Crash Count for University Heights (North)-Fordham
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,431
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 870
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 Jul 26, 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
Other Geographies

University Heights (North)-Fordham University Heights (North)-Fordham sits in Bronx, Precinct 52, District 14, AD 78, SD 31, Bronx CB7.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for University Heights (North)-Fordham

Sedan Slams Parked Car on University Avenue

A sedan struck a parked car near University Avenue in the Bronx. A front passenger suffered back bruises. Metal twisted. No driver errors listed. The street stayed silent after impact.

According to the police report, a sedan traveling straight hit a parked sedan near 2207 University Avenue in the Bronx. The moving car struck the left rear quarter panel of the parked vehicle. A 40-year-old woman riding in the front seat suffered back contusions and bruises. She wore a lap belt and harness. The report lists no specific driver errors or contributing factors. Both drivers held valid New York licenses. The crash left both vehicles damaged, with impact to the right front bumper of the moving car and the left side of the parked car. No further violations or causes are detailed in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774691 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Hits Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

SUV struck a 52-year-old man crossing with the signal on E Kingsbridge Rd. The impact shattered his leg and foot. He stayed conscious, badly hurt, on the Bronx street.

According to the police report, a 52-year-old male pedestrian was crossing E Kingsbridge Rd at Jerome Ave in the Bronx with the signal when a 2012 Honda SUV traveling west struck him at the center front end. The man suffered fractures, distortions, and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. Injury severity was listed as level 3. The report lists 'Unspecified' as the contributing factor, indicating driver error. No damage was reported to the SUV. The pedestrian was crossing lawfully at the intersection when the crash occurred.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4774688 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 1105-2024
Sanchez co-sponsors bill boosting street safety transparency and project accountability.

Council demands DOT show its work. The law forces public updates on every street safety project. No more hiding delays. No more silent cost overruns. Progress for bus riders, cyclists, and walkers must be tracked and posted.

Int 1105-2024 became law on May 10, 2025, after action by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. The bill, sponsored by Julie Won and co-sponsored by Brooks-Powers, Hanif, Ayala, and others, amends the city code to require the Department of Transportation to post annual and monthly updates on all projects tied to the streets master plan. The law’s title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to tracking progress made towards the requirements of the streets master plan.' It forces transparency on protected bike lanes, bus lanes, pedestrian signals, and upgrades. The public will see delays, costs, and status. No more secrets. The mayor returned it unsigned, but the law stands.


Sedan Strikes Pedestrian Crossing Cedar Ave

A sedan making a right turn struck a 37-year-old man crossing Cedar Ave outside a crosswalk. The pedestrian suffered knee and lower leg injuries and was left in shock. The driver’s failure to yield created a dangerous collision in the Bronx.

According to the police report, a 37-year-old male pedestrian was injured after being struck by a 2015 Toyota sedan traveling north on Cedar Ave in the Bronx at 7:52 p.m. The vehicle was making a right turn when the collision occurred, impacting the pedestrian with the sedan's right front bumper. The pedestrian was crossing outside a crosswalk or signal, but the report lists no contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part. The pedestrian sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock. The report does not specify driver contributing factors explicitly, but the collision during a turning maneuver indicates a failure to yield to the pedestrian. No other driver errors or victim behaviors were cited as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4770671 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorcyclist Ejected in Improper Lane Change

A northbound motorcyclist was ejected and badly hurt after a car changed lanes into him on the Major Deegan. Impact crushed his leg. Police cite improper lane usage as the cause.

According to the police report, a 27-year-old male motorcyclist was ejected and suffered fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot after a crash on the Major Deegan Expressway. The collision happened when a northbound car changed lanes improperly, striking the motorcycle on its right side. The report lists "Passing or Lane Usage Improper" and "Unsafe Lane Changing" as contributing factors. The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, was conscious but seriously injured. Vehicle damage was recorded on the right side of the motorcycle and the left side of the car. No victim actions contributed to the crash.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4769166 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Collision on Major Deegan Expressway

Two SUVs collided on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. A 59-year-old female driver suffered a head contusion. Police cited improper lane usage and driver inattention as causes. The impact damaged the right rear and left front bumpers.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on the Major Deegan Expressway at 2:10 a.m. Two station wagons/SUVs traveling south collided. The 59-year-old female driver of a 2020 Jeep SUV sustained a head contusion and was conscious at the scene. The report identifies 'Passing or Lane Usage Improper' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as contributing factors. The Jeep was struck on its right rear bumper, while the other SUV, a 2017 Toyota, was impacted on its left front bumper. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report emphasizes driver errors without noting any victim fault or additional contributing behaviors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4766938 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bicyclist Injured in Collision with Parked SUV

A 28-year-old male bicyclist riding west on Bailey Avenue struck a parked SUV. The impact hit the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The rider suffered internal injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious.

According to the police report, the crash occurred on Bailey Avenue in the Bronx at 3:45 PM. A 28-year-old male bicyclist traveling west collided with a parked Station Wagon/SUV. The point of impact was the bike's center front end and the SUV's left front bumper. The bicyclist sustained internal injuries to his hip and upper leg, classified as injury severity level 3, and was conscious after the crash. The report cites "Pedestrian/Bicyclist/Other Pedestrian Error/Confusion" as a contributing factor, indicating rider error or confusion contributed to the collision. The SUV was stationary at the time, with no driver movement reported. The bicyclist was not ejected and was riding without safety equipment. No driver errors from the SUV were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4765396 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Runaway SUV Slams Parked Car on Jerome Avenue

A driverless SUV crashed into a parked vehicle on Jerome Avenue, injuring a 59-year-old man. The impact left him with hip and leg wounds. Both vehicles were stationary. The street bore the brunt of systemic danger.

According to the police report, a driverless SUV struck a parked Ford SUV on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx at 17:45. The 59-year-old male driver inside the parked vehicle suffered abrasions and injuries to his hip and upper leg but remained conscious and was not ejected. The report lists 'Driverless/Runaway Vehicle' and 'Other Vehicular' as contributing factors. Both vehicles were stationary before the crash. The impact damaged the right front bumper of the victim's SUV and the left side doors of the other vehicle. No victim actions contributed to the crash. The incident highlights the threat posed by uncontrolled vehicles on city streets.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4760089 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Two Sedans Collide on West Fordham Road

Two sedans collided head-to-side on West Fordham Road in the Bronx. Both drivers were licensed men traveling straight ahead. One driver suffered an elbow injury but remained conscious. Damage focused on left front and rear quarter panels of the vehicles.

According to the police report, two sedans traveling east and west on West Fordham Road collided at 13:16. Both drivers were licensed males operating their vehicles straight ahead. The point of impact was the left front bumper of the eastbound sedan and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound sedan. One driver, age 30, sustained an internal injury to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but was conscious and not ejected. The report lists no specific contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. The collision caused damage primarily to the left front quarter panel of the eastbound vehicle and the left rear quarter panel of the westbound vehicle. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4759674 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0346-2024
Sanchez votes yes to decriminalize jaywalking, boosting pedestrian safety citywide.

Council ends jaywalking penalties. Pedestrians now cross anywhere, any time. No summons. Law strips drivers of excuses. Streets shift. Power tilts to people on foot.

Int 0346-2024, now enacted, rewrites New York’s pedestrian rules. The bill, heard by the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, passed on September 26, 2024, and became law on October 26, 2024. Its title: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to pedestrian crossing guidelines and right of way.” Sponsored by Council Member Tiffany Cabán and co-sponsored by Narcisse, Won, Hanif, Hudson, and Restler, the law lets pedestrians cross streets anywhere, even against signals. No more tickets for crossing outside crosswalks. The Department of Transportation must educate all street users on new rights and responsibilities. The law removes a tool police used to target walkers. It shifts blame from people on foot to the system and those behind the wheel.


13-Year-Old Pedestrian Abraded on Webb Avenue

A 13-year-old boy suffered abrasions across his entire body after being struck while crossing Webb Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and injured, with no driver errors or contributing factors reported in the police data.

According to the police report, a 13-year-old male pedestrian was injured on Webb Avenue in the Bronx at 17:40. The boy was crossing the street without a signal or crosswalk when the collision occurred. He sustained abrasions over his entire body and remained conscious after the impact. The report lists no contributing factors related to driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle type or driver information was specified, and no pedestrian behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The data highlights a serious injury to a vulnerable road user in a location lacking clear driver fault details.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756086 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
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Taxi Rear-Ends Vehicle on Major Deegan Expressway

A taxi struck the rear of another vehicle on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx. The taxi driver and passenger suffered whiplash and full-body injuries. Driver inattention and distraction caused the collision, according to the police report.

At 16:53 on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx, a taxi traveling south rear-ended another vehicle also moving south, according to the police report. The taxi driver and a passenger were injured, both sustaining whiplash and injuries to their entire bodies. The driver was conscious and not ejected. The report explicitly cites 'Driver Inattention/Distraction' as a contributing factor to the crash. The taxi sustained damage to its center back end, while the other vehicle showed no damage. There is no indication of victim fault or contributing behaviors from the injured occupants. The crash highlights the dangers of driver distraction on high-speed roadways.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756083 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-Ends Another on West 183 Street

Two SUVs collided head-to-tail on West 183 Street in the Bronx. The rear vehicle struck the front one’s center back end. A 45-year-old female passenger suffered knee and lower leg injuries. Driver distraction was cited as the cause.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 17:31 on West 183 Street near Andrews Avenue in the Bronx. Two sport utility vehicles traveling eastbound collided, with the rear SUV impacting the center back end of the front SUV. The driver error noted was driver inattention or distraction. A 45-year-old female occupant seated in the left rear passenger position of the front vehicle was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness at the time of the collision. Both drivers were licensed, and no other contributing factors were specified in the report. The collision highlights the dangers of driver distraction leading to rear-end crashes involving vulnerable passengers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4756571 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Moped Strikes Elderly Pedestrian in Bronx

An 85-year-old man suffered knee and lower leg injuries after a moped collision in the Bronx. The pedestrian was conscious and sustained abrasions. The crash occurred near Davidson Avenue, with no driver errors or victim faults reported in the police data.

According to the police report, an 85-year-old male pedestrian was injured by a moped near 2415 Davidson Avenue in the Bronx at 16:52. The pedestrian was not in the roadway and was conscious after the crash, suffering abrasions and injuries to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists no contributing factors or driver errors such as failure to yield or reckless operation. The moped was occupied by a single driver, but no details about the driver's actions or license status were provided. The absence of listed driver errors or victim contributing factors highlights the systemic danger posed by motor vehicles to vulnerable pedestrians, especially elderly individuals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750894 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
2
Merging Sedan Slams Into Car on West Fordham

Two sedans crashed on West Fordham Road. One merged, striking another going straight. Both drivers suffered head injuries. No ejections. The crash left internal wounds and exposed the danger of merging on busy Bronx streets.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on West Fordham Road near the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx at 11:27 AM. One sedan was merging southbound when it struck another sedan traveling straight. The merging sedan's right front bumper hit the center back end of the other car. A 38-year-old male driver and a 63-year-old female passenger suffered head injuries, classified as severity level 3. Both were conscious with internal injuries. The report lists no explicit contributing factors, but the merging action was a critical element in the crash. No ejections were reported, and safety equipment use is unknown.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4750890 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Int 0745-2024
Sanchez votes yes on bill requiring DOT to report micromobility data, no direct safety impact.

City law now forces DOT to reveal where bikes and scooters go. Streets and bridges, protected or not. Data goes public. Riders’ movement, danger, and safety projects laid bare. No more hiding the facts.

Int 0745-2024, now enacted, came through the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. It was introduced April 11, 2024, and passed on August 15, 2024. The law orders the Department of Transportation to post current bicycle and micromobility ridership data online, updated monthly or at least yearly. The matter summary reads: 'requiring the department of transportation to provide information about bicycle and other micromobility device activity.' Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers led as primary sponsor, joined by Farías, Restler, Hudson, Schulman, and others. The law demands transparency on where riders travel and what DOT does to keep them safe. This opens the books on bike movement and exposes gaps in protection.


Toddler Injured Crossing Bronx Intersection

A 2-year-old boy suffered knee and lower leg injuries after being struck while crossing a marked crosswalk on Grand Avenue. The sedan driver traveling east hit the child at the right front quarter panel. The child was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old male pedestrian was injured at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Evelyn Place in the Bronx at 9:44 PM. The child was crossing in a marked crosswalk without a crossing signal when a 2016 Toyota sedan traveling east struck him on the right front quarter panel. The driver was licensed and going straight ahead. The child sustained injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot and was reported in shock. The report lists unspecified contributing factors but does not indicate any driver violations such as failure to yield or speeding. No vehicle damage was noted. The report does not assign blame to the pedestrian and does not cite any victim behaviors as contributing factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4744340 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sanchez Supports Safety Boosting Fordham Road Bus Lane

Mayor Adams killed the Fordham Road bus lane redesign. Buses crawl at five miles per hour. NYPD ticketing does little. Riders stew in traffic. Council Member Sanchez backed the upgrade. Council Member Feliz opposed. Both stay silent. The street remains hostile.

On July 29, 2024, Mayor Adams’ cancellation of the Fordham Road offset bus lane left Bronx riders stranded in slow traffic. The Department of Transportation had proposed moving the bus lane off the curb to block double-parking, but Adams scrapped the plan. The matter: 'Mayor Adams' decision to shelve plans for an upgraded bus lane to Fordham Road last year has had a predictable result: buses on the crosstown Bronx route are still crawling at the same slow speed.' Council Member Pierina Sanchez supported the redesign. Council Member Oswald Feliz opposed it. Both declined comment. NYPD enforcement replaced design, but ticketing is weak and driver behavior unchanged. Riders remain frustrated, waiting for city leaders to act. Vulnerable road users—bus passengers—bear the cost.


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Improper U-Turn Sedan Strikes Southbound Car

A sedan making a U-turn hit a southbound sedan on Bailey Avenue. Three people inside suffered back injuries and shock. Police cite improper turning. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved.

According to the police report, two sedans collided on Bailey Avenue. One sedan, traveling south, was struck on the right front bumper by another sedan making a U-turn, which impacted its left front bumper. Police list 'Turning Improperly' as a contributing factor for the U-turn driver. Three occupants in the southbound sedan—a 34-year-old driver, a 21-year-old passenger, and a 5-year-old passenger—sustained back injuries and were in shock. Injury severity was rated as 3. No pedestrians or cyclists were involved, and no victim actions contributed to the crash. The report highlights the danger of improper turning maneuvers.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4739679 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Strikes Moped on East 193 Street

A sedan traveling south collided with a westbound moped on East 193 Street in the Bronx. The sedan’s left front bumper hit the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver, a 60-year-old woman, suffered knee and lower leg injuries and bruising.

According to the police report, a 2018 Toyota sedan driven by a 60-year-old female occupant was traveling south on East 193 Street when it collided with a westbound moped. The point of impact was the sedan’s left front bumper striking the moped’s center front end. The sedan driver was injured, sustaining contusions and bruises to her knee and lower leg, classified as injury severity level 3. She was conscious and restrained by a lap belt and harness. The moped sustained no damage, and its driver was licensed in New York. The report lists the sedan driver’s contributing factors as unspecified, indicating potential driver error but without explicit detail. No pedestrian or cyclist behaviors were cited as contributing factors. The collision occurred at 8:36 AM in the Bronx, ZIP code 10458.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4738531 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04