Dix Hills, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for Dix Hills, Suffolk County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Hamlet
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population
- 26,000
- ZIP Codes
- 11746
- Coordinates
- 40.8048°N, 73.3364°W
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- Huntington Hospital (Northwell Health) — 270 Park Ave, Huntington, NY 11743 | (631) 351-2000
- St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center — 50 Rt 25A, Smithtown, NY 11787 | (631) 862-3000
Police
- SCPD 2nd Precinct — 1 Fisher Pl, Huntington Station, NY 11746 | (631) 854-8200
Courts
- Suffolk County District Court — 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 | (631) 853-7500
- Huntington Town Justice Court — 100 Main St, Huntington, NY 11743 | (631) 351-3078
- Suffolk County Supreme Court — 1 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 852-2332
Major Roads Through Dix Hills
- LIE
- Northern State Parkway
- Deer Park Avenue
- Vanderbilt Motor Parkway
Recent Dix Hills Incident Reports
Taysi Abdallah, 38, of Westbury Seriously Injured as Honda Overturns off LIE in Dix Hills
Taysi Abdallah, 38, of Westbury Seriously Injured as Honda Overturns off LIE in . June 27, 2026.
Woman, 38, Seriously Injured After Honda Overturns off LIE Near Exit 52 in Dix Hills
Woman, 38, Seriously Injured After Honda Overturns off LIE Near Exit 52 in Dix H. June 26, 2026.
Andreina Campos-Herrera & Maria Marin-Barco Charged in Alleged Dix Hills Brothel at 1005 Commack Road
Andreina Campos-Herrera, 33, of Dix Hills and Maria Marin-Barco, 31, of Flushing were charged with prostitution after Suffolk police uncovered an alleged brothel at 1005 Commack Road in Dix Hills, following community complaints to the Human Trafficking Investigations Unit.
Tractor-Trailer Driver Airlifted After Teen Runs Red Light in Dix Hills
Tractor-Trailer Driver Airlifted After Teen Runs Red Light in Dix Hills. May 9, 2026.
Nesconset man charged with DWI after Dix Hills crash seriously injures driver
Nesconset man charged with DWI after Dix Hills crash seriously injures driver. Long Island, NY
Dix Hills DWI Crash Leaves 21-Year-Old Seriously Injured, Driver Arrested: Police
Dix Hills DWI Crash Leaves 21-Year-Old Seriously Injured, Driver Arrested: Police. Long Island, NY
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Dangerous Roads in Dix Hills
Roads running through Dix Hills where we've tracked three or more incidents. Each link opens a dedicated road × town breakout with a full incident timeline.
Local Driver Services in Dix Hills
Practical resources for Dix Hills drivers — tire shops, gas prices, and live traffic conditions.
Accident Statistics
Historical accident statistics coming soon.
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
Accident & Legal Resources — Dix Hills
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Dix Hills, NY?
Call 911 immediately. SCPD's 2nd Precinct will respond. Document the scene with photos, collect witness information, and exchange insurance details with all involved parties. File a formal police report and notify your insurer under New York's no-fault law.
Which roads are most dangerous in Dix Hills?
The LIE through Dix Hills at Exit 49 (Route 110) and Exit 51 (Deer Park Avenue) sees frequent high-speed collisions. Deer Park Avenue carries heavy commercial traffic and is a persistent high-crash corridor. The Northern State Parkway through the hamlet has limited sight distances on some curves that contribute to single-vehicle accidents.
Where is the nearest hospital to Dix Hills?
Huntington Hospital in Huntington is the closest major emergency facility, approximately fifteen minutes north of central Dix Hills. St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center in Smithtown provides additional emergency capacity. For major trauma, Stony Brook University Hospital is accessible via the LIE.