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Person killed in Suffolk County Transit bus crash

A person was killed in a crash involving a Suffolk County Transit bus on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, according to local authorities.

Bicyclist Run Over By Truck In Miller Place: Police

A juvenile bicyclist was struck by a truck in Miller Place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, according to police reports.

Husband of fatal parkway crash suspect has his own DWI charge – in the same car

Driver extradited from Poland in deadly 2022 Cutchogue crash involving Massapequa passenger

Fatal drunk driving crash in Cutchogue, Suffolk County, March 24, 2026.

Alleged drunk driver extradited from Poland to face charges in fatal 2022 crash on Long Island

Southern State Parkway: the recorded fatal-crash history

The previous headline claimed this road led Long Island in fatal crashes without a valid comparative dataset. We withdraw that ranking and replace it with the federal record.

Nassau and Suffolk: comparing fatal-crash counts

The earlier article treated feed-record counts as comparable county crash rates. Those rate claims have been removed.

Atlantic Beach Street Closed As Police Investigate Accident, Police Say

Long Island roads: recorded deaths and the limits of a danger ranking

The earlier danger ranking relied on monitoring coverage and severity labels that do not measure injury outcomes or exposure. The ranking has been withdrawn.

One person injured after crashing their car into East Hills home

Princeton road closed as salamander migration continues

'Like the plane got cut in half': Eyewitnesses describe chaos of LaGuardia crash

2 pilots killed when jet collides with fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport

Woman Seriously Injured In 3-Vehicle Crash In West Hills: Police

Drink-driving arrest over car and ambulance crash

3-car crash in West Hills leaves 1 seriously injured, 2 with minor injuries

Woman accused in deadly crash on Southern State Parkway pleads not guilty

Jamaica-born church leader and wife killed in 6 car pile-up in New York

Fuel truck overturns in Woodbury; diesel spill temporarily closes roadway

Driver Arrested Following Fatal Pedestrian Accident in Suffolk County

Woman Killed in Wantagh, Long Island Truck Accident (Mar 19)

Woman Killed in Wantagh, Long Island Truck Accident. Long Island, NY Mar 19.

Driver indicted on manslaughter charges in Long Island crash that killed 2 teens

Farmingville Man Indicted for Fatal Crash that Killed Two Teenagers

Farmingville racing enthusiast indicted on manslaughter charges after fatal crash in Hicksville

It Doesnt Feel Real: Family Speaks Out As Man Pleads Not Guilty After Fatal LI Crash Killed 2 Teens: DA

Motorcyclist Killed After Crashing Into Trees In Suffolk County

A motorcyclist was killed after crashing into trees in Suffolk County, Long Island.

Nassau Legislator calls for safety improvements on Southern State following fatal crash

on southern state parkway, Nassau County, March 18, 2026.

Two People Killed in Rochester Car Accident by Joseph Avenue

Medford man killed in Middle Island motorcycle crash, police say

Southern State Parkway crash: Driver told police she drank whiskey before collision that killed Westbury couple

on southern state parkway, in westbury, March 18, 2026.

Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal DWI Crash, Multiple Burglaries, Other Crimes

Moriches teen gets 4 to 12 years in DWI crash that killed East Hampton teen

Driver in Fatal 2025 Crash Gets Four to 12 Years

Pastor and wife killed by drunk driver in head-on collision

Moriches Man Sentenced to 4 to 12 Years in Prison for Reckless Crash That Killed Teenage Passenger

Person killed in Suffolk County transit bus crash

A person was killed in a transit bus crash in Suffolk County on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, according to initial reports.

Oceanside Driver Arraigned in Deadly Southern State Parkway Crash

on southern state parkway, in oceanside, March 18, 2026.

Driver in deadly Southern State Parkway crash ordered held without bail (Mar 18)

Driver in deadly Southern State Parkway crash ordered held without bail. Long Island, NY Mar 18.

Southern State Parkway deadly crash: Woman pleads not guilty after wrong-way accident kills 2

Two killed in 6-car pileup on Long Island's Southern State Parkway

Two Killed, 10 Injured in Long Island Car Accident on the Southern State Parkway

Two Killed, One Arrested in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Southern State

A multi-vehicle crash on the Southern State Parkway killed two people and led to one arrest, according to a report attributed to Long Island Life & Politics.

Driver allegedly drunk, speeding in fatal Southern State Parkway crash

Hempstead, NY – Two Killed and Several Injured in 6-Car Crash on Southern State Pkwy near Exit 17S

on southern state parkway, in hempstead, March 16, 2026.

2 elderly victims killed in Southern State Parkway crash, police say

Two elderly victims were killed in a crash on the Southern State Parkway on Monday, March 16, 2026, according to New York State Police.

2 dead, driver charged in multicar crash on Southern State

Long Island mom in wrong-way crash that killed her son found not competent to stand trial

Driver sentenced in deadly high-speed car crash on Long Island

Man dies in 5-vehicle collision on Sunrise Highway in Southampton

on sunrise highway, in southampton, March 4, 2026.

Suffolk County man criminally charged with manslaughter, drunk driving in fatal 2025 collision on Belt Parkway in Rosedale: DA