ZIP 79106 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79106: 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.
What stands out in 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.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
July has the most truck crashes, 10.7% of the yearly total, while September has the fewest (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.
8.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79106 is SR-335, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (8), US-60 (4) and US-287 (3).
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 79106 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- 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.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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-60 | 4 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| 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 79106 at a glance
| Population | 26,161 |
| Density | 1,176 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $59,493 |
| Median home value | $175,865 |
| Home ownership | 52% |
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. 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 79106
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79106?
1,566 truck crashes have been reported in Potter County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 794 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79106?
SR-335 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79106 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79106?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 79106?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79106 compare 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 79106?
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.