ZIP 79102 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79102: 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 has lower values than Texas for 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.
What stands out in Potter County: 8.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Potter County has recorded 1,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 794 people injured and 54 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 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%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 8.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
SR-335 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79102 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (8), US-287 (4) and US-60 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 13 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79102 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to SR-335 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 8.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 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 2186 | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 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 79102 at a glance
| Population | 9,393 |
| Density | 1,331 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $51,125 |
| Median home value | $140,961 |
| Home ownership | 49% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 99 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 145. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 3.5 a year in 2016–19, 4.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79102
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79102?
Potter County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 794 people and killing 54.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79102?
NHTSA data shows SR-335 with 10 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79102 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79102?
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 79102?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79102 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Potter County records 116.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79102?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.