Nassau, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Nassau County

This page shows traffic ticket and crash counts for Nassau County, New York. The numbers come from Traffic Safety Statistical Repository (TSSR) data. Ticket and crash data cover 2009 to 2024.

Nassau County had 332,484 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 2% more than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 38,753 in 2009 to 21,237 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 16,788 in 2009 to 6,969 in 2024. Impaired driving tickets went from 4,841 in 2009 to 4,822 in 2018.

Nassau County had 39,177 reported crashes in 2024. A 2018 change in crash reporting makes earlier years hard to compare.

These are raw counts. They are not adjusted for population or miles driven.

Nassau County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets324,619 (2009)332,484 (2024)+2%
Speeding tickets38,753 (2009)21,237 (2024)−45%
Cell phone and texting tickets16,788 (2009)6,969 (2024)−58%
Impaired driving tickets4,841 (2009)4,822 (2018)0%
Reported crashes32,506 (2009)39,177 (2024)+21%†

Traffic tickets

This count includes every type of traffic ticket in the data.

All traffic tickets by year

Nassau County had 332,484 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 2% more than in 2009, when there were 324,619. The highest year was 2018, with 368,541.

All traffic tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 332,484 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 2% more than in 2009, when there were 324,619. The highest year was 2018, with 368,541.0100k200k300k400k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 324,6192010: 327,5312011: 280,5702012: 270,5652013: 285,2572014: 276,6532015: 305,2472016: 316,6222017: 351,7592018: 368,5412019: 362,8212020: 205,3972021: 218,0912022: 284,2372023: 339,7472024: 332,484332,484All traffic tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 332,484 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 2% more than in 2009, when there were 324,619. The highest year was 2018, with 368,541.0100k200k300k400k200920132017202120242009: 324,6192010: 327,5312011: 280,5702012: 270,5652013: 285,2572014: 276,6532015: 305,2472016: 316,6222017: 351,7592018: 368,5412019: 362,8212020: 205,3972021: 218,0912022: 284,2372023: 339,7472024: 332,484332,484

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Nassau County
YearTraffic tickets
2009324,619
2010327,531
2011280,570
2012270,565
2013285,257
2014276,653
2015305,247
2016316,622
2017351,759
2018368,541
2019362,821
2020205,397
2021218,091
2022284,237
2023339,747
2024332,484

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Cell phone and texting tickets

These charts cover cell phone tickets (VTL 1225-c) and texting tickets (VTL 1225-d).

Cell phone and texting tickets by year

Nassau County had 6,969 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 58% fewer than in 2009, when there were 16,788.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 6,969 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 58% fewer than in 2009, when there were 16,788.05k10k15k20k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 16,7882010: 14,8942011: 9,4892012: 8,4982013: 9,6102014: 7,5622015: 8,0252016: 7,6262017: 7,5542018: 6,8372019: 6,5572020: 4,1392021: 4,0792022: 4,6282023: 6,1292024: 6,9696,969Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 6,969 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 58% fewer than in 2009, when there were 16,788.05k10k15k20k200920132017202120242009: 16,7882010: 14,8942011: 9,4892012: 8,4982013: 9,6102014: 7,5622015: 8,0252016: 7,6262017: 7,5542018: 6,8372019: 6,5572020: 4,1392021: 4,0792022: 4,6282023: 6,1292024: 6,9696,969

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Nassau County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
200916,788
201014,894
20119,489
20128,498
20139,610
20147,562
20158,025
20167,626
20177,554
20186,837
20196,557
20204,139
20214,079
20224,628
20236,129
20246,969

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Nassau County had 129,384 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Nassau County had 129,384 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.05k10k15k20k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 16,781Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 14,764Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 9,222Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 7,621Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 8,161Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 6,098Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 5,986Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 5,401Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 4,225Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 3,504Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 2,882Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,599Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,626Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 1,868Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 2,128Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 2,126Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 7Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 130Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 267Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 877Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 1,449Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 1,464Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 2,039Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 2,225Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 3,329Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 3,333Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 3,675Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 2,540Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 2,453Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 2,760Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 4,001Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 4,843Phone use and texting tickets by year, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Nassau County had 129,384 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 73% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 27%.05k10k15k20k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 16,781Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 14,764Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 9,222Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 7,621Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 8,161Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 6,098Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 5,986Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 5,401Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 4,225Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 3,504Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 2,882Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,599Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,626Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 1,868Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 2,128Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 2,126Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2009: 7Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 130Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 267Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 877Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 1,449Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 1,464Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 2,039Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 2,225Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 3,329Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 3,333Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 3,675Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 2,540Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 2,453Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 2,760Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 4,001Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 4,843
  • Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)
  • Texting (V&T 1225-d)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Phone use and texting tickets by year, Nassau County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
200916,7817
201014,764130
20119,222267
20127,621877
20138,1611,449
20146,0981,464
20155,9862,039
20165,4012,225
20174,2253,329
20183,5043,333
20192,8823,675
20201,5992,540
20211,6262,453
20221,8682,760
20232,1284,001
20242,1264,843

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 82% of 4,158 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 15%.

Cell phone ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 82% of 4,158 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 15%.Convicted on a Non-Texting Violat…Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 3,407 (82%)3,407 (82%)Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 611 (15%)611 (15%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 140 (3%)140 (3%)Cell phone ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 82% of 4,158 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 15%.Convicted on a Non-Texting ViolationConvicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 3,407 (82%)3,407 (82%)Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 611 (15%)611 (15%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 140 (3%)140 (3%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation3,40782%
Convicted on Same Texting Violation61115%
Dismissed/Acquitted1403%
Total4,158100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 81% of 1,765 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 14%.

Texting ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 81% of 1,765 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 14%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Vio…Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 1,423 (81%)1,423 (81%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 248 (14%)248 (14%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 94 (5%)94 (5%)Texting ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 81% of 1,765 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation,” at 14%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 1,423 (81%)1,423 (81%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 248 (14%)248 (14%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 94 (5%)94 (5%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation1,42381%
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation24814%
Dismissed/Acquitted945%
Total1,765100%

Read more: New York cell phone tickets

Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Nassau County had 21,237 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 45% fewer than in 2009, when there were 38,753. The highest year was 2010, with 39,033.

Speeding tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 21,237 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 45% fewer than in 2009, when there were 38,753. The highest year was 2010, with 39,033.010k20k30k40k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 38,7532010: 39,0332011: 28,5872012: 28,9762013: 29,5452014: 26,0492015: 27,2862016: 25,7012017: 25,5592018: 23,6052019: 24,4142020: 20,4982021: 20,0902022: 18,5652023: 20,8242024: 21,23721,237Speeding tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 21,237 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 45% fewer than in 2009, when there were 38,753. The highest year was 2010, with 39,033.010k20k30k40k200920132017202120242009: 38,7532010: 39,0332011: 28,5872012: 28,9762013: 29,5452014: 26,0492015: 27,2862016: 25,7012017: 25,5592018: 23,6052019: 24,4142020: 20,4982021: 20,0902022: 18,5652023: 20,8242024: 21,23721,237

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Nassau County
YearSpeeding tickets
200938,753
201039,033
201128,587
201228,976
201329,545
201426,049
201527,286
201625,701
201725,559
201823,605
201924,414
202020,498
202120,090
202218,565
202320,824
202421,237

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c)

Nassau County had 1,477 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 2,044. The highest year was 2010, with 2,634.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Nassau CountyNassau County had 1,477 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 2,044. The highest year was 2010, with 2,634.01k2k3k4k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 2,0442010: 2,6342011: 1,7112012: 1,4712013: 1,3102014: 1,1612015: 1,2862016: 1,3962017: 1,4012018: 1,2412019: 1,5012020: 7912021: 1,5102022: 1,1992023: 1,7092024: 1,4771,477School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Nassau CountyNassau County had 1,477 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 2,044. The highest year was 2010, with 2,634.01k2k3k4k200920132017202120242009: 2,0442010: 2,6342011: 1,7112012: 1,4712013: 1,3102014: 1,1612015: 1,2862016: 1,3962017: 1,4012018: 1,2412019: 1,5012020: 7912021: 1,5102022: 1,1992023: 1,7092024: 1,4771,477

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Nassau County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
20092,044
20102,634
20111,711
20121,471
20131,310
20141,161
20151,286
20161,396
20171,401
20181,241
20191,501
2020791
20211,510
20221,199
20231,709
20241,477

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f)

Nassau County had 21 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 95% fewer than in 2009, when there were 417.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Nassau CountyNassau County had 21 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 95% fewer than in 2009, when there were 417.0200400600800200920112013201520172019202120242009: 4172010: 2302011: 882012: 572013: 2472014: 1092015: 192016: 182017: 592018: 1282019: 1982020: 272021: 792022: 362023: 352024: 2121Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Nassau CountyNassau County had 21 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 95% fewer than in 2009, when there were 417.0200400600800200920132017202120242009: 4172010: 2302011: 882012: 572013: 2472014: 1092015: 192016: 182017: 592018: 1282019: 1982020: 272021: 792022: 362023: 352024: 2121

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Nassau County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
2009417
2010230
201188
201257
2013247
2014109
201519
201618
201759
2018128
2019198
202027
202179
202236
202335
202421

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 84% of 18,196 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 10%.

Speeding ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 84% of 18,196 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 10%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding Viola…Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 15,367 (84%)15,367 (84%)Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 1,755 (10%)1,755 (10%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 1,016 (6%)1,016 (6%)Convicted on Different Speeding V…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 58 (less than 1%)58 (less than 1%)Speeding ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 84% of 18,196 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 10%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding ViolationConvicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 15,367 (84%)15,367 (84%)Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 1,755 (10%)1,755 (10%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 1,016 (6%)1,016 (6%)Convicted on Different Speeding Violati…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 58 (less than 1%)58 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation15,36784%
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation1,75510%
Dismissed/Acquitted1,0166%
Convicted on Different Speeding Violation58less than 1%
Total18,196100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 93% of speeding tickets in Nassau County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 3%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Nassau CountyIn 2024, 93% of speeding tickets in Nassau County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 3%.New York StateNew York State: 19,532 (93%)19,532 (93%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 546 (3%)546 (3%)Other US StatesOther US States: 437 (2%)437 (2%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 405 (2%)405 (2%)CanadaCanada: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Nassau CountyIn 2024, 93% of speeding tickets in Nassau County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 3%.New York StateNew York State: 19,532 (93%)19,532 (93%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 546 (3%)546 (3%)Other US StatesOther US States: 437 (2%)437 (2%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 405 (2%)405 (2%)CanadaCanada: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Nassau County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State19,53293%
Northeast Region5463%
Other US States4372%
Other/Unknown4052%
Canada4less than 1%
Total20,924100%

Read more: New York speeding tickets

Impaired driving tickets

These charts cover impaired driving tickets under VTL 1192 (subsections 1 to 4). They include alcohol and drug cases.

Impaired driving tickets by year

Nassau County had 4,822 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is about the same as in 2009, when there were 4,841. The highest year was 2015, with 5,300.

Impaired driving tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 4,822 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is about the same as in 2009, when there were 4,841. The highest year was 2015, with 5,300.02k4k6k8k20092010201120122013201420152016201720182009: 4,8412010: 4,7132011: 4,0002012: 3,7632013: 3,9482014: 5,1422015: 5,3002016: 5,0832017: 4,8912018: 4,8224,822Impaired driving tickets by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 4,822 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is about the same as in 2009, when there were 4,841. The highest year was 2015, with 5,300.02k4k6k8k200920112013201520182009: 4,8412010: 4,7132011: 4,0002012: 3,7632013: 3,9482014: 5,1422015: 5,3002016: 5,0832017: 4,8912018: 4,8224,822

Years shown: 2009–2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by year, Nassau County
YearImpaired driving tickets
20094,841
20104,713
20114,000
20123,763
20133,948
20145,142
20155,300
20165,083
20174,891
20184,822

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender

In 2018, male drivers got 77% of impaired driving tickets in Nassau County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 889.

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Nassau CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 77% of impaired driving tickets in Nassau County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 889.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 696916 - 20, Female: 171716 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 65265221 - 29, Female: 23723721 - 29, Unknown: 0030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 60160130 - 39, Female: 16916930 - 39, Unknown: 0040 - 4940 - 49, Male: 39439440 - 49, Female: 797940 - 49, Unknown: 1150 - 5950 - 59, Male: 23323350 - 59, Female: 757550 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 10110160 and Over, Female: 191960 and Over, Unknown: 00UnknownUnknown, Male: 11Unknown, Female: 00Unknown, Unknown: 00Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Nassau CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 77% of impaired driving tickets in Nassau County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 889.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 696916 - 20, Female: 171716 - 20, Unknown: 0021 - 2921 - 29, Male: 65265221 - 29, Female: 23723721 - 29, Unknown: 0030 - 3930 - 39, Male: 60160130 - 39, Female: 16916930 - 39, Unknown: 0040 - 4940 - 49, Male: 39439440 - 49, Female: 797940 - 49, Unknown: 1150 - 5950 - 59, Male: 23323350 - 59, Female: 757550 - 59, Unknown: 0060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 10110160 and Over, Female: 191960 and Over, Unknown: 00UnknownUnknown, Male: 11Unknown, Female: 00Unknown, Unknown: 00
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  • Female
  • Unknown

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Nassau County
Age groupMaleFemaleUnknownTotal
16 - 206917–86
21 - 29652237–889
30 - 39601169–770
40 - 49394791474
50 - 5923375–308
60 and Over10119–120
Unknown1––1

Impaired driving tickets by time of day

In 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 679. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 32.

Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 679. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 32.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 679 (30%)679 (30%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 586 (26%)586 (26%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 76 (3%)76 (3%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 32 (1%)32 (1%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 52 (2%)52 (2%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 96 (4%)96 (4%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 217 (10%)217 (10%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 500 (22%)500 (22%)Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 679. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 32.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 679 (30%)679 (30%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 586 (26%)586 (26%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 76 (3%)76 (3%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 32 (1%)32 (1%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 52 (2%)52 (2%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 96 (4%)96 (4%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 217 (10%)217 (10%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 500 (22%)500 (22%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Nassau County
Time of dayCountShare
Mid - 3 am67930%
3am - 6am58626%
6am - 9am763%
9am - Noon321%
Noon - 3pm522%
3pm - 6pm964%
6pm - 9pm21710%
9pm - Mid50022%
Total2,238100%

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week

In 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 735. Tuesday had the fewest, with 175.

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Nassau CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 735. Tuesday had the fewest, with 175.0200400600800Sunday: 735735SundayMonday: 306306MondayTuesday: 175175TuesdayWednesday: 226226WednesdayThursday: 252252ThursdayFriday: 328328FridaySaturday: 626626SaturdayImpaired driving tickets by day of the week, Nassau CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 735. Tuesday had the fewest, with 175.0200400600800Sunday: 735735SunMonday: 306306MonTuesday: 175175TueWednesday: 226226WedThursday: 252252ThuFriday: 328328FriSaturday: 626626Sat

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Nassau County
DayCountShare
Sunday73528%
Monday30612%
Tuesday1757%
Wednesday2269%
Thursday25210%
Friday32812%
Saturday62624%
Total2,648100%

Impaired driving tickets by month

In 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 199. April had the fewest, with 36.

Impaired driving tickets by month, Nassau CountyIn 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 199. April had the fewest, with 36.050100150200January: 174174JanFebruary: 168168FebMarch: 124124MarApril: 3636AprMay: 113113MayJune: 8181JunJuly: 161161JulAugust: 199199AugSeptember: 180180SepOctober: 174174OctNovember: 153153NovDecember: 141141DecImpaired driving tickets by month, Nassau CountyIn 2020, August had the most impaired driving tickets in Nassau County, with 199. April had the fewest, with 36.JanuaryJanuary: 174 (10%)174 (10%)FebruaryFebruary: 168 (10%)168 (10%)MarchMarch: 124 (7%)124 (7%)AprilApril: 36 (2%)36 (2%)MayMay: 113 (7%)113 (7%)JuneJune: 81 (5%)81 (5%)JulyJuly: 161 (9%)161 (9%)AugustAugust: 199 (12%)199 (12%)SeptemberSeptember: 180 (11%)180 (11%)OctoberOctober: 174 (10%)174 (10%)NovemberNovember: 153 (9%)153 (9%)DecemberDecember: 141 (8%)141 (8%)

Data year: 2020.

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Impaired driving tickets by month, Nassau County
MonthCountShare
January17410%
February16810%
March1247%
April362%
May1137%
June815%
July1619%
August19912%
September18011%
October17410%
November1539%
December1418%
Total1,704100%

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined

In 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 67% of 1,812 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 23%.

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 67% of 1,812 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 23%.Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 1,215 (67%)1,215 (67%)Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 421 (23%)421 (23%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 156 (9%)156 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 20 (1%)20 (1%)Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 67% of 1,812 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 23%.Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 1,215 (67%)1,215 (67%)Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 421 (23%)421 (23%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 156 (9%)156 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 20 (1%)20 (1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation1,21567%
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation42123%
Dismissed/Acquitted1569%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation201%
Total1,812100%

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 65% of 1,660 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 25%.

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 65% of 1,660 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 25%.Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 1,081 (65%)1,081 (65%)Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 415 (25%)415 (25%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 144 (9%)144 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 20 (1%)20 (1%)Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 65% of 1,660 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 25%.Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 1,081 (65%)1,081 (65%)Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 415 (25%)415 (25%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 144 (9%)144 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 20 (1%)20 (1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation1,08165%
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation41525%
Dismissed/Acquitted1449%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation201%
Total1,660100%

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 84% of 109 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 11%.

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 84% of 109 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 11%.Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 92 (84%)92 (84%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (11%)12 (11%)Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 5 (5%)5 (5%)Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Nassau County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 84% of 109 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 11%.Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 92 (84%)92 (84%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (11%)12 (11%)Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 5 (5%)5 (5%)

Data year: 2018.

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Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Nassau County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation9284%
Dismissed/Acquitted1211%
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation55%
Total109100%

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Crashes

In 2018, the police crash report form changed how property damage crashes are recorded. Because of this, crash counts from 2018 on are much higher than in earlier years. Compare years before and after 2018 with care.

Reported crashes by year

Nassau County had 39,177 reported crashes in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 41,862.

Reported crashes by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 39,177 reported crashes in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 41,862.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 32,5062010: 33,4862011: 33,9272012: 33,0802013: 33,5172014: 33,1762015: 33,0082016: 32,8002017: 29,5572018: 40,3062019: 41,8622020: 29,6722021: 36,6652022: 40,5722023: 39,1042024: 39,17739,177Reported crashes by year, Nassau CountyNassau County had 39,177 reported crashes in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 41,862.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 32,5062010: 33,4862011: 33,9272012: 33,0802013: 33,5172014: 33,1762015: 33,0082016: 32,8002017: 29,5572018: 40,3062019: 41,8622020: 29,6722021: 36,6652022: 40,5722023: 39,1042024: 39,17739,177

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Nassau County
YearReported crashes
200932,506
201033,486
201133,927
201233,080
201333,517
201433,176
201533,008
201632,800
201729,557
201840,306
201941,862
202029,672
202136,665
202240,572
202339,104
202439,177

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Nassau County had 909 crashes involving a pedestrian, 528 crashes involving a bicycle and 359 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Nassau CountyIn 2024, Nassau County had 909 crashes involving a pedestrian, 528 crashes involving a bicycle and 359 motorcycle crashes.05001k1.5k2k20092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 970Pedestrian, 2010: 1,005Pedestrian, 2011: 967Pedestrian, 2012: 1,003Pedestrian, 2013: 1,044Pedestrian, 2014: 943Pedestrian, 2015: 898Pedestrian, 2016: 930Pedestrian, 2017: 855Pedestrian, 2018: 850Pedestrian, 2019: 866Pedestrian, 2020: 574Pedestrian, 2021: 738Pedestrian, 2022: 856Pedestrian, 2023: 875Pedestrian, 2024: 909Bicycle, 2009: 456Bicycle, 2010: 411Bicycle, 2011: 408Bicycle, 2012: 395Bicycle, 2013: 365Bicycle, 2014: 361Bicycle, 2015: 350Bicycle, 2016: 308Bicycle, 2017: 325Bicycle, 2018: 304Bicycle, 2019: 339Bicycle, 2020: 336Bicycle, 2021: 356Bicycle, 2022: 402Bicycle, 2023: 456Bicycle, 2024: 528Motorcycle, 2009: 329Motorcycle, 2010: 315Motorcycle, 2011: 325Motorcycle, 2012: 361Motorcycle, 2013: 291Motorcycle, 2014: 314Motorcycle, 2015: 322Motorcycle, 2016: 322Motorcycle, 2017: 274Motorcycle, 2018: 255Motorcycle, 2019: 263Motorcycle, 2020: 269Motorcycle, 2021: 280Motorcycle, 2022: 328Motorcycle, 2023: 311Motorcycle, 2024: 359Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Nassau CountyIn 2024, Nassau County had 909 crashes involving a pedestrian, 528 crashes involving a bicycle and 359 motorcycle crashes.05001k1.5k2k20092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 970Pedestrian, 2010: 1,005Pedestrian, 2011: 967Pedestrian, 2012: 1,003Pedestrian, 2013: 1,044Pedestrian, 2014: 943Pedestrian, 2015: 898Pedestrian, 2016: 930Pedestrian, 2017: 855Pedestrian, 2018: 850Pedestrian, 2019: 866Pedestrian, 2020: 574Pedestrian, 2021: 738Pedestrian, 2022: 856Pedestrian, 2023: 875Pedestrian, 2024: 909Bicycle, 2009: 456Bicycle, 2010: 411Bicycle, 2011: 408Bicycle, 2012: 395Bicycle, 2013: 365Bicycle, 2014: 361Bicycle, 2015: 350Bicycle, 2016: 308Bicycle, 2017: 325Bicycle, 2018: 304Bicycle, 2019: 339Bicycle, 2020: 336Bicycle, 2021: 356Bicycle, 2022: 402Bicycle, 2023: 456Bicycle, 2024: 528Motorcycle, 2009: 329Motorcycle, 2010: 315Motorcycle, 2011: 325Motorcycle, 2012: 361Motorcycle, 2013: 291Motorcycle, 2014: 314Motorcycle, 2015: 322Motorcycle, 2016: 322Motorcycle, 2017: 274Motorcycle, 2018: 255Motorcycle, 2019: 263Motorcycle, 2020: 269Motorcycle, 2021: 280Motorcycle, 2022: 328Motorcycle, 2023: 311Motorcycle, 2024: 359
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  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Nassau County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
2009970456329
20101,005411315
2011967408325
20121,003395361
20131,044365291
2014943361314
2015898350322
2016930308322
2017855325274
2018850304255
2019866339263
2020574336269
2021738356280
2022856402328
2023875456311
2024909528359

Crashes by month

In 2020, January had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 3,238. April had the fewest, with 1,028.

Crashes by month, Nassau CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 3,238. April had the fewest, with 1,028.01k2k3k4kJanuary: 3,2383.2kJanFebruary: 2,8922.9kFebMarch: 2,2662.3kMarApril: 1,0281kAprMay: 1,5671.6kMayJune: 2,1132.1kJunJuly: 2,6022.6kJulAugust: 2,7662.8kAugSeptember: 2,5922.6kSepOctober: 2,8402.8kOctNovember: 2,7692.8kNovDecember: 2,9993kDecCrashes by month, Nassau CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 3,238. April had the fewest, with 1,028.JanuaryJanuary: 3,238 (11%)3,238 (11%)FebruaryFebruary: 2,892 (10%)2,892 (10%)MarchMarch: 2,266 (8%)2,266 (8%)AprilApril: 1,028 (3%)1,028 (3%)MayMay: 1,567 (5%)1,567 (5%)JuneJune: 2,113 (7%)2,113 (7%)JulyJuly: 2,602 (9%)2,602 (9%)AugustAugust: 2,766 (9%)2,766 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 2,592 (9%)2,592 (9%)OctoberOctober: 2,840 (10%)2,840 (10%)NovemberNovember: 2,769 (9%)2,769 (9%)DecemberDecember: 2,999 (10%)2,999 (10%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Nassau County
MonthCountShare
January3,23811%
February2,89210%
March2,2668%
April1,0283%
May1,5675%
June2,1137%
July2,6029%
August2,7669%
September2,5929%
October2,84010%
November2,7699%
December2,99910%
Total29,672100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 4,724. Sunday had the fewest, with 2,953.

Crashes by day of the week, Nassau CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 4,724. Sunday had the fewest, with 2,953.02k4k6k8kSunday: 2,9533kSundayMonday: 4,3744.4kMondayTuesday: 4,6164.6kTuesdayWednesday: 4,6624.7kWednesdayThursday: 4,6034.6kThursdayFriday: 4,7244.7kFridaySaturday: 3,6253.6kSaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Nassau CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Nassau County, with 4,724. Sunday had the fewest, with 2,953.02k4k6k8kSunday: 2,9533kSunMonday: 4,3744.4kMonTuesday: 4,6164.6kTueWednesday: 4,6624.7kWedThursday: 4,6034.6kThuFriday: 4,7244.7kFriSaturday: 3,6253.6kSat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Nassau County
DayCountShare
Sunday2,95310%
Monday4,37415%
Tuesday4,61616%
Wednesday4,66216%
Thursday4,60316%
Friday4,72416%
Saturday3,62512%
Total29,557100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

In 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Nassau County crashes was Male. That group made up 57% of drivers.

Drivers in crashes by age group, Nassau CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Nassau County crashes was Male. That group made up 57% of drivers.MaleMale: 29,812 (57%)29,812 (57%)FemaleFemale: 19,694 (38%)19,694 (38%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 2,647 (5%)2,647 (5%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Nassau CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Nassau County crashes was Male. That group made up 57% of drivers.MaleMale: 29,812 (57%)29,812 (57%)FemaleFemale: 19,694 (38%)19,694 (38%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 2,647 (5%)2,647 (5%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Nassau County
Age groupCountShare
Male29,81257%
Female19,69438%
Unknown Gender2,6475%
Total52,153100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 54% of drivers in Nassau County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 42%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Nassau CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 54% of drivers in Nassau County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 42%.MaleMale: 29,595 (54%)29,595 (54%)FemaleFemale: 22,660 (42%)22,660 (42%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 2,234 (4%)2,234 (4%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Nassau CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 54% of drivers in Nassau County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 42%.MaleMale: 29,595 (54%)29,595 (54%)FemaleFemale: 22,660 (42%)22,660 (42%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 2,234 (4%)2,234 (4%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Nassau County
GenderCountShare
Male29,59554%
Female22,66042%
Unknown Gender2,2344%
Total54,489100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Nassau County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 8,594 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Nassau County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 8,594 times.Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 8,594 (28%)8,594 (28%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 6,507 (21%)6,507 (21%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 4,942 (16%)4,942 (16%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,013 (7%)2,013 (7%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,797 (6%)1,797 (6%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 1,540 (5%)1,540 (5%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 1,161 (4%)1,161 (4%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 1,022 (3%)1,022 (3%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehi…Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 814 (3%)814 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 473 (2%)473 (2%)All othersAll others: 1,724 (6%)1,724 (6%)Human factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Nassau County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 8,594 times.Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 8,594 (28%)8,594 (28%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 6,507 (21%)6,507 (21%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 4,942 (16%)4,942 (16%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,013 (7%)2,013 (7%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,797 (6%)1,797 (6%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 1,540 (5%)1,540 (5%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 1,161 (4%)1,161 (4%)Backing UnsafelyBacking Unsafely: 1,022 (3%)1,022 (3%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved VehicleReaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 814 (3%)814 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 473 (2%)473 (2%)All othersAll others: 1,724 (6%)1,724 (6%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Nassau County
FactorCountShare
Following Too Closely8,59428%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way6,50721%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use4,94216%
Driver Inattention/Distraction2,0137%
Unsafe Speed1,7976%
Turning Improperly1,5405%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded1,1614%
Backing Unsafely1,0223%
Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle8143%
Alcohol Involvement4732%
All others1,7246%
Total30,587100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Nassau County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 216 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Nassau County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 216 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 216 (35%)216 (35%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 113 (18%)113 (18%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 94 (15%)94 (15%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 80 (13%)80 (13%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 67 (11%)67 (11%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 18 (3%)18 (3%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 11 (2%)11 (2%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 9 (1%)9 (1%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 9 (1%)9 (1%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 6 (less than 1%)6 (less than 1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Nassau County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 216 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 216 (35%)216 (35%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 113 (18%)113 (18%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 94 (15%)94 (15%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 80 (13%)80 (13%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 67 (11%)67 (11%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 18 (3%)18 (3%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 11 (2%)11 (2%)Headlights DefectiveHeadlights Defective: 9 (1%)9 (1%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 9 (1%)9 (1%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 6 (less than 1%)6 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Nassau County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular21635%
Brakes Defective11318%
Tire Failure/Inadequate9415%
Oversized Vehicle8013%
Steering Failure6711%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle183%
Accelerator Defective112%
Headlights Defective91%
Tow Hitch Defective91%
Other Lighting Defects6less than 1%
Total623100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Nassau County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,369 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Nassau County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,369 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,369 (64%)1,369 (64%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 320 (15%)320 (15%)GlareGlare: 247 (11%)247 (11%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 99 (5%)99 (5%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 74 (3%)74 (3%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 13 (less than 1%)13 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/N…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 11 (less than 1%)11 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Nassau CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Nassau County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,369 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,369 (64%)1,369 (64%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 320 (15%)320 (15%)GlareGlare: 247 (11%)247 (11%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 99 (5%)99 (5%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 74 (3%)74 (3%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 18 (less than 1%)18 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 13 (less than 1%)13 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Wor…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 11 (less than 1%)11 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Nassau County
FactorCountShare
Pavement Slippery1,36964%
View Obstructed/Limited32015%
Glare24711%
Obstruction/Debris995%
Animal's Action743%
Pavement Defective18less than 1%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate13less than 1%
Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working11less than 1%
Shoulders Defective/Improper2less than 1%
Other Environmental2less than 1%
Total2,155100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,509 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 717.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,509 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 717.02004006008002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 591Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 609Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 571Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 571Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 513Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 533Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 530Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 544Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 473Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 513Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 498Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 570Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 528Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 465Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 58Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 56Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 61Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 61Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 44Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 65Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 51Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 45Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 25Human factors reported in crashes by year, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 7,509 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 717.020040060080020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 591Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 609Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 571Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 571Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 513Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 533Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 530Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 544Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 473Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 513Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 498Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 570Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 528Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 465Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 58Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 56Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 61Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 61Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 44Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 65Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 55Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 51Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 45Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 25
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Nassau County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
200959158
201060956
201157161
201257155
201351361
201453344
201553048
201654455
201747365
201851355
202149851
202257038
202352845
202446525

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 35,607 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 31,389.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 35,607 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 31,389.01k2k3k4k20092011201320152017201920212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,333Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 2,749Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,619Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,562Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,533Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,527Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,525Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,493Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,013Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 2,453Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 2,359Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 1,449Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 1,674Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 2,049Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 1,681Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 1,588Unsafe Speed, 2009: 2,235Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,977Unsafe Speed, 2011: 2,023Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,892Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,932Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,972Unsafe Speed, 2015: 2,030Unsafe Speed, 2016: 2,006Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,797Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,923Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,957Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,916Unsafe Speed, 2021: 2,003Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,906Unsafe Speed, 2023: 1,931Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,889Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Nassau CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Nassau County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 35,607 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 31,389.01k2k3k4k20092013201720212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 2,333Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 2,749Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,619Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,562Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,533Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,527Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,525Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,493Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,013Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 2,453Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 2,359Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 1,449Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 1,674Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 2,049Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 1,681Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 1,588Unsafe Speed, 2009: 2,235Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,977Unsafe Speed, 2011: 2,023Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,892Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,932Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,972Unsafe Speed, 2015: 2,030Unsafe Speed, 2016: 2,006Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,797Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,923Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,957Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,916Unsafe Speed, 2021: 2,003Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,906Unsafe Speed, 2023: 1,931Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,889
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction
  • Unsafe Speed

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Nassau County
YearDriver Inattention/DistractionUnsafe Speed
20092,3332,235
20102,7491,977
20112,6192,023
20122,5621,892
20132,5331,932
20142,5271,972
20152,5252,030
20162,4932,006
20172,0131,797
20182,4531,923
20192,3591,957
20201,4491,916
20211,6742,003
20222,0491,906
20231,6811,931
20241,5881,889

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Numbers last pulled from the source sheets on November 3, 2026.

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