Georgetown, DE (March 8, 2026) – Emergency units responded to a traffic crash at the intersection of Dupont Boulevard and Burger King Road in Georgetown during the afternoon hours. The collision occurred along the busy US-113 corridor near several local businesses, including the nearby Sussex County Vet Center.
According to dispatch information, the call came in at approximately 1:27 p.m. on Sunday, March 8. Multiple emergency units arrived at the scene to assess the situation and manage traffic in the area.
Traffic in the area reportedly slowed temporarily as crews worked at the scene. Details about the number of vehicles involved and the extent of the injuries were not immediately released.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details may be released as they become available.
We wish those hurt a complete recovery.
Does Dupont Boulevard Get a Lot of Traffic?
Yes, Dupont Boulevard (also known as U.S. Route 113) is one of the busiest roadways in Georgetown. The highway serves as a major north-south corridor through Sussex County and connects inland communities with Delaware’s coastal resort areas. Georgetown sits at the crossroads of several major routes, including U.S. 113 and connections to coastal highways, so its road network regularly handles regional traffic as well as local travel. That combination can lead to heavier traffic flow and a higher likelihood of crashes compared with smaller rural communities nearby.
Traffic studies by the Delaware Department of Transportation show that sections of U.S. 113 in the Georgetown area have handled more than 21,000 to 23,800 vehicles per day, with peak travel seasons bringing even higher numbers.
During busy periods, daily traffic has reached roughly 26,900 to 28,500 vehicles. These levels are high for a town of Georgetown’s size and help explain why the corridor experiences congestion near major intersections and commercial areas.
Crash statistics also reflect how frequently Delaware roads see incidents. According to the state’s 2023 traffic crash report, there were 27,522 reportable crashes statewide, including 131 fatal crashes and more than 7,800 injuries. In 2023, Delaware recorded 137 traffic deaths, down from the record high seen the year before.
Sussex County, where Georgetown is located, accounts for roughly one-third of Delaware’s traffic fatalities in recent annual totals.
