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

Two SUVs traveling north on Bronx River Parkway collided at 10:40 p.m. Both drivers suffered contusions and bruises. The crash involved impact between a left rear bumper and a right front bumper. Unsafe speed was cited as a contributing factor.

According to the police report, two Station Wagon/Sport Utility Vehicles collided on Bronx River Parkway at 22:40. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound. The point of impact was the left rear bumper of one SUV striking the right front bumper of the other. Both drivers, males aged 34 and 54, were injured with contusions and bruises to the elbow, lower arm, hand, and head. Neither driver was ejected from their vehicles. The report explicitly cites "Unsafe Speed" as a contributing factor to the crash. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles properly otherwise. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved. The collision highlights the dangers of excessive speed on this stretch of roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4771413, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A bus struck a stopped SUV on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, injuring the SUV driver. The impact caused knee and lower leg injuries and whiplash. Police cite the bus driver’s following too closely and unsafe speed as contributing factors.

According to the police report, at 6:20 AM on Webster Avenue in the Bronx, a bus traveling east rear-ended a stopped SUV. The SUV driver, a 27-year-old male, suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries along with whiplash. The report identifies the bus driver’s errors as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Unsafe Speed,' directly contributing to the collision. The bus struck the SUV’s right rear bumper with its left front bumper, causing center back-end damage to the SUV and front-end damage to the bus. The SUV driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights the dangers of tailgating and speeding in traffic, especially on busy Bronx streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770015, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old female e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after an SUV disregarded traffic control and collided with her. The crash happened on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave. The SUV driver was making a right turn when impact occurred.

According to the police report, a collision occurred on E 231 St near Bronxwood Ave in the Bronx at 9:55 AM involving a 2018 Ford SUV and a female e-scooter driver. The e-scooter rider, age 19, sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected. The report cites the SUV driver's errors as 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The SUV was making a right turn when it struck the e-scooter on the left front bumper, damaging the SUV's right side doors. The e-scooter was traveling north, going straight ahead. No contributing factors related to the victim were noted in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4768419, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV collided with an eastbound sedan on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. The sedan driver suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite failure to yield right-of-way as the primary cause. Both vehicles sustained front and side damage.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 2:00 PM on Rombouts Ave in the Bronx. A 34-year-old male sedan driver, wearing a lap belt and harness, was injured with back pain and whiplash. The report identifies 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error. The SUV, traveling north, struck the sedan, which was traveling east, impacting the sedan's center front end and the SUV's left side doors. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles going straight ahead before the collision. The report does not list any victim behaviors as contributing factors, focusing instead on the SUV driver's failure to yield. The sedan driver was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770012, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 19-year-old e-bike rider suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm after colliding with a sedan on E Gun Hill Rd in the Bronx. The sedan was traveling straight while the e-bike made an improper left turn, striking the vehicle’s right front quarter panel.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 16:31 on E Gun Hill Rd near Barnes Ave in the Bronx. The e-bike driver, a 19-year-old male, was injured with abrasions to his elbow and lower arm but was conscious and not ejected from his vehicle. The e-bike was making a left turn when it collided with a sedan traveling straight northwest. The point of impact was the right front quarter panel of the sedan and the right front bumper of the e-bike. The report lists 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor, indicating driver error by the e-bike operator. The sedan driver was not cited for any contributing factors. No victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors in the report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767851, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx at 7:30 AM. A 45-year-old female driver suffered neck injuries and shock. Police cited other vehicular factors contributing to the crash. Both vehicles sustained damage to left-side panels.

According to the police report, at 7:30 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, two station wagons/SUVs collided. One vehicle was traveling south going straight ahead, while the other was making a left turn northbound. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the southbound SUV and the left rear quarter panel of the northbound SUV. The 45-year-old female driver of the southbound vehicle was injured, suffering neck pain and shock, and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as the contributing factor for both drivers, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. Both vehicles sustained damage to their left-side panels. The driver was not ejected and had a valid New York license. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4767847, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two SUVs collided at 7:02 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx. The driver of one vehicle suffered an elbow abrasion but was conscious and restrained. Police cited obstructed view and disregarded traffic control as key factors in the crash.

At 7:02 AM on Laconia Avenue in the Bronx, two SUVs collided, according to the police report. The impact occurred between a 2018 Dodge SUV traveling east and a 2016 Ford SUV traveling south. The driver of the Dodge SUV, a 39-year-old male occupant, was injured with an abrasion to his elbow and lower arm but remained conscious and was wearing a lap belt and harness. The police report lists 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'View Obstructed/Limited' as contributing factors to the crash. The Dodge driver’s limited view likely played a role in the collision, which involved impact to the right front bumper and right front quarter panel of the vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were noted as contributing factors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4763127, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A flatbed truck turned left at Bronxwood Avenue. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. Steel crushed flesh. The truck stopped. The man lay still. The intersection fell silent, marked by violence and the weight of machinery.

A 64-year-old man was killed when a flatbed truck struck him at the intersection of Bronxwood Avenue and East 229th Street in the Bronx, according to the police report. The crash occurred as the truck was making a left turn. The report states, 'A flatbed truck turned left. A 64-year-old man crossed with the light. The front end struck him. His body crushed beneath steel.' The pedestrian was crossing with the signal at the intersection, as explicitly noted in the police data. The police report lists the contributing factors as 'Unspecified,' but the narrative and vehicle data confirm the truck's left turn and the pedestrian's lawful crossing. The man suffered fatal crush injuries to his entire body. No driver errors beyond the left turn are specified, but the sequence underscores the lethal risk posed by turning vehicles to people in crosswalks.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758508, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV struck a westbound vehicle backing on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV driver, impaired by alcohol and distracted, suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The collision damaged both vehicles’ front bumpers and quarter panels.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 4:03 AM on White Plains Road in the Bronx. A northbound SUV driven by a 54-year-old male collided with a westbound vehicle that was backing. The SUV driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report cites 'Alcohol Involvement' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors for the SUV driver. The SUV’s left front bumper and the other vehicle’s right front quarter panel were damaged. Both drivers were licensed and operating their vehicles legally. The data highlights the SUV driver’s impaired state and distraction as the primary causes of the crash, with no contributing factors attributed to the other vehicle or its occupants.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758209, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

An unlicensed male driver in an SUV struck an 11-year-old girl crossing Fish Avenue in the Bronx. The collision caused abrasions and injuries to her elbow and lower arm. Limited driver visibility contributed to the crash’s impact and harm.

According to the police report, an unlicensed male driver operating a Range Rover SUV was traveling westbound on Fish Avenue in the Bronx at 17:19. The vehicle struck an 11-year-old female pedestrian who was crossing without a signal or crosswalk. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV, resulting in abrasions and injuries to the girl's elbow, lower arm, and hand. The report identifies "View Obstructed/Limited" as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating the driver’s impaired visibility played a critical role. The driver was unlicensed, which further underscores a failure in lawful vehicle operation. The pedestrian’s crossing action is noted but not cited as a contributing factor. The collision caused significant harm to the vulnerable pedestrian, highlighting systemic dangers posed by driver errors and limited visibility conditions.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4761852, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A northbound SUV made an improper U-turn and collided with a northbound e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was ejected and suffered elbow and arm injuries. The SUV sustained front-end damage. Unsafe speed and improper lane usage contributed to the crash.

According to the police report, a 2024 SUV was making a U-turn on Webster Avenue in the Bronx at 14:24 when it struck a northbound e-scooter traveling straight ahead. The SUV's left front bumper collided with the e-scooter's center front end. The e-scooter driver, a 31-year-old male, was ejected and sustained injuries to his elbow, lower arm, and hand, along with whiplash. The report cites 'Turning Improperly' and 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as contributing factors linked to the e-scooter driver, while the SUV driver was noted for 'Turning Improperly' and 'Unsafe Speed.' The SUV suffered damage to its center front end. The report does not list any contributing victim behaviors.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757834, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan traveling south collided with a bicyclist heading east on East Gun Hill Road. The cyclist suffered a facial contusion but remained conscious. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as key factors in the crash, highlighting systemic dangers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 15:05 on East Gun Hill Road involving a sedan and a bicyclist. The sedan, driven by a licensed male driver, was traveling straight ahead southbound when it struck the bicyclist, who was traveling eastbound. The point of impact was the sedan's center front end and the bike's left front quarter panel. The bicyclist, a 34-year-old male, sustained a facial contusion and was conscious after the collision. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as contributing factors, emphasizing the sedan driver's failure to maintain attention. No other contributing factors related to the bicyclist were noted. The collision underscores the dangers posed by distracted driving to vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757797, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 27-year-old e-scooter driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a sedan made a right turn and struck him on Boston Road in the Bronx. The crash involved unsafe lane changing and driver distraction, according to the police report.

At 17:17 on Boston Road in the Bronx, a sedan making a right turn collided with an e-scooter traveling straight ahead. According to the police report, the sedan driver committed unsafe lane changing and was inattentive or distracted at the time of impact. The e-scooter driver, a 27-year-old male, was injured with trauma to his knee, lower leg, and foot but was conscious and not ejected from the vehicle. The point of impact was the right side doors of the sedan and the center front end of the e-scooter. The e-scooter driver was unlicensed, but no contributing victim factors were cited. The crash highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as unsafe lane changes and distraction in interactions with vulnerable road users.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4758210, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Steel tore on Bronx Boulevard as a BMW SUV veered and slammed a parked Nissan. A 37-year-old man’s back was crushed in the silence. The street froze. The crash left one injured, the city’s danger exposed again.

According to the police report, at 3:02 a.m. near 3640 Bronx Boulevard, a BMW SUV traveling north veered and struck a parked Nissan sedan. The report states the impact folded steel and left a 37-year-old male driver with crush injuries to his back. He remained conscious at the scene. The police report lists 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' as a contributing factor, highlighting a critical driver error. The Nissan was parked at the time of the collision, and no other injuries were reported. The evidence in the report underscores the consequences of improper lane usage, as the SUV’s movement directly led to the severe injury of the sedan’s occupant. No victim actions are cited as contributing factors. The crash stands as another instance of systemic road danger in the Bronx.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757079, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A motorcycle rider was partially ejected and injured after colliding with an SUV making a left turn on East 233 Street. The crash involved driver inattention and aggressive driving, leaving the motorcyclist semiconscious with upper arm injuries.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East 233 Street in the Bronx at 9:30 PM. A motorcycle traveling east collided with a station wagon/SUV making a left turn northeast. The motorcycle driver, a 51-year-old male wearing a helmet, was partially ejected and sustained upper arm injuries with minor bleeding. The report cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Aggressive Driving/Road Rage' as contributing factors, indicating critical driver errors on the part of the SUV operator. The SUV sustained damage to its left front quarter panel, while the motorcycle's left front bumper was impacted. The motorcycle rider was semiconscious after the crash. No victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of distracted and aggressive driving in vehicle interactions with vulnerable motorcyclists.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4755951, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A driverless sedan struck a parked car on Bronx River Parkway shortly after midnight. Two women inside the moving vehicle suffered fractures to their arms. The crash exposed dangers of uncontrolled vehicles on city roads.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 12:08 a.m. on Bronx River Parkway when a driverless or runaway sedan traveling south collided with a parked sedan. The moving vehicle, a 2018 Audi driven by a 35-year-old woman, impacted the left rear bumper of the parked 2008 Honda. Both occupants of the Audi, a driver and a passenger, sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to their elbows, lower arms, and hands. Airbags deployed and seat belts were used. The report cites 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' as the primary contributing factor, indicating loss of vehicle control. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were listed as contributing factors. The crash highlights systemic risks posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4757793, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A sedan making a left turn collided with a moped traveling straight on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx. The moped driver was ejected and suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. The crash caused significant damage to both vehicles’ sides and fronts.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on East Gun Hill Road in the Bronx at midnight. The sedan was traveling west and was making a left turn when it struck the moped, which was traveling east straight ahead. The point of impact was the sedan’s right rear quarter panel and the moped’s left front bumper. The moped driver, a 55-year-old male, was ejected from his vehicle and sustained injuries to his entire body, including whiplash, with an injury severity rated at level 3. The sedan’s driver was licensed and male, but the report lists the moped driver’s contributing factors as unspecified. No explicit driver errors such as failure to yield were cited, but the collision during a left turn suggests a critical driver action led to the impact. Both vehicles suffered significant damage to their right side doors and front ends respectively.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754452, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A two-year-old boy suffered head contusions after being struck at an intersection in the Bronx. The SUV driver was traveling straight eastbound and hit the child with the vehicle's right front bumper. The child was conscious but seriously injured.

According to the police report, a two-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Nereid Avenue and Murdock Avenue in the Bronx at 12:31 PM. The child was struck by a 2017 Cadillac SUV traveling eastbound, which made contact with the pedestrian using its right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained head injuries classified as contusions and bruises and was conscious at the scene. The report lists unspecified contributing factors for the pedestrian but does not identify any driver errors such as Failure to Yield or Reckless Driving. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. No other contributing factors or victim behaviors were cited by the police report.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754460, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

A 20-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries when a sedan struck him near Bartow Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was not in the roadway. The driver, with a permit license, was starting from parking when the collision occurred.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling west near 1752 Bartow Avenue in the Bronx struck a 20-year-old male pedestrian who was not in the roadway. The pedestrian sustained injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot, described as contusions and bruises, and was conscious at the scene. The driver, a male with a New York permit license, was starting from parking when the vehicle's center front end impacted the pedestrian. The report lists 'Other Vehicular' as a contributing factor to the crash, indicating driver error related to vehicle operation. No pedestrian actions or helmet use were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights risks posed by driver maneuvers from parking areas and the dangers to pedestrians even outside the roadway.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4753230, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15

Two sedans crashed on Secor Avenue in the Bronx, injuring both drivers. Each suffered full-body injuries and shock or incoherence. Police cited driver inattention and distraction as the cause. Airbags deployed for both drivers during the collision.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 19:19 on Secor Avenue in the Bronx involving two sedans traveling west and north. The male driver of the BMW was going straight ahead, while the female driver of the Honda was making a left turn. Both vehicles collided front-to-front, damaging their front ends. The report lists 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' twice as the contributing factor for both drivers. Both drivers were injured with full-body trauma and complaints of pain or nausea. The male driver was in shock, and the female driver was incoherent. Airbags deployed in both vehicles. No pedestrian or cyclist was involved, and no victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction in vehicle-to-vehicle crashes.

• Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4754978, NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-15