Right-Shoulder Blocked on Westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County — August 26

Right-Shoulder Blocked on Westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County — Au. in hempstead. August 26, 2026.

Updated Aug 26, 2026
MODERATE INCIDENT
right shoulder blocked lanes affected
westbound · Hempstead Southern State Parkway
Road
Southern State Parkway
Direction
westbound
Town
Hempstead
County
nassau County
Reported
Updated
Source
511NY
Right-Shoulder Blocked on Westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County — August 26
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What Happened

A crash on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County blocked the right shoulder on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The incident was logged as moderate in severity. No exact time of the crash, vehicle count, or cause has been confirmed by officials.

The right shoulder remained affected as of the initial report. No injuries, fatalities, or charges have been confirmed in the available incident record.

Location & Road Context

The westbound Southern State Parkway runs through the heart of Nassau County, one of the most heavily traveled limited-access routes on Long Island. According to Long Island Traffic’s incident registry, the corridor has recorded 51 incidents in the past 30 days and 195 so far in 2026.

Three separate crashes were reported on the same parkway on August 24 and 25, including a moderate crash on August 25 and a minor crash on August 24. The most recent prior fatal crash on the corridor occurred August 7, 2026. Nassau County has logged 1,133 recorded accidents in Long Island Traffic’s local incident database so far in 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where did this happen?

The crash occurred on the westbound Southern State Parkway in Nassau County on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The right shoulder was blocked as a result of the incident.

Who was involved in the August 26 Southern State Parkway crash?

Names, ages, and hometowns of those involved have not been released by authorities. No additional identifying information is available from the incident record at this time.

How long was the Southern State Parkway shoulder blocked?

The duration of the shoulder closure has not been confirmed. The incident record indicates the right shoulder was blocked; no reopening time has been posted.

How many crashes has the Southern State Parkway seen recently?

According to Long Island Traffic's incident registry, the Southern State Parkway has recorded 51 incidents in the past 30 days and 195 so far in 2026. Three additional crashes were logged on the same corridor on August 24 and 25, 2026.

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