Valley Stream, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Village
- County
- Nassau County
- Population
- 37,059
- ZIP Codes
- 11580, 11581, 11582, 11583
- Coordinates
- 40.6643°N, 73.7085°W
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai South Nassau — 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 | (516) 632-3000
- Nassau University Medical Center — 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554 | (516) 572-0123
Police
- Valley Stream Police Department — 210 E Valley Stream Blvd, Valley Stream, NY 11580 | (516) 825-6850
- NCPD 5th Precinct — 1490 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 | (516) 573-6500
Courts
- Nassau County District Court — 99 Main St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 572-2355
- Valley Stream Village Justice Court — 123 S Central Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580 | (516) 825-4200
- Nassau County Supreme Court — 100 Supreme Court Dr, Mineola, NY 11501 | (516) 571-2904
Major Roads Through Valley Stream
Recent Incidents
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Accident Statistics
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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
Why is Green Acres Mall such a traffic problem in Valley Stream?
Green Acres Mall is one of the largest shopping centers on Long Island, drawing millions of visitors annually. The mall's location at the intersection of several major roads — Sunrise Highway, Corona Avenue, and North Corona Avenue — creates chronic congestion that backs up onto Southern State Parkway and LIE service roads. Holiday shopping weekends from Thanksgiving through Christmas are the worst traffic periods.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Valley Stream?
Sunrise Highway and Corona Avenue (near Green Acres Mall) is the most-cited accident location in Valley Stream. Rockaway Avenue and Valley Stream Boulevard also see frequent collisions. The Southern State Parkway Exit 15 area — which serves the mall — is a consistent accident cluster during peak shopping periods.
Valley Stream is near the Queens border — does that affect traffic?
Yes significantly. Valley Stream is one of the first Nassau County communities east of the Queens border, making it a major gateway for drivers entering Long Island. The LIE's Exit 16 (Rockaway Boulevard) and Exit 17 (Dutch Broadway) are among the most-used LIE exits in Nassau County. Queens-bound traffic backs up into Valley Stream during the evening westbound rush.