Crash Count for Castle Hill-Unionport
Crashes: Collisions involving cars, bikes, and pedestrians. 1,221
All Injuries: Any injury from a reported crash. 721
Moderate: Broken bones, concussions, and other serious injuries. 121
Serious: Life-altering injuries: amputations, paralysis, severe trauma. 9
Deaths: Lives lost to traffic violence. 4
Data from Jan 1, 2022 to Jul 26, 2025

Who’s Injuring and Killing Pedestrians in Castle Hill-Unionport?

Castle Hill Bleeds—City Sleeps

Castle Hill-Unionport: Jan 1, 2022 - Jun 4, 2025

The Slow Grind of Loss

Four dead. Over six hundred injured. That is the toll in Castle Hill-Unionport since 2022. The numbers do not bleed, but people do. A 64-year-old man, crossing at Bruckner and Castle Hill, struck by an SUV. A 19-year-old, dead on the Bruckner Expressway. A 62-year-old woman, killed in a crosswalk by a turning SUV. These are not accidents. They are collisions, each one a life ended or broken. City data confirms it.

No one is spared. Children, elders, workers. In the last year alone, ninety people were injured on these streets. Not one serious injury was counted as “preventable”—but every one was. The dead do not get a second chance.

The Machines That Kill

SUVs and cars do most of the harm. Three of the four deaths came from SUVs or cars. Trucks, buses, and bikes trail far behind in the body count. The streets are built for speed and size, not for the people who walk them. The numbers are plain: cars and trucks are the threat. The data is clear.

Leadership: Action or Absence?

What has changed? The city passed Sammy’s Law, allowing New York to lower speed limits to 20 mph. But in Castle Hill-Unionport, the pace of change is slow. The deaths keep coming. The silence from local leaders is louder than any promise. No new redesigns. No bold votes. No public reckoning. The streets remain the same.

What Now?

This is not fate. Every crash is a choice made by the city, by leaders, by those who set the rules and draw the lines. Call your council member. Demand lower speed limits. Demand street redesigns. Demand action. The dead cannot speak. The living must.

Take action now.

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  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-06-04

Other Representatives

Karines Reyes
Assembly Member Karines Reyes
District 87
District Office:
1973 Westchester Ave., Bronx, NY 10462
Legislative Office:
Room 327, Legislative Office Building, Albany, NY 12248
Amanda Farías
Council Member Amanda Farías
District 18
District Office:
1231 Lafayette Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bronx, NY 10474
718-792-1140
Legislative Office:
250 Broadway, Suite 1771, New York, NY 10007
212-788-7375
Nathalia Fernández
State Senator Nathalia Fernández
District 34
District Office:
3853 E. Tremont Ave., Bronx, NY 10465
Legislative Office:
Room 814, Legislative Office Building 188 State St., Albany, NY 12247
Other Geographies

Castle Hill-Unionport Castle Hill-Unionport sits in Bronx, Precinct 43, District 18, AD 87, SD 34, Bronx CB9.

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Traffic Safety Timeline for Castle Hill-Unionport

S 2714
Fernandez votes yes, boosting street safety and access for everyone.

Senate passes S 2714. Bill pushes complete street design. Aim: safer roads for all. Pedestrians, cyclists, and riders get space. Car dominance challenged. Lawmakers move to cut street carnage.

Senate bill S 2714, titled 'Enables safe access to public roads for all users by utilizing complete street design principles,' advanced through committee and passed several Senate votes, most recently on March 27, 2024. Sponsored by Timothy M. Kennedy with support from Jake Ashby, Jamaal Bailey, and others, the bill mandates street designs that protect everyone—not just drivers. The measure saw strong support but faced opposition from some senators. By requiring complete street principles, S 2714 aims to reduce danger for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit users. The bill marks a shift away from car-first planning, forcing cities to build streets for people, not just traffic.


Int 0080-2024
Farías co-sponsors bill empowering civilians to report hazardous vehicle obstructions, boosting street safety.

Council bill targets cars blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, and hydrants near schools. Civilian complaints trigger fines. Streets clear, danger cut. Council moves to protect the vulnerable.

Int 0080-2024 sits in the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Introduced February 8, 2024, the bill creates a $175 penalty for vehicles blocking bike lanes, bus lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, or hydrants within 2,640 feet of schools. The Department of Transportation must set up a civilian reporting program. If a civilian complaint leads to a fine, the complainant gets 25 percent of proceeds. The bill’s matter title: 'A Local Law to amend the administrative code... in relation to hazardous obstruction by vehicles and civilian complaints.' Council Member Carlina Rivera leads, joined by Restler, Ayala, Joseph, Menin, and others. The bill aims to keep paths clear for those most at risk.


Moped Driver Injured in SUV Left-Side Collision

A moped making a U-turn collided with a southbound SUV on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The moped driver suffered back injuries and bruises. Police cited failure to yield and driver distraction as contributing factors in the crash.

According to the police report, the crash occurred at 22:18 on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. A 25-year-old male moped driver was making a U-turn when his vehicle was struck on the left side doors by a southbound Mazda SUV. The moped sustained damage to the left rear quarter panel, while the SUV's left front bumper was damaged. The moped driver, who was conscious and not ejected, suffered back injuries and contusions. The report explicitly lists failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention/distraction as contributing factors. Both drivers were licensed in New York. The report does not attribute any contributing factors to the victim's behavior. The collision highlights the dangers posed by driver errors such as failing to yield and distraction, especially during complex maneuvers like U-turns.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4699393 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
S 6808
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


S 6808
Fernandez votes yes to create safety zones, improving street safety for all.

Senate passes S 6808. The bill creates first responder safety zones. It sets speed limits in these zones. Lawmakers act after crashes and close calls. The vote is strong. The danger is real. The streets demand change.

Senate bill S 6808, titled 'Relates to establishing first responder safety zones and setting speed limits in such safety zones,' moved through committee and passed multiple Senate votes between May 2023 and March 2024. Primary sponsor John Mannion led the push, joined by Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., Iwen Chu, and Pamela Helming. The bill aims to carve out protected zones for first responders and lower speed limits in those areas. The measure passed with broad support, reflecting urgency after repeated crashes near emergency scenes. The bill’s text and votes show lawmakers responding to the deadly toll of reckless driving near first responders. Vulnerable road users—pedestrians, passengers, and responders—stand in harm’s way. The bill targets that risk.


Unconscious Driver Slams Cadillac Into Bronx Bus

A Cadillac veered north on Castle Hill Avenue, its driver blacked out. Steel shrieked. The bus’s side split open. The 61-year-old man woke bleeding, head pressed to the wheel. Lost consciousness behind the wheel tore metal and lives apart.

According to the police report, a northbound Cadillac sedan veered into a Ford bus near Castle Hill Avenue and Chatterton Avenue in the Bronx. The report states the 61-year-old male driver of the Cadillac 'blacked out before' the crash and awoke with severe head bleeding behind the wheel. The contributing factor listed is 'Lost Consciousness.' The Cadillac’s front end folded on impact, while the bus’s left side doors were split open. The report details that both vehicles were traveling straight before the collision. No evidence in the police report suggests any error or contributing action by the bus driver or passengers. The focus remains on the sedan driver’s loss of consciousness, which led to the violent impact and resulting injuries.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4692580 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Hits Bus on Bruckner Boulevard

A sedan struck a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The female sedan driver suffered knee and lower leg injuries. The crash involved improper lane markings and glare. The driver was conscious and restrained. Both vehicles traveled north at impact.

According to the police report, a 53-year-old female sedan driver was injured when her vehicle collided with a bus on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. The sedan struck the bus's right rear quarter panel with its left front quarter panel. The driver suffered knee, lower leg, and foot injuries, along with whiplash. The report lists contributing factors including improper or inadequate lane markings and obstruction or debris. Both vehicles were traveling straight ahead northbound at the time of the crash. The sedan driver was wearing a lap belt and harness and was not ejected. No other driver errors such as failure to yield or speeding were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4688574 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Motorbike Rear-Ends Bicyclist on Westchester Avenue

A motorbike struck a bicyclist from behind on Westchester Avenue. The bicyclist was ejected and suffered a head injury, left semiconscious with a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and distracted, following too closely at impact.

According to the police report, a motorbike traveling west on Westchester Avenue rear-ended a bicyclist also heading west. The bicyclist, a 49-year-old man, was ejected and sustained a serious head injury resulting in a concussion. The motorbike driver was unlicensed and failed to maintain a safe distance, contributing factors listed as 'Following Too Closely' and 'Driver Inattention/Distraction.' The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The point of impact was the center back end of the bicyclist’s bike and the center front end of the motorbike. The report also notes driver inexperience and distraction as contributing factors. No fault is attributed to the bicyclist.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4685749 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Rear-End Crash on Bruckner Injures Child

Two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard. One driver followed too close. A young girl in the Hyundai SUV’s rear seat suffered whiplash. Metal crumpled. The street stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, two SUVs and a sedan collided on Bruckner Boulevard in the Bronx. All vehicles traveled westbound. The report lists "Following Too Closely" as the contributing factor, showing a driver failed to keep distance and struck the vehicle ahead. The impact hit the right rear quarter panel of a 2019 Audi SUV and the left rear quarter panel of a 2024 Hyundai SUV. A female child passenger in the Hyundai’s right rear seat was injured with whiplash. She was restrained in a child seat. The crash damaged both SUVs. No other driver errors or factors were reported.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4683455 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Bus Strikes Pedestrian Crossing With Signal

A 54-year-old man was hit by a bus making a right turn on Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal when the bus struck him with its right front bumper. He suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot.

According to the police report, a bus traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue made a right turn and struck a 54-year-old male pedestrian who was crossing with the signal at the intersection. The impact occurred at the bus's right front bumper. The pedestrian sustained serious injuries including fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. No driver errors were explicitly listed in the report, and no contributing factors were identified. The pedestrian was conscious after the collision. The report does not mention any safety equipment or other factors.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4682446 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Left Turn Hits Pedestrian Crossing

A 41-year-old woman was injured crossing with the signal at a Bronx intersection. The SUV driver failed to yield and was distracted. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and lower leg injuries from impact with the vehicle’s left front bumper.

According to the police report, a 41-year-old female pedestrian was crossing at an intersection on White Plains Road in the Bronx when she was struck by a 2007 Honda SUV making a left turn. The pedestrian was crossing with the signal. The driver failed to yield right-of-way and was inattentive, contributing to the crash. The impact occurred at the vehicle’s left front bumper. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle southwestbound. The report lists driver errors as failure to yield right-of-way and driver inattention or distraction. No other contributing factors were noted.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4681341 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
High Driver Slams Sedan Into SUV, Spinal Injury

A sedan, driver high, crashed into an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway. Metal twisted. The SUV driver, unbelted, broke his back. Night swallowed the pain. Drugs and disregard for traffic rules fueled the crash. The road stayed cold.

A sedan struck the rear of an SUV on Hutchinson River Parkway, northbound. The SUV driver, a 36-year-old man, suffered serious back injuries. According to the police report, 'A high man in a sedan slammed into the back of an SUV. The SUV driver, unbelted, took the hit in his spine.' The report lists 'Drugs (illegal)' and 'Traffic Control Disregarded' as contributing factors. The sedan's driver was under the influence of illegal drugs and failed to follow traffic controls. The SUV driver was not wearing a seatbelt, as noted in the data, but this is mentioned only after the primary driver errors. The crash left metal bent and a man broken on a dark city road.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4679779 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
6
Box Truck Ignores Signal, Slams Sedan

Box truck turned right, struck sedan on Virginia Avenue. Six people hurt. Chest and shoulder injuries. Truck driver failed to yield and ran the light. One sedan occupant trapped but alert.

According to the police report, a box truck making a right turn on Virginia Avenue in the Bronx collided with a sedan traveling straight. The truck's left front bumper hit the sedan's left front bumper. Police cited the truck driver for failure to yield right-of-way and disregarding traffic control. Six people were injured, including both drivers and four passengers. Injuries included chest trauma, whiplash, and upper arm injuries. One sedan occupant was trapped but conscious. All occupants wore lap belts. The crash resulted from the truck driver's failure to yield and ignoring traffic signals.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4678008 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Chain Collision Injures Passenger on Expressway

Three SUVs collided on the Cross Bronx Expressway. A 61-year-old front passenger suffered back injuries and whiplash. Police cite following too closely as the cause. Air bag deployed. Lap belt used.

According to the police report, three SUVs crashed on the Cross Bronx Expressway in the Bronx. The collision began when a driver followed too closely and struck a stopped BMW SUV from behind, causing a chain reaction. A 61-year-old woman riding in the front passenger seat of the BMW was injured, suffering back injuries and whiplash. She was conscious at the scene. The report lists 'Following Too Closely' as the contributing factor. The injured passenger was protected by an air bag and lap belt. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4676230 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
10-Year-Old Pedestrian Injured Crossing Bronx Street

A 10-year-old boy was hit while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The driver, heading north, was distracted. The child suffered abrasions and injuries to his knee and lower leg. The crash left him conscious but hurt.

According to the police report, a 10-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing Metropolitan Avenue at Grant Circle in the Bronx. The child was crossing with the signal when the crash occurred. The driver was traveling north, going straight ahead, but was inattentive and distracted, which contributed to the collision. The pedestrian suffered abrasions and injuries to the knee, lower leg, and foot. The report lists "Driver Inattention/Distraction" as the primary contributing factor. No other vehicle details or driver information were provided. The pedestrian was conscious at the scene. The report does not indicate any fault or error on the part of the child.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4666733 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Strikes Toddler Crossing With Signal

A 2-year-old boy was hit by an SUV making a left turn on Zerega Avenue in the Bronx. The child suffered abrasions to his elbow and lower arm. The driver failed to yield right-of-way. The toddler was conscious at the scene.

According to the police report, a 2-year-old pedestrian was injured while crossing with the signal at an intersection on Zerega Avenue near the Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. The driver of a 2021 Jeep SUV was making a left turn when the vehicle struck the child. The point of impact was the center front end of the SUV. The child sustained abrasions to his elbow, lower arm, and hand but remained conscious. The report lists 'Failure to Yield Right-of-Way' as a contributing factor to the crash. No other driver errors or victim factors were noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4664698 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV Turning Left Hits Bicyclist Northwest Bronx

A 40-year-old male bicyclist was ejected and injured in a collision with an SUV making a left turn on Castle Hill Avenue. The cyclist suffered fractures and dislocations to his lower leg and foot. The driver was licensed and alone in the vehicle.

According to the police report, a 40-year-old male bicyclist traveling south on Castle Hill Avenue was struck by a Connecticut-registered SUV making a left turn northwest. The bicyclist was ejected and sustained fractures and dislocations to his knee, lower leg, and foot. The SUV driver, a licensed female occupant, was the only person in the vehicle. The report lists no specific contributing factors but notes the SUV was making a left turn while the bicyclist was going straight ahead. The impact occurred at the center front end of the bike and other points on the SUV. The bicyclist was not wearing any safety equipment. The collision caused significant injury without indicating fault beyond the driver's maneuver.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4661280 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
SUV and Box Truck Slam in Bronx Crash

An SUV and box truck collided on White Plains Road. A woman riding front passenger took neck injuries and shock. Driver inattention and inexperience fueled the crash. Metal twisted. Streets stayed dangerous.

According to the police report, an SUV and a box truck collided on White Plains Road in the Bronx. The SUV’s front passenger, a 44-year-old woman, suffered neck pain and shock. The report lists driver inattention and driver inexperience as contributing factors. The SUV was hit at the left front quarter panel; the box truck took damage to its center front end. The injured passenger was restrained by a lap belt and harness. No other injuries or violations are noted in the report.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660925 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Minibike Rider Injured on Broken Wet Bronx Pavement

A 61-year-old man rode his Honda minibike down Newbold Avenue. The pavement was slick and broken. He lost control. He crashed hard. His leg tore open. Blood spilled on the street. The road gave no mercy.

A 61-year-old man riding a 2022 Honda minibike crashed near 2160 Newbold Avenue in the Bronx. According to the police report, the rider slid on broken, wet pavement and suffered a severe leg injury with heavy bleeding. The report lists 'Pavement Slippery' and 'Pavement Defective' as contributing factors. No other vehicles or people were involved. The injured man was wearing a helmet, as noted in the report, but the crash was driven by hazardous road conditions, not rider error. The incident highlights the dangers posed by neglected and hazardous street surfaces.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4660924 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04
Sedan Backing Strikes 72-Year-Old Pedestrian

A sedan backing on Westchester Avenue hit a 72-year-old woman pedestrian outside an intersection. She suffered abrasions and injuries to her knee and lower leg. Police cited the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way. The pedestrian was left in shock.

According to the police report, a 2016 Chevrolet sedan backing south on Westchester Avenue in the Bronx struck a 72-year-old female pedestrian not at an intersection. The pedestrian sustained abrasions and injuries to her knee, lower leg, and foot, resulting in moderate injury severity. The report lists the driver’s failure to yield right-of-way as a contributing factor. The vehicle showed no damage, indicating a low-speed impact. The pedestrian’s actions are unknown, and no safety equipment or contributing factors on the pedestrian’s part were noted. The driver was licensed and operating the vehicle legally but failed to yield while backing, causing the collision and injury.


  • Motor Vehicle Collisions – CrashID 4637805 - Crashes, Persons, Vehicles , NYC Open Data, Accessed 2025-08-04