What Happened
A minor crash was reported on westbound I-495 in Queens County on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. All lanes remained open after the incident, according to traffic records. No injuries or road closures were reported in connection with this crash.
No further details — vehicle types, number of vehicles, cause, or time of day — have been confirmed by police or a public agency as of this filing.
Location & Road Context
The crash occurred on the westbound Long Island Expressway in Queens County, one of the highest-volume corridors on Long Island. According to Long Island Traffic’s incident registry, I-495 has recorded 106 incidents in the past 30 days and 408 so far in 2026. The most recent prior fatal crash on this corridor occurred on August 11, 2026.
Four additional incidents have been recorded on or near this stretch in the 48 hours surrounding this crash: a minor crash on I-495 earlier the same day, a minor crash on the I-495 HOV Lane on August 25, a moderate crash on I-495 also on August 25, and a minor crash on August 24.