Blood on White Plains Road—Who Will Stop the Next Death?

Two sedans collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. One car stopped in traffic. The other struck from behind. A driver and passenger suffered back injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal, glass, pain. The street stays dangerous.

Two sedans crashed on White Plains Road at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, one sedan was stopped in traffic when another, traveling east and changing lanes, struck it from behind. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. Two people were injured: a 32-year-old male driver and a 40-year-old female front passenger, both suffering back injuries and internal complaints. Both were conscious and wore lap belts and harnesses. The impact damaged the right rear bumper of the stopped vehicle and the left front bumper of the striking car. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention any other contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819263, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 19-year-old cyclist was hit by an SUV on Newell Street in the Bronx. The crash left him unconscious, thrown from his bike, hurt across his body. The SUV was turning left. The cyclist went straight. The street stayed silent.

A collision on Newell Street at East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx involved a station wagon/SUV and a bicycle. According to the police report, a 19-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and left unconscious with injuries to his entire body. The SUV was making a left turn while the cyclist traveled straight. The police report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor. The report also notes 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion,' but does not specify further. No injuries were reported for the SUV occupant. The crash highlights the danger faced by cyclists when drivers turn across their path.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4819253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans crashed on Major Deegan Expressway near East 233rd. Metal hit metal. Five people hurt. Limbs scraped, knees battered, a young passenger bruised. A pedestrian at the intersection, unhurt. The street bore the scars. The city moved on.

Two sedans collided on Major Deegan Expressway southbound at East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, five occupants suffered injuries: three drivers, a passenger, and a 15-year-old rear passenger. Injuries included abrasions and trauma to the legs, arms, and abdomen. The report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. A pedestrian was present at the intersection, crossing against the signal, but was not reported injured. No driver errors were specified in the data. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used by the injured. The crash left a mark on the road and on those inside the cars.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818865, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit a woman crossing at E 223 St and Paulding Ave. She suffered a fractured shoulder. The driver failed to yield. The street turned brutal in a moment. Metal against flesh. The system failed to protect her.

A 55-year-old woman was struck by a Jeep SUV while crossing at the intersection of E 223 St and Paulding Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a fractured shoulder and dislocation. The crash occurred as the SUV was making a left turn, with the point of impact at the center front end of the vehicle. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other injuries were specified for vehicle occupants. The data shows the pedestrian was at the intersection when hit. The police report highlights the driver's failure to yield as the primary cause.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4818856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV turned left across Murdock Avenue. A motorcycle came straight. Metal struck metal. The motorcycle driver took the hit. Chest fractured. Police list driver inattention and improper turning. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

A crash on Murdock Avenue at East 233rd Street in the Bronx left a 44-year-old motorcycle driver injured with a chest fracture and dislocation. According to the police report, a Toyota SUV was making a left turn while a BMW motorcycle traveled straight ahead. The SUV struck the motorcycle at the left front quarter panel. Police cite 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Turning Improperly' as contributing factors for both drivers. The motorcycle driver was not using any safety equipment. No pedestrians were involved. The crash highlights the risks when drivers turn without attention on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817883, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A pickup struck another vehicle on Bronx River Parkway near East 233rd. The driver suffered arm injuries. Police cite following too closely. Metal met metal. The road stayed open. The toll: bruises, broken routine, another mark on city streets.

A crash occurred on Bronx River Parkway at East 233rd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, a pickup truck traveling south struck the rear of another vehicle. One driver, a 47-year-old man, was injured, sustaining a contusion to his arm. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor in the crash. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The impact damaged the left front quarter panel of the pickup. The second vehicle showed no damage and had no occupants. The report does not mention helmet or signal use as factors. The crash underscores the risks faced by vehicle occupants when drivers fail to maintain safe distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817095, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan and an e-bike crashed on Baychester Avenue. The e-bike rider, a 27-year-old woman, suffered a head injury. Both vehicles showed damage. The crash left one person hurt. The street saw chaos. Metal and flesh met hard.

A collision between a sedan and an e-bike took place on Baychester Avenue at East 222nd Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a 27-year-old female e-bike rider and a 78-year-old male sedan driver. The e-bike rider sustained a head abrasion and was listed as injured. Both vehicles were traveling straight before the impact. The police report lists 'Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion' as a contributing factor. The sedan’s front end and the e-bike’s left side doors were damaged. No other injuries were specified for the sedan occupants. The report does not mention helmet use or signaling as factors in the crash.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4817090, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

An SUV hit another vehicle on Carpenter Avenue. The driver suffered back and internal injuries. Police cite reaction to an uninvolved vehicle as the cause. The crash left the right front quarter panel smashed. Both occupants were women, age forty-six.

A crash involving a station wagon/SUV occurred at 4030 Carpenter Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the driver, a 46-year-old woman, was injured in the collision, suffering back and internal injuries. The vehicle’s right front quarter panel was damaged. The report lists 'Reaction to Uninvolved Vehicle' as the contributing factor. Both the driver and another occupant, also a 46-year-old woman, were involved. The driver was wearing a lap belt and harness. No pedestrians or cyclists were reported injured. The crash highlights the danger when drivers react suddenly to other vehicles, as documented in the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4816154, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A 78-year-old woman crossed White Plains Road. An SUV struck her. She fell. Head trauma. Medics rushed her to Jacobi. She died. The driver stayed. No charges. Another night. Another life lost to traffic in Williamsbridge.

NY Daily News reported on May 25, 2025, that a 78-year-old woman was fatally struck while crossing White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. Saturday. The article states, 'The victim was crossing White Plains Road at E. 216th St. in Williamsbridge when a 56-year-old woman driving north in a 2024 Toyota RAV4 hit her.' The victim suffered severe head trauma and died at Jacobi Medical Center. The driver remained at the scene and faced no immediate charges. The incident highlights the ongoing dangers faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections, especially after dark. No details were given about driver speed, visibility, or street design. The case underscores persistent risks for older New Yorkers on city streets.

• Elderly Pedestrian Killed Crossing Bronx Street, NY Daily News, Published 2025-05-25

A 76-year-old woman died on White Plains Road. An SUV hit her head-on. Police cite driver inattention. The crash happened late at night. The street turned deadly in an instant. One life ended. The driver walked away.

A 76-year-old female pedestrian was killed when a northbound SUV struck her on White Plains Road at East 216th Street in the Bronx. According to the police report, the vehicle's center front end hit the pedestrian, causing fatal head injuries. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the primary contributing factor. The driver, a 56-year-old woman, was licensed and uninjured. No other injuries were reported among the vehicle occupants. The pedestrian was not at an intersection at the time of the crash. The police report does not list any pedestrian error or equipment as a factor. Systemic danger persists when driver distraction meets vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815461, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided on E 221 St and Needham Ave. Brakes failed. Three people hurt. One driver suffered fractures. Metal twisted. Pain spread through the cars. Streets in the Bronx shook with the impact.

Two sedans crashed at E 221 St and Needham Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision involved defective brakes. Three people were injured: a 75-year-old female driver with fractures and dislocation, a 27-year-old male driver with pain and nausea, and a 27-year-old female front passenger also reporting pain. Both vehicles were demolished. The police report lists 'Brakes Defective' as the contributing factor. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. The crash highlights the danger when vehicle systems fail and streets become battlegrounds for those inside.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4815294, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A sedan hit a 19-year-old pedestrian at E 225 St and Laconia Ave in the Bronx. The young man suffered a leg injury. Police list no driver errors. The street stayed quiet after the crash. The system failed to protect him.

A 19-year-old male pedestrian was injured when a sedan struck him at the intersection of E 225 St and Laconia Ave in the Bronx. According to the police report, the pedestrian suffered a contusion and injury to his lower leg and foot. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. The driver, a 33-year-old man, and two other occupants in the vehicle were not reported injured. The police report states, 'Unspecified' for all contributing factors. The crash left a young pedestrian hurt in the roadway, while the vehicle showed no damage. No helmet or signal issues were noted. The data highlights a system that leaves vulnerable road users exposed.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811926, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A taxi struck a woman crossing at White Plains Road. She suffered severe hip and leg wounds. The driver failed to yield. The street stayed open. The city’s danger showed in the blood on the asphalt.

A taxi traveling south on White Plains Road in the Bronx hit a 37-year-old woman at the intersection with East 220th Street. According to the police report, the pedestrian was injured, suffering severe lacerations to her hip and upper leg. The report states, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” as the contributing factor for the crash. The driver, a 61-year-old man, was licensed and uninjured. No damage was reported to the vehicle. The data lists no other contributing factors. The crash highlights the ongoing risk faced by pedestrians at Bronx intersections when drivers fail to yield.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811922, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two sedans collided at Adee and Ely. Metal struck metal. Three people hurt. Chest, neck, and leg injuries. Shock on their faces. The crash came fast. Failure to yield left pain and chaos behind.

Two sedans crashed at the intersection of Adee Avenue and Ely Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the collision was caused by 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way.' Three people were injured: a 22-year-old male passenger suffered chest pain, a 65-year-old female driver had neck pain, and a 19-year-old male driver sustained injuries to his lower leg. All reported shock and pain. The police report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the contributing factor. No other errors or factors are cited in the report. The crash left all involved shaken and hurt.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4811856, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Two SUVs collided on E Gun Hill Road at Olinville Avenue. One driver suffered neck injuries. Police cite following too closely and driver distraction. Metal crumpled. The street stayed open. The system failed to protect those inside.

A crash occurred on E Gun Hill Road at Olinville Avenue involving two SUVs. According to the police report, one vehicle was stopped in traffic when another SUV struck it from behind. Three occupants were involved. A 72-year-old male driver sustained neck injuries and was conscious at the scene. Two other occupants reported unspecified injuries. The police report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the rear of the stopped vehicle and the front of the striking SUV. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash highlights the dangers when drivers fail to maintain distance and attention.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4809413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal scraped and glass cracked on Rosewood Street. Three men, all conscious, suffered bruises and whiplash inside a van and SUV. The afternoon air hung heavy with the sound of impact and the sharp scent of gasoline.

According to the police report, two vehicles—a van and an SUV—collided at 703 Rosewood Street in the Bronx. Three occupants, including a 38-year-old driver and two passengers aged 36 and 33, sustained injuries such as shoulder bruises, back contusions, and whiplash. All were reported conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as the contributing factor for both vehicles. The van was merging while the SUV was passing, resulting in damage to the left side doors of the van and the right front bumper of the SUV. No mention of helmet use or turn signals appears in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4807989, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Before dawn on Edenwald Avenue, a Jeep sedan slammed into a parked Hyundai. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, suffered bleeding from her arm and shock. Metal scraped and glass cracked in the quiet Bronx street. No other injuries reported.

According to the police report, a Jeep sedan traveling west on Edenwald Avenue collided with a parked Hyundai sedan. The crash occurred at 5:41 a.m. in the Bronx. The 35-year-old driver of the Jeep was injured, sustaining minor bleeding to her arm and experiencing shock. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Following Too Closely' as contributing factors. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the Jeep and the left front quarter panel of the Hyundai. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no other occupants were reported in either vehicle. The data does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4806887, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

A young man on an e-bike crashed into the rear of a parked pick-up truck on Colden Ave. His helmet stayed on, but blood ran from his head. The truck’s bumper bore the wound. Two men watched, unscathed, under Bronx streetlights.

According to the police report, a 25-year-old male riding an e-bike struck the rear of a parked pick-up truck near 3311 Colden Ave in the Bronx at 22:46. The report states, 'A pick-up truck sat parked. A 25-year-old on an e-bike struck its rear. His helmet held, but his head bled. The truck’s bumper bore the mark.' The e-bike rider suffered severe lacerations to the head, while the two men associated with the truck were not injured. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' and does not cite any explicit driver errors or victim behaviors as contributing to the crash. The incident underscores the persistent danger posed by large, stationary vehicles in the streetscape, especially at night.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805794, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal screamed on Boston Road as two sedans collided head-on near Secor Avenue. Glass shattered, air thick with the smell of burnt rubber. A 30-year-old driver, strapped in, reeled from shock and whiplash. Sirens cut through the stunned silence.

According to the police report, two sedans crashed head-on on Boston Road near Secor Avenue in the Bronx. One driver, age 30, was injured and left in shock, suffering whiplash. The report lists 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. One of the drivers was unlicensed at the time of the collision. The narrative notes that signals were ignored and speed was excessive. No mention of helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors appears in the data. The crash left both vehicles with significant front-end damage.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805387, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14

Metal twisted and glass shattered on Wilder Avenue as two SUVs collided. Both drivers, men aged 67 and 53, suffered back injuries and remained conscious at the scene. Sirens echoed through the Bronx as first responders arrived to treat the wounded.

According to the police report, two station wagons collided at the intersection of Wilder Avenue and Cranford Avenue in the Bronx. Both drivers, a 67-year-old man and a 53-year-old man, sustained back injuries and were listed as conscious after the crash. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as the primary contributing factor for both vehicles, with 'Unsafe Speed' also cited for each driver. The impact crumpled the left side doors of one SUV and the front end of the other. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report does not mention helmet use or turn signals as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4805353, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-14