue when it collided with a bicyclist traveling straight north. The bicyclist, a 30-year-old man, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his entire body. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as a contributing factor, indicating the bus driver failed to yield or properly navigate the turn. Glare is also noted as a factor. The bicyclist was wearing a helmet at the time. The bus’s left front quarter panel and the bike’s front end were damaged. The cyclist was conscious and not ejected from his bike.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4540178, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 34-year-old woman was struck while crossing East 219 Street at an intersection. The driver disregarded traffic control and showed inexperience. The pedestrian suffered a shoulder and upper arm contusion. The vehicle hit her center front, causing injury but no ejection.

According to the police report, a pedestrian was injured on East 219 Street in the Bronx while crossing with the signal. The 34-year-old woman sustained a contusion and bruising to her shoulder and upper arm. The driver, traveling north and going straight, struck her with the vehicle's center front end. The report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' as contributing factors. The pedestrian was conscious and injured but not ejected. No other vehicle details or safety equipment were noted. The crash highlights driver errors in failing to obey traffic signals and lack of experience behind the wheel.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4534347, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A pick-up truck made an improper U-turn on White Plains Road. The moped rider, traveling north, was struck on the right front bumper. The moped driver was ejected and suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. Driver distraction was a factor.

According to the police report, a 30-year-old male moped driver was injured when a pick-up truck made an improper U-turn and collided with the moped on White Plains Road. The moped driver was ejected and sustained abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The report lists driver inattention and distraction as contributing factors for both drivers, with the truck driver also turning improperly. The moped driver was unlicensed, and the truck driver was licensed. Both vehicles sustained damage to their front bumpers. No safety equipment was noted for the moped rider. The crash highlights the dangers of distracted driving and improper turning maneuvers.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518448, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 44-year-old male driver suffered head injuries in a Bronx crash. His SUV struck a parked sedan’s left rear bumper. The driver was incoherent and unhelmeted. Alcohol was involved. Multiple vehicles were damaged in the collision on East 216 Street.

According to the police report, a 44-year-old male driver in a 2016 SUV collided with a parked 2005 sedan on East 216 Street in the Bronx. The SUV struck the sedan’s left rear bumper, causing head injuries to the driver, who was incoherent at the scene. The report lists alcohol involvement as a contributing factor. The driver was not wearing any safety equipment. The crash caused damage to multiple vehicles, including parked SUVs nearby. No other driver errors were specified. The injured driver was not ejected but suffered serious head trauma. The report does not mention any pedestrian or cyclist involvement.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4518407, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi parked on Magenta Street in the Bronx was struck on its left rear quarter panel by a southbound sedan. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries and whiplash. Both vehicles sustained damage at the point of impact.

According to the police report, a taxi was parked on Magenta Street in the Bronx when it was hit on the left rear quarter panel by a sedan traveling south. The taxi driver, a 38-year-old man, was injured with upper arm and shoulder trauma and complained of whiplash. Both vehicles were damaged at the point of impact. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors. The taxi driver was restrained with a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. The sedan driver was licensed in Arizona, and the taxi driver was licensed in New York. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4520377, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15