Valley Stream, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Village
- County
- Nassau County
- Population
- 37,059
- ZIP Codes
- 11580, 11581, 11582, 11583
- Coordinates
- 40.6643°N, 73.7085°W
Emergency Resources
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
Courts
- Nassau County District Court — 99 Main St, Hempstead, NY 11550 | (516) 572-2355
- Valley Stream Village Justice Court — 123 S Central Ave, Valley Stream, NY 11580 | (516) 825-4200
- Nassau County Supreme Court — 100 Supreme Court Dr, Mineola, NY 11501 | (516) 571-2904
Major Roads Through Valley Stream
Recent Valley Stream Incident Reports
Right-Shoulder Crash Blocks Lane on Eastbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County
Right-Shoulder Crash Blocks Lane on Eastbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau C. in valley stream. Nassau County. June 15, 2026.
Valley Stream Man Jason Gayle Arrested for Violent Robbery Outside Elmont Deli
Jason Gayle, 45, of Valley Stream, charged with third-degree robbery after Nassau County police say he beat and robbed a 59-year-old man outside Elmont Deli on Linden Boulevard, June 8, 2026.
Arson Squad Investigates Friday Evening Fire in Valley Stream
Arson Squad Investigates Friday Evening Fire in Valley Stream.
BREAKING: Valley Stream Man Indicted in Fatal Island Park, Valley Stream Stabbings
Nassau prosecutors say Rony Yahir Alvarenga-Rivera was indicted on first- and second-degree murder charges in the fatal Island Park and Valley Stream stabbings.
State Trooper Struck During Crash Investigation on Southern State Parkway in Valley Stream (Apr 28)
State Trooper Struck During Crash Investigation on Southern State Parkway. in valley stream. April 28, 2026.
Valley Stream Woman Injures Two Officers After Traffic Crash Turns Violent
Valley Stream Woman Injures Two Officers After Traffic Crash Turns Violent. April 28, 2026.
Updated continuously from 511NY, NYSP, NCPD, and SCPD feeds — all Long Island reports.
Dangerous Roads in Valley Stream
Roads running through Valley Stream where we've tracked three or more incidents. Each link opens a dedicated road × town breakout with a full incident timeline.
Local Driver Services in Valley Stream
Practical resources for Valley Stream drivers — tire shops, gas prices, and live traffic conditions.
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
Accident & Legal Resources — Valley Stream
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Green Acres Mall such a traffic problem in Valley Stream?
Green Acres Mall is one of the largest shopping centers on Long Island, drawing millions of visitors annually. The mall's location at the intersection of several major roads — Sunrise Highway, Corona Avenue, and North Corona Avenue — creates chronic congestion that backs up onto Southern State Parkway and LIE service roads. Holiday shopping weekends from Thanksgiving through Christmas are the worst traffic periods.
What are the most dangerous intersections in Valley Stream?
Sunrise Highway and Corona Avenue (near Green Acres Mall) is the most-cited accident location in Valley Stream. Rockaway Avenue and Valley Stream Boulevard also see frequent collisions. The Southern State Parkway Exit 15 area — which serves the mall — is a consistent accident cluster during peak shopping periods.
Valley Stream is near the Queens border — does that affect traffic?
Yes significantly. Valley Stream is one of the first Nassau County communities east of the Queens border, making it a major gateway for drivers entering Long Island. The LIE's Exit 16 (Rockaway Boulevard) and Exit 17 (Dutch Broadway) are among the most-used LIE exits in Nassau County. Queens-bound traffic backs up into Valley Stream during the evening westbound rush.