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Traffic Offense in New York

Outcomes across 12 counties · DCJS Pretrial Release Data

Based on 2,189 public court records, Traffic Offense cases across 12 New York counties have a 49.0% average dismissal rate and a 50.8% average conviction rate. Outcomes vary significantly by county — browse the data below to compare.

Dismissal rate includes judicial dismissals and cases dismissed in the interest of justice. Conviction rate includes guilty pleas and findings of guilt at trial. Rates vary across counties. Data sourced from New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Last updated: March 2026

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12 counties

Comparison by County

County Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate Avg Duration
Queens 537 59.4% 40.6% 4.9 months
Kings 381 65.6% 34.4% 4.6 months
New York 346 63.5% 36.2% 3.4 months
Nassau 283 22.1% 77.9% 6.1 months
Bronx 239 62.2% 37.8% 5.1 months
Richmond 116 41.4% 57.8% 3.7 months
Westchester 101 16.5% 82.5% 7.8 months
Suffolk 85 1.2% 98.8% 11.2 months
Erie 30 3.3% 93.3% 8.6 months
Monroe 29 10.3% 86.2% 9.3 months
Onondaga 22 9.5% 90.5% 10.0 months
Orange 20 5.3% 94.7% 5.4 months

Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Outcomes by Charge Class

How outcomes differ by felony and misdemeanor classification for Traffic Offense across New York.

Charge Class Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
A Misdemeanor 1,598 52.9% 47.0%
E Felony 457 39.8% 59.8%
D Felony 188 3.8% 95.1%
Unclassified Misdemeanor 42 60.0% 40.0%
B Misdemeanor 35 65.7% 34.3%

Charge class reflects the severity classification at arrest. Outcomes vary by class due to differing prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining patterns. Source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data.

Year-Over-Year Trends

How Traffic Offense outcomes across New York have changed over time.

Year Cases Dismissal Rate Conviction Rate
2019 391 47.4% 52.1%
2020 221 46.4% 53.6%
2021 312 48.8% 51.2%
2022 333 40.7% 59.0%
2023 462 50.0% 49.7%
2024 431 56.9% 42.9%

Year reflects arrest year from DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Statewide figures are weighted averages across all counties.

Data source: New York DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Cases analyzed across 12 counties. Last updated March 2026. — NewYorkCourtFile.com

Common Questions

Statistics from public court records for informational purposes only. Not legal advice. Past outcomes do not predict future results.

Kings County has the highest dismissal rate for Traffic Offense at 65.6%. Use the comparison table above to see how all New York counties compare for dismissal rates, conviction rates, and case timelines.
Traffic Offense cases were filed across 12 New York counties based on DCJS Pretrial Release Data. Click on any county above to see detailed statistics for that court.
The conviction rate for Traffic Offense varies by county across New York. Rates differ based on local prosecutorial practices, plea bargaining customs, and court caseloads. Use the comparison table above to see how each county differs. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed New York attorney.
Outcomes vary by charge class. A Misdemeanor: 52.9% dismissal rate, 47.0% conviction rate (1,598 cases). E Felony: 39.8% dismissal rate, 59.8% conviction rate (457 cases). D Felony: 3.8% dismissal rate, 95.1% conviction rate (188 cases). Higher severity classes generally have different dismissal and conviction patterns due to prosecutorial priorities and plea bargaining dynamics.

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