ZIP 79104 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79104: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
The headline for Potter County: 8.7% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Potter County. They injured 794 people and killed 54.
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%).
November through March accounts for 42.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (7.2%).
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79104 since 2015: I-40 (10), SR-335 (10), US-287 (7), US-60 (5) and Fm 1541 (2). No single road stands out.
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 79104 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- With 8.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| SR-335 | 10 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| Fm2575 8th Ave | 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 79104 at a glance
| Population | 6,561 |
| Density | 834 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $39,920 |
| Median home value | $93,761 |
| Home ownership | 55% |
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. 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 79104
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79104?
Potter County has had 1,566 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 794 people and killing 54.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79104?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79104?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79104 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 116.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79104?
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.