Melville, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Melville, Suffolk County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Hamlet
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population
- 18,985
- ZIP Codes
- 11747
- Coordinates
- 40.7896°N, 73.4138°W
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- Huntington Hospital (Northwell Health) — 270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743 | (631) 351-2000
- Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center — 1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 | (631) 376-3000
Police
- SCPD 2nd Precinct — 1 Fisher Pl, Huntington Station, NY 11746 | (631) 854-8200
Courts
- Suffolk County District Court — 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 | (631) 853-7500
- Huntington Town Justice Court — 100 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743 | (631) 351-3078
- Suffolk County Supreme Court — 1 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 852-2332
Major Roads Through Melville
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 Route 110 in Melville so congested?
Melville is one of Long Island's most significant corporate office park concentrations, with dozens of major company headquarters and regional offices lining Route 110 (Broad Hollow Road). This creates massive morning and evening rush peaks as tens of thousands of workers commute to and from offices simultaneously. The concentration of corporate campuses means the rush hour on Route 110 through Melville is more compressed and intense than almost anywhere else in Suffolk County.
What are the most dangerous spots on Route 110 in Melville?
The intersections of Route 110 with Pinelawn Road, Walt Whitman Road, Old Country Road, and Round Swamp Road are the most frequently cited accident locations on Route 110 through Melville. The LIE interchange at Exit 49 (Route 110/Amityville Road) is also a significant accident cluster due to high merge speeds and limited ramp sight distance.
Is there a hospital near Melville?
Huntington Hospital (Northwell Health) at 270 Park Avenue in Huntington is approximately 10–15 minutes north of Melville via Route 110. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip is accessible southbound on Route 110. For major trauma, Stony Brook University Hospital is the regional Level I facility, approximately 20 minutes east on the LIE.