The report finds that 164 people died in a crash in Suffolk County and 81 people died in Nassau County in 2022.
The number of people dying in car accidents in New York is at the highest level in a decade, according to a recent report by the state Comptroller’s Office.
Drivers are halfway through the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day, which are nationally known as the most dangerous time for teen drivers. Team 12 Investigates reviewed data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and uncovered a 40% spike in traffic deaths on Long Island since 2019.
According to the report, Suffolk County had more fatal crashes involving a distracted driver, speeding, and DWI than any other county in the state. However, there is another major risk factor that experts are seeing.
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