If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident, you may be filing a claim. As soon as possible after the collision, you must obtain a copy of your Delaware accident report for insurance purposes. If you need to get a copy of your traffic report, the team at AccidentReports.com can help.
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116Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Traffic deaths in Delaware, 2025 (early estimate)
-7.9%Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Change in Delaware traffic deaths from 2024 (126 deaths)
1.21Source: NHTSA, Early Estimate of Motor Vehicle Traffic Fatalities and Fatality Rate in 2025 (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026), Table 3, state estimates
Deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled in Delaware, 2025 (early estimate; 1.28 in 2024)
121Source: NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File
Fatal crashes in FARS, Delaware, 2024
2025 figures are NHTSA's early estimate (DOT HS 813 800, April 2026) and will be revised when the 2025 Annual Report File is released in early 2027. Crash-level figures are from the NHTSA FARS 2024 Annual Report File, the latest year published.
Delaware quick facts
Delaware quick facts list the newest sourced crash figures for the state, taken from NHTSA publications.
Traffic deaths, 2025 (early estimate): 116, a change of -7.9% from 126 in 2024 (NHTSA DOT HS 813 800, Table 3).
Fatality rate, 2025 (early estimate): 1.21 deaths per 100 million vehicle miles traveled, compared with 1.28 in 2024.
Fatal crashes, 2024: FARS records 121 fatal crashes and 126 deaths in Delaware.
Latest fatal crash in the 2024 file: Dec 27, 2024, on WILTON BLVD at OLD FORGE ROAD, New Castle County.
Figures come from NHTSA; the 2025 numbers are early estimates and NHTSA revises them in early 2027, and the 2024 crash-level file can still be revised.
Delaware compared with the United States
The bars compare Delaware's traffic fatality rate and death count with the national figures, using the same NHTSA table for every row. The 2025 figures are early estimates.
At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our crash report information center and search for your collision report as soon as it’s available. Searches are fast and simple. Get started now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information to get assistance.
If you were injured in a motor vehicle accident you may not be able to pick up your crash report in person and you don’t have time to wait for your report to arrive in the mail. That’s where AccidentReports.com comes in. At AccidentReports.com, you can take advantage of our crash report information center and search for a copy of your traffic report as soon as it’s available. Searching for your collision report has never been faster, safer, or easier. Start your search now by filling out the form on this page and submitting your accident information.
Private citizens in Arizona are not required to file a crash report, however, a police officer that responds to the scene of an auto accident is required to fill one out if:
The accident resulted in death
The accident resulted in injuries
Vehicle damage or property damage exceeded $1,000
If a citation was issued
You must remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives. After you’ve spoken to the responding police officer, you will be cleared to leave. During this time, the police officer will ask you a series of questions regarding the events that led up to the accident and will obtain your personal information. All of this information will be documented in the accident report.
If you were involved in an auto accident and it meets the conditions mentioned above, a police officer must fill out an accident report. In most cases, they will be required to complete the form within twenty-four hours.
The crash report will contain the following information regarding traffic collisions:
Date and time of the accident
Location of the accident
Property damage descriptions
Identifying information regarding all of the parties involved including witnesses, such as:
Proof of insurance
Vehicle ownership and registration
Phone number, address, and full names of all parties involved
The form will also include a narrative description concerning the facts surrounding the accident, as well as a simple diagram of the accident scene, the police officer’s name, identification number, and police agency.
Delaware Fatal Car Crashes on Record
These are fatal crashes in Delaware recorded in NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) for 2024, the latest year NHTSA has published crash-level data. FARS counts 121 fatal crashes and 126 deaths in Delaware that year; the table lists the 25 most recent, newest first. The 2024 file is NHTSA's Annual Report File and can still be revised. A dash means the field was not reported or the crash happened outside city limits.
Delaware fatal crash records
25 crashes, 2024
Case number
County
City
Crash date
Time
Road / Highway
Collision type
Fatalities
100123
New Castle
New Castle
Dec 27, 2024
14:13
WILTON BLVD at OLD FORGE ROAD
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100122
Sussex
Lincoln
Dec 25, 2024
03:38
CUBBAGE POND RD
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100121
New Castle
Wilmington
Dec 24, 2024
19:28
THOMPSON BRIDGE RD
Front-to-Front
1
100120
Kent
Camden
Dec 21, 2024
17:58
S CAESAR RODNEY AVE at E PEACH ST
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100119
Sussex
—
Dec 18, 2024
09:55
US-113 DUPONT BLVD NORTHBOUND
Single/non-collision: Tree (Standing Only)
1
100118
New Castle
New Castle
Dec 7, 2024
23:16
US-13 N DUPONT HWY
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100117
Sussex
—
Dec 6, 2024
17:56
SR-5 HARBESON RD at COOL SPRING RD
Angle
1
100115
New Castle
—
Dec 5, 2024
17:31
US-13 GOVENOR PRINTZ BLVD
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100116
New Castle
Wilmington
Dec 5, 2024
10:20
E LEA BLVD at COLONY BLVD
Angle
1
100114
Kent
—
Nov 24, 2024
11:24
SHAWS CORNER RD
Single/non-collision: Rollover/Overturn
1
100113
Kent
Dover
Nov 19, 2024
19:03
US-13 N DUPONT HWY
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100111
New Castle
Bear
Nov 6, 2024
20:48
US-40 PULASKI HWY
Single/non-collision: Pedestrian
1
100110
New Castle
—
Nov 5, 2024
21:57
SALEM CHURCH RD
Single/non-collision: Culvert
1
100109
Sussex
—
Nov 4, 2024
20:16
SR-13 SUSSEX HWY at OCELS RD
Angle
1
100108
New Castle
Wilmington
Nov 4, 2024
19:40
SR-4 SOUTH MARYLAND AVE
Angle
1
100107
Sussex
—
Nov 2, 2024
18:14
US-113 DUPONT BLVD at CRICKETT ST
Single/non-collision: Non-Motorist on Personal Conveyance
You can get a copy of your Delaware police report at AccidentReports.com, or you can go through the Delaware State Police.The Delaware State Police offers one way to get a copy of your crash report.
By Mail
Visit the Delaware State Police Department’s website to download and print a copy of their Collision Information Exchange Form. In addition to the form, you must include:
Accident information, such as your full name, the time, date, and location of the accident
Payment for the collision report
A self-addressed stamped envelope
Mail your request to:Delaware State PoliceTraffic Operations SectionP.O. Box 430Dover, DE 19903
Other Options from the DSP
Unfortunately, the department does not allow in-person record requests for crash reports and does not offer electronic vehicle crash reports at this time.
You should receive a copy of your motor vehicle crash report within fourteen business days unless there is an active accident investigation. If you have not received your report after this time, contact the Delaware State Police during regular business hours:Phone: (302) 739-5931.Office hours are Monday-Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
Copies of crime reports for traffic incidents are $25.00 per copy. For a fatal accident, reports are $60.00 per copy. Accepted forms of payment include money order or personal check made payable to the Delaware State Police Department.
The reporting police officer’s opinion concerning who they believe was negligent
A diagram of the auto accident scene
Time, date, of the automobile accident
Location of the motor vehicle collision
Contact information for all parties involved in the motor vehicle collision
Any citations issued or arrests made (DUI, DWI, speeding, no seatbelt, etc.)
Description of personal injuries sustained in the motor vehicle collision
Description of motor vehicle damage and other property damage
Anything that may have contributed to the auto accident, such as a bicyclist, poor weather conditions, poor road conditions, road debris, animals, broken or missing traffic lights or signs
All parties involved in the motor vehicle crash
Insurance companies
Legal representatives
The parents or legal guardian of a minor involved in the car crash
A collision report contains information that you can use to support your accident claim for compensation, such as:
The police officer’s opinion in regard to who they believe was at fault for the collision
A diagram of the accident scene
A description of the bodily injuries sustained in the accident
A description of vehicle damage and other property damage
An experienced accident attorney can use this information to build a strong case and effectively negotiate a full and fair settlement for damages.
Filing an Insurance claim or Personal injury Lawsuit
If you decide to hire a law firm, a personal injury attorney can help you file an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit to pursue compensation for your pain and suffering, lost wages, vehicle damage, and other accident-related expenses.An experienced accident attorney can use this information in a car crash report to build a strong case and effectively negotiate a full and fair settlement for damages.
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