ZIP 79111 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79111: 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.
What stands out in Potter County: 8.7% share of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Overview
Police reported 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks in Potter County since 2015: 794 people were injured and 54 were killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 3 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in July (10.7% of the year) and are lowest in September (7.0%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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 79111 with 12 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. After it: SR-335 (9), US-287 (7) and US-60 (5).
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 79111 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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.
- 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 Potter County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 12 |
| SR-335 | 9 |
| US-287 | 7 |
| US-60 | 5 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| Fm2575 8th Ave | 1 |
| Osage St | 1 |
| SR-136 | 1 |
| SR-591 | 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 79111 at a glance
| Population | 1,575 |
| Density | 54 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $71,103 |
| Home ownership | 0% |
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 79111
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79111?
1,566 truck crashes have been reported in Potter County since 2015, with 54 deaths and 794 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79111?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79111: 12.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79111?
Truck crashes in Potter County peak in July, with 10.7% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79111?
13 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Potter County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 79111 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 79111?
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.