East Hampton, NY — Accident Reports & Safety Information
Traffic accident reports, road safety data, emergency resources, and legal information for East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York.
Overview
- Type
- Town
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population
- 22,000
- ZIP Codes
- 11937, 11954, 11930
- Coordinates
- 40.9634°N, 72.1849°W
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital — 240 Meeting House Ln, Southampton, NY 11968 | (631) 726-8200
Police
- East Hampton Town Police Department — 3 Gingerbread Ln, East Hampton, NY 11937 | (631) 537-7575
Courts
- East Hampton Town Justice Court — 159 Pantigo Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937 | (631) 324-4142
- Suffolk County District Court — 400 Carleton Ave, Central Islip, NY 11722 | (631) 853-7500
- Suffolk County Supreme Court — 1 Court St, Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 852-2332
Major Roads Through East Hampton
- Montauk Highway
- Route 27
- Springs Fireplace Road
- Stephen Hands Path
Recent East Hampton Incident Reports
Disabled Vehicle Blocks Center Lane on I-495 Eastbound in Queens
Disabled Vehicle Blocks Center Lane on I-495 Eastbound in Queens. in east hampton. Queens County. June 13, 2026.
Two Right Lanes Blocked After Westbound I-495 Crash in Queens
Two Right Lanes Blocked After Westbound I-495 Crash in Queens. in east hampton. Queens County. June 2, 2026.
East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ
East Hampton Man Busted for DWI, Cocaine Found in Wallet at Police HQ. May 26, 2026.
Three-Car Crash Near Ocean Colony Resort Sends One to Hospital by Helicopter
Three-Car Crash Near Ocean Colony Resort Sends One to Hospital by Helicopter. in east hampton. April 28, 2026.
Moriches teen gets 4 to 12 years in DWI crash that killed East Hampton teen
Moriches teen gets 4 to 12 years in DWI crash that killed East Hampton teen. Long Island, NY
Driver in Fatal 2025 Crash Gets Four to 12 Years
Driver in Fatal 2025 Crash Gets Four to 12 Years. Long Island, NY
Updated continuously from 511NY, NYSP, NCPD, and SCPD feeds — all Long Island reports.
Dangerous Roads in East Hampton
Roads running through East Hampton 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 East Hampton
Practical resources for East Hampton 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 — East Hampton
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in East Hampton, NY?
Call 911 immediately. East Hampton Town Police will respond. Document the scene thoroughly with photos and gather witness information. File a police report and notify your insurance company. East Hampton has its own town police department — not SCPD — so your report will be filed locally.
Which roads are most dangerous in East Hampton?
Montauk Highway (Route 27) through the Town of East Hampton is the primary high-crash corridor, particularly the stretch between Amagansett and East Hampton Village. The two-lane sections of Route 27 east of Southampton see severe congestion during summer weekends, leading to dangerous passing attempts. Springs Fireplace Road is a secondary high-crash road with limited sight distances.
Where is the nearest hospital to East Hampton?
Stony Brook Southampton Hospital in Southampton is the closest major emergency facility, approximately twenty minutes west of East Hampton Village. For severe trauma, Stony Brook University Hospital is the nearest Level I trauma center but is over an hour's drive. Air ambulance transport may be used for the most critical cases.