New york morning crash report: multiple incidents slow traffic along major highways

New York Morning Crash Report: Multiple Incidents Slow Traffic Along Major Highways

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May 23, 2025

NEW YORK, N.Y. — New York commuters faced numerous traffic disruptions Friday morning due to a series of crashes, disabled vehicles, and lane closures on several major roadways across the state.

At 8:27 a.m., a crash on I-278 westbound at 60th Street blocked the center lane, causing localized delays in Brooklyn. Earlier, at 8:20 a.m., a crash on I-495 westbound at Exit 40W (Jericho Turnpike/NY 25) in Jericho resulted in three right lanes being shut down.

In Westchester County, NY 22 northbound saw a crash at Freedom Road in North Castle at 8:19 a.m., with the right shoulder blocked. Meanwhile, a misplaced commercial vehicle on the Hutchinson River Parkway northbound at Exit 15A/B in Harrison blocked the left shoulder.

Upstate, Albany-area drivers encountered multiple issues. A disabled vehicle on US 20 westbound near the Dunn Memorial Bridge at 8:17 a.m. closed the left lane heading toward the Empire State Plaza. Another disabled vehicle was reported at 7:51 a.m. on I-90 westbound before Exit 5A (Corporate Woods Boulevard), with the right shoulder closed.

Widespread delays reported statewide

Additional incidents included crashes on I-90 westbound before Exit 59 in Sheridan at 8:15 a.m., and I-90 eastbound after Exit 24 in Albany at 7:42 a.m. A separate crash occurred after Exit 31 in Utica around 7:23 a.m. In Buffalo, I-190 northbound had a crash before Exit N14 (Ontario St – Vulcan St) reported at 7:43 a.m.

Motorists in the Rochester area were reminded of seasonal drawbridge closures, with the Irondequoit Bay Outlet Bridge fully open to boaters and closed to vehicles through November 1.

Additionally, the NY 17 Roscoe Rest Stop in Sullivan County remains open with limited amenities due to ongoing repairs to water and septic systems, with portable bathrooms available through July 10.

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