ZIP 79066 (Pampa, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79066: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Gray County: 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 11 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
January has the most truck crashes, 13.7% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (4.6%).
November through March accounts for 50.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in 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 ZIP 79066 since 2015: SR-152 (1), SR-70 (1) and US-60 (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 ZIP 79066 fleets
- Plan January schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Gray County.
- 27.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| SR-152 | 1 |
| SR-70 | 1 |
| US-60 | 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 79066 at a glance
| Population | 19 |
| Density | 5 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 23 to 37. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79066
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79066?
Gray County has had 394 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 170 people and killing 29.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79066?
The worst month is January: 13.7% of truck crashes in Gray County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79066?
Since 2015, Gray County has reported 1 garbage-truck crash, or 0.3% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79066 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Gray County has 164.1 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79066?
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.