Nassau Police Name Most Dangerous Intersections

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Some Long Island intersections are more dangerous than others. The Nassau County Police Department wants residents to know where those dangerous intersections are, and to be more cautious when driving there.

The department just released its list of the 10 intersections with the highest number of crashes. All of the intersections are where local roads meet the Long Island Expressway and its service roads, the NCPD said.

And, as the new year begins, police will be stepping up traffic enforcement at these intersections to help reduce the number of crashes.

The intersections are:

1. South Oyster Bay Road, Syosset: 129 crashes
2. Searingtown Road, North Hills: 110 crashes
3. South Oyster Bay Expressway, Syosset: 100 crashes
4. North Broadway, Jericho: 90 crashes
5. Sunnyside Boulevard, Woodbury: 78 crashes
6. Willis Avenue, Roslyn Heights: 77 crashes
7. Mineola Avenue, Roslyn Heights: 68 crashes
8. Jericho Turnpike, Jericho: 64 crashes
9. North Hyde Park Road, North Hills: 63 crashes
10. Glen Cove Road, East Hills: 55 crashes

In addition to increased enforcement, the Nassau County police gave tips for both drivers and pedestrians to keep themselves safe.

Drivers:

• Don't speed
• Be on the lookout for pedestrians
• Stay off the phone while driving
• Limit distractions

Pedestrians and bicyclists:

• Use designated crosswalks
• Wear reflective clothing at night
• Wait for signals at intersections
• Don't wear earbuds — you need to hear the traffic