What Happened
A minor crash on the westbound Long Island Expressway (I-495) in Suffolk County prompted the closure of the right lane on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. No serious injuries were reported, and the incident was classified as minor in severity. Police have not yet confirmed the exact milepost, cross-street, or exit number where the collision occurred.
The right lane of westbound I-495 remained closed following the crash, creating a pinch point for drivers navigating one of the busiest corridors on Long Island. No vehicle types, number of vehicles, or cause of the collision were included in the available report.
Location & Road Context
The Long Island Expressway is one of the most heavily traveled highways on the East Coast, cutting through Suffolk County from the Nassau border to its eastern terminus near Riverhead. Our database logs 2,188 recorded incidents on I-495, making it one of the most incident-prone roads in the region, and 747 accidents have been recorded in Suffolk County in our local database alone.
August 11 was a notably active day on the expressway, with multiple simultaneous events including additional crashes and active roadwork stretching across the corridor. Drivers on westbound I-495 are encouraged to monitor real-time conditions via 511NY before traveling.