Bear, DE (March 9, 2026) – Emergency units responded on Monday afternoon, March 9, to a crash involving multiple vehicles at the intersection of Wrangle Hill Road and Red Lion Road (Routes 72 & 71). The accident caused traffic delays throughout the surrounding area.
At least one person was reported injured and taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Details about the extent of injuries have not been confirmed. The scene required emergency units to manage traffic and assist those involved.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
Most Dangerous Intersections in Bear
Data collected from state crash analyses shows that the intersection of Pulaski Highway and Bear Corbit Road in Bear is routinely identified among the top high‑crash locations in the state, with over 1,100 reportable crashes in a multi‑year analysis and a high crash rate tied to its proximity to Route 1, multiple shopping access points, and frequent turning movements.
While Bear itself isn’t featured on every statewide list, this intersection stands out within the Bear‑Glasgow area for accident frequency.
Statewide, Delaware continues to log tens of thousands of traffic crashes annually. According to the latest 2023 annual traffic report, there were 27,522 reportable traffic crashes statewide, including 131 fatal crashes resulting in 138 deaths, and more than 7,800 injuries. A crash was reported roughly every 19 minutes.
New Castle County, where Bear is located, accounts for a large share of these incidents; in 2023 alone, New Castle County recorded reduced totals compared with prior years but remained the highest‑volume county for crashes, injuries, and fatalities in the state.
On a broader scale, intersections statewide are highlighted often because nearly 40 % of crash‑related serious injuries and fatalities occur at intersection points over multi‑year trends, underscoring why certain crossroads draw attention from traffic safety researchers and planners.
