Comparisons
Delaware vs. the other two most closely populated regions in United States: Alaska and North Dakota
Delaware in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Delaware peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Delaware, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Wilmington and New Castle. Out of the two cities, New Castle does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in New Castle peaked in 1976-1990.
Delaware in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Delaware is New Castle with an SNDi of 6.34, which is very sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Wilmington with an SNDi of 2.19, which is well-connected. See trends for these cities: Wilmington, New Castle
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Delaware rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Delaware, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Wilmington and New Castle. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Delaware follow the same region trend.