ZIP 79108 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79108: 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.
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
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.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out 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
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79108 with 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: US-287 (7), US-60 (5) and SR-335 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79108 fleets
- Build extra time into July routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Where you can, review stops along I-40; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 8.7% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 10 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| SR-335 | 4 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| Fm2575 8th Ave | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-591 | 1 |
| Sl335 | 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 79108 at a glance
| Population | 11,216 |
| Density | 24 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,676 |
| Median home value | $164,656 |
| Home ownership | 75% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 99 a year in the 1990s and 145 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 79108
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79108?
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Potter County (794 injured, 54 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79108?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79108: 10.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79108?
July has the most truck crashes in Potter County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79108?
Garbage trucks were involved in 13 reported crashes in Potter County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79108 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 79108?
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.