Lindenhurst, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information

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

Overview

Type
Village
County
Suffolk County
Population
27,000
ZIP Codes
11757
Coordinates
40.6868°N, 73.3735°W

Emergency Resources

Hospitals

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center — 1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 | (631) 376-3000
  • Southside Hospital (Northwell Health) — 301 E Main St, Bay Shore, NY 11706 | (631) 968-3000

Police

  • SCPD 3rd Precinct — 200 E Sunrise Hwy, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | (631) 854-8300
  • Lindenhurst Village Police Department — 430 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | (631) 957-7100

Courts

  • Suffolk County District Court — 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 | (631) 853-7500
  • Lindenhurst Village Justice Court — 430 S Wellwood Ave, Lindenhurst, NY 11757 | (631) 957-7500
  • Suffolk County Supreme Court — 1 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 852-2332

Major Roads Through Lindenhurst

Recent Incidents

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Accident Statistics

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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 Lindenhurst, NY?

Call 911 immediately. Within the village limits, Lindenhurst Village Police will respond; outside the village, SCPD's 3rd Precinct handles the response. Document the scene, exchange insurance information, and file a police report. New York's no-fault insurance law covers initial medical expenses through your own PIP policy.

Which roads are most dangerous in Lindenhurst?

Sunrise Highway through Lindenhurst is the village's primary high-crash corridor, with dense commercial development creating frequent driveway conflicts. Wellwood Avenue carries heavy north-south traffic and sees congestion at its intersections with Sunrise Highway and Montauk Highway. The Southern State Parkway approaches near Exit 38 are a specific high-crash area.

Where is the nearest hospital to Lindenhurst?

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in West Islip is the closest major emergency facility, approximately ten minutes east via Montauk Highway. Southside Hospital in Bay Shore provides additional emergency capacity.