Erie County Sheriff's Office - Traffic Bureau and Crash Investigation Unit
Erie County Public Safety Building, 45 Elm Street, Buffalo, NY 14202
Eligibility
Open to all.
Service Area: Erie County.
Hours
24/7 availability.
(716) 858-3270
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General Information
(716) 858-7618
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Main Phone
Application process
Call for more information.
Fees
None.
Service area
Erie County, NY
Bureau is routinely requested by local police agencies to assist with crash investigations. Deputies assigned to the Traffic Bureau have advanced training and experience in crash investigations and are utilized to investigate serious physical injury and fatal motor vehicle crashes.
Also responsible for:
- Organizing and participating in child car seat inspection events, utilizing specially trained technician officers to ensure proper installation and safety of child passengers. Events occur at various times and locations throughout the year.
- Processing and mailing requested accident reports handled by the Erie County Sheriff's Office.
- Monitoring all daily motor vehicle accident activity in the Sheriff's patrol districts, including deer strikes.
- Researching, compiling, logging, and filing Erie County Sheriff’s Office accident reports, traffic arrest records, and statistics.
- Participate, oversee, and monitor all traffic enforcement details, which include; DWI checkpoints, Seat belt checkpoints, and roving patrols for speed, seat belt, and DWI enforcement.
Last assured
12/22/2025
Providing organization
Erie County Sheriff's Office