ZIP 79119 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79119: 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. It stands out for higher injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Randall County: 3.1% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in 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
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.9% of truck crashes, vs 40.8% for Texas.
By time of day, 10–11 am stands out with 8.3% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79119 is I-40, with 4 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by US-60 (3), Fm 1541 (2) and CR-MCCORMICK Rd (1).
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 79119 fleets
- Build extra time into September 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.
- 3.1% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice, above Texas; plan winter equipment checks before the season.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 4 |
| US-60 | 3 |
| Fm 1541 | 2 |
| CR-MCCORMICK Rd | 1 |
| Fm 2186 | 1 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| I-27 | 1 |
| SR-335 | 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 79119 at a glance
| Population | 24,907 |
| Density | 97 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,432 |
| Median home value | $367,257 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
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 79119
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79119?
712 truck crashes have been reported in Randall County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 470 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79119?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79119: 4.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79119?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Randall County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79119?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Randall County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79119 compare with Texas?
Per 100,000 residents, Randall County has 40.2 truck crashes a year; Texas has 62.9.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 79119?
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.