CRITICAL LIVE
12 min ago Multi-Vehicle Accident — Lane Blockage
I-495 (LIE) Eastbound · Hauppauge, Suffolk County · 3 vehicles · 2 lanes blocked
Long Island Traffic
Interactive Traffic Map
Nassau & Suffolk County — live incident markers
Commuter Shortcuts
Skip the LIE Backup at Exit 49
Take Nicolls Rd south to Sunrise Hwy — saves 15 min during peak hours. Works best westbound after 5 PM.
Southern State to Belt Pkwy Merge
Use the zipper merge at the Southern State / Belt Pkwy junction to cut through stop-and-go congestion.
Northern State Express Lane Strategy
Left lane opens as an express lane eastbound 6–9 AM. Plan ahead to avoid the merge backup.
Latest Incidents
MAJOR
28 min ago Rear-End Collision — Right Shoulder
Southern State Pkwy Westbound · Wantagh, Nassau County · 2 vehicles · Right shoulder blocked
MODERATE
41 min ago Disabled Vehicle — Right Lane
Northern State Pkwy Eastbound · Commack, Suffolk County · 1 vehicle · Right lane
INFO
2 hr ago Fender Bender — Scene Cleared
Montauk Highway Westbound · Bay Shore, Suffolk County · 2 vehicles
Current Conditions
Top Roads
- I-495 (LIE) Heavy delays
- Southern State Pkwy Moderate
- Northern State Pkwy Clear
- Sunrise Highway Minor delays
- Montauk Highway Clear
Know Your Rights
Essential guides for Long Island drivers
What to Do After a Car Accident
Step-by-step guide for the critical moments after a crash on Long Island roads.
Read guide → Filing an Insurance ClaimHow to navigate no-fault insurance claims under New York State law.
Read guide → Statute of LimitationsDeadlines you cannot miss when pursuing a personal injury claim in NY.
Read guide → Your Rights at a Traffic StopWhat Long Island drivers need to know about police interactions and your legal rights.
Read guide →