Crash Count for University Heights (North)-Fordham
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,448
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 878
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 172
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 10
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 5
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Aug 15, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in University Heights (North)-Fordham?

Hit, Run, Forgotten: Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls

Hit, Run, Forgotten: Bronx Streets Bleed While City Stalls

University Heights (North)-Fordham: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Deaths That Don’t Make Headlines

A man waits in the dark on the Major Deegan. His car won’t start. He calls friends for help. A Mercedes slams into him from behind. The driver runs. The man, Darryl Mathis Jr., calls again. “I can’t breathe,” he says. His friends call the ambulance. He dies at St. Barnabas Hospital. The driver is gone. “He called to get a jump, and after that, he got hit from behind, a hit-and-run. They were on their way to come give him a jump and he got hit waiting for them. And then he called to let them know, I’ve been hit. I can’t breathe.”

He is not the only one. In the last twelve months, two people have died and 254 have been injured in crashes here. One was a 65-year-old man, struck and killed by a van while crossing with the signal. A child, just four, died after being ejected in a moped crash. The numbers are cold. The pain is not.

The Slow Grind of Policy

Crashes keep coming. In the past year, there were 369 crashes in University Heights (North)-Fordham. One person suffered a serious injury. The rest were luckier, or not. The city says it is working. The mayor calls traffic violence a crime. The police say they are visible. But the street does not care about words. It cares about speed, steel, and flesh.

Local leaders have tools. The city can now lower speed limits to 20 mph. Cameras can catch speeders day and night. But change is slow. The law is on the books, but the street is not yet safer. “NYPD officers will be highly visible on New York City roadways… to deter unsafe driving and, when necessary, to take appropriate enforcement action,” said Police Commissioner Edward Caban. But the dead do not see police lights.

The Work Left to Do

Every crash is preventable. Lower the speed. Harden the crossings. Build the lanes. Hold drivers accountable. The city has the power. The council has the vote. The mayor has the pen. The only thing missing is the will.

Call your council member. Call the mayor. Demand a 20 mph speed limit and real protection for people on foot and bike. Do not wait for another name to be added to the list. The street will not wait. Take action now.

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George Alvarez
Assembly Member George Alvarez
District 78
District Office:
2633 Webster Ave. 1st Floor, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 920, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Pierina Ana Sanchez
Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez
District 14
District Office:
2065 Morris Avenue, Bronx, NY 10453
347-590-2874
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1816, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7074
Twitter: PiSanchezNYC
Robert Jackson
State Senator Robert Jackson
District 31
District Office:
5030 Broadway Suite 701, New York, NY 10034
Legislative Office:
Room 306, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12247

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Traffic Safety Timeline for University Heights (North)-Fordham

Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

A cab driver died after an SUV, moving at 77 mph in a 25 zone, struck his car in the Bronx. The driver ran. DNA on the airbag led to charges. The street stayed silent. The loss remains.

According to the New York Post (2025-08-09), Imani Williams was charged after her SUV hit a livery cab at 77 mph in a 25 mph zone, killing driver Robert Godwin. Prosecutors say Williams used a bus lane, ran a red light, and fled on foot. DNA from the airbag identified her. District Attorney Darcel Clark said, 'This defendant was allegedly driving three times the speed limit when her SUV slammed into a livery cab.' The case highlights the deadly risk of speeding and reckless driving in city streets.


Moped Strikes Cyclist on East 193rd Street

A moped hit a cyclist on East 193rd. Both men hurt. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield. Head injury reported. The street stayed open. Danger lingers.

A moped and a bicycle collided on East 193rd Street in the Bronx. The cyclist, age 20, and the moped driver, age 58, were both injured. The moped driver suffered a head contusion and shock. According to the police report, 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' contributed to the crash. The moped driver was unlicensed. No other factors were listed. The crash highlights the risk faced by cyclists and riders on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831509 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Improper Lane Change Injures Driver on Major Deegan

Sedan and SUV collided on Major Deegan. Improper lane change and distraction. One driver suffered neck pain. Both vehicles damaged. System failed to protect.

A sedan and an SUV crashed on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. One driver, a 33-year-old woman, was injured with neck pain. According to the police report, the crash involved 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' Both vehicles were damaged. Unsafe lane changing was listed as a contributing factor. The system allowed danger to persist. No mention of helmet or signal use.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831274 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Pickup Truck Hits Teen Pedestrian Crossing Bronx Intersection

A pickup truck struck a 17-year-old crossing with the signal on West Fordham Road. The teen suffered a bruised shoulder. Police cite driver inattention and failure to yield.

A 17-year-old pedestrian was injured when a pickup truck hit him at the intersection of West Fordham Road and Davidson Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen was crossing with the signal when the truck, making a left turn, struck him with its front end. The pedestrian sustained a contusion to his upper arm and remained conscious. Police list 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' and 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as contributing factors. The report does not mention any pedestrian error or equipment.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831272 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
SUV Driver Loses Consciousness, Crash on Deegan Ramp

Two SUVs collided on Major Deegan ramp. One driver lost consciousness. One man injured. Metal twisted. Police cite vehicular factors. Danger rides with every turn.

Two station wagons, both SUVs, crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway ramp in the Bronx. According to the police report, a 51-year-old male driver lost consciousness and was injured. The other driver, a 45-year-old woman, was not reported injured. Police list 'Other Vehicular' and 'Lost Consciousness' as contributing factors. No helmet or signal issues were cited. The crash left one man hurt and both vehicles damaged. Systemic danger persists on city ramps.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831271 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
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Taxi and Bus Collide on Major Deegan Expressway

A taxi and bus crashed on Major Deegan. Both drivers injured. Police cite traffic control ignored and inexperience. Metal bent. Shock followed. Streets stayed dangerous.

A taxi and a bus collided on Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. Both drivers, a 51-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman, suffered injuries. According to the police report, 'Traffic Control Disregarded' and 'Driver Inexperience' were listed as contributing factors. The crash left both vehicles damaged at the front bumpers. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The report shows both drivers were in shock. No mention of helmet or signal use as a factor. Systemic danger persists when traffic rules are ignored.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825993 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Int 0857-2024
Sanchez votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Council orders swift removal of abandoned, derelict cars. Streets clear in 72 hours. No plates, no stickers, no excuses. Police and sanitation must act. Safer crossings for all who walk, ride, or wait.

Bill Int 0857-2024, now at the Mayor's desk, passed the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and full Council on June 30, 2025. The bill, titled "A Local Law to amend the administrative code...in relation to vehicles reported as abandoned to the department of sanitation," requires the Department of Sanitation to remove derelict vehicles within 72 hours of report. The NYPD must tow cars lacking valid plates or stickers. Prime sponsor Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led, joined by Crystal Hudson, Amanda Farías, Lincoln Restler, and others. The law targets street hazards, clearing blocked sightlines and crosswalks. It aims to cut risks for pedestrians and cyclists by removing abandoned vehicles fast.


Pierina Sanchez Supports Vendor Permit Cap Lift and Reform

Council bill targets permit caps and harsh crackdowns. Vendors crowd curbs. More feet on the street. Pedestrian presence rises. City weighs who belongs on the sidewalk.

On June 29, 2025, the City Council debated a bill to lift street vendor permit caps and decriminalize violations. Bronx Democrat Pierina Sanchez introduced the measure, stating, 'I am the daughter and granddaughter of street vendors.' The bill aims to replace criminal charges with fines and remove barriers for thousands of vendors. Mayor Eric Adams opposes lifting the cap, citing sidewalk crowding. The matter summary: 'change may be coming for the thousands of street vendors operating in New York City.' Safety analysts note that easing restrictions can boost pedestrian activity and street presence, creating 'safety in numbers' and calming traffic. This could improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists.


Red Light Run Crushes Bronx Pedestrians

A driver ran a red. Cars slammed. Three pedestrians fell. Sirens cut the night. One man clings to life. The street holds the scars. The driver fled, but police caught him.

CBS New York (2025-06-28) reports a multivehicle crash at Bruckner Boulevard and Hunts Point Avenue. Police say Charles Jenkins "allegedly ran a red light," triggering a collision that sent both vehicles onto the sidewalk. Jenkins' car struck three pedestrians, critically injuring one. Jenkins then "got out of his vehicle and ran away, but he was later arrested." Charges include vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing police. The crash highlights the lethal risk of red-light running and unlicensed driving. The investigation continues.


SUVs Collide at High Speed on Major Deegan

Three SUVs slammed together on Major Deegan. Unsafe speed and reckless lane changes left two people injured, one with neck trauma, another with back pain. Metal twisted. No pedestrians involved.

Three SUVs crashed on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. According to the police report, unsafe speed and unsafe lane changing caused the collision. Two people were hurt: a 51-year-old woman suffered neck injuries and whiplash, and a 33-year-old woman reported back pain and nausea. Five others, including drivers and passengers, had unspecified injuries. All vehicles were traveling north. Police listed 'Unsafe Speed' and 'Unsafe Lane Changing' as contributing factors. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The crash left metal bent and bodies shaken.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4822155 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-18
Bronx Navy Veteran Killed In Road Rage

Drag racers struck a car. Words were exchanged. Gunfire followed. Keino Campbell, Navy vet, fell in the Bronx night. Three shots to the chest. His mother grieves. The street stays dangerous. The system failed to keep him safe.

According to the New York Post (2025-06-18), Keino Campbell, 27, was shot and killed in a road rage incident after confronting two drag racers who had bumped his car in the Bronx. The article reports, "Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in the chest in a road rage incident." Police arrested Michael Aracena, 20, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and weapon possession. Another suspect, accused of handing over the gun, remains at large. The incident highlights the lethal risks of illegal street racing and the easy escalation of violence on city roads. Systemic failures in preventing reckless driving and gun access contributed to the tragedy.


S 8344
Alvarez misses committee vote on school speed zone safety bill.

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 8344
Tapia votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Senate passes S 8344. School speed zone rules in New York City get extended. Lawmakers make technical fixes. The bill keeps pressure on drivers near schools. Streets stay a little safer for kids.

Bill S 8344, titled 'Extends provisions and makes technical corrections to school speed zones in NYC; repealer,' moved through the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill passed Senate votes on June 12 and June 13, and cleared the Assembly on June 17. The measure extends and corrects school speed zone laws in New York City, repealing outdated provisions. Gounardes led the push, with strong support from most Senate Democrats and a split Assembly. The bill's technical fixes aim to keep protections in place for children and other vulnerable road users near schools. No safety analyst note was provided.


Teen Critically Injured In Bronx Subway

A teenager fell from a Bronx subway train. He struck the track bed. The train hit him. His head and wrist were injured. He now lies in critical condition. The city’s system failed to keep him safe.

CBS New York reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager was critically injured after falling from a 5 train at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police said the victim, aged 14 to 16, suffered head and wrist injuries after making contact with the train. The incident occurred just after 4 p.m. as the train approached the northbound platform. The MTA recently launched a campaign called 'Ride Inside, Stay Alive' and is testing barriers between subway cars to deter such incidents. According to the NYPD, at least one person has died from subway surfing this year; in 2024, six died, 15 were injured, and 229 were arrested. No driver error was involved, but the event highlights ongoing risks and the need for systemic safety improvements.


S 7678
Alvarez votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7785
Alvarez votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

A fender bender turned fatal at Givan and Palmer. Keino Campbell, 27, was shot three times in his car. Police arrested Michael Aracena. Family mourns a calm man lost to sudden violence. The street remains stained by gunfire.

ABC7 reported on June 16, 2025, that Keino Campbell, a 27-year-old Navy veteran, was shot and killed after a minor car crash in the Bronx. The incident occurred at Givan and Palmer avenues around 2 a.m. Saturday. Police arrested 20-year-old Michael Aracena, charging him with murder, manslaughter, and criminal possession of a weapon. According to the article, Campbell's family said he tried to resolve the crash through insurance, but the suspect demanded money and then opened fire. ABC7 quotes Campbell’s father: "If you have insurance, you use insurance. Stop jumping out of car and shooting people." The case highlights the deadly risk of road rage and the failure of conflict resolution on city streets.


S 7678
Tapia votes yes to expand school speed cameras, boosting pedestrian safety.

White Plains gets speed cameras near schools. Lawmakers move fast. Most vote yes. Cameras catch drivers who endanger kids. Program ends 2030. Streets may slow. Danger faces children every day.

Senate Bill S 7678, sponsored by Shelley Mayer, establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in White Plains. The bill passed the Senate on June 11, 2025, and the Assembly on June 16, 2025. The matter reads: 'Establishes a school speed zone camera demonstration program in the city of White Plains; repeals authorization of program December 31, 2030.' Mayer led the push. Most senators and assembly members voted yes. The bill aims to catch speeding drivers near schools, a known threat to children and families. No safety analyst note was provided.


S 7785
Tapia votes yes to weaken bus rules, increasing pedestrian and cyclist risk.

Senate passed S 7785. The bill carves out large Mitchell-Lama housing from bus traffic rules. Lawmakers voted yes. The carve-out weakens enforcement. Streets grow less safe for people on foot and bike.

Bill S 7785, titled 'Relates to bus operation-related traffic regulations,' passed the Senate and Assembly in June 2025. The measure, sponsored by Senator Jamaal Bailey, excludes violations in cooperative housing developments with at least 10,000 Mitchell-Lama units from bus operation traffic regulations. The bill advanced through committee and received broad support in both chambers. By exempting these large complexes, the law weakens traffic enforcement where thousands live. This move increases risk to pedestrians and cyclists, stripping away protections that save lives. Vulnerable road users lose another layer of safety in dense city streets.


Bronx Road Rage Ends In Shooting

A man drove through the Bronx at night. An argument flared. Gunfire followed. Three shots struck his chest. He tried to escape, lost control, and crashed. Medics rushed him to Jacobi Hospital. He died. Police hunt for answers in the dark.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-14), a 27-year-old man was shot and killed after a road rage dispute near Co-op City in the Bronx. The article reports, "the victim, who was driving a 2012 grey Infiniti, was near Co-op City at about 2 a.m. when he got into an argument with another motorist." After being shot three times, the man attempted to drive away but lost consciousness and crashed at Givan and Palmer Avenues. Emergency services transported him to Jacobi Hospital, where he died. Police are searching for surveillance footage to identify the shooter. The incident highlights the lethal risks of driver confrontations and the urgent need for measures to prevent violence on city streets.