ZIP 79118 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79118: 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 stands out for higher 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 6 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 39.9% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79118 since 2015: I-40 (7), SR-335 (7), US-287 (4), US-60 (4) and Fm 1541 (2). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
6 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79118 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 7 |
| SR-335 | 7 |
| US-287 | 4 |
| US-60 | 4 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| I-27 | 2 |
| Amarillo Blvd | 1 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Fm2575 8th Ave | 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 79118 at a glance
| Population | 28,107 |
| Density | 68 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $87,810 |
| Median home value | $232,154 |
| Home ownership | 76% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 29 a year in the 1990s and 65 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 79118
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79118?
Since 2015, 712 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Randall County (470 injured, 25 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 79118?
September has the most truck crashes in Randall County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79118?
6 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Randall County since 2015, 0.8% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79118 compare with Texas?
The yearly rate is 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Randall County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79118?
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.