Westchester, County

Traffic ticket and crash data for Westchester County

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

Westchester County had 165,353 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 27% fewer than in 2009. Speeding tickets went from 40,838 in 2009 to 37,219 in 2024. Cell phone and texting tickets went from 14,171 in 2009 to 6,232 in 2024. Impaired driving tickets went from 4,722 in 2009 to 3,387 in 2018.

Westchester County had 20,898 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.

Westchester County at a glance
MeasureFirst yearLatest yearChangeTrend
All traffic tickets225,014 (2009)165,353 (2024)−27%
Speeding tickets40,838 (2009)37,219 (2024)−9%
Cell phone and texting tickets14,171 (2009)6,232 (2024)−56%
Impaired driving tickets4,722 (2009)3,387 (2018)−28%
Reported crashes15,630 (2009)20,898 (2024)+34%†

Traffic tickets

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

All traffic tickets by year

Westchester County had 165,353 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 27% fewer than in 2009, when there were 225,014.

All traffic tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 165,353 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 27% fewer than in 2009, when there were 225,014.0100k200k300k400k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 225,0142010: 217,7652011: 196,8352012: 180,1612013: 178,7122014: 177,0902015: 177,5452016: 188,5992017: 190,0892018: 177,4312019: 183,9272020: 116,6362021: 134,8062022: 144,9572023: 162,9332024: 165,353165,353All traffic tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 165,353 traffic tickets in 2024. That is 27% fewer than in 2009, when there were 225,014.0100k200k300k400k200920132017202120242009: 225,0142010: 217,7652011: 196,8352012: 180,1612013: 178,7122014: 177,0902015: 177,5452016: 188,5992017: 190,0892018: 177,4312019: 183,9272020: 116,6362021: 134,8062022: 144,9572023: 162,9332024: 165,353165,353

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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All traffic tickets by year, Westchester County
YearTraffic tickets
2009225,014
2010217,765
2011196,835
2012180,161
2013178,712
2014177,090
2015177,545
2016188,599
2017190,089
2018177,431
2019183,927
2020116,636
2021134,806
2022144,957
2023162,933
2024165,353

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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

Westchester County had 6,232 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 14,171.

Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 6,232 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 14,171.05k10k15k20k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 14,1712010: 13,4022011: 10,9922012: 9,7292013: 10,8512014: 10,2742015: 9,6712016: 8,8612017: 8,2662018: 7,1282019: 6,9422020: 3,1672021: 4,6812022: 5,4032023: 5,5892024: 6,2326,232Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 6,232 cell phone and texting tickets in 2024. That is 56% fewer than in 2009, when there were 14,171.05k10k15k20k200920132017202120242009: 14,1712010: 13,4022011: 10,9922012: 9,7292013: 10,8512014: 10,2742015: 9,6712016: 8,8612017: 8,2662018: 7,1282019: 6,9422020: 3,1672021: 4,6812022: 5,4032023: 5,5892024: 6,2326,232

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Cell phone and texting tickets by year, Westchester County
YearCell phone and texting tickets
200914,171
201013,402
201110,992
20129,729
201310,851
201410,274
20159,671
20168,861
20178,266
20187,128
20196,942
20203,167
20214,681
20225,403
20235,589
20246,232

Phone use and texting tickets by year

From 2009 to 2024, Westchester County had 135,359 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 70% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 30%.

Phone use and texting tickets by year, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Westchester County had 135,359 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 70% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 30%.05k10k15k20k20092011201320152017201920212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 14,171Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 13,302Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 10,616Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 8,754Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 8,749Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 7,083Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 6,029Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 4,766Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 4,479Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 3,392Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 3,133Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,314Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,839Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 2,196Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 2,389Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 2,203Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 100Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 376Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 975Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 2,102Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 3,191Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 3,642Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 4,095Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 3,787Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 3,736Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 3,809Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 1,853Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 2,842Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 3,207Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 3,200Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 4,029Phone use and texting tickets by year, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, Westchester County had 135,359 cell phone and texting tickets. “Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c)” made up 70% of them. “Texting (V&T 1225-d)” made up 30%.05k10k15k20k20092013201720212024Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2009: 14,171Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2010: 13,302Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2011: 10,616Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2012: 8,754Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2013: 8,749Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2014: 7,083Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2015: 6,029Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2016: 4,766Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2017: 4,479Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2018: 3,392Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2019: 3,133Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2020: 1,314Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2021: 1,839Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2022: 2,196Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2023: 2,389Cell Phone (V&T 1225-c), 2024: 2,203Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2010: 100Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2011: 376Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2012: 975Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2013: 2,102Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2014: 3,191Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2015: 3,642Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2016: 4,095Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2017: 3,787Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2018: 3,736Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2019: 3,809Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2020: 1,853Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2021: 2,842Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2022: 3,207Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2023: 3,200Texting (V&T 1225-d), 2024: 4,029
  • 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, Westchester County
YearCell Phone (V&T 1225-c)Texting (V&T 1225-d)
200914,171–
201013,302100
201110,616376
20128,754975
20138,7492,102
20147,0833,191
20156,0293,642
20164,7664,095
20174,4793,787
20183,3923,736
20193,1333,809
20201,3141,853
20211,8392,842
20222,1963,207
20232,3893,200
20242,2034,029

Cell phone ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 3,149 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 14%.

Cell phone ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 3,149 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 14%.Convicted on a Non-Texting Violat…Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 2,284 (73%)2,284 (73%)Convicted on Same Texting Violati…Convicted on Same Texting Violation: 450 (14%)450 (14%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 415 (13%)415 (13%)Cell phone ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for cell phone tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation.” That was 73% of 3,149 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Texting Violation,” at 14%.Convicted on a Non-Texting ViolationConvicted on a Non-Texting Violation: 2,284 (73%)2,284 (73%)Convicted on Same Texting ViolationConvicted on Same Texting Violation: 450 (14%)450 (14%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 415 (13%)415 (13%)

Data year: 2024.

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Cell phone ticket results, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Texting Violation2,28473%
Convicted on Same Texting Violation45014%
Dismissed/Acquitted41513%
Total3,149100%

Texting ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 1,722 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 16%.

Texting ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 1,722 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 16%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Vio…Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 1,205 (70%)1,205 (70%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 280 (16%)280 (16%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone Viol…Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 237 (14%)237 (14%)Texting ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for texting tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation.” That was 70% of 1,722 tickets. Next was “Dismissed/Acquitted,” at 16%.Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation: 1,205 (70%)1,205 (70%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 280 (16%)280 (16%)Convicted on Same Cell Phone ViolationConvicted on Same Cell Phone Violation: 237 (14%)237 (14%)

Data year: 2024.

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Texting ticket results, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Cell Phone Violation1,20570%
Dismissed/Acquitted28016%
Convicted on Same Cell Phone Violation23714%
Total1,722100%

Read more: New York cell phone tickets

Speeding tickets

These charts cover speeding tickets under VTL 1180.

Speeding tickets by year

Westchester County had 37,219 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 9% fewer than in 2009, when there were 40,838. The highest year was 2010, with 45,448.

Speeding tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 37,219 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 9% fewer than in 2009, when there were 40,838. The highest year was 2010, with 45,448.020k40k60k80k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 40,8382010: 45,4482011: 37,7902012: 38,8592013: 37,6462014: 38,1212015: 40,2242016: 44,4032017: 41,3152018: 39,5302019: 43,3882020: 36,0852021: 40,0762022: 39,1042023: 38,3112024: 37,21937,219Speeding tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 37,219 speeding tickets in 2024. That is 9% fewer than in 2009, when there were 40,838. The highest year was 2010, with 45,448.020k40k60k80k200920132017202120242009: 40,8382010: 45,4482011: 37,7902012: 38,8592013: 37,6462014: 38,1212015: 40,2242016: 44,4032017: 41,3152018: 39,5302019: 43,3882020: 36,0852021: 40,0762022: 39,1042023: 38,3112024: 37,21937,219

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Speeding tickets by year, Westchester County
YearSpeeding tickets
200940,838
201045,448
201137,790
201238,859
201337,646
201438,121
201540,224
201644,403
201741,315
201839,530
201943,388
202036,085
202140,076
202239,104
202338,311
202437,219

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

Westchester County had 1,326 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,361. The highest year was 2019, with 2,387.

School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Westchester CountyWestchester County had 1,326 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,361. The highest year was 2019, with 2,387.01k2k3k4k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 1,3612010: 1,8262011: 1,4632012: 2,1012013: 2,0362014: 1,5182015: 2,1772016: 2,1802017: 2,0122018: 2,2062019: 2,3872020: 1,0772021: 1,3282022: 1,8072023: 1,5672024: 1,3261,326School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Westchester CountyWestchester County had 1,326 school zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 3% fewer than in 2009, when there were 1,361. The highest year was 2019, with 2,387.01k2k3k4k200920132017202120242009: 1,3612010: 1,8262011: 1,4632012: 2,1012013: 2,0362014: 1,5182015: 2,1772016: 2,1802017: 2,0122018: 2,2062019: 2,3872020: 1,0772021: 1,3282022: 1,8072023: 1,5672024: 1,3261,326

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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School zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-c), Westchester County
YearSchool zone speeding tickets
20091,361
20101,826
20111,463
20122,101
20132,036
20141,518
20152,177
20162,180
20172,012
20182,206
20192,387
20201,077
20211,328
20221,807
20231,567
20241,326

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

Westchester County had 158 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 84% fewer than in 2009, when there were 975. The highest year was 2010, with 1,382.

Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Westchester CountyWestchester County had 158 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 84% fewer than in 2009, when there were 975. The highest year was 2010, with 1,382.05001k1.5k2k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 9752010: 1,3822011: 7132012: 7292013: 1052014: 1282015: 2122016: 2632017: 1302018: 832019: 4772020: 1922021: 1242022: 522023: 382024: 158158Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Westchester CountyWestchester County had 158 work zone speeding tickets in 2024. That is 84% fewer than in 2009, when there were 975. The highest year was 2010, with 1,382.05001k1.5k2k200920132017202120242009: 9752010: 1,3822011: 7132012: 7292013: 1052014: 1282015: 2122016: 2632017: 1302018: 832019: 4772020: 1922021: 1242022: 522023: 382024: 158158

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Work zone speeding tickets by year (VTL 1180-f), Westchester County
YearWork zone speeding tickets
2009975
20101,382
2011713
2012729
2013105
2014128
2015212
2016263
2017130
201883
2019477
2020192
2021124
202252
202338
2024158

Speeding ticket results

In 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 65% of 28,669 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 23%.

Speeding ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 65% of 28,669 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 23%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding Viola…Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 18,726 (65%)18,726 (65%)Convicted on Same Speeding Violat…Convicted on Same Speeding Violation: 6,679 (23%)6,679 (23%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 2,973 (10%)2,973 (10%)Convicted on Different Speeding V…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 291 (1%)291 (1%)Speeding ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2024, the most common result for speeding tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation.” That was 65% of 28,669 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Speeding Violation,” at 23%.Convicted on a Non-Speeding ViolationConvicted on a Non-Speeding Violation: 18,726 (65%)18,726 (65%)Convicted on Same Speeding ViolationConvicted on Same Speeding Violation: 6,679 (23%)6,679 (23%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 2,973 (10%)2,973 (10%)Convicted on Different Speeding Violati…Convicted on Different Speeding Violation: 291 (1%)291 (1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding ticket results, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on a Non-Speeding Violation18,72665%
Convicted on Same Speeding Violation6,67923%
Dismissed/Acquitted2,97310%
Convicted on Different Speeding Violation2911%
Total28,669100%

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed

In 2024, 75% of speeding tickets in Westchester County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 20%.

Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Westchester CountyIn 2024, 75% of speeding tickets in Westchester County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 20%.New York StateNew York State: 27,938 (75%)27,938 (75%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 7,230 (20%)7,230 (20%)Other US StatesOther US States: 1,067 (3%)1,067 (3%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 764 (2%)764 (2%)CanadaCanada: 42 (less than 1%)42 (less than 1%)Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Westchester CountyIn 2024, 75% of speeding tickets in Westchester County went to drivers licensed in New York State. Next was Northeast Region, at 20%.New York StateNew York State: 27,938 (75%)27,938 (75%)Northeast RegionNortheast Region: 7,230 (20%)7,230 (20%)Other US StatesOther US States: 1,067 (3%)1,067 (3%)Other/UnknownOther/Unknown: 764 (2%)764 (2%)CanadaCanada: 42 (less than 1%)42 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2024.

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Speeding tickets by where the driver is licensed, Westchester County
Driver licenseCountShare
New York State27,93875%
Northeast Region7,23020%
Other US States1,0673%
Other/Unknown7642%
Canada42less than 1%
Total37,041100%

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

Westchester County had 3,387 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 4,722.

Impaired driving tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 3,387 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 4,722.02k4k6k8k20092010201120122013201420152016201720182009: 4,7222010: 4,3442011: 3,6782012: 3,6702013: 3,4222014: 3,5032015: 3,1102016: 3,6362017: 3,3902018: 3,3873,387Impaired driving tickets by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 3,387 impaired driving tickets in 2018. That is 28% fewer than in 2009, when there were 4,722.02k4k6k8k200920112013201520182009: 4,7222010: 4,3442011: 3,6782012: 3,6702013: 3,4222014: 3,5032015: 3,1102016: 3,6362017: 3,3902018: 3,3873,387

Years shown: 2009–2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by year, Westchester County
YearImpaired driving tickets
20094,722
20104,344
20113,678
20123,670
20133,422
20143,503
20153,110
20163,636
20173,390
20183,387

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender

In 2018, male drivers got 80% of impaired driving tickets in Westchester County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 652.

Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Westchester CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 80% of impaired driving tickets in Westchester County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 652.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 515116 - 20, Female: 6621 - 2921 - 29, Male: 51751721 - 29, Female: 13513530 - 3930 - 39, Male: 51651630 - 39, Female: 10210240 - 4940 - 49, Male: 27827840 - 49, Female: 717150 - 5950 - 59, Male: 17517550 - 59, Female: 606060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 979760 and Over, Female: 2222Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Westchester CountyIn 2018, male drivers got 80% of impaired driving tickets in Westchester County. The 21 - 29 age group had the most, with 652.16 - 2016 - 20, Male: 515116 - 20, Female: 6621 - 2921 - 29, Male: 51751721 - 29, Female: 13513530 - 3930 - 39, Male: 51651630 - 39, Female: 10210240 - 4940 - 49, Male: 27827840 - 49, Female: 717150 - 5950 - 59, Male: 17517550 - 59, Female: 606060 and Over60 and Over, Male: 979760 and Over, Female: 2222
  • Male
  • Female

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by age and gender, Westchester County
Age groupMaleFemaleTotal
16 - 2051657
21 - 29517135652
30 - 39516102618
40 - 4927871349
50 - 5917560235
60 and Over9722119

Impaired driving tickets by time of day

In 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 533. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 44.

Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 533. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 44.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 533 (31%)533 (31%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 363 (21%)363 (21%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 69 (4%)69 (4%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 44 (3%)44 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 54 (3%)54 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 111 (6%)111 (6%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 224 (13%)224 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 340 (20%)340 (20%)Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the Mid - 3 am time block had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 533. The 9am - Noon time block had the fewest, with 44.Mid - 3 amMid - 3 am: 533 (31%)533 (31%)3am - 6am3am - 6am: 363 (21%)363 (21%)6am - 9am6am - 9am: 69 (4%)69 (4%)9am - Noon9am - Noon: 44 (3%)44 (3%)Noon - 3pmNoon - 3pm: 54 (3%)54 (3%)3pm - 6pm3pm - 6pm: 111 (6%)111 (6%)6pm - 9pm6pm - 9pm: 224 (13%)224 (13%)9pm - Mid9pm - Mid: 340 (20%)340 (20%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by time of day, Westchester County
Time of dayCountShare
Mid - 3 am53331%
3am - 6am36321%
6am - 9am694%
9am - Noon443%
Noon - 3pm543%
3pm - 6pm1116%
6pm - 9pm22413%
9pm - Mid34020%
Total1,738100%

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week

In 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 557. Tuesday had the fewest, with 132.

Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Westchester CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 557. Tuesday had the fewest, with 132.0200400600800Sunday: 557557SundayMonday: 200200MondayTuesday: 132132TuesdayWednesday: 164164WednesdayThursday: 193193ThursdayFriday: 245245FridaySaturday: 539539SaturdayImpaired driving tickets by day of the week, Westchester CountyIn 2018, Sunday had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 557. Tuesday had the fewest, with 132.0200400600800Sunday: 557557SunMonday: 200200MonTuesday: 132132TueWednesday: 164164WedThursday: 193193ThuFriday: 245245FriSaturday: 539539Sat

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving tickets by day of the week, Westchester County
DayCountShare
Sunday55727%
Monday20010%
Tuesday1327%
Wednesday1648%
Thursday19310%
Friday24512%
Saturday53927%
Total2,030100%

Impaired driving tickets by month

In 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 158. April had the fewest, with 34.

Impaired driving tickets by month, Westchester CountyIn 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 158. April had the fewest, with 34.050100150200January: 153153JanFebruary: 155155FebMarch: 9191MarApril: 3434AprMay: 120120MayJune: 9797JunJuly: 115115JulAugust: 131131AugSeptember: 140140SepOctober: 158158OctNovember: 142142NovDecember: 108108DecImpaired driving tickets by month, Westchester CountyIn 2020, October had the most impaired driving tickets in Westchester County, with 158. April had the fewest, with 34.JanuaryJanuary: 153 (11%)153 (11%)FebruaryFebruary: 155 (11%)155 (11%)MarchMarch: 91 (6%)91 (6%)AprilApril: 34 (2%)34 (2%)MayMay: 120 (8%)120 (8%)JuneJune: 97 (7%)97 (7%)JulyJuly: 115 (8%)115 (8%)AugustAugust: 131 (9%)131 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 140 (10%)140 (10%)OctoberOctober: 158 (11%)158 (11%)NovemberNovember: 142 (10%)142 (10%)DecemberDecember: 108 (7%)108 (7%)

Data year: 2020.

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Impaired driving tickets by month, Westchester County
MonthCountShare
January15311%
February15511%
March916%
April342%
May1208%
June977%
July1158%
August1319%
September14010%
October15811%
November14210%
December1087%
Total1,444100%

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined

In 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,481 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.

Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,481 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 695 (47%)695 (47%)Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 648 (44%)648 (44%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 136 (9%)136 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for impaired driving tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,481 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 695 (47%)695 (47%)Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 648 (44%)648 (44%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 136 (9%)136 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Impaired driving ticket results, alcohol and drugs combined, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation69547%
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation64844%
Dismissed/Acquitted1369%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation2less than 1%
Total1,481100%

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,338 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.

Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,338 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 632 (47%)632 (47%)Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 586 (44%)586 (44%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 118 (9%)118 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment Viola…Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for alcohol-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation.” That was 47% of 1,338 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation,” at 44%.Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 632 (47%)632 (47%)Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 586 (44%)586 (44%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 118 (9%)118 (9%)Convicted on Non-Impairment ViolationConvicted on Non-Impairment Violation: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2018.

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Alcohol-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation63247%
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation58644%
Dismissed/Acquitted1189%
Convicted on Non-Impairment Violation2less than 1%
Total1,338100%

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results

In 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 49% of 106 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 40%.

Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 49% of 106 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 40%.Convicted on Different Impairment…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 52 (49%)52 (49%)Convicted on Same Impairment Viol…Convicted on Same Impairment Violation: 42 (40%)42 (40%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (11%)12 (11%)Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester CountyIn 2018, the most common result for drug-related tickets in Westchester County was “Convicted on Different Impairment Violation.” That was 49% of 106 tickets. Next was “Convicted on Same Impairment Violation,” at 40%.Convicted on Different Impairment Viola…Convicted on Different Impairment Violation: 52 (49%)52 (49%)Convicted on Same Impairment ViolationConvicted on Same Impairment Violation: 42 (40%)42 (40%)Dismissed/AcquittedDismissed/Acquitted: 12 (11%)12 (11%)

Data year: 2018.

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Drug-related impaired driving ticket results, Westchester County
ResultCountShare
Convicted on Different Impairment Violation5249%
Convicted on Same Impairment Violation4240%
Dismissed/Acquitted1211%
Total106100%

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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

Westchester County had 20,898 reported crashes in 2024. That is 1% more than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 23,032.

Reported crashes by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 20,898 reported crashes in 2024. That is 1% more than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 23,032.010k20k30k40k200920112013201520172019202120242009: 15,6302010: 15,2732011: 15,2502012: 14,0222013: 14,3732014: 14,2102015: 15,0182016: 15,1082017: 15,4302018: 20,5952019: 23,0322020: 16,2072021: 19,7042022: 21,2572023: 21,4892024: 20,89820,898Reported crashes by year, Westchester CountyWestchester County had 20,898 reported crashes in 2024. That is 1% more than in 2018, the first year under the new crash report form. The highest year was 2019, with 23,032.010k20k30k40k200920132017202120242009: 15,6302010: 15,2732011: 15,2502012: 14,0222013: 14,3732014: 14,2102015: 15,0182016: 15,1082017: 15,4302018: 20,5952019: 23,0322020: 16,2072021: 19,7042022: 21,2572023: 21,4892024: 20,89820,898

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Reported crashes by year, Westchester County
YearReported crashes
200915,630
201015,273
201115,250
201214,022
201314,373
201414,210
201515,018
201615,108
201715,430
201820,595
201923,032
202016,207
202119,704
202221,257
202321,489
202420,898

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year

In 2024, Westchester County had 567 crashes involving a pedestrian, 184 crashes involving a bicycle and 241 motorcycle crashes.

Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Westchester CountyIn 2024, Westchester County had 567 crashes involving a pedestrian, 184 crashes involving a bicycle and 241 motorcycle crashes.020040060080020092011201320152017201920212024Pedestrian, 2009: 520Pedestrian, 2010: 573Pedestrian, 2011: 569Pedestrian, 2012: 548Pedestrian, 2013: 557Pedestrian, 2014: 541Pedestrian, 2015: 554Pedestrian, 2016: 498Pedestrian, 2017: 537Pedestrian, 2018: 528Pedestrian, 2019: 566Pedestrian, 2020: 360Pedestrian, 2021: 432Pedestrian, 2022: 528Pedestrian, 2023: 572Pedestrian, 2024: 567Bicycle, 2009: 124Bicycle, 2010: 116Bicycle, 2011: 106Bicycle, 2012: 105Bicycle, 2013: 104Bicycle, 2014: 99Bicycle, 2015: 116Bicycle, 2016: 125Bicycle, 2017: 105Bicycle, 2018: 91Bicycle, 2019: 111Bicycle, 2020: 125Bicycle, 2021: 148Bicycle, 2022: 144Bicycle, 2023: 142Bicycle, 2024: 184Motorcycle, 2009: 192Motorcycle, 2010: 203Motorcycle, 2011: 191Motorcycle, 2012: 207Motorcycle, 2013: 187Motorcycle, 2014: 161Motorcycle, 2015: 210Motorcycle, 2016: 207Motorcycle, 2017: 202Motorcycle, 2018: 206Motorcycle, 2019: 163Motorcycle, 2020: 177Motorcycle, 2021: 211Motorcycle, 2022: 208Motorcycle, 2023: 211Motorcycle, 2024: 241Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Westchester CountyIn 2024, Westchester County had 567 crashes involving a pedestrian, 184 crashes involving a bicycle and 241 motorcycle crashes.020040060080020092013201720212024Pedestrian, 2009: 520Pedestrian, 2010: 573Pedestrian, 2011: 569Pedestrian, 2012: 548Pedestrian, 2013: 557Pedestrian, 2014: 541Pedestrian, 2015: 554Pedestrian, 2016: 498Pedestrian, 2017: 537Pedestrian, 2018: 528Pedestrian, 2019: 566Pedestrian, 2020: 360Pedestrian, 2021: 432Pedestrian, 2022: 528Pedestrian, 2023: 572Pedestrian, 2024: 567Bicycle, 2009: 124Bicycle, 2010: 116Bicycle, 2011: 106Bicycle, 2012: 105Bicycle, 2013: 104Bicycle, 2014: 99Bicycle, 2015: 116Bicycle, 2016: 125Bicycle, 2017: 105Bicycle, 2018: 91Bicycle, 2019: 111Bicycle, 2020: 125Bicycle, 2021: 148Bicycle, 2022: 144Bicycle, 2023: 142Bicycle, 2024: 184Motorcycle, 2009: 192Motorcycle, 2010: 203Motorcycle, 2011: 191Motorcycle, 2012: 207Motorcycle, 2013: 187Motorcycle, 2014: 161Motorcycle, 2015: 210Motorcycle, 2016: 207Motorcycle, 2017: 202Motorcycle, 2018: 206Motorcycle, 2019: 163Motorcycle, 2020: 177Motorcycle, 2021: 211Motorcycle, 2022: 208Motorcycle, 2023: 211Motorcycle, 2024: 241
  • Pedestrian
  • Bicycle
  • Motorcycle

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Pedestrian, bicycle and motorcycle crashes by year, Westchester County
YearPedestrianBicycleMotorcycle
2009520124192
2010573116203
2011569106191
2012548105207
2013557104187
201454199161
2015554116210
2016498125207
2017537105202
201852891206
2019566111163
2020360125177
2021432148211
2022528144208
2023572142211
2024567184241

Crashes by month

In 2020, January had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 1,917. April had the fewest, with 567.

Crashes by month, Westchester CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 1,917. April had the fewest, with 567.05001k1.5k2kJanuary: 1,9171.9kJanFebruary: 1,5641.6kFebMarch: 1,1351.1kMarApril: 567567AprMay: 925925MayJune: 1,2041.2kJunJuly: 1,3181.3kJulAugust: 1,4431.4kAugSeptember: 1,3811.4kSepOctober: 1,6551.7kOctNovember: 1,5391.5kNovDecember: 1,5591.6kDecCrashes by month, Westchester CountyIn 2020, January had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 1,917. April had the fewest, with 567.JanuaryJanuary: 1,917 (12%)1,917 (12%)FebruaryFebruary: 1,564 (10%)1,564 (10%)MarchMarch: 1,135 (7%)1,135 (7%)AprilApril: 567 (3%)567 (3%)MayMay: 925 (6%)925 (6%)JuneJune: 1,204 (7%)1,204 (7%)JulyJuly: 1,318 (8%)1,318 (8%)AugustAugust: 1,443 (9%)1,443 (9%)SeptemberSeptember: 1,381 (9%)1,381 (9%)OctoberOctober: 1,655 (10%)1,655 (10%)NovemberNovember: 1,539 (9%)1,539 (9%)DecemberDecember: 1,559 (10%)1,559 (10%)

Data year: 2020.

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Crashes by month, Westchester County
MonthCountShare
January1,91712%
February1,56410%
March1,1357%
April5673%
May9256%
June1,2047%
July1,3188%
August1,4439%
September1,3819%
October1,65510%
November1,5399%
December1,55910%
Total16,207100%

Crashes by day of the week

In 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 2,527. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,705.

Crashes by day of the week, Westchester CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 2,527. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,705.01k2k3k4kSunday: 1,7051.7kSundayMonday: 2,2202.2kMondayTuesday: 2,3422.3kTuesdayWednesday: 2,2742.3kWednesdayThursday: 2,3332.3kThursdayFriday: 2,5272.5kFridaySaturday: 2,0292kSaturdayCrashes by day of the week, Westchester CountyIn 2017, Friday had the most crashes in Westchester County, with 2,527. Sunday had the fewest, with 1,705.01k2k3k4kSunday: 1,7051.7kSunMonday: 2,2202.2kMonTuesday: 2,3422.3kTueWednesday: 2,2742.3kWedThursday: 2,3332.3kThuFriday: 2,5272.5kFriSaturday: 2,0292kSat

Data year: 2017.

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Crashes by day of the week, Westchester County
DayCountShare
Sunday1,70511%
Monday2,22014%
Tuesday2,34215%
Wednesday2,27415%
Thursday2,33315%
Friday2,52716%
Saturday2,02913%
Total15,430100%

Drivers in crashes by age group

In 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Westchester County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.

Drivers in crashes by age group, Westchester CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Westchester County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 15,282 (59%)15,282 (59%)FemaleFemale: 9,142 (35%)9,142 (35%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,580 (6%)1,580 (6%)Drivers in crashes by age group, Westchester CountyIn 2020, the largest age group among drivers in Westchester County crashes was Male. That group made up 59% of drivers.MaleMale: 15,282 (59%)15,282 (59%)FemaleFemale: 9,142 (35%)9,142 (35%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,580 (6%)1,580 (6%)

Data year: 2020.

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Drivers in crashes by age group, Westchester County
Age groupCountShare
Male15,28259%
Female9,14235%
Unknown Gender1,5806%
Total26,004100%

Drivers in crashes by gender

In 2017, male drivers made up 55% of drivers in Westchester County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.

Drivers in crashes by gender, Westchester CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 55% of drivers in Westchester County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.MaleMale: 14,797 (55%)14,797 (55%)FemaleFemale: 10,626 (40%)10,626 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,249 (5%)1,249 (5%)Drivers in crashes by gender, Westchester CountyIn 2017, male drivers made up 55% of drivers in Westchester County crashes. Next were female drivers, at 40%.MaleMale: 14,797 (55%)14,797 (55%)FemaleFemale: 10,626 (40%)10,626 (40%)Unknown GenderUnknown Gender: 1,249 (5%)1,249 (5%)

Data year: 2017.

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Drivers in crashes by gender, Westchester County
GenderCountShare
Male14,79755%
Female10,62640%
Unknown Gender1,2495%
Total26,672100%

Human factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported human factor in Westchester County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 3,153 times.

Human factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Westchester County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 3,153 times.Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 3,153 (22%)3,153 (22%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,620 (18%)2,620 (18%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 1,886 (13%)1,886 (13%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,683 (11%)1,683 (11%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 1,566 (11%)1,566 (11%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehi…Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 797 (5%)797 (5%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 474 (3%)474 (3%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 454 (3%)454 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 366 (2%)366 (2%)Driver InexperienceDriver Inexperience: 346 (2%)346 (2%)All othersAll others: 1,317 (9%)1,317 (9%)Human factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported human factor in Westchester County crashes was “Following Too Closely.” It was reported 3,153 times.Following Too CloselyFollowing Too Closely: 3,153 (22%)3,153 (22%)Driver Inattention/DistractionDriver Inattention/Distraction: 2,620 (18%)2,620 (18%)Passing/Lane Changing/Improper UsePassing/Lane Changing/Improper Use: 1,886 (13%)1,886 (13%)Unsafe SpeedUnsafe Speed: 1,683 (11%)1,683 (11%)Failure to Yield Right-of-WayFailure to Yield Right-of-Way: 1,566 (11%)1,566 (11%)Reaction to Other Uninvolved VehicleReaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle: 797 (5%)797 (5%)Turning ImproperlyTurning Improperly: 474 (3%)474 (3%)Traffic Control Device DisregardedTraffic Control Device Disregarded: 454 (3%)454 (3%)Alcohol InvolvementAlcohol Involvement: 366 (2%)366 (2%)Driver InexperienceDriver Inexperience: 346 (2%)346 (2%)All othersAll others: 1,317 (9%)1,317 (9%)

Data year: 2017.

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Human factors reported in crashes, Westchester County
FactorCountShare
Following Too Closely3,15322%
Driver Inattention/Distraction2,62018%
Passing/Lane Changing/Improper Use1,88613%
Unsafe Speed1,68311%
Failure to Yield Right-of-Way1,56611%
Reaction to Other Uninvolved Vehicle7975%
Turning Improperly4743%
Traffic Control Device Disregarded4543%
Alcohol Involvement3662%
Driver Inexperience3462%
All others1,3179%
Total14,662100%

Vehicle factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Westchester County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 200 times.

Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Westchester County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 200 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 200 (34%)200 (34%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 130 (22%)130 (22%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 106 (18%)106 (18%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 66 (11%)66 (11%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 40 (7%)40 (7%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 25 (4%)25 (4%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 15 (3%)15 (3%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported vehicle factor in Westchester County crashes was “Other Vehicular.” It was reported 200 times.Other VehicularOther Vehicular: 200 (34%)200 (34%)Tire Failure/InadequateTire Failure/Inadequate: 130 (22%)130 (22%)Brakes DefectiveBrakes Defective: 106 (18%)106 (18%)Oversized VehicleOversized Vehicle: 66 (11%)66 (11%)Steering FailureSteering Failure: 40 (7%)40 (7%)Driverless/Runaway VehicleDriverless/Runaway Vehicle: 25 (4%)25 (4%)Accelerator DefectiveAccelerator Defective: 15 (3%)15 (3%)Other Lighting DefectsOther Lighting Defects: 4 (less than 1%)4 (less than 1%)Tow Hitch DefectiveTow Hitch Defective: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)Tinted WindowsTinted Windows: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)All othersAll others: 2 (less than 1%)2 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Vehicle factors reported in crashes, Westchester County
FactorCountShare
Other Vehicular20034%
Tire Failure/Inadequate13022%
Brakes Defective10618%
Oversized Vehicle6611%
Steering Failure407%
Driverless/Runaway Vehicle254%
Accelerator Defective153%
Other Lighting Defects4less than 1%
Tow Hitch Defective3less than 1%
Tinted Windows2less than 1%
All others2less than 1%
Total593100%

Environmental factors reported in crashes

In 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Westchester County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,102 times.

Environmental factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Westchester County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,102 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,102 (49%)1,102 (49%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 448 (20%)448 (20%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 329 (15%)329 (15%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 180 (8%)180 (8%)GlareGlare: 149 (7%)149 (7%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 12 (less than 1%)12 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/N…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 7 (less than 1%)7 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 7 (less than 1%)7 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)Environmental factors reported in crashes, Westchester CountyIn 2017, the most often reported environmental factor in Westchester County crashes was “Pavement Slippery.” It was reported 1,102 times.Pavement SlipperyPavement Slippery: 1,102 (49%)1,102 (49%)Animal's ActionAnimal's Action: 448 (20%)448 (20%)View Obstructed/LimitedView Obstructed/Limited: 329 (15%)329 (15%)Obstruction/DebrisObstruction/Debris: 180 (8%)180 (8%)GlareGlare: 149 (7%)149 (7%)Pavement DefectivePavement Defective: 12 (less than 1%)12 (less than 1%)Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Wor…Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working: 9 (less than 1%)9 (less than 1%)Lane Marking Improper/InadequateLane Marking Improper/Inadequate: 7 (less than 1%)7 (less than 1%)Other EnvironmentalOther Environmental: 7 (less than 1%)7 (less than 1%)Shoulders Defective/ImproperShoulders Defective/Improper: 3 (less than 1%)3 (less than 1%)

Data year: 2017.

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Environmental factors reported in crashes, Westchester County
FactorCountShare
Pavement Slippery1,10249%
Animal's Action44820%
View Obstructed/Limited32915%
Obstruction/Debris1808%
Glare1497%
Pavement Defective12less than 1%
Traffic Control Device Improper/Non-Working9less than 1%
Lane Marking Improper/Inadequate7less than 1%
Other Environmental7less than 1%
Shoulders Defective/Improper3less than 1%
Total2,246100%

Human factors reported in crashes by year

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,649 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 519.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,649 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 519.02004006008002009201120132015201720212024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 387Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 351Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 350Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 364Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 336Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 332Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 326Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 399Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 366Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 438Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 472Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 494Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 554Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 480Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 27Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 37Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 34Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 41Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 45Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 57Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 42Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 39Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 35Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 22Human factors reported in crashes by year, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Alcohol Involvement.” It was reported 5,649 times. Next was “Drugs (Illegal),” with 519.020040060080020092012201520182024Alcohol Involvement, 2009: 387Alcohol Involvement, 2010: 351Alcohol Involvement, 2011: 350Alcohol Involvement, 2012: 364Alcohol Involvement, 2013: 336Alcohol Involvement, 2014: 332Alcohol Involvement, 2015: 326Alcohol Involvement, 2016: 399Alcohol Involvement, 2017: 366Alcohol Involvement, 2018: 438Alcohol Involvement, 2021: 472Alcohol Involvement, 2022: 494Alcohol Involvement, 2023: 554Alcohol Involvement, 2024: 480Drugs (Illegal), 2009: 27Drugs (Illegal), 2010: 28Drugs (Illegal), 2011: 37Drugs (Illegal), 2012: 34Drugs (Illegal), 2013: 41Drugs (Illegal), 2014: 26Drugs (Illegal), 2015: 38Drugs (Illegal), 2016: 45Drugs (Illegal), 2017: 48Drugs (Illegal), 2018: 57Drugs (Illegal), 2021: 42Drugs (Illegal), 2022: 39Drugs (Illegal), 2023: 35Drugs (Illegal), 2024: 22
  • Alcohol Involvement
  • Drugs (Illegal)

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, Westchester County
YearAlcohol InvolvementDrugs (Illegal)
200938727
201035128
201135037
201236434
201333641
201433226
201532638
201639945
201736648
201843857
202147242
202249439
202355435
202448022

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued

From 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 47,806 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 27,590.

Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 47,806 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 27,590.02k4k6k8k20092011201320152017201920212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 1,970Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 2,044Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,223Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,073Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,255Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,283Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,271Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,356Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,620Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 3,757Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 5,084Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 3,312Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 3,918Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 3,734Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 4,037Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 3,869Unsafe Speed, 2009: 1,822Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,506Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,453Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,524Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,489Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,556Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,648Unsafe Speed, 2016: 1,684Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,683Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,956Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,820Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,716Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,881Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,962Unsafe Speed, 2023: 2,014Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,876Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Westchester CountyFrom 2009 to 2024, the most often reported factor in Westchester County crashes was “Driver Inattention/Distraction.” It was reported 47,806 times. Next was “Unsafe Speed,” with 27,590.02k4k6k8k20092013201720212024Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2009: 1,970Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2010: 2,044Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2011: 2,223Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2012: 2,073Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2013: 2,255Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2014: 2,283Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2015: 2,271Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2016: 2,356Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2017: 2,620Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2018: 3,757Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2019: 5,084Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2020: 3,312Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2021: 3,918Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2022: 3,734Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2023: 4,037Driver Inattention/Distraction, 2024: 3,869Unsafe Speed, 2009: 1,822Unsafe Speed, 2010: 1,506Unsafe Speed, 2011: 1,453Unsafe Speed, 2012: 1,524Unsafe Speed, 2013: 1,489Unsafe Speed, 2014: 1,556Unsafe Speed, 2015: 1,648Unsafe Speed, 2016: 1,684Unsafe Speed, 2017: 1,683Unsafe Speed, 2018: 1,956Unsafe Speed, 2019: 1,820Unsafe Speed, 2020: 1,716Unsafe Speed, 2021: 1,881Unsafe Speed, 2022: 1,962Unsafe Speed, 2023: 2,014Unsafe Speed, 2024: 1,876
  • Driver Inattention/Distraction
  • Unsafe Speed

Years shown: 2009–2024.

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Human factors reported in crashes by year, continued, Westchester County
YearDriver Inattention/DistractionUnsafe Speed
20091,9701,822
20102,0441,506
20112,2231,453
20122,0731,524
20132,2551,489
20142,2831,556
20152,2711,648
20162,3561,684
20172,6201,683
20183,7571,956
20195,0841,820
20203,3121,716
20213,9181,881
20223,7341,962
20234,0372,014
20243,8691,876

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Numbers last pulled from the source sheets on November 2, 2026.

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