Seaford, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information

Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Seaford, Nassau County, New York.

Overview

Type
Hamlet
County
Nassau County
Population
15,000
ZIP Codes
11783
Coordinates
40.6662°N, 73.4882°W

Emergency Resources

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

Courts

  • Nassau County District Court — 99 Main St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 572-2355
  • Nassau County Traffic and Parking Violations Agency — 16 Cooper St, Hempstead, NY 11550
  • Nassau County Supreme Court — 100 Supreme Court Dr, Mineola, NY 11501 | (516) 571-2904

Major Roads Through Seaford

Recent Incidents

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Accident Statistics

Historical accident statistics coming soon.

Data is sourced from NYSDOT and local police reports.

Seasonal Hazards

Winter

Black ice on local roads, reduced visibility during nor'easters. Allow extra stopping distance on bridges and overpasses.

Spring

Flooding risk on low-lying roads after heavy rain. Watch for road debris following winter storms.

Summer

Increased beach traffic on weekends. Pedestrian activity near parks and commercial areas peaks July–August.

Fall

Wet leaves create slippery road surfaces. Reduced daylight increases risk during evening rush hour.

Safety Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do after a car accident in Seaford, NY?

Call 911 immediately and document the scene with photos. Exchange insurance information with all parties involved and collect witness contact details. File a police report with NCPD and notify your insurance company promptly. New York's no-fault law requires your own PIP insurance to cover initial medical costs.

Which roads are most dangerous in Seaford?

Sunrise Highway through Seaford carries heavy east-west traffic and the commercial driveways along the route create frequent turning conflicts. The Seaford-Oyster Bay Expressway interchanges at Sunrise Highway and the Southern State Parkway see high-speed merge collisions. Merrick Road through the hamlet's commercial core also experiences elevated crash rates.

Where is the nearest hospital to Seaford?

Mount Sinai South Nassau in Oceanside is the closest major emergency facility, approximately fifteen minutes west. Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip is accessible via Sunrise Highway heading east. For severe trauma, Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow serves as the county's Level I trauma center.