Nassau County Towns — Safety Information

Nassau County is home to approximately 1.4 million residents across 3 cities, 64 villages, and over 100 hamlets, making it one of the most densely populated suburban counties in the United States. Major roadways including the Long Island Expressway (I-495), Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, Meadowbrook Parkway, and Wantagh Parkway carry hundreds of thousands of commuters daily. Nassau consistently ranks among the highest in New York State for traffic volume per road mile, contributing to elevated accident rates — particularly at high-risk interchanges near Hempstead, Hicksville, and the LIE corridor. Our town-by-town safety profiles below include local accident history, major road analysis, emergency resources, and seasonal hazard warnings.