Wilmington, DE (March 10, 2026) – Emergency units responded on Tuesday, March 10, to a crash on Interstate 95 southbound approaching the Route 896 work zone. The collision involved multiple vehicles and left two right-side lanes blocked.
Several people were reported injured, and at least one was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Traffic was backed up for miles as crews worked to clear the scene.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details may be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with those affected as they continue to recover.
About Interstate 95 in Wilmington
Interstate 95 (I‑95) is a major north‑south highway that runs through Wilmington and is part of the main route connecting the East Coast from Florida to Maine. In northern Delaware, I‑95 enters the state near Newark on the Delaware Turnpike and continues northeast through Wilmington toward the Pennsylvania state line.
Through Wilmington, the freeway often carries U.S. Route 202 along what is known locally as the Wilmington Expressway before splitting off north of the city. The corridor handles heavy daily traffic and links commuters and freight traffic between key East Coast cities.
To the east of the city, Interstate 495 serves as a six‑lane bypass of I‑95, starting near Newport and running past the Port of Wilmington before rejoining I‑95 just south of the Pennsylvania border. This auxiliary route helps relieve congestion on I‑95 through downtown Wilmington and provides a faster route for through traffic and trucks.
In addition to these interstates, other significant roads in the Wilmington area include state highways such as Delaware Route 141, which functions as a beltway linking I‑95, I‑295, and local routes, and U.S. Route 13, which runs through Wilmington and beyond.
Together, these routes form a network that supports regional travel and access within northern Delaware.
