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Winter in Westchester County, NY and throughout New York City brings icy mornings, snow-covered parkways, and dangerous driving conditions. From the Hutchinson River Parkway to I-287, the Taconic State Parkway, and busy streets in White Plains, Yonkers, Manhattan, Queens, and the Bronx, most drivers know to slow down for black ice.
But there’s another serious hazard many motorists overlook: snow and ice left on top of vehicles.

Weather plays a major role in roadway safety across Westchester County and New York City. From icy winter mornings in White Plains to heavy rain and sudden fog along busy Bronx and Manhattan corridors, changing weather conditions dramatically increase the risk of serious car accidents. Every year, drivers throughout New York City—including Yonkers, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan—are injured or killed in crashes where weather is a major contributing factor.

As the seasons change, traffic safety experts are urging drivers to be sun-glare aware, especially during sunrise and sunset. While it may seem harmless compared to snow or heavy rain, sun glare is a serious—and often underestimated—cause of car accidents across Westchester County and New York City.

A recent overnight crash on Colabaugh Pond Road serves as a reminder of just how dangerous winter driving conditions can be in our region. According to fire officials, a vehicle left the roadway and crashed late Sunday night. While those involved declined medical attention at the scene, emergency responders used the incident to warn drivers about one of winter’s most dangerous threats: black ice.

As drivers age, experience often brings caution—but it can also bring new risks. Older motorists face unique challenges behind the wheel due to age-related changes in vision, reaction time, and physical mobility. In Westchester County, White Plains, and throughout New York City—from Yonkers and the Bronx to Manhattan and Queens—these challenges are magnified by dense traffic, complex intersections, and fast-moving parkways like I-287, the Hutchinson River Parkway, and the Bronx River Parkway.

As winter loosens its grip on Westchester County and New York City, drivers often breathe a sigh of relief. Snowstorms fade, temperatures rise, and the roads seem safer. But spring brings its own hidden dangers—many tied directly to melting snow, lingering ice, and winter-damaged roadways. Every year, these conditions contribute to serious crashes across White Plains, Yonkers, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and beyond.