ZIP 79110 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79110: 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 |
Randall County has lower values than Texas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share. It runs above Texas on injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Randall County: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Police reported 712 crashes involving commercial trucks in Randall County since 2015: 470 people were injured and 25 were 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%).
November through March accounts for 39.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 40.8% in Texas.
More truck crashes happen at 10–11 am than at any other hour (8.3%).
3.1% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 1.7% across Texas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-335 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). Next come I-40 (7), US-60 (5) and Fm 1541 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 6 crashes, 0.8% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79110 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.
- With 3.1% 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
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 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-60 | 5 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| US-287 | 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 (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 79110 at a glance
| Population | 16,994 |
| Density | 1,207 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $66,683 |
| Median home value | $159,908 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 29 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 65. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 2.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79110
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79110?
712 truck crashes have been reported in Randall County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 470 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79110?
Since 2015, SR-335 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79110: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79110?
Truck crashes in Randall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79110?
Since 2015, Randall County has reported 6 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79110 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79110?
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.