Long Beach, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Long Beach, Nassau County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- City
- County
- Nassau County
- Population
- 34,006
- ZIP Codes
- 11561
- Coordinates
- 40.5884°N, 73.6579°W
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai South Nassau — 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 | (516) 632-3000
- NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island (Mineola) — 259 1st St, Mineola, NY 11501 | (516) 663-0333
Police
- Long Beach Police Department — 1 W Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561 | (516) 431-1800
Courts
- Long Beach City Court — 1 West Chester St, Long Beach, NY 11561 | (516) 431-1000
- Nassau County District Court — 99 Main St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 572-2355
- Nassau County Supreme Court — 100 Supreme Court Dr, Mineola, NY 11501 | (516) 571-2904
Major Roads Through Long Beach
Recent Incidents
Live incident data coming soon.
Check all Long Island accidents for current reports.
Accident Statistics
Historical accident statistics coming soon.
Data is sourced from NYSDOT and local police reports.
Seasonal Hazards
Winter
Black ice on local roads, reduced visibility during nor'easters. Allow extra stopping distance on bridges and overpasses.
Spring
Flooding risk on low-lying roads after heavy rain. Watch for road debris following winter storms.
Summer
Increased beach traffic on weekends. Pedestrian activity near parks and commercial areas peaks July–August.
Fall
Wet leaves create slippery road surfaces. Reduced daylight increases risk during evening rush hour.
Safety Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the most dangerous roads in Long Beach, NY?
Long Beach Boulevard is the city's highest-incident corridor, particularly at the intersections with Park Avenue, Beech Street, and the bridges connecting to the mainland. The approaches to the Long Beach Bridge on Lido Boulevard and Loop Parkway see frequent rear-end collisions during summer beach season when traffic backs up for miles.
What should I know about driving in Long Beach during summer?
Long Beach transforms during summer, with the city's year-round population of about 34,000 swelling to over 100,000 on peak beach days. The Long Beach Causeway (Loop Parkway) backs up for hours on hot summer weekends. Allow 30–60 additional minutes for any trip involving the causeway bridges between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Who patrols Long Beach roads and issues traffic tickets?
The Long Beach Police Department handles all local traffic enforcement within the city limits. For accidents on the Loop Parkway, Nassau County Police (NCPD) responds. Traffic tickets from Long Beach PD are heard at Long Beach City Court; NCPD tickets are handled at Nassau County District Court in Hempstead.