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

A sedan traveling west on E Gun Hill Rd struck its own driver, causing a neck injury. The 60-year-old man was not ejected and wore a lap belt. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors but no clear driver errors.

According to the police report, a 60-year-old male driver was injured in a crash on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx at 8:32 PM. The vehicle, a 2007 Honda sedan traveling west, sustained damage to the left front quarter panel. The driver suffered a neck injury and was in shock but was not ejected from the vehicle and was restrained by a lap belt. The report lists 'unspecified' contributing factors for the driver but does not identify any explicit driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No other vehicles or pedestrians were involved, and the crash narrative does not provide further details. The focus remains on the driver's injury and the vehicle damage from the impact.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791409, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

In the Bronx, an SUV backing unsafely struck a parked SUV. The collision caused no vehicle damage but injured the driver of the parked vehicle. The driver suffered internal back injuries and remained conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 18:39 in the Bronx near E 233 St. A 2007 Chevrolet SUV traveling west was backing unsafely when it collided with a parked 2017 Chevrolet SUV facing west. The point of impact was the center back end of both vehicles. The parked vehicle sustained no damage, but its driver, a 53-year-old woman, was injured with internal back complaints and remained conscious. The report cites "Backing Unsafely" as the contributing factor, highlighting driver error by the backing vehicle. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing factors related to the injured driver. The crash underscores the dangers posed by unsafe backing maneuvers in urban environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4791082, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan crash on Bronxwood Ave left a 28-year-old male driver injured with neck trauma. The vehicle sustained left side damage. The driver was restrained but suffered shock. Police report lists unspecified contributing factors without victim fault.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Bronxwood Ave involving a sedan traveling west and another vehicle traveling south. The impact was on the left front quarter panel and left front bumper, causing left side door damage. The 28-year-old male driver of the sedan was injured, specifically sustaining neck injuries and shock, despite wearing a lap belt. The report notes unspecified contributing factors but does not identify any failure to yield or other driver errors explicitly. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The driver was not ejected and had no visible complaints beyond the neck injury. The crash highlights the dangers of multi-vehicle impacts in Bronx traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790915, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south in the Bronx struck a parked SUV after the driver suffered an illness. The 64-year-old female driver was injured and unconscious, restrained by a lap belt and harness. The impact damaged the front of the sedan and rear of the SUV.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 13:43 in the Bronx near E 241 St. The sedan, driven by a 64-year-old licensed female driver, was starting from parking when the collision happened. The vehicle struck a parked station wagon/SUV from behind, impacting the center front end of the sedan and the center back end of the SUV. The report lists 'Illness' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s medical condition impaired control. The driver was injured, unconscious, and secured by a lap belt and harness. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were noted. The SUV was unoccupied at the time. This crash highlights the risks posed by sudden driver incapacitation on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790691, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A taxi making a left turn struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing with the signal in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand. Driver failure to yield and inattention caused the crash.

According to the police report, a taxi traveling east on Eastchester Road in the Bronx was making a left turn when it struck a 30-year-old male pedestrian crossing at the intersection with the signal. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand and remained conscious after the collision. The report cites the taxi driver's failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The point of impact was the taxi's left front bumper, which also sustained damage. The pedestrian's crossing with the signal is noted, but the crash was caused by the driver's errors, not the victim's actions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790380, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 47-year-old man suffered head injuries after a sedan made an improper left turn and struck him at an intersection in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the vehicle's right front bumper hit him, causing contusions and bruises.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:57 AM on East 217 Street near White Plains Road in the Bronx. A sedan, making a left turn, struck a 47-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing the intersection with the signal. The vehicle's right front bumper impacted the pedestrian, resulting in head injuries classified as contusions and bruises. The report identifies 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor on the driver's part. The pedestrian was injured but was not cited for any contributing factors. This collision highlights driver error in executing turns, directly causing harm to a lawful pedestrian crossing the street.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790913, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck backing collided with an SUV traveling north on Barnes Ave in the Bronx. The SUV’s left side doors were struck. The front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. The crash involved improper passing and close vehicle proximity.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:44 on Barnes Ave in the Bronx. A flatbed truck was backing when it struck the left side doors of a northbound SUV. The SUV had two occupants; the front passenger, a 31-year-old male, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report cites driver errors including "Passing Too Closely" and "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" as contributing factors. The flatbed’s backing maneuver and the SUV’s passing action combined to cause the impact. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and was not ejected. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks from oversized vehicles and improper passing maneuvers on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789253, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUV occupants suffered injuries in a collision on E 235 St in the Bronx. The crash involved a westbound SUV starting from parking and another going straight. Driver inexperience was cited as a contributing factor. Both drivers and passengers were injured.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on E 235 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 19:49. Two SUVs collided: one was traveling west going straight ahead, the other was starting from parking. The point of impact was the right front bumper of the first vehicle and the left front bumper of the second. The report cites driver inexperience as a contributing factor to the crash. The drivers and passengers were injured: a 48-year-old female driver suffered whiplash and head injuries, and a 61-year-old female passenger sustained contusions to her knee, lower leg, and foot. Both occupants wore lap belts and were not ejected. The report does not list any victim behaviors contributing to the crash, focusing instead on driver errors and vehicle impact details.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790391, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 41-year-old woman suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn. The impact caused pain and shock. The driver’s failure to yield and unsafe speed led to the collision at a Bronx intersection.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Burke Ave and Eastchester Rd in the Bronx at 18:24. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when a 2012 Honda sedan, making a right turn, struck her with its right front bumper. The report identifies the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way and unsafe speed as contributing factors. The pedestrian suffered injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, experienced shock, and complained of pain or nausea. Vehicle damage was limited to the right front bumper. The collision highlights driver errors, specifically failure to yield and unsafe speed, as the cause of harm to a lawful pedestrian.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790155, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling west struck two parked SUVs on E 237 St in the Bronx. The driver and front passenger suffered neck contusions. Police cite the sedan driver’s failure to maintain safe clearance as the cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 1:17 AM on E 237 St in the Bronx, a westbound sedan driven by a 30-year-old female collided with two parked SUVs. The report identifies "Passing Too Closely" as the contributing factor, indicating the sedan driver failed to maintain adequate clearance from the parked vehicles. The impact involved the sedan’s left front quarter panel striking the right front quarter panels of both parked SUVs. The sedan carried two occupants: the driver and a 22-year-old male front passenger. Both were injured, sustaining neck contusions classified as injury severity level 3. Both occupants were restrained with lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report does not list any contributing factors related to the victims’ behavior. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors in proximity to parked vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4790666, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A tractor truck changed lanes unsafely and struck a sedan traveling south on New England Thruway. The sedan's driver and two passengers suffered moderate injuries. Police cited following too closely and unsafe lane changing as key factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:43 on New England Thruway when a tractor truck diesel was changing lanes unsafely and collided with a sedan traveling straight ahead in the same direction. The sedan sustained damage to its right front quarter panel. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. The sedan carried three male occupants: a 36-year-old driver, a 26-year-old front passenger, and a 40-year-old rear passenger. All three were injured with moderate severity (level 3), suffering injuries to the neck, knee-lower leg-foot, and back, respectively. None were ejected and all wore lap belts and harnesses. The report emphasizes driver errors by the truck in lane changing and both vehicles in following too closely. No victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786785, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An SUV struck the rear of another vehicle on Pitman Ave in the Bronx. The right rear passenger of the struck vehicle suffered shoulder and upper arm injuries, including whiplash. The crash was caused by the SUV driver's failure to maintain safe distance and inattention.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Pitman Ave in the Bronx around 10 PM. A 2023 Chevrolet SUV traveling east rear-ended another vehicle also traveling east. The point of impact was the SUV's left rear bumper hitting the right front bumper of the other vehicle. The right rear passenger of the struck vehicle, a 36-year-old female, sustained upper arm and shoulder injuries and complained of whiplash. She was conscious and restrained with a lap belt and harness. The report cites the SUV driver's contributing factors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver inattention and failure to maintain safe following distance.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4787677, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 42-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with a sedan making a left turn on Boston Road. The bicyclist suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction and cell phone use contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:20 on Boston Road involving a sedan and a bicycle. The sedan was making a left turn westbound when it struck the bicyclist traveling southbound. The bicyclist, a 42-year-old unlicensed male driver, was ejected and sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites driver errors including cell phone use (hands-free) and driver inattention or distraction as contributing factors. The bicyclist’s unlicensed status is noted, but no victim fault is indicated. Vehicle damage was minimal, with no damage reported to either vehicle. The collision highlights systemic dangers posed by distracted driving and left-turn maneuvers in mixed traffic environments.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4786796, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans slammed head-on near Bronxwood Avenue. Metal twisted, airbags burst. Four people inside crushed, stunned, incoherent. Parked cars struck in the chaos. The street fell silent, wreckage marking the cost of unsafe speed and reckless force.

On E 216th Street near Bronxwood Avenue in the Bronx, two sedans collided head-on, tearing through the night. According to the police report, the crash occurred at 1:09 a.m. and involved a 2008 Acura sedan and a 2013 Nissan sedan, both traveling straight ahead. The report details that 'Unsafe Speed' was a contributing factor, with one driver also flagged for 'Alcohol Involvement.' The narrative describes airbags bursting and metal folding, leaving four occupants—two drivers and two passengers—injured. Victims suffered crush injuries, with one semiconscious, two incoherent, and one in shock. The force of the collision sent vehicles into parked cars, compounding the destruction. The police report makes clear: unsafe speed and driver recklessness shattered the quiet, leaving bodies broken and a street scarred.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785315, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A distracted driver struck a 35-year-old woman crossing White Plains Road outside a crosswalk. The impact caused abdominal and pelvic injuries, leaving her bruised and conscious. The driver’s inattention was the sole cited cause of the crash.

According to the police report, at 4:47 AM on White Plains Road in the Bronx, a Jeep traveling southeast struck a 35-year-old female pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk. The report cites "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the sole contributing factor, repeated twice for emphasis. The pedestrian suffered contusions and injuries to her abdomen and pelvis, classified as injury severity level 3, but remained conscious. The vehicle impacted the pedestrian at the center front end, with damage to the same area. The pedestrian’s crossing outside a signal or crosswalk is noted but not listed as a contributing factor. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited. This crash highlights the systemic danger posed by driver distraction in urban streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785252, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A southbound SUV struck a parked sedan from behind on Boston Road in the Bronx. The sedan’s female driver suffered back injuries and shock. Police cited unsafe speed as the contributing factor in the collision that damaged both vehicles’ bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:20 on Boston Road in the Bronx. A 2022 Jeep SUV traveling southbound struck the left rear bumper of a parked 2009 Nissan sedan. The sedan’s driver, a 25-year-old woman, was injured with back pain and experienced shock. She was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected from the vehicle. The report identifies 'Unsafe Speed' as the contributing factor, indicating the SUV driver failed to control speed appropriately. The impact point was the center front end of the SUV and the center back end of the sedan. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were noted. The collision highlights driver error related to speed management in a parked vehicle scenario.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4785317, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 38-year-old woman suffered severe leg injuries when a sedan failed to yield while making a right turn on Murdock Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. Driver inattention contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 9:30 AM on Murdock Ave near E 233 St in the Bronx. A sedan making a right turn struck a 38-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a signal. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The point of impact was the center front end of the sedan, indicating the vehicle struck the pedestrian directly during the turn. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash underscores the dangers posed by drivers failing to yield and paying insufficient attention to pedestrians at intersections.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4789226, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 60-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in the Bronx after a sedan struck him head-on. The crash involved driver inattention and failure to yield right-of-way. The cyclist suffered abrasions to his face and remained conscious.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx involving a sedan and a bicycle. The bicyclist, a 60-year-old man, was ejected from his bike and sustained facial abrasions, classified as injury severity level 3. The sedan was traveling east, going straight ahead, and struck the bicyclist with its left front bumper. The report cites driver errors including 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. Additionally, the bicyclist's own contributing factors were 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The cyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The sedan showed no damage and had no occupants at the time. The bicyclist remained conscious after the crash, highlighting the violent impact caused primarily by driver errors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783787, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two occupants suffered contusions and back and head injuries in a Bronx crash. A sedan and SUV collided head-on and rear-end on E Gun Hill Rd. Alcohol involvement by the sedan driver was a key factor, according to the police report.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx involving a 2005 sedan and a 2013 SUV. The sedan driver, a 53-year-old male, was found to have alcohol involvement cited twice as a contributing factor. The vehicles collided with impact points at the sedan's center front end and the SUV's center back end. Two occupants in the sedan were injured: the driver suffered a head contusion and the passenger, a 55-year-old female, sustained a back contusion. Both were wearing lap belts and harnesses and were not ejected. The report highlights alcohol involvement as the primary driver error, with no other contributing factors listed. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4783832, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans collided on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St, injuring three occupants. The impact struck the right front bumper and quarter panel. All injured were vehicle occupants, including two children, suffering shock and body injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 23:46 on Bronx Blvd near E 233 St. A 2021 sedan traveling north went straight ahead and was struck on its right front bumper by a 2020 sedan making a left turn, which impacted its right front quarter panel. The collision injured three occupants: a 41-year-old female driver with knee and lower leg injuries, a 9-year-old female passenger, and a 7-year-old male passenger, both with injuries to their entire bodies and in shock. All occupants were not ejected. The report lists the contributing factors as unspecified, providing no direct attribution to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The crash highlights the dangers at intersections involving turning vehicles and through traffic, with injuries concentrated among vehicle occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4781596, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15