Crash Count for Fordham Heights
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,068
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 729
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 167
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 8
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Oct 29, 2025
Carnage in Fordham Heights
Detailed breakdowns aren’t yet available for this year slice; totals below reflect the selected window.
Killed 4
+1
Crush Injuries 3
Head 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Amputation 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Severe Lacerations 4
Head 3
Face 1
Concussion 8
Head 5
Face 1
Hip/upper leg 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Whiplash 17
Back 8
+3
Neck 3
Whole body 3
Shoulder/upper arm 2
Chest 1
Head 1
Lower leg/foot 1
Contusion/Bruise 48
Lower leg/foot 20
+15
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 Oct 29, 2025

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Jerome at Cameron: one death before dawn, and a map of hurt

Jerome at Cameron: one death before dawn, and a map of hurt

Fordham Heights: Jan 1, 2022 - Oct 26, 2025

Just after 4 AM on Oct 19, 2025, on Jerome Avenue at Cameron Place, a 46-year-old driver in a BMW sedan died. Police recorded unsafe speed at the scene (NYC Open Data).

This Month

  • That same night on Fordham Road near 350 E Fordham Rd, a 34-year-old man on an e-bike was injured when a taxi turned right; police listed improper passing and lane use (NYC Open Data).
  • On Oct 17 at Valentine Avenue and E 188 Street, a person walking was hit by a moped while crossing with the signal; police recorded failure to yield and unsafe speed (NYC Open Data).
  • On Oct 16 at E 183 Street and Ryer Avenue, a person on a bike suffered severe facial cuts in a crash with another e‑bike (NYC Open Data).

A neighborhood counting bodies and bones

Since 2022, Fordham Heights has seen 4 people killed and 727 injured in traffic crashes (CrashCount period stats). Buses, bikes, walkers—everyone pays; most harm comes from drivers of cars and SUVs, but the toll is shared across modes (CrashCount period stats).

The clock matters. Death clusters in the dark. Three deaths hit around 4 AM; another came near 1 AM, while injuries stack up in the late afternoon rush (CrashCount hourly distribution). Police records repeat the same causes you can fix: unsafe speed, failure to yield, and inattention (CrashCount contributing factors).

Corners that keep breaking people

Two corridors carry much of the hurt. Jerome Avenue shows 2 deaths and 49 injuries; the Grand Concourse shows 1 death and 81 injuries. Both keep showing serious harm over time (CrashCount hotspot rollup).

Day to day, the pattern grinds on. Year‑to‑date in this area, crashes are down 20.8% and injuries down 26.0% from last year, but people are still dying and getting maimed here (CrashCount year‑to‑date comparison).

What leaders did—and did not do

On Fordham Road, a stronger bus lane design was shelved, and riders are still stuck in slow, dangerous traffic. The mayor killed the upgrade; Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Riders kept waiting in jams that enforcement did not clear (Streetsblog NYC).

In Albany, the Senate’s Stop Super Speeders bill would force chronic violators to install speed‑limiting tech. State Senator Gustavo Rivera co‑sponsored it and voted yes in committee (Open States). In the Assembly, Yudelka Tapia has backed the companion push to require speed limiters for repeat offenders (Open States). At City Hall, Oswald Feliz backed daylighting legislation to clear sightlines at crosswalks, but he also opposed the stronger Fordham bus fix that could speed buses and calm traffic where people keep getting hurt (Streetsblog NYC).

What will stop the next 4 AM siren?

Here, the data points to simple steps:

  • Slow the cars on Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse—lower limits and enforce speed at night, when deaths hit hardest (hourly distribution).
  • Daylight crosswalks and harden turns at repeat‑harm corners; failure to yield keeps showing up in police reports (contributing factors).
  • Restore a real transit‑first design on Fordham Road so buses move and drivers cannot block or double‑park into people’s paths (Streetsblog NYC).

Citywide, two levers can end the pattern: adopt lower default speeds and pass the speed‑limiter bills. Rivera is on the record for S4045. Tapia has backed the Assembly’s version. Feliz owes riders and walkers a Fordham Road that puts them first. The next 4 AM call does not have to come.

Take one step now: ask them to act—start at our Take Action page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CrashCount?
We’re a tool for helping hold local politicians and other actors accountable for their failure to protect you when you’re walking or cycling in NYC. We update our site constantly to provide you with up to date information on what’s happening in your neighborhood.
How many people have been hurt here since 2022?
In Fordham Heights since Jan 1, 2022, crashes have killed 4 people and injured 727, with 8 recorded serious injuries. These figures come from CrashCount’s rollup of NYC Open Data’s collisions datasets covering this neighborhood through Oct 26, 2025.
Where are the worst spots?
Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse stand out in the data: Jerome shows 2 deaths and 49 injuries; the Grand Concourse shows 1 death and 81 injuries since 2022.
When is it most dangerous?
Deaths cluster at night. The 4 AM hour shows 3 deaths in this area. Injuries peak around the evening rush, especially near 5 PM.
How were these numbers calculated?
We used NYC Open Data’s Motor Vehicle Collisions datasets (Crashes h9gi-nx95, Persons f55k-p6yu, Vehicles bm4k-52h4). We filtered records for the Fordham Heights neighborhood (NTA BX0503) between 2022-01-01 and 2025-10-26 and grouped by injury severity, hour, and location to produce totals and hotspots. Data were extracted Oct 25, 2025. You can view the base datasets here.

Citations

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Other Representatives

Assembly Member Yudelka Tapia

District 86

Twitter: @YudelkaTapia

Council Member Oswald Feliz

District 15

State Senator Gustavo Rivera

District 33

Other Geographies

Fordham Heights Fordham Heights sits in Bronx, Precinct 46, District 15, AD 86, SD 33, Bronx CB5.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Fordham Heights

19
Jerome Avenue crash kills driver, speed cited

Oct 19 - Before dawn at Jerome Ave and Cameron Pl, the driver of a BMW sedan going north crashed. The 46-year-old man died. Police recorded unsafe speed. Another man, 46, was listed with unspecified injuries.

At 4:27 a.m. on Jerome Avenue at Cameron Place in the Bronx, the driver of a 2021 BMW sedan traveling north crashed. The 46-year-old male driver died. Another 46-year-old male occupant was listed with an unspecified injury. A third person appears in the file with unspecified status. According to the police report, "Unsafe Speed" was recorded as a contributing factor. Police recorded unsafe speed by the driver. The vehicle was going straight ahead before the crash, and damage was to the center front end. No pedestrians, cyclists, or other vehicles were listed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4850977 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
19
Taxi right turn injures e-biker on Fordham

Oct 19 - A taxi driver turned right at 350 E Fordham Rd and hit a man on an e-bike. The bike overturned. The rider suffered a lower-leg bruise. Police recorded improper passing or lane use by the taxi driver.

A 48-year-old taxi driver made a right turn at 350 E Fordham Rd in the Bronx and hit a 34-year-old man riding an e-bike that was going straight. The impact flipped the bike, and the rider was ejected with a lower-leg injury. According to the police report, the taxi was making a right turn while the e-bike traveled straight, and police recorded 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' by the taxi driver. The report also lists the same factor for the cyclist. The taxi showed no damage; the e-bike overturned.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851014 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
17
Moped driver injures woman at Bronx intersection

Oct 17 - A moped driver going south on Valentine hit a woman in the intersection at E 188 St. Police recorded failure to yield by the driver and unsafe speed. She suffered a lower-leg fracture.

At Valentine Ave and E 188 St in the Bronx, a moped driver traveling south struck a female pedestrian in the intersection. She sustained a reported fracture to her lower leg and foot and was conscious at the scene. According to the police report, “Failure to Yield Right-of-Way” was recorded for the driver, and “Unsafe Speed” was also listed. The moped was going straight ahead, and the point of impact was the center front end. No other injuries were noted in the data.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851009 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
16
E-Bike Riders Collide at E 183 and Ryer

Oct 16 - Two e-bike riders crashed at East 183 Street and Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. Both were hurt. One suffered severe facial cuts. Police listed contributing factors as unspecified.

Two men riding e-bikes collided at East 183 Street and Ryer Avenue in the Bronx. One rider traveled south; the other headed west. Both were going straight when they made contact. Each was hurt; both had facial injuries. The 34-year-old suffered severe lacerations. According to the police report, contributing factors for both riders were recorded as “Unspecified.” It also lists their points of impact as the center front of one e-bike and the right front quarter of the other. No other road users were documented. With driver errors left unspecified, the report offers no clarity on yielding or signals, only the harm to the riders and the geometry of the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4851008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
7
Distracted drivers crash at Grand Concourse

Oct 7 - Two westbound drivers collided on East Fordham Road at the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. A 21-year-old driver reported back pain. Police recorded driver inattention for both drivers.

Two drivers traveling west on East Fordham Road collided at the Grand Concourse at 11:24 a.m. in the Bronx. A 21-year-old driver was injured, reporting back pain. A 63-year-old driver and a 39-year-old front passenger were listed with unspecified injuries. According to the police report, both drivers were "Going Straight Ahead." Police recorded "Driver Inattention/Distraction" for both drivers. Impact records show the right front of the New Jersey-registered carry-all took damage and the New York sedan’s left side and left rear quarter were hit. The file lists no pedestrians or cyclists.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4848282 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02
11
Bronx Parkway Crash Kills Two Riders

Aug 11 - A car struck two mopeds on Bronx River Parkway. Both riders died. Police arrested the driver. Charges include vehicular manslaughter and intoxication. The crash investigation continues.

According to amny (2025-08-11), a Mercedes-Benz tried to pass a Volkswagen on Bronx River Parkway, striking it and then hitting two mopeds. Both moped riders, Enrique Martinez and Manuel Amarantepenalo, died. The driver, Mauricio Neyra Yuyes, was arrested and faces charges including vehicular manslaughter and driving while intoxicated. The article notes, "Neyra Yuyes was arrested on Monday... He faces a list of charges including vehicular manslaughter, driving while intoxicated and driving while ability impaired." NYPD's Collision Investigation Squad is handling the ongoing investigation. The crash highlights risks from reckless driving and impaired operation.


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.


8
Bronx Woman Dies In Hit-And-Run

Aug 8 - A woman lay dead in Morris Heights. A driver fled. The street stayed silent. Another life lost to speed and steel.

CBS New York reported on August 8, 2025, that a woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Morris Heights, Bronx. The article states, "A Bronx woman is dead after a hit-and-run in Morris Heights." The driver left the scene, a clear violation of law. The incident highlights ongoing dangers for pedestrians and the persistent problem of drivers fleeing after deadly crashes. Policy gaps remain as enforcement and street design fail to protect vulnerable road users.


7
Hit-And-Run Kills Bronx Pedestrian

Aug 7 - A driver struck a woman crossing 174th Street in the Bronx. The car fled. Police search for answers. Another fatal hit-and-run in Brooklyn. Pedestrians pay the price. Streets stay dangerous. No arrests. No closure.

Gothamist (2025-08-07) reports a driver killed a 44-year-old woman crossing 174th Street and Macombs Road in the Bronx late at night, then fled. Police said, "they're looking for the driver" and have not released a description. The article also details a separate Brooklyn hit-and-run where a man was dragged over 50 feet. NYPD data shows Brooklyn leads in pedestrian injuries this year. Both cases highlight ongoing dangers for people on foot and the persistent issue of drivers fleeing crash scenes.


4
Cyclist Struck In Washington Heights Hit-And-Run

Aug 4 - A white Mercedes hit a cyclist at 181st and Cabrini. The driver fled. Officers checked the victim, then left. The intersection is known for reckless driving. The cyclist survived with minor injuries.

CBS New York (2025-08-04) reports a hit-and-run at West 181st Street and Cabrini Boulevard. Surveillance shows a white Mercedes making a U-turn, striking a 29-year-old female cyclist. The driver abandoned the car and fled on foot. Officers on scene checked the victim, then left. Residents say, "No one stops at these stop signs. We see people go through these red lights all the time." The intersection has a record of reckless driving, worsened by increased bike traffic from the George Washington Bridge. The crash highlights ongoing dangers and gaps in street design and enforcement.


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 2025-11-02
31
Bronx Car Wash Worker Killed By Driver

Jul 31 - A driver veered into a bus lane, struck a car wash worker, pinned him, then fled. The worker died. Police arrested the driver two years later. The crash left another man injured.

According to the New York Post (2025-07-31), Trina Bryant was arrested two years after allegedly striking and killing Felix Thomas Bontia, a car wash worker, in Morrisania. Police say Bryant "veered her 2011 Ford Escape directly into the path" of a Toyota Rav4, pinning Bontia and causing fatal injuries. She was charged with manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, and leaving the scene. The article notes Bryant fled on foot after the crash. The case highlights risks for workers near traffic and the consequences of reckless driving.


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 2025-11-02
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 2025-11-02