Sag Harbor, NY — Crash Data, Roads, History & Law
Sag Harbor is an incorporated village in the Town of East Hampton, Suffolk County, New York, with 2,772 residents at the 2020 Census. Federal crash records show 1 fatal crash that killed 1 person within its boundaries from 2010 through 2024. Residents who commute travel an average of 18.2 minutes each way.
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Sag Harbor at a glance
- Status
- Incorporated village
- Towns
- East Hampton (59% of area), Southampton (41% of area)
- County
- Suffolk County
- Population (2020 Census)
- 2,772[C]
- Housing units (2020)
- 2,013
- Land area
- 1.8 sq mi (plus 0.53 sq mi of water)
- Density
- 1,540 people per sq mi
- Average commute
- 18.2 minutes[B]
- Traffic deaths, 2010–2024
- 1[A]
- ZIP Code
- 11963
- Founded / settled
- No single founding date is documented. The Village's own history states that records show no permanent settlement until the late 1730s, that Southampton Town records first mention "Sag Harbor" by name in 1709, and that East Hampton Town records referred to nearby land "nearest Hog Neck (North Haven)" as early as 1698. The first subdivisions of land took place in 1738 and 1745.[1]
- Former names
- Weg-wag-onuch[1]
- Incorporated
- March 26, 1846, Chapter 42 of the Laws of 1846[2]
- Port of Entry
- Established by act of Congress passed July 31, 1789, per the Village's own account, "one day before the city of New York"[3]
- Police
- Sag Harbor Village Police Department, 70 Division Street[8]
- Court
- Sag Harbor Village Justice Court, 55 Main Street, 2nd Fl.[9]
- Fire
- Sag Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, 1357 Brick Kiln Road[10]
- Hospital
- Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, 240 Meeting House Lane, Southampton[12]
- Census geography
- Sag Harbor village · GEOID 3664485 · GNIS 2391111
- Coordinates
- 40.9966°N, 72.2896°W
Name:The Village's history page derives the earlier Native name Weg-wag-onuch from the Algonquin "Weg-quae-and-auke"; it does not itself explain the English name "Sag Harbor," which it notes was first used as "Sagaponack Harbor or the Harbor of Sagg" by the neighboring Sagaponack settlement to the south.[1]
Fatal crashes in Sag Harbor, 2010–2024
From January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2024, 1 person died in 1 crash on public roads inside Sag Harbor, according to the federal Fatality Analysis Reporting System.[A]
- Fatal crashes
- 1
- People killed
- 1
- Pedestrians
- 0
- Bicyclists
- 0
- Motorcyclists
- 1
- Vehicle occupants
- 0
2024 figures come from NHTSA's Annual Report File and may be revised.
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| Year | Fatal crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 |
Roads where people died
| Road | Crashes | Deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Hampton St | 1 | 1 |
Road names as recorded by police and normalised to common Long Island names.
When and where
- Of the 1 crashes with a recorded time, 0 happened between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m., 1 between 4 and 8 p.m., 0 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and 0 between 6 and 10 a.m.
- 0% happened in darkness.
- 0 of the 1 deaths were on expressways or parkways; 1 were on arterials and local streets.
- In at least 1 crash, a driver had a reported blood-alcohol concentration of .08 or higher. This counts known test results only; NHTSA's official alcohol estimates, which impute untested drivers, are higher.
Who owns the roads where they happened (2015–2024)
FARS has recorded the owner of the roadway since 2015. Of the 1 fatal crash in Sag Harbor since then:
- Town roads 1 (100%)
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: 2.4 traffic deaths per 100,000 residents per year, against 9.1 for Suffolk 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 2,772 residents, a single crash moves Sag Harbor's rate substantially.
Every fatal crash on record
| Date | Time | Road | Deaths | Who died | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | Hampton St | 1 | Motorcyclist | daylight |
FARS contains no names or personal identifiers. * 2024 records are preliminary. Download all 1 records (CSV) · How this was compiled
Recent Sag Harbor Incident Reports
Peter Mangiameli of Southampton Charged After Sag Harbor Boat Crash Seriously Injures Two
Sag Harbor Sixth Grader Dies in Lehigh River Rafting Accident During Poconos School Trip
Sag Harbor Sixth Grader Dies in Lehigh River Rafting Accident During Poconos School Trip. May 28, 2026.
Riverhead Man Charged with DWI After Hit-and-Run Crash in Sag Harbor
A Riverhead man was arrested after allegedly crashing into another vehicle on a Long Island highway, fleeing the scene, and lying to police about his identity in Sag Harbor on May 13, 2026, police said.
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 Sag Harbor. Police reported 614 crashes there from 2021 through 2024 — about 0.4 a day. 67 (10.9%) injured someone and 0 were fatal. [D]
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 162 | 138 | 168 | 614 |
- Injury crashes
- 67
- Fatal crashes
- 0
- Struck a pedestrian
- 4
- Struck a bicyclist
- 7
- Struck a deer
- 10
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 Sag Harbor gets to work
Sag Harbor commuters travel an average of 18.2 minutes each way, 12.9 minutes shorter than the Suffolk County average (the national average is 26.4 minutes). About 55.1% of workers drive alone. [B]
| Measure | Sag Harbor | Suffolk County | New York State | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average one-way commute | 18.2 min ±7.8 | 31.1 min | 32.6 min | 26.4 min |
| Commute 60 minutes or longer | 8.9% ±6.7 † | 14.1% | 16.8% | 8.6% |
| Commute under 15 minutes | 50.3% ±14.8 | 22.8% | 20.5% | 26% |
| Drive alone | 55.1% ±10.3 | 72.1% | 48.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 2.4% ±2.6 † | 7.5% | 6.3% | 8.5% |
| Commuter rail (LIRR) | 0.8% ±1.2 † | 3.2% | 1.8% | 0.3% |
| Bus | 0.5% ±0.7 † | 0.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% |
| Walk | 9.8% ±6.2 † | 1.4% | 5.6% | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 26.4% ±12.1 | 12% | 14.9% | 15.1% |
| Leave home before 6 a.m. | 16% ±9.6 † | 12% | 10.6% | 14.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% ±4.9 † | 5.1% | 29.2% | 8.4% |
| Households with three or more vehicles | 24.5% ±8.7 | 28.8% | 11.8% | 21.9% |
Survey estimates for 1,189 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 Sag Harbor
- Sag Harbor became a U.S. port of entry under an act of Congress passed July 31, 1789 — one day, the Village says, before New York City received the same designation.[3]
- Between 1760 and 1850, Sag Harbor's own history says the village had more tons of square-rigged shipping engaged in commerce than New York City.[4]
- On May 21, 1777, Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs led a raid that destroyed British military supplies at Sag Harbor in about 25 hours without an American casualty.[5]
- Sag Harbor was incorporated as a village on March 26, 1846, by Chapter 42 of the Laws of 1846.[2]
- Sag Harbor says it was the first village east of Brooklyn to have gaslights, installed in December 1859.[6]
- Chapter 58 of the Laws of New York of 1803 is credited by the Village with creating the first fire department chartered in New York State, at Sag Harbor.[7]
- New York Route 114 connects Sag Harbor to East Hampton on one side and, through North Haven, to the Shelter Island ferry and Greenport on the other.[11]
History
The Village of Sag Harbor's own history traces the area's earliest name to the Algonquin "Weg-quae-and-auke," rendered as Weg-wag-onuch, and says the neighboring settlement of Sagaponack to the south called the harbor "Sagaponack Harbor or the Harbor of Sagg" because it shipped goods from there.[1] No single founding date is documented: records show no permanent settlement until the late 1730s, though Southampton Town records name "Sag Harbor" as early as 1709 and East Hampton Town records described nearby meadow "nearest Hog Neck (North Haven)" in 1698, before the harbor had that name.[1] The first subdivisions of land came in 1738 and 1745, after which the settlement grew.[1]
From 1760 to 1850 Sag Harbor was, by its own account, a thriving whaling port that at its height had more tons of square-rigged shipping engaged in commerce than New York City.[4] It became a federal port of entry under an act of Congress passed July 31, 1789 — one day, the Village says, before New York City received the same designation.[3] The whaling trade declined after about 1850 with the discovery of gold in California and petroleum in Pennsylvania; residents turned to other industry, including a brass foundry, hat factories, watch making, and later the Bulova Watchcase Factory, E.W. Bliss Torpedo Company, Agawam Aircraft Products and Grumman Aerospace, with Bulova's 1981 departure among the last of that era.[4]
The Village Trustees moved to incorporate Sag Harbor in January 1846, forming a drafting committee on January 5 and passing a resolution on January 12; the incorporating act followed on March 26, 1846, as Chapter 42 of the Laws of 1846.[2] Sag Harbor also claims two other governmental firsts: gaslights in December 1859, making it, in its own telling, the first village east of Brooklyn to have them, and the first fire department in New York State, established by Chapter 58 of the Laws of 1803.[6][7]
Law and legal history
Sag Harbor's clearest legislative distinction is federal: the act of Congress of July 31, 1789 that made it a U.S. port of entry, which the Village says predated New York City's own designation by one day.[3] Its second is a state one: Chapter 58 of the Laws of New York of 1803, which the Village credits with creating the first fire department chartered anywhere in the state.[7]
Because the incorporated Village overlaps the Towns of Southampton and East Hampton, it maintains its own local government rather than relying solely on either town's police or court. The Village Code (eCode360 client SA0314) includes a dedicated Chapter 235, "Streets and Sidewalks" (§235-1 to §235-23) — the local law under which claims over defective Village streets and sidewalks would be governed — and a lengthy Chapter A310, "Police Department Rules and Regulations" (§A310-1 to §A310-196), governing the Village's own police force.[11]
Government, courts and policing
Sag Harbor is policed by its own Sag Harbor Village Police Department, headquartered at 70 Division Street, rather than by the Suffolk County Police Department or by the Southampton or East Hampton Town police that serve the surrounding unincorporated hamlets.[8] Local criminal, traffic and civil matters go to the Village's own Sag Harbor Village Justice Court at 55 Main Street, 2nd Floor, whose bench in 2026 included Village Justice Carl Irace and Associate Justice Carl Benincasa.[9] Fire protection is provided by the Sag Harbor Volunteer Fire Department, based at 1357 Brick Kiln Road.[10]
New York State Route 114 is the only numbered highway serving the Village; NYSDOT's own touring-route description runs it from East Hampton through Sag Harbor and North Haven to the Shelter Island ferry and on to Greenport.[11]
Sag Harbor timeline
- Earliest East Hampton record near the harbor. East Hampton Town records described a bequest of "a share of the piece of meadow that lies nearest Hog Neck (North Haven)" in the town's bounds, without yet using the name Sag Harbor.[1]
- First recorded use of the name. Southampton Town records first mention "Sag Harbor" by name.[1]
- First land subdivision. The first subdivision of land at Sag Harbor took place.[1]
- Second land subdivision. A second subdivision of land followed.[1]
- Meigs Raid. Colonel Return Jonathan Meigs led a Continental raid that destroyed British supplies at Sag Harbor.[5]
- Port of entry. An act of Congress made Sag Harbor a federal port of entry, which the Village's history says came one day before New York City's designation.[3]
- First New York fire department. Chapter 58 of the Laws of New York of 1803 established what the Village describes as the first fire department in the State of New York, at Sag Harbor.[7]
- Incorporation committee formed. The Village Trustees formed a committee to draft the act incorporating Sag Harbor.[2]
- Village incorporated. Chapter 42 of the Laws of 1846 incorporated the Port of Sag Harbor as a village.[2]
- Gaslights. Sag Harbor became, in its own account, the first village east of Brooklyn to have gaslights.[6]
- Bulova closes. The Bulova Watchcase Factory, one of the last of Sag Harbor's 20th-century industries, left the Village.[4]
Major roads in Sag Harbor
| Road | Route | Maintained by | In Sag Harbor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sag Harbor–East Hampton Turnpike [11] | NY 114 | New York State | runs through |
| Main Street [11] | — | — | runs through the historic village center |
| Brick Kiln Road [10] | — | — | runs through; the Village fire department's own address is on this road |
Emergency Resources
Hospitals
See county-level hospital listings.
Police
- Sag Harbor Village Police Department — 70 Division Street, Sag Harbor, NY 11963 — (631) 725-0247 (Village's own police department; not Suffolk County Police. Emergencies: 911.)
Courts
- Sag Harbor Village Justice Court — 55 Main Street, 2nd Fl., Sag Harbor, NY 11963 — (631) 725-0621 (Village's own justice court. Window hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.)
Local Driver Services in Sag Harbor
Practical resources for Sag Harbor drivers — tire shops, gas prices, and live traffic conditions.
Safety Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I do after a car accident in Sag Harbor, 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 SCPD 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 Sag Harbor?
Route 114 and Main Street carry the heaviest traffic through Sag Harbor and account for most of the reported crashes we track. Main Street through the historic village center, with dense seasonal pedestrian and parking activity. Commercial driveways, signalized intersections, and turning movements along these corridors drive the local crash mix.
How current are these Sag Harbor accident reports?
Long Island Traffic adds new reports every 2–4 hours from 511NY, NYS Police Troop L, SCPD, and verified local news. Scroll up for the latest Sag Harbor and Suffolk County incidents, and check the "Dangerous Roads" section for corridor-level breakdowns.
Do I need a lawyer after a Sag Harbor accident?
If you suffered serious injuries, significant property damage, or the other driver was uninsured, consulting a Suffolk 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 Sag Harbor. History (2026). Government record.
- [2] Village of Sag Harbor. History (incorporation) (2026). Government record.
- [3] Village of Sag Harbor. History (port of entry) (2026). Government record.
- [4] Village of Sag Harbor. History (whaling and industry) (2026). Government record.
- [5] Village of Sag Harbor. History (Meigs Raid) (2026). Government record.
- [6] Village of Sag Harbor. History (gaslights) (2026). Government record.
- [7] Village of Sag Harbor. History (first fire department) (2026). Government record.
- [8] Village of Sag Harbor. Police Department (2026). Government record.
- [9] Village of Sag Harbor. Staff Directory: Justice Court (2026). Government record.
- [10] Village of Sag Harbor. Staff Directory: Sag Harbor Volunteer Fire Department (2026). Government record.
- [11] New York State Department of Transportation, Office of Traffic Safety & Mobility. Official Description of Highway Touring Routes, Bicycle Touring Routes, Scenic Byways, & Commemorative/Memorial Designations in New York State (2017). Government record.
- [12] Stony Brook Medicine. Stony Brook Southampton Hospital (home page) (2026). Academic.
Sources opened and checked September 17, 2026.