Collision Closes U.S. Rt 13 Near Fairground Rd in Harrington, DE

Harrington, DE (August 1, 2026) – A serious traffic crash closed U.S. Route 13 near Fairground Rd by the Delaware State Fair in Harrington on Friday morning, July 31.

Emergency crews responded shortly before 11:00 a.m. to the intersection following reports of a high-mechanism collision. The Delaware Department of Transportation later confirmed that the roadway reopened around 4:15 p.m. after the scene was cleared.

Initial reports from emergency responders indicated the crash resulted in significant vehicle damage.

Emergency crews responded to assist those involved, with the severity of the collision requiring a substantial response. Further details about the injuries and circumstances surrounding the crash have not yet been confirmed.

Officials have not released additional information regarding the vehicles involved or the cause of the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

We hope everyone affected by this wreck makes a full recovery.

What Should You Do After a Serious Car Accident in Harrington, DE?

Start with your care. Follow the advice of your medical providers, and get emergency care if you need it. A serious collision can leave injuries that are not clear at the scene, so it can help to keep a record of appointments, diagnoses, treatment recommendations, medications, and time away from work.

If you can do so safely, preserve the information that may help explain what happened: photographs of the vehicles and roadway, the police-report number, contact information for witnesses, and any letters or messages from insurers. Do not guess about fault in a recorded statement or sign a release until you understand what it covers.

The investigation may take time. Police reports, photographs, witness accounts, vehicle data, and any available video can be important, but not every item will be available in every crash. Save what you receive, including estimates, medical bills, and insurance correspondence.

Insurance coverage and responsibility depend on the facts, the vehicles involved, and the policies that apply. A conversation with a lawyer can help you understand the paperwork and the questions still unanswered without assuming how the investigation will turn out.

At Murphy & Landon, we help people in Delaware understand what may come next after a serious crash. You can call us at (302) 472-8100 to discuss the circumstances with a car accident lawyer before you decide what to do next.

Note: Our law firm utilizes secondary sources to create this post. The facts surrounding this specific accident have not been independently verified. Contact Murphy & Landon if you locate any information that is inaccurate. We will update the post right away to reflect the most accurate information available.

Disclaimer: None of the information in this post is intended to be legal advice or medical advice. This is not a solicitation for business. If you have been injured in an accident, get medical attention as soon as possible. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.