Southern State Parkway Exit 17S — Accident History & Alternate Routes
Every reported crash we've tracked at Southern State Parkway Exit 17S, with historical context, safety notes, and alternate-route guidance.
9 published reports linked · first record Mar 2026 · most recent Mar 24, 2026
About Exit 17S
Exit 17S sits along the Southern State Parkway, a 25-mile commuter parkway with narrow shoulders and tight curves. Our coverage index contains 9 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, "Husband of fatal parkway crash suspect has his own DWI charge – in the same car", was recorded Mar 24, 7:07 PM.
Published Reports 9 reports
Nassau Legislator calls for safety improvements on Southern State following fatal crash
Southern State Parkway crash: Driver told police she drank whiskey before collision that killed Westbury couple
Two killed in 6-car pileup on Long Island's Southern State Parkway
Two Killed, One Arrested in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern State
Hempstead, NY – Two Killed and Several Injured in 6-Car Crash on Southern State Pkwy near Exit 17S
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
Southern State Parkway passes through multiple towns; these are the nearest emergency resources we've catalogued along this route.
Valley Stream, Nassau
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai South Nassau — 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 | (516) 632-3000
- Nassau University Medical Center — 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554 | (516) 572-0123
Police
- Valley Stream Police Department — 210 E Valley Stream Blvd, Valley Stream, NY 11580 | (516) 825-6850
- NCPD 5th Precinct — 1490 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 | (516) 573-6500
Hempstead, Nassau
Hospitals
- Nassau University Medical Center — 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow, NY 11554 | (516) 572-0123
- South Nassau Communities Hospital — 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 | (516) 632-3000
Police
- NCPD 5th Precinct — 1490 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530 | (516) 573-6500
- NCPD 8th Precinct — 475 N Franklin St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 573-6800
Massapequa, Nassau
Hospitals
- Mount Sinai South Nassau — 1 Healthy Way, Oceanside, NY 11572 | (516) 632-3000
- Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center — 1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 | (631) 376-3000
Police
- NCPD 7th Precinct — 285 Merrick Ave, East Meadow, NY 11554 | (516) 573-7700