Hobbs, IN truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hobbs: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Hobbs and Tipton County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Tipton County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 194 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Tipton County compares with Indiana
Tipton County against Indiana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Tipton County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Tipton County | Indiana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 109.2 | 80.8 | 49.7 | 1.4× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 6.5 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 2.2× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.49 | 1.2× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.1% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 54% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 15.8% | 10.6% | 6.2% | 1.5× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 21.7% | 22.4% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 17.4% | 17.4% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 46.7% | 42.7% | 41.9% | 1.1× the state |
| After dark | 35.9% | 32.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Indiana, Tipton County is lower on garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash.
The headline for Tipton County: 6.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Indiana: 2.9).
Overview
Since 2015, 194 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Tipton County. They injured 84 people and killed 12.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 22 days.
Hobbs had 4 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Tipton County numbers.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (14.4% of the year) and are lowest in April (3.6%).
November through March accounts for 46.7% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.7% in Indiana.
By time of day, 9–10 am stands out with 10.3% of truck crashes.
15.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 10.6% across Indiana.
Where crashes happen
SR-28 leads within 10 miles of Hobbs with 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-213 (2), CR-300N (1) and SR-37S (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 2 of the truck crashes here, or 1.0%, compared with 2.4% in Indiana.
Route planning tips for Hobbs fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use SR-28, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 15.8% of truck crashes here, more than Indiana; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Tipton County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-28 | 3 |
| SR-213 | 2 |
| CR-300N | 1 |
| SR-37S | 1 |
| US-31 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Tipton County) |
|---|---|
| US-31 | 95 |
| SR-28 | 24 |
| Division | 7 |
| SR-19 | 5 |
| SR-213 | 4 |
| US-31N | 4 |
| US-31S | 3 |
| State Rd 28 | 3 |
Hobbs at a glance
| Land area | 0.8 sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Tipton 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 | 4 | — | 0.8 |
| 2000s | 11 | +170% | 0.8 |
| 2010s | 16 | +47% | 0.6 |
| 2020s | 15 | -5% | 1.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 4 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Hobbs
How many truck accidents are there in Hobbs?
194 truck crashes have been reported in Tipton County since 2015, with 12 deaths and 84 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Hobbs?
NHTSA data shows SR-28 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Hobbs since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Hobbs?
September has the most truck crashes in Tipton County, 14.4% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Hobbs?
Garbage trucks were involved in 2 reported crashes in Tipton County since 2015 (1.0% of truck crashes).
How does Hobbs compare with Indiana for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Tipton County has 109.2 truck crashes a year; Indiana has 80.8.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hobbs?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.