Location: NY 107, Long Island
What Happened
A downed tree struck the right lane of southbound NY 107 in Nassau County, Long Island on Saturday, June 6, 2026, triggering a lane closure that has affected traffic flow along this busy north-south corridor. The incident has been classified as minor in severity by traffic authorities, with one right lane closed to through traffic in the southbound direction.
Details remain limited as of the time of publication — official sources have not confirmed an exact time of the tree fall, the specific cross-street or milepost where the obstruction is located, or which municipality within Nassau County is affected. No injuries have been reported in connection with this incident, and no vehicles are confirmed to have been struck by the falling tree. Police have not yet confirmed whether a crew has been dispatched to remove the debris or whether the closure is expected to last hours or be resolved quickly.
What is clear from the official incident record is that the tree is sitting in the right lane of the southbound carriageway, creating a pinch point that could affect traffic, particularly during any periods of heavier weekend travel. Drivers approaching the area from the north on NY 107 should expect to merge left and anticipate slowed or stop-and-go conditions near the obstruction until the lane is fully cleared.
The Nassau County incident does not appear to be isolated. A strikingly similar downed-tree event was recorded on a second stretch of NY 107 the same day, suggesting either the same tree fall generated multiple reports or that more than one location along the corridor has been impacted. Details on whether these two records reflect one event or separate obstructions remain limited at this time, and officials have not yet clarified the relationship between the two reports.
Location & Road Context
NY 107 — also known locally as Oyster Bay Road in portions of its route — is a north-south state highway that runs through central Nassau County, connecting communities in the Oyster Bay and Hicksville areas. The road carries a significant volume of commuter and local traffic, particularly on weekends when residents travel between Nassau’s inland towns and the North Shore. Our NY 107 road page shows that this corridor has recorded 13 incidents in the Long Island Traffic database, with recent activity including a mowing operation and roadwork on June 5, 2026, and at least two separate downed-tree reports filed on June 6 alone — underscoring that today’s events represent an unusually active period for this stretch of road.
Nassau County as a whole has accumulated 450 recorded accidents in the Long Island Traffic database, reflecting the dense road network and high traffic volumes that make the county one of the busiest on Long Island. Drivers unfamiliar with NY 107 should note that the road passes through suburban residential and commercial zones, meaning that downed-tree debris can extend into adjacent lanes or shoulders if wind conditions are strong.
Broader Impact
Saturday’s downed tree on NY 107 is part of a striking cluster of storm-related road hazards that struck Nassau County roads within what appears to be the same weather window on June 6, 2026. In addition to the NY 107 closure, Long Island Traffic’s incident database recorded a downed tree on NY 106, a downed tree on the Bethpage State Parkway, a downed tree on the Southern State Parkway, and a downed tree on I-495 — the last of which was rated moderate in severity. The geographic spread of these incidents, ranging from the LIE to the Bethpage and Southern State parkways to multiple state routes, points strongly to a widespread weather event affecting the entire county, though the Nassau County Police Department has not yet issued a formal statement tying these incidents to a specific storm system. Motorists traveling anywhere in Nassau County on Saturday should use extra caution and watch for debris in travel lanes, even on roads not yet listed in active incident logs.