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Jan 6, 2025, 3:00 AM Officer hurt in Long Island Expressway crash was also injured during 2022 fatal police shooting
Long Island Expressway
Long Island Expressway Exit 55 — CR 67 (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway)
The Exit 55 interchange (CR 67 (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway)) near Hauppauge / Central Islip — crash history, alternate-route guidance, and nearby emergency services.
1 published reports linked · first record Jan 2025 · most recent Jan 6, 2025
1Published reports
Jan 6, 2025Most Recent
Interchange Details
- Serves
- CR 67 (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway)
- Nearest Community
- Hauppauge / Central Islip
- County
- Suffolk County
- Alternate Routes
- Vanderbilt Motor Parkway (CR 67) · NY 111
Serves the western edge of the Hauppauge Industrial Park.
Interchange data verified against the NYSDOT I-495 exit list (2026-06-09).
About Exit 55
Exit 55 sits along the Long Island Expressway (I-495), a 66-mile interstate corridor carrying more than 200,000 vehicles a day, serving CR 67 (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway) near Hauppauge / Central Islip. Our coverage index contains 1 published reports linked to this exit. Reports may describe the same incident; these totals are not a complete crash census, fatality count or measure of driving risk. Missing coverage does not mean that no crashes occurred.
Our publication counts do not establish the riskiest hour or the most common crash type at this interchange. The most recent reported incident, "Officer hurt in Long Island Expressway crash was also injured during 2022 fatal police shooting", was recorded Jan 6, 2025, 3:00 AM.
Published Reports 1 reports
Current conditions and restrictions
Check 511NY for active closures before planning a trip. Nearby roads shown on this page are geographic references; they are not a verified detour for a current incident. Follow posted signs and official directions. Commercial drivers should also consult NYSDOT's parkway restrictions.
Nearby Hospitals & Police
Long Island Expressway passes through multiple towns; these are the nearest emergency resources we've catalogued along this route.
Great Neck, Nassau
Hospitals
- North Shore University Hospital — 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 562-0100
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center — 270-05 76th Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 | (718) 470-7000
Police
- NCPD 3rd Precinct — 200 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 573-6300
- Great Neck Village Police Department — 48 Grace Ave, Great Neck, NY 11021 | (516) 487-8900
Manhasset, Nassau
Hospitals
- North Shore University Hospital — 300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 562-0100
- St. Francis Hospital — 100 Port Washington Blvd, Roslyn, NY 11576 | (516) 562-6000
Police
- NCPD 3rd Precinct — 200 Plandome Rd, Manhasset, NY 11030 | (516) 573-6300
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Exit 55 on the Long Island Expressway?
Exit 55 on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) serves CR 67 (Vanderbilt Motor Parkway) near Hauppauge / Central Islip, in Suffolk County. Serves the western edge of the Hauppauge Industrial Park.
What are the best alternate routes if the LIE is blocked near Exit 55?
When the LIE backs up at or near Exit 55, drivers most often divert to Vanderbilt Motor Parkway (CR 67), NY 111. Check 511NY for live conditions first, since secondary delays can cascade quickly in this corridor.
How many published reports are linked at LIE Exit 55?
Long Island Traffic has tracked 1 published report at or near Exit 55. The most recent was recorded Jan 6, 2025.