Roslyn, NY — Crash Data, Roads, History & Law
Roslyn is an incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County, New York, with 2,988 residents at the 2020 Census. Federal crash records show 3 fatal crashes that killed 3 people within its boundaries from 2010 through 2024. Residents who commute travel an average of 30.4 minutes each way.
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Roslyn at a glance
- Status
- Incorporated village
- Town
- North Hempstead
- County
- Nassau County
- Population (2020 Census)
- 2,988[C]
- Housing units (2020)
- 1,441
- Land area
- 0.65 sq mi
- Density
- 4,631 people per sq mi
- Average commute
- 30.4 minutes[B]
- Traffic deaths, 2010–2024
- 3[A]
- ZIP Code
- 11576
- Founded / settled
- The area was settled beginning in 1643, when Robert Fordham and John Carman sailed across Long Island Sound from Connecticut, landed at Hempstead Harbor, and went on to found Hempstead village; more Connecticut settlers arrived and stayed in the Hempstead Harbor area (later Roslyn) starting in 1644.[1]
- Former names
- Hempstead Harbor[1]
- Legal status
- Incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead, Nassau County; incorporated 1932[1]
- Village Hall
- 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576; (516) 621-1961[2]
- Police
- Nassau County Police Department, 6th Precinct (100 Community Drive, Manhasset) — the Village has no police department of its own[4]
- Court
- Village of Roslyn Justice Court, at Village Hall; traffic-court line (516) 621-1961 ext. 102[2]
- Main road
- Northern Boulevard (NY 25A, state), crossing Hempstead Harbor on the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct ("the Roslyn Viaduct")[3]
- Census geography
- Roslyn village · GEOID 3663770 · GNIS 2391100
- Coordinates
- 40.7998°N, 73.6504°W
Fatal crashes in Roslyn, 2010–2024
From January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2024, 3 people died in 3 crashes on public roads inside Roslyn, according to the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.[A]
- Fatal crashes
- 3
- People killed
- 3
- Pedestrians
- 0
- Bicyclists
- 0
- Motorcyclists
- 1
- Vehicle occupants
- 2
2024 figures come from NHTSA's Annual Report File and may be revised.
View the chart as a table
| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
Roads where people died
| Road | Crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard / Route 25A | 1 | 1 |
| Mineola Ave | 1 | 1 |
| 36 Main St | 1 | 1 |
Road names as recorded by police and normalised to common Long Island names.
When and where
- Of the 3 crashes with a recorded time, 0 happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., 0 between 4 and 8 p.m., 2 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and 1 between 6 and 10 a.m.
- 0% happened in darkness.
- 0 of the 3 deaths were on expressways or parkways; 3 were on arterials and local streets.
Who owns the roads where they happened (2015–2024)
FARS has recorded the owner of the roadway since 2015. Of the 3 fatal crashes in Roslyn since then:
- Town roads 2 (67%)
- State highways 1 (33%)
Ownership matters in New York because claims against a county, town, city or village generally require a notice of claim within 90 days (General Municipal Law § 50-e), while claims against the State are brought in the Court of Claims under Court of Claims Act § 10. This is general information, not legal advice.
Rate: 6.7 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, against 5.8 for Nassau County. This is a resident-based rate, not a measure of how risky the roads are to drive: crashes are counted where they happen, not where the people involved live, so a small community crossed by a major highway shows a high rate. With 2,988 residents, a single crash moves Roslyn's rate substantially.
Every fatal crash on record
| Date | Time | Road | Deaths | Who died | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Northern Boulevard / Route 25A | 1 | Motorcyclist | daylight | |
| 10 a.m. | Mineola Ave | 1 | Vehicle occupant | daylight | |
| 1 p.m. | 36 Main St | 1 | Vehicle occupant | daylight |
FARS contains no names or personal identifiers. * 2024 records are preliminary. Download all 3 records (CSV) · How this was compiled
Recent Roslyn Incident Reports
Hempstead Man Sentenced for May 2025 Wrong-Way Crash on LIE in Roslyn
Jorge Arias Reyes was sentenced to five to nine years in prison for a drunken wrong-way crash on the Long Island Expressway near Exit 37 in Roslyn that seriously injured another driver.
Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty in Wrong-Way LIE Crash That Injured Driver
Hempstead Man Pleads Guilty in Wrong-Way LIE Crash That Injured Driver. in roslyn. April 20, 2026.
Updated continuously from 511NY, NYSP, NCPD, and SCPD feeds — all Long Island reports.
All reported crashes, 2021–2024
These are the crashes police coded to the Village of Roslyn. Police reported 566 crashes there from 2021 through 2024 — about 0.4 a day. 127 (22.4%) injured someone and 0 were fatal. [D]
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 168 | 139 | 129 | 566 |
- Injury crashes
- 127
- Fatal crashes
- 0
- Struck a pedestrian
- 11
- Struck a bicyclist
- 3
- Struck a deer
- 1
Counts are crashes, not people. The municipality is entered by the reporting police agency, and coding is less consistent for small villages, so compare places with care.
How Roslyn gets to work
Roslyn commuters travel an average of 30.4 minutes each way, 5.6 minutes shorter than the Nassau County average (the national average is 26.4 minutes). About 54.4% of workers drive alone. [B]
| Measure | Roslyn | Nassau County | New York State | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 30.4 min ±12.8 | 36 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Commute 60 minutes or longer | 10.9% ±10.2 † | 22.3% | 16.8% | 8.6% |
| Commute under 15 minutes | 19.5% ±13.2 † | 17.9% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Drive alone | 54.4% ±19.6 | 60.7% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 2.3% ±3.6 † | 7.3% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Commuter rail (LIRR) | 9.1% ±7.9 † | 7.1% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Bus | 1.5% ±2.5 † | 2.2% | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0% ±1.1 † | 2% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 23.2% ±15.1 † | 15.6% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
| Leave home before 6 a.m. | 5.5% ±7.1 † | 10.8% | 10.6% | 14.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 19.4% ±11.4 † | 6.8% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| Households with three or more vehicles | 7.5% ±4 † | 23.3% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
Survey estimates for 1,293 workers aged 16 and over; ± values are 90% margins of error. † Small sample — the margin of error is large relative to the estimate, so treat the figure as indicative only. Travel-time rows exclude people who work from home.
Notable facts about Roslyn
- Roslyn was called Hempstead Harbor until 1844, when the community took the name it has used ever since.[1]
- The Roslyn grist mill standing on Old Northern Boulevard today dates to 1738; an earlier mill on the same site was built in 1701.[1]
- New York State's own bridge inventory gives the Roslyn Viaduct its formal name: the William Cullen Bryant Viaduct, after the poet who lived in the village and is buried in its cemetery.[3]
- The Village of Roslyn incorporated in 1932, a year after three of its neighbors — East Hills, Roslyn Estates and Roslyn Harbor — incorporated in 1931.[1]
- A 2005 New York State audit found $11.2 million missing from the Roslyn school district, leading to convictions of school officials.[1]
- Cedarmere, poet William Cullen Bryant's Roslyn estate, was bequeathed to Nassau County in 1975 and did not open to the public as a house museum until 1995.[1]
History
English settlement of the area traces to 1643, when Robert Fordham and John Carman sailed from Connecticut, landed at what they called Hempstead Harbor, and continued south to found Hempstead; more Connecticut settlers arrived and stayed in the Hempstead Harbor area — later Roslyn — beginning in 1644.[1] The Town of North Hempstead, of which Roslyn is part, seceded from the Town of Hempstead in 1775 and was recognized by New York State in 1784.[1] The area kept the name Hempstead Harbor until 1844, when it was changed to Roslyn.[1]
The village's best-known resident was the poet and longtime New York Evening Post editor William Cullen Bryant, who moved to Hempstead Harbor in 1843.[1] Bryant built a "Reading Room" in 1874; after his death in 1878 (he is buried in Roslyn Cemetery), the newly formed Bryant Library Association renamed it the Bryant Library.[1] His estate, Cedarmere, was damaged by fire in 1902, was bequeathed to Nassau County in 1975, and opened to the public as a house museum in 1995.[1]
A grist mill on what is now Old Northern Boulevard dates to 1701, with the mill building standing today dating to 1738; it ceased commercial operation and was restored in 1916, and by 1919 was operating as a tea house before the mill was given to Nassau County in 1976.[1] The Roslyn Clocktower, a landmark of the historic downtown, was erected in 1895 in memory of Ellen E. Ward; the Town of North Hempstead transferred its ownership to the Village in 1995, and restoration work began in 1997.[1]
The Village of Roslyn incorporated in 1932, a year after the neighboring villages of East Hills, Roslyn Estates and Roslyn Harbor incorporated.[1] Decades later, Roslyn's public school district became the subject of one of New York's largest school-fund embezzlement cases: the Nassau County District Attorney opened an investigation in 2004, and a 2005 state audit found $11.2 million missing from the Roslyn Union Free School District, leading to convictions of school officials.[1]
How the roads got here
Northern Boulevard, the village's main through road, is New York State Route 25A; NYSDOT's official touring-route description runs NY 25A from the Queens–Nassau line through Roslyn toward East Norwich, Huntington and beyond.[3] Where it crosses Hempstead Harbor, NYSDOT's own bridge inventory identifies the crossing as the "William Cullen Bryant Viaduct," adding: "NY 25A (AKA Roslyn Viaduct): crosses Hempstead Harbor in the Village of Roslyn."[3] The Village's own historical timeline dates an earlier viaduct's completion to 1949 (after Bryant Hall was demolished to make way for it in 1946) and records that major construction to replace that structure began in 2006.[1]
Law and legal history
The Village of Roslyn's prior-written-notice law, Code Chapter 324 ("Notification of Defects"), was adopted January 18, 2000 by Local Law No. 1-2000 as "the Village of Roslyn Claims Against the Village Law."[6] It provides that "no civil action shall be brought or maintained against the Village or any employee of the Village for damages or injuries to person or property sustained by reason of any Village property being in an unsafe condition" unless written notice was first given to the Village Clerk/Treasurer and the Village failed, within a reasonable time, to repair, remedy or remove the condition; the Clerk/Treasurer must keep a record of such notices for at least five years.[6]
Government, courts and policing
The Village of Roslyn is governed from Village Hall at 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, open Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.[2] The Village of Roslyn Justice Court sits at Village Hall; the Village's own website lists a separate phone line for traffic-court matters, (516) 621-1961 ext. 102.[2] Policing is by the Nassau County Police Department's 6th Precinct, headquartered at 100 Community Drive in Manhasset, which explicitly lists "Roslyn" among the communities it serves (distinct from the unincorporated hamlet of Roslyn Heights, which instead falls under NCPD's 3rd Precinct in Williston Park).[4][5] A full scan of the Village's own code of ordinances found no chapter establishing a separate Village police department.[6]
Railroad and transit
The Long Island Rail Road reached Roslyn in 1864; the depot standing today was built in 1887, replacing an earlier station building.[1]
Landmarks and listed places
- Roslyn Clocktower — Erected 1895 in memory of Ellen E. Ward; owned by the Village of Roslyn since 1995 (transferred from the Town of North Hempstead)[1]
- Cedarmere (William Cullen Bryant estate) — Bequeathed to Nassau County, 1975; opened as a house museum, 1995[1]
- Roslyn Grist Mill — Present mill building dates to 1738; restored 1916; given to Nassau County, 1976[1]
- William Cullen Bryant Viaduct ("Roslyn Viaduct," NY 25A) — NYSDOT-named crossing of Hempstead Harbor in the Village of Roslyn[3]
Roslyn timeline
- First English settlers. Robert Fordham and John Carman sailed from Connecticut, landed at Hempstead Harbor, and went south to settle Hempstead village.[1]
- First grist mill. A grist mill was erected on what is now Old Northern Boulevard; the mill standing today dates to 1738.[1]
- North Hempstead secedes. North Hempstead seceded from the Town of Hempstead.[1]
- Town of North Hempstead recognized. New York State recognized the Town of North Hempstead.[1]
- Bryant moves to Hempstead Harbor. Poet and editor William Cullen Bryant moved to Hempstead Harbor.[1]
- Renamed Roslyn. Hempstead Harbor's name was changed to Roslyn.[1]
- Railroad reaches Roslyn. The Long Island Rail Road reached Roslyn.[1]
- Bryant Library founded. William Cullen Bryant died and was buried in Roslyn Cemetery; the Bryant Library Association formed the same year, renaming the "Reading Room" he had built in 1874 the Bryant Library.[1]
- Present LIRR depot built. The Roslyn Long Island Rail Road depot standing today was built, replacing an earlier one.[1]
- Clocktower erected. The Roslyn Clocktower was erected in memory of Ellen E. Ward.[1]
- Grist mill restored. The grist mill ceased commercial operation and was restored; by 1919 a tea house was operating inside it.[1]
- Village incorporated. The Village of Roslyn incorporated, the year after neighboring East Hills, Roslyn Estates and Roslyn Harbor incorporated.[1]
- Bryant Hall demolished for viaduct. Bryant Hall was demolished to make way for a new viaduct.[1]
- Viaduct completed. The viaduct carrying Northern Boulevard over Hempstead Harbor was completed.[1]
- Cedarmere given to the county. Cedarmere, William Cullen Bryant's former home, was bequeathed to Nassau County; it opened as a house museum in 1995.[1]
- Clocktower ownership transferred. The Town of North Hempstead transferred ownership of the Clocktower to the Village of Roslyn.[1]
- School-fund investigation begins. The Nassau County District Attorney began investigating missing funds at the Roslyn Union Free School District.[1]
- Audit finds $11.2 million missing. A New York State audit reported $11.2 million missing from the Roslyn School District, which led to convictions of school officials.[1]
- Viaduct replacement begins. Major construction began to replace the Roslyn Viaduct.[1]
Major roads in Roslyn
| Road | Route | Maintained by | In Roslyn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Boulevard (crossing Hempstead Harbor on the William Cullen Bryant / Roslyn Viaduct) [3] | NY 25A | New York State | runs through |
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- St. Francis Hospital & Heart Center (Catholic Health) — 100 Port Washington Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 — (516) 562-6000
- North Shore University Hospital (Northwell Health) — 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 — (516) 562-0100 (Nearest Level I adult trauma center on the New York State Department of Health's list; no pediatric designation on the same listing.)
Police
- Nassau County Police Department, 6th Precinct — 100 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 — (516) 573-6600 (Explicitly lists "Roslyn" among the communities it serves. The Village of Roslyn has no police department of its own.)
Courts
- Village of Roslyn Justice Court — Village Hall, 1200 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576 — (516) 621-1961 ext. 102 (Handles Village traffic and moving-violation matters; the Village's site lists a separate line for pay-by-phone fines.)
Local Driver Services in Roslyn
Practical resources for Roslyn drivers — tire shops, gas prices, and live traffic conditions.
Safety Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Roslyn, NY?
Move to safety and call 911 immediately, then document the scene with photos and exchange insurance and contact information with everyone involved. File a police report with NCPD and notify your insurer promptly. New York is a no-fault state, so your own PIP coverage pays initial medical costs regardless of fault, and you have just 30 days to file the NF-2 application.
Which roads are most dangerous in Roslyn?
Northern Boulevard and Old Northern Boulevard carry the heaviest traffic through Roslyn and account for most of the reported crashes we track. The Northern Boulevard viaduct and its approaches over the Roslyn valley. Commercial driveways, signalized intersections, and turning movements along these corridors drive the local crash mix.
How current are these Roslyn accident reports?
Long Island Traffic adds new reports every 2–4 hours from 511NY, NYS Police Troop L, NCPD, and verified local news. Scroll up for the latest Roslyn and Nassau County incidents, and check the "Dangerous Roads" section for corridor-level breakdowns.
Do I need a lawyer after a Roslyn accident?
If you suffered serious injuries, significant property damage, or the other driver was uninsured, consulting a Nassau County personal injury attorney is strongly recommended. Many firms offer free consultations and work on contingency. See our free guides at /know-your-rights/car-accidents/ and /know-your-rights/insurance-claims/.
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References
Datasets
- [A] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2010–2024 national files. Retrieved September 17, 2026.Crashes on public trafficways in which a person died within 30 days. No personal identifiers. Placed by reported coordinates into 2020 Census boundaries.
- [B] U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, tables B08303, B08013, B08301, B08302, B08201, B19013, B01002. Retrieved September 17, 2026.Survey estimates with 90% margins of error. lowReliability = coefficient of variation above 30%.
- [C] U.S. Census Bureau, TIGERweb — 2020 Census tabulation geography (POP100, HU100, AREALAND). Retrieved September 17, 2026.
- [D] New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Motor Vehicle Crashes — Case Information: Four Year Window. Retrieved September 17, 2026.Police-reported crashes coded to a town, city or village by the reporting agency. Hamlets are not coded; hamlet pages show the parent town.
Sources for history, roads and law
- [1] Village of Roslyn (text by Myrna Sloam). Timeline of Roslyn History (2006). Government record.
- [2] Village of Roslyn. Home page (2026). Government record.
- [3] New York State Department of Transportation. Official Description of Highway Touring Routes ... in New York State (NY 25A and bridge inventory) (2017). Government record.
- [4] Nassau County Police Department. About Sixth Precinct (2026). Government record.
- [5] Nassau County Police Department. About Third Precinct (2026). Government record.
- [6] Village of Roslyn / General Code (eCode360). Chapter 324, Notification of Defects (2000). Government record.
- [8] New York State Department of Health. New York State Trauma Centers (n.d.). Government record.
Sources opened and checked September 17, 2026.