Complete Erie County, NY accident reports and news.
Accidents in Erie County are a major cause of property damage, injury, and death each year
In Erie County, statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration show that traffic crashes remain a primary public safety issue. Car, truck, bicycle, pedestrian, and motorcycle accidents are all a common occurrence, despite improvements in vehicle safety features, road design, bicycle and pedestrian corridors, and traffic signs.
When an accident happens in Erie County, it is important to do the following immediately:
- Remain at the crash scene;
- Check on the condition of all people involved in the crash;
- Call the police;
- Exchange information with other drivers;
- Get contact information from witnesses;
- Inform your insurance company;
- Get appropriate medical treatment, and track the details;
- Take photos of vehicle damage and injuries;
- Consider hiring a personal injury attorney.
An injury attorney handles all the details so that you don't have to.
After a Erie County accident, there are many issues that need to be handled immediately. Dealing with doctors, repair shops, car rental companies, police, and insurance companies is overwhelming, especially when someone is seriously injured. At this point, many injured people choose to hire a personal injury attorney whose job it is to handle the details and paperwork so that you can focus on recovery.
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Accident Reports by city
Most recent accident reports
Buffalo, NY
A 61-year-old Buffalo man was struck and killed by an SUV late Thursday night while crossing Genesee Street at Normandy Avenue in Cheektowaga, police said.
Buffalo, NY
A University at Buffalo international student was killed in a one-car accident this morning on Millersport Highway, the university reported.
Amherst Police are investigating.
The university will not release the student’s name until his family has been notified.
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY
Northeast District Buffalo Police Officer Ronald Ammerman suffered non-life threatening injuries about 8:30 a.m. Monday when his patrol car was T-boned by another car as he was responding to a 911 call on Bailey Avenue, authorities said.
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY
Daniel S. McParlane, prominent Buffalo politician; sheriff's deputy; killed by alleged drunk driver.
A drunken driver was charged in the early Wednesday morning crash that killed Daniel S. McParlane, police said.
Robert J. Styn, of West Seneca, no age or exact address given, was charged with driving while intoxicated and released.
Buffalo, NY
Buffalo, NY
A tractor-trailer carrying carpets caught fire around noon Friday on the I-190 near the Clinton-Bailey exit.