ZIP 79109 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79109: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Randall 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
6 of 712 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Randall County compares with Texas
Randall County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Randall County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Randall County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 40.2 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 12% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.58 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.9% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 18% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 3.1% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.9× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 20.4% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 10% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.3% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 71% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.9% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 21.8% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 19% below the state |
Compared with Texas, Randall County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. Where it is higher: injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Randall County: 3.1% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Randall County has recorded 712 truck crashes since 2015, with 470 people injured and 25 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 6 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 8.3% of truck crashes.
3.1% 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 79109 is SR-335, with 10 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-40 (7), US-287 (3) and Fm 1541 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79109 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Randall County.
- Check whether your routes use SR-335, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- 3.1% 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
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 Randall County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-335 | 10 |
| I-40 | 7 |
| US-287 | 3 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2186 | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| Osage St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Randall County) |
|---|---|
| I-27 | 26 |
| Canyon Dr | 20 |
| Bell St | 15 |
| Canyon Hwy | 5 |
| Hillside Rd | 5 |
| S 3600 Washington St | 5 |
| S Washington St | 5 |
| US-60 | 5 |
ZIP 79109 at a glance
| Population | 43,578 |
| Density | 1,632 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $70,435 |
| Median home value | $223,067 |
| Home ownership | 58% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Randall 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 | 29 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 34 | +18% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 47 | +39% | 1.7 |
| 2020s | 65 | +38% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 29 to 65. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.0 a year in 2016–19, 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79109
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 79109?
Randall County has had 712 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 470 people and killing 25.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79109?
SR-335 had 10 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79109 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79109?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Randall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79109?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Randall County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79109 compared with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Randall County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79109?
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.