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Apr 13, 10:13 AM Bronx Trucker Arrested for DWI After Swerving 80,000-Pound Rig on LIE
Long Island Expressway
Long Island Expressway Exit 57 — NY 454 — Veterans Memorial Highway
The Exit 57 interchange (NY 454 — Veterans Memorial Highway) near Islandia / Hauppauge — crash history, alternate-route guidance, and nearby emergency services.
1 incidents tracked · first record Apr 2026 · most recent Apr 13, 2026
1 Incidents
0 Fatal
Apr 13, 2026 Most Recent
Interchange Details
- Serves
- NY 454 — Veterans Memorial Highway
- Nearest Community
- Islandia / Hauppauge
- County
- Suffolk County
- Alternate Routes
- Veterans Memorial Highway (NY 454) · Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Primary access to the Hauppauge Industrial Park (the largest in the northeastern U.S.); heavy commercial-truck volume and recurring debris/braking incidents.
Interchange data verified against the NYSDOT I-495 exit list (2026-06-09).
About Exit 57
Exit 57 sits along the Long Island Expressway (I-495), a 66-mile interstate corridor carrying more than 200,000 vehicles a day , serving NY 454 — Veterans Memorial Highway near Islandia / Hauppauge. Of the crashes we've catalogued here, rear-end collisions during the AM peak when westbound traffic stacks dominate — consistent with the broader safety profile of this road. Our dataset contains 1 separate reported incidents touching this exit, the first dated Apr 2026 and the most recent Apr 13, 2026.
Risk is highest during weekday 6–10 a.m. westbound and 3–7 p.m. eastbound. Drivers unfamiliar with the interchange geometry — especially those exiting versus those merging on — are disproportionately represented in the crash record. The most recent reported incident, "Bronx Trucker Arrested for DWI After Swerving 80,000-Pound Rig on LIE", was recorded Apr 13, 10:13 AM.
Recorded Incidents 1 total
Safety Notes for Exit 57
Know your exit, and commit early. The biggest single contributor to crashes at Long Island Expressway interchanges is late lane changes. If you're taking Exit 57, move to the appropriate lane at least a half-mile in advance; on Long Island Expressway specifically, rear-end collisions during the AM peak when westbound traffic stacks drive most of the collision volume we record.
Mind the merge. Whether you're entering or leaving the mainline, yield to through traffic and match their speed before pulling into the travel lane. Sudden braking in the deceleration lane produces rear-end collisions — the single most common crash type on Long Island Expressway.
If you need to divert. When Long Island Expressway is blocked at or near Exit 57, the most common detour is Northern State Parkway and Jericho Turnpike. Check 511NY for live conditions before choosing an alternate; closures and secondary crashes can cascade quickly in this corridor.
Peak-hour caution. Expect elevated risk during weekday 6–10 a.m. westbound and 3–7 p.m. eastbound. During these windows, leave extra following distance and keep your phone stowed — distracted-driving citations are concentrated at congested interchanges like this one.
Nearby Hospitals & Police
Long Island Expressway passes through multiple towns; these are the nearest emergency resources we've catalogued along this route.
Hauppauge, Suffolk
Hospitals
- St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center — 50 Rt 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 | (631) 862-3000
- Stony Brook University Hospital — 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794 | (631) 444-4000
Police
- SCPD 4th Precinct — 158 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Hauppauge, NY 11788 | (631) 854-8400
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 57 on the Long Island Expressway?
Exit 57 on the Long Island Expressway (I-495) serves NY 454 — Veterans Memorial Highway near Islandia / Hauppauge, in Suffolk County. Primary access to the Hauppauge Industrial Park (the largest in the northeastern U.S.); heavy commercial-truck volume and recurring debris/braking incidents.
What are the best alternate routes if the LIE is blocked near Exit 57?
When the LIE backs up at or near Exit 57, drivers most often divert to Veterans Memorial Highway (NY 454), Vanderbilt Motor Parkway. Check 511NY for live conditions first, since secondary delays can cascade quickly in this corridor.
How many crashes have been recorded at LIE Exit 57?
Long Island Traffic has tracked 1 reported incident at or near Exit 57. The most recent was recorded Apr 13, 2026.