Amarillo, TX truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Amarillo: 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
7 of 956 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Amarillo compares with Texas
Amarillo against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Amarillo stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Amarillo | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.1 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.2 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.50 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 14% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 29% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 19.0% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 16% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 7.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 35% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.7% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 26.9% | 27.0% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Texas, Amarillo is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Amarillo: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 956 crashes involving commercial trucks in Amarillo since 2015: 470 people were injured and 22 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
August has the most truck crashes, 10.5% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 40.7% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (7.2%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 4.2% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 15 miles of Amarillo with 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-335 (10), US-287 (7) and US-60 (6).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 7 crashes, 0.7% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for Amarillo fleets
- Build extra time into August routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 4.2% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Amarillo
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 15 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 14 |
| SR-335 | 10 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-60 | 6 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2186 | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Amarillo) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 37 |
| Bell St | 10 |
| S 700 Lakeside Dr | 10 |
| S 1800 Lakeside Dr | 8 |
| Dumas Dr | 8 |
| N 300 Lakeside Dr | 7 |
| E Ih 40 | 6 |
| Dumas Hwy | 6 |
Amarillo at a glance
| Population | 203,729 |
| Land area | 103.6 sq mi |
| Density | 1,966 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Amarillo 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 | 69 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 0 | -100% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 46 | -33% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 86 | +87% | 4.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 69 a year in the 1990s and 86 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.5 a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Amarillo
How many truck accidents are there in Amarillo?
956 truck crashes have been reported in Amarillo since 2015, with 22 deaths and 470 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Amarillo?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 15 miles of Amarillo: 14.
When do most truck crashes happen in Amarillo?
August has the most truck crashes in Amarillo, 10.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Amarillo?
7 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Amarillo since 2015, 0.7% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Amarillo compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.1 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Amarillo, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Amarillo?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.