BE PATIENT. DRIVE WITH CAUTION.
To ensure the safety of both motorists and snowplow operators, New York State aims to prevent crashes and fatalities by reminding drivers to give snowplow trucks plenty of room on the road.
During the winter of 2022-2023, the Department of Transportation plowed approximately 8.8 million miles of road. That’s like traveling around the Earth at the equator 353 times or traveling to the moon and back 18 times. Separately, the Thruway Authority plowed approximately 1.5 million lane miles spanning 570 miles statewide.
In addition to reminding motorists to slow down and stay safely behind snowplows, we are highlighting winter driving tips, giving tips about how to winterize your vehicle, and offering access to a travel advisory system that includes more than 1,000 live traffic cameras.
Don't Crowd the Plow
Safety in the Snow
Snowplow Safety
Learn the Facts and Stay Safe Around Snowplows
How Plows Operate
Remember: none of our practices are intended to slow you down. They are intended to maximize safety! Be patient and drive with caution.
Safety First
Don’t crowd the plow. When you see ice and snow, take it slow.
Tow Plows
Tow plows attach to our plow trucks and, when combined with a traditional plow, give snowplow operators the ability to simultaneously salt and clear snow from two travel lanes at once.