ZIP 79101 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79101: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Potter 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
13 of 1,566 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Potter County compares with Texas
Potter County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Potter County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Potter County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 116.8 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 1.9× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 20% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 12% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.8% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 32% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 8.7% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 5.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 18.1% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 20% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 10.7% | 11.3% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.6% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.0% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Potter County sits below Texas on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Potter County: 8.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 794 people and killed 54.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.0%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-335 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). After it: I-40 (8), US-287 (4) and US-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 13 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79101 fleets
- Plan July schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Potter County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-335, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-335 | 10 |
| I-40 | 8 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| Osage St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Potter County) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 48 |
| Bell St | 10 |
| S 700 Lakeside Dr | 10 |
| Dumas Dr | 8 |
| S 1800 Lakeside Dr | 8 |
| River Rd | 7 |
| N 300 Lakeside Dr | 7 |
| Dumas Hwy | 6 |
ZIP 79101 at a glance
| Population | 2,526 |
| Density | 610 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $47,759 |
| Home ownership | 10% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Potter 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 | 99 | — | 2.6 |
| 2000s | 109 | +11% | 3.6 |
| 2010s | 107 | -2% | 3.9 |
| 2020s | 145 | +35% | 4.2 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 99 to 145. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 3.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79101
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79101?
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Potter County (794 injured, 54 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79101?
Since 2015, SR-335 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79101: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79101?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79101?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Potter County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79101 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Potter County has 116.8 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79101?
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.