Hobson City, AL truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hobson City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hobson City and Calhoun County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Calhoun County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
22 of 955 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Calhoun County compares with Alabama
Calhoun County against Alabama and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Calhoun County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Calhoun County | Alabama | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 69.4 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 14% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 9% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.49 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 11% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.3% | 0.8% | 6.2% | 58% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.0% | 22.5% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.8% | 12.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.2% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 27.0% | 23.7% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Alabama, Calhoun County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: after dark.
Hobson City at a glance: I-20 8 fatal truck crashes since 2015, more than any other road within 10 miles of Hobson City.
Overview
Calhoun County has recorded 955 truck crashes since 2015, with 457 people injured and 32 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Hobson City since 2015, this page uses Calhoun County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in June (9.7% of the year) and are lowest in March (7.1%).
November through March accounts for 42.2% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Alabama.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 6.7% of truck crashes.
0.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 0.8% across Alabama.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Hobson City is I-20, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come US-431 (2), US-78 (2) and Us-Sr 1 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 22 of the truck crashes here, or 2.3%, compared with 2.3% in Alabama.
Their busiest month is March, with 14% of garbage-truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Hobson City fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-20; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: March is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Calhoun County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Calhoun County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 8 |
| US-431 | 2 |
| US-78 | 2 |
| Us-Sr 1 | 2 |
| CR-109 | 1 |
| CR-AIRPORT Rd | 1 |
| SR-21 | 1 |
| Us-Golden Springs Rd Sr-1 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Calhoun County) |
|---|---|
| I-20 | 261 |
| US-431 | 107 |
| US-78 | 66 |
| Al-21 | 40 |
| Al-77 | 38 |
| Al-9 | 30 |
| Al-202 | 26 |
| US-278 | 26 |
Hobson City at a glance
| Population | 739 |
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Density | 707 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 36203) | $69,485 |
| Median home value (ZIP 36203) | $180,289 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Calhoun County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 48 | — | 2.9 |
| 2000s | 67 | +40% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 75 | +12% | 1.8 |
| 2020s | 80 | +7% | 2.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 48 a year in the 1990s and 80 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 3.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hobson City
How many truck crashes happen in Hobson City?
Since 2015, 955 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Calhoun County (457 injured, 32 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Hobson City?
Since 2015, I-20 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hobson City: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hobson City?
June has the most truck crashes in Calhoun County, 9.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hobson City?
22 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Calhoun County since 2015, 2.3% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Hobson City compare with Alabama?
Per 100,000 residents, Calhoun County has 69.4 truck crashes a year; Alabama has 80.8.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Hobson City?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.