Crash Count for Fordham Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,049
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 717
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 163
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 7
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 3
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025
Carnage in Fordham Heights
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Killed 3
+1
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 3
Head 3
Concussion 8
Head 5
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 16
Back 7
+2
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 47
Lower leg/foot 19
+14
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 5
Face 4
Hip/upper leg 4
Neck 4
Shoulder/upper arm 3
Back 2
Chest 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Abrasion 31
Lower leg/foot 11
+6
Lower arm/hand 7
+2
Head 4
Face 2
Hip/upper leg 2
Whole body 2
Abdomen/pelvis 1
Back 1
Chest 1
Neck 1
Shoulder/upper arm 1
Pain/Nausea 6
Back 2
Whole body 2
Lower leg/foot 1
Neck 1
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Sep 28, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Fordham Heights?

Preventable Speeding in Fordham Heights School Zones

(since 2022)
No More Excuses: Fordham Heights Bleeds While Leaders Stall

No More Excuses: Fordham Heights Bleeds While Leaders Stall

Fordham Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Jul 16, 2025

Blood on the Asphalt: The Toll in Fordham Heights

In the past twelve months, 115 people were injured in 177 crashes in Fordham Heights. Not one week passes without sirens. Children, elders, workers—no one is spared. A man lost his leg on East 183rd. A child was crushed at Grand Concourse. The numbers are cold, but the pain is not.

The Latest Crashes: No End in Sight

Just last week, a 71-year-old woman died after a car driven by a 79-year-old man slammed into two vehicles and a pole. Seven others were hurt. “I saw one lady was out on the ground. They was giving her medical attention, checking her body. She was laid out,” said Samuel Cherry. The street was quiet, except for the sound of grief. The cause is still under investigation. No arrests. No answers.

Who Pays the Price?

Pedestrians and passengers take the worst of it. Cars and SUVs caused most injuries, but trucks, mopeds, and bikes all left their mark. A 50-year-old man lost his leg. A baby was left incoherent after being struck by a sedan. The city calls these incidents “accidents.” But the pattern is clear. The pain is relentless.

Leadership: Promises and Pressure

Local leaders have taken some steps. State Senator Gustavo Rivera voted yes on a bill to force repeat speeders to install speed limiters, aiming to boost street safety by curbing repeat speeders. Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia co-sponsored a similar bill. Council Member Oswald Feliz backed new bus lanes on Tremont Avenue, but opposed stronger safety upgrades on Fordham Road. The work is not done. The streets are not safe.

Call to Action: Demand More

This is not fate. This is policy. Call your council member. Call the mayor. Tell them to finish the job. Lower the speed limit. Build real protection for people walking and biking. Hold repeat offenders accountable. Do not wait for the next siren.

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Other Representatives

Yudelka Tapia
Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia
District 86
District Office:
2175C Jerome Ave., Bronx, NY 10453
Legislative Office:
Room 551, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Oswald Feliz
Council Member Oswald Feliz
District 15
District Office:
573 East Fordham Road (Entrance on Hoffman Street), Bronx, NY 10458
718-842-8100
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1759, New York, NY 10007
212-788-6966
Twitter: @OswaldFeliz
Gustavo Rivera
State Senator Gustavo Rivera
District 33
District Office:
2432 Grand Concourse, Suite 506, Bronx, NY 10458
Legislative Office:
Room 502, Capitol Building, Albany, NY 12247

Traffic Safety Timeline for Fordham Heights

7
Speeding SUV Driver Hits Man on Jerome

Sep 7 - Driver in an SUV going north on Jerome Avenue moved fast and looked away. He hit a 65-year-old man crossing at the intersection. The man suffered abdomen and pelvis injuries. Police recorded unsafe speed and driver inattention.

A driver in an SUV, traveling north and going straight on Jerome Avenue, hit a 65-year-old man who was crossing at the intersection near 2314 Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. The man suffered injuries to his abdomen and pelvis and was conscious after the crash. "According to the police report, the impact was to the center front end and the driver was the sole occupant." Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver. The report lists the pedestrian’s location as at an intersection within the 46th Precinct.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4843147 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
3
Sedan starting from parking hits motorcyclist on Jerome

Sep 3 - A sedan driver pulled from parking on Jerome Avenue at E 184 St and hit a southbound motorcyclist. The rider was ejected and hurt. Police list contributing factors as unspecified.

A crash on Jerome Avenue at E 184 St in the Bronx injured a motorcyclist. A driver in a sedan was starting from parking. The rider was traveling south, going straight. Impact crushed the motorcycle’s front. The car’s left front bumper took the hit. The rider was ejected and hurt. "According to the police report," the sedan driver was starting from parking and the motorcyclist was southbound. Contributing factors were recorded as "Unspecified." No driver error was detailed in the file. The data lists injuries only for the motorcyclist. The record centers a rider in the flow and a driver entering from the curb.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4840455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
2
Unsafe Backing on Marion Ave Injures Passenger

Sep 2 - A driver backing an SUV on Marion Ave hit an eastbound SUV near E 184 St in the Bronx. A 32-year-old front-seat passenger was hurt with whiplash and back pain. Police cited unsafe backing and distraction.

On Marion Ave at E 184 St in the Bronx, a driver backing an SUV collided with an SUV going straight at about 6:30 p.m. The impact injured a 32-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat; the report lists back injury and whiplash. She was conscious. According to the police report, contributing factors were "Backing Unsafely" and "Driver Inattention/Distraction." Police recorded unsafe backing by the driver and distraction before the crash. Vehicle damage was recorded to the rear center of the backing SUV and the front center of the other SUV, consistent with a backing impact. The collision is logged under crash ID 4839247 and zip code 10458.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839247 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
1
SUV Rear-Ends Sedan on Grand Concourse

Sep 1 - The driver of a southbound SUV rear-ended a sedan on Grand Concourse at E 187th. Three people were injured, including a 41-year-old male driver with a chest contusion. Police cited Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction.

According to the police report, a Jeep SUV and a Toyota sedan traveling south on Grand Concourse at East 187th Street collided when the driver of the SUV struck the sedan's center rear. Three people were injured: the sedan driver, a 41-year-old man with a chest contusion; the SUV driver, a woman listed as injured; and a right-rear male passenger reporting neck pain. Both drivers were going straight ahead. Police recorded Unsafe Speed and Driver Inattention/Distraction by the driver of the SUV as contributing factors. Damage is recorded at the sedan's center back end and the SUV's center front end.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4839510 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
12
Unlicensed driver rear-ends parked sedan

Aug 12 - A southbound driver going straight hit the center rear of a parked sedan on Walton Avenue. The sedan’s driver and front passenger were injured. Police cited "Following Too Closely." The struck car’s driver was unlicensed.

A southbound driver going straight struck the center rear of a parked 2016 Nissan on Walton Avenue in the Bronx. Two occupants of the struck car were injured: the 26-year-old driver suffered back injuries and a 41-year-old front passenger suffered a hip/upper-leg contusion. According to the police report, the contributing factor was "Following Too Closely." The report also shows the struck car’s driver was unlicensed. Those driver errors are recorded in the report. A 1-year-old rear passenger was noted in the police summary with no specified injury. No other contributing factors were listed in the person records.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4836023 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
9
Speeding SUV Kills Bronx Cab Driver

Aug 9 - 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.


3
Cyclist Hospitalized After Hit-And-Run Uptown

Aug 3 - A driver struck a cyclist at West 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. The cyclist went to the hospital. The street stayed open. The danger stayed real.

CBS New York (2025-08-03) reports a bicyclist was hospitalized after a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard in Washington Heights. The crash happened just after noon. The driver left the scene, leaving the cyclist injured. The article states, "A bicyclist was hospitalized after being injured in a hit and run." No details on the driver or vehicle were released. The incident highlights ongoing risks for cyclists and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes in New York City.


2
Honda driver hits man on Fordham Road

Aug 2 - A driver in a Honda hit a 28-year-old man on E Fordham Road at Bainbridge in the Bronx. He suffered a lower-leg contusion and shock. Police listed no contributing factors in the report.

A driver in a Honda struck a 28-year-old man at E Fordham Rd and Bainbridge Ave in the Bronx. The pedestrian suffered a lower-leg contusion and was listed in shock. According to the police report, "contributing factors are not listed and the vehicle type is unspecified beyond make." The report names a pedestrian injured and a Honda involved; it records no contributing driver errors. The account records the injured person and the vehicle make without assigning a recorded driver fault in the data provided.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4834634 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
22
Sedan Passes Too Close, Arm Injury on Fordham Road

Jul 22 - A man on a motorized vehicle suffered arm injuries after a sedan passed too close on East Fordham Road. The crash left him in shock. Police cite passing too closely as a factor.

A 40-year-old man driving a motorized vehicle was injured on East Fordham Road at Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the crash involved a sedan and a standing motorized vehicle. The injured man suffered whiplash and upper arm trauma and was left in shock. Police list 'Passing Too Closely' as a contributing factor. No other driver errors are noted in the report. The police report does not mention helmet use or signals as factors in this crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4829782 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
20
Improper Lane Use Injures Four on Fordham Road

Jul 20 - Bus and SUV collided on East Fordham Road. Four people hurt. Neck and leg injuries. Police cite improper lane use. Streets remain unforgiving.

A bus and an SUV crashed at East Fordham Road and Jerome Avenue in the Bronx. Four people were injured: two drivers and two passengers. Injuries included neck pain, leg bruises, and whiplash. According to the police report, the crash was caused by 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper.' Both vehicles were traveling west. The SUV was making a right turn when the collision happened. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved. The police report lists no other contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4831263 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
16
Driver of SUV Hits Sedan on Ryer

Jul 16 - The driver of an SUV hit a sedan at Ryer Avenue and East 183rd Street in the Bronx. Two 64-year-olds suffered whiplash — one complained of neck injury, the other of back injury. Police cited driver inexperience.

A southbound Ford SUV and an eastbound Mitsubishi sedan collided at Ryer Avenue and East 183rd Street in the Bronx. Two people were injured: a 64-year-old driver who complained of neck whiplash and a 64-year-old front passenger who complained of back whiplash. Both were conscious and not ejected. According to the police report, "Driver Inexperience" was listed as the contributing factor. Police recorded that both vehicles were going straight before impact. The SUV showed center front-end damage; the sedan sustained damage to its left-side doors. Both drivers were licensed.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828079 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
13
Sedan Strikes Teen Pedestrian on Jerome Ave

Jul 13 - A sedan hit a 16-year-old boy at Jerome Avenue and West Fordham Road. The teen suffered leg and internal injuries. Police cite failure to yield and unsafe speed. The driver was unhurt.

A 16-year-old pedestrian was struck and injured by a sedan at Jerome Avenue and West Fordham Road in the Bronx. According to the police report, the teen suffered injuries to his leg and internal trauma. The driver, a 35-year-old woman, was not injured. Police list 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' and 'Unsafe Speed' as contributing factors in the crash. The sedan’s front end hit the pedestrian while going straight. No vehicle damage was reported. The teen was conscious at the scene.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4828099 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
6
SUVs Collide on Jerome Avenue, Child Hurt

Jul 6 - Two SUVs crashed on Jerome Avenue. A three-year-old boy and both drivers suffered injuries. Impact struck center front and rear bumper. No clear cause named. The street bore the brunt.

Two SUVs collided on Jerome Avenue at North Street in the Bronx. A three-year-old boy riding as a passenger was injured. Both drivers, a 24-year-old woman and a 29-year-old man, suffered neck injuries. According to the police report, the crash involved a Ford and a Nissan, both traveling south. The Ford struck the Nissan's left rear bumper with its center front end. The report lists all contributing factors as 'Unspecified.' No driver errors were identified in the data. The child was in a restraint. The crash left several hurt, with the cause undetermined.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4825825 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-10-02
30
Int 0857-2024 Feliz votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - 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.


30
Int 0857-2024 Sanchez votes yes to remove abandoned vehicles, boosting street safety.

Jun 30 - 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.


29
Pierina Sanchez Supports Vendor Permit Cap Lift and Reform

Jun 29 - 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.


28
Bronx Crash Leaves Pedestrian Critical

Jun 28 - A driver fleeing police tore through a red light in the Bronx. Two cars spun onto the sidewalk. Three pedestrians hit. One man clings to life. Metal, glass, blood on Bruckner Boulevard.

According to NY Daily News (2025-06-28), an unlicensed driver sped from an NYPD stop, ran a red light, and crashed into another car at Bruckner Blvd. and Hunts Point Ave. Both vehicles spun onto the sidewalk, striking three pedestrians. The article states, "Jenkins slammed on the gas and sped off east on Hunts Point Ave., blowing through a red light." Police charged the driver with vehicular assault, reckless endangerment, and fleeing. The crash highlights the risks when drivers evade police and ignore signals. One pedestrian remains in critical condition.


17
S 8344 Tapia votes yes to extend school speed zones, improving child pedestrian safety.

Jun 17 - 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.


17
Teen Critically Hurt In Bronx Subway Fall

Jun 17 - A teen fell from a moving train at Baychester Avenue. He landed on the tracks. Medics rushed him to the hospital. His injuries are critical. The station echoed with sirens and fear. The train kept running. The system failed to protect.

ABC7 reported on June 17, 2025, that a teenager, estimated to be between 14 and 16 years old, suffered critical injuries after falling onto the tracks while subway surfing at Baychester Avenue station in the Bronx. Police told ABC7, 'He was taken to the hospital in critical condition.' The article highlights the ongoing risks of unsecured access to train exteriors and the lack of effective barriers or deterrents. No driver error was cited, but the incident underscores systemic gaps in transit safety and enforcement. The report does not mention any policy response or changes following the event.


16
Navy Veteran Killed In Bronx Shooting

Jun 16 - A road rage clash in the Bronx turned deadly. Keino Campbell, a Navy veteran, was shot three times while driving. He crashed a few blocks away and died at the hospital. Police arrested Michael Aracena for murder.

NY Daily News reported on June 16, 2025, that Michael Aracena, 20, was arrested for the murder of Keino Campbell, 27, during a road rage incident in the Bronx. According to police, Campbell was driving near Co-op City at 2 a.m. when a confrontation escalated. Aracena allegedly shot Campbell three times in the chest. The wounded Campbell drove off but lost consciousness and crashed near Givan and Palmer Avenues. He died shortly after at Jacobi Medical Center. The article states, 'Campbell was shot three times in the chest as the quarrel escalated.' This case highlights the lethal risks of armed confrontations on city streets and raises questions about gun access and road conflict escalation.