Hauppauge, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Hauppauge, Suffolk County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Hamlet
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population
- 20,000
- ZIP Codes
- 11788
- Coordinates
- 40.8251°N, 73.2026°W
Emergency Resources
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
Courts
- Suffolk County District Court — 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 | (631) 853-7500
- Smithtown Town Justice Court — 80 Main St, Smithtown, NY 11787 | (631) 360-7595
- Suffolk County Supreme Court — 1 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 852-2332
Major Roads Through Hauppauge
- LIE
- Veterans Memorial Highway
- Route 111
- Motor Parkway
Recent Incidents
Live incident data coming soon.
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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 Hauppauge, NY?
Call 911 immediately. SCPD's 4th Precinct, which is headquartered in Hauppauge, will respond. Document the scene with photos, exchange insurance information, and gather witness details. File a police report and notify your insurer promptly under New York's no-fault law.
Which roads are most dangerous in Hauppauge?
The LIE through Hauppauge at Exit 55 (Motor Parkway) and Exit 57 (Veterans Memorial Highway) sees frequent collisions. Veterans Memorial Highway carries heavy commercial traffic from the Hauppauge Industrial Park and has multiple high-crash intersections. Route 111 (Hauppauge Road) handles significant north-south commuter volumes.
Where is the nearest hospital to Hauppauge?
St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown is the closest emergency facility, approximately ten minutes north via Route 111. Stony Brook University Hospital, a Level I trauma center, is accessible via the LIE and provides the region's most advanced emergency and trauma services.