Pampa, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pampa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pampa and Gray County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Gray County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 394 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Gray County compares with Texas
Gray County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Gray County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Gray County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 164.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.42 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 28% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.3% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 75% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 27.6% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 16.7× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 33% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 20.9% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 1.9× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 50.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 37.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.4× the state |
Gray County sits below Texas on injuries per crash, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gray County: 27.6% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 394 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Gray County. They injured 170 people and killed 29.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 11 days.
With 27 truck crashes reported in Pampa since 2015, this page uses Gray County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 50.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 27.6% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pampa since 2015: US-60 (2), SR-152 (1) and SR-70 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
1 crash involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.3% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Pampa fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gray County.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.6% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Gray County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-60 | 2 |
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Gray County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 45 |
| US-60 | 7 |
| Gray County Rest Area | 2 |
| N 2200 Price Rd | 2 |
| Rest Area Parking Lot | 2 |
| S 800 Hobart St | 2 |
| Sh 152 | 2 |
| Sh 273 | 2 |
Pampa at a glance
| Population | 16,487 |
| Land area | 9.0 sq mi |
| Density | 1,828 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 79065) | $58,912 |
| Median home value (ZIP 79065) | $111,245 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Gray 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 | 23 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 28 | +23% | 1.4 |
| 2010s | 30 | +4% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 37 | +26% | 0.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 23 a year in the 1990s and 37 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Pampa
How many truck accidents are there in Pampa?
Gray County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 29.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Pampa?
January has the most truck crashes in Gray County, 13.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Pampa?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Gray County since 2015, 0.3% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pampa compared with Texas?
Gray County records 164.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pampa?
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.