ZIP 79065 (Pampa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79065: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Gray County, 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
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 |
Compared with Texas, Gray County is lower 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.
Gray County at a glance: 27.6% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 394 crashes involving commercial trucks in Gray County since 2015: 170 people were injured and 29 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 11 days.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 50.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 7–8 pm stands out with 7.4% of truck crashes.
27.6% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79065 happened on US-60 (2), SR-152 (1) and SR-70 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 1 of the truck crashes here, or 0.3%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79065 fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 27.6% 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
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 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 |
ZIP 79065 at a glance
| Population | 19,378 |
| Density | 15 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $58,912 |
| Median home value | $111,245 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79065
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79065?
394 truck crashes have been reported in Gray County since 2015, with 29 deaths and 170 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79065?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Gray County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79065?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Gray County since 2015 (0.3% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79065 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
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 ZIP 79065?
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.