Hobart, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hobart: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
6 of 363 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hobart compares with Indiana
Hobart against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hobart stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hobart | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 105.1 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.3× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 0.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 90% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.38 | 0.36 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.8% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 25% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 14.4% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.0% | 22.4% | 23.7% | 11% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 14.7% | 17.4% | 13.8% | 15% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 36.5% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hobart has lower values than Indiana for deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Indiana on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Hobart at a glance: 0.3 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Hobart has recorded 363 truck crashes since 2015, with 138 people injured and 4 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 12 days.
When crashes happen
June has the most truck crashes, 13.8% of the yearly total, while March has the fewest (5.2%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.7% of truck crashes, vs 42.7% for Indiana.
By time of day, 12–1 am stands out with 11.8% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 14.4% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Indiana: 10.6%).
Where crashes happen
I-80 leads within 10 miles of Hobart with 13 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come I-94 (5), US-12 (4) and US-30 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 1.7% share (Indiana: 2.4%).
Route planning tips for Hobart fleets
- Plan June schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hobart.
- Where you can, review stops along I-80; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 14.4% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Indiana), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Hobart
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-80 | 13 |
| I-94 | 5 |
| US-12 | 4 |
| US-30 | 4 |
| Grant St | 3 |
| I-90 | 3 |
| I- 80 | 2 |
| I-65 | 2 |
| SR-130 | 2 |
| SR-149 | 2 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hobart) |
|---|---|
| I-65 | 189 |
| US-30E | 27 |
| US-30W | 22 |
| I-80 | 11 |
| E Lincoln Hwy | 8 |
| US-30 | 6 |
| W 61St Ave | 3 |
| Mississippi | 3 |
Hobart at a glance
| Population | 29,418 |
| Land area | 26.2 sq mi |
| Density | 1,123 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 46342) | $75,521 |
| Median home value (ZIP 46342) | $214,218 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hobart 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 | 12 | — | 10.2 |
| 2000s | 25 | +113% | 8.7 |
| 2010s | 25 | +2% | 6.4 |
| 2020s | 34 | +33% | 8.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 34. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 6.2 a year in 2016–19, 8.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hobart
How many truck accidents are there in Hobart?
Since 2015, 363 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hobart (138 injured, 4 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hobart?
NHTSA data shows I-80 with 13 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hobart since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Hobart?
June has the most truck crashes in Hobart, 13.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Hobart?
Since 2015, Hobart has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 1.7% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Hobart compared with Indiana?
Per 100,000 residents, Hobart has 105.1 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hobart?
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.