ZIP 79121 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79121: 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.
Randall County at a glance: 3.1% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 712 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Randall County. They injured 470 people and killed 25.
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%.
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%).
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 3.1% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
I-40 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 79121 with 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. Next come SR-335 (6), US-287 (3) and Fm 1541 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 6 of the truck crashes here, or 0.8%, compared with 1.1% in Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79121 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Look at alternatives to I-40 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 3.1% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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) |
|---|---|
| I-40 | 8 |
| SR-335 | 6 |
| 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 79121 at a glance
| Population | 6,437 |
| Density | 1,418 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $74,659 |
| Median home value | $292,858 |
| Home ownership | 72% |
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. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 2.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79121
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79121?
Randall County has had 712 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 470 people and killing 25.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 79121?
Since 2015, I-40 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79121: 8.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79121?
Truck crashes in Randall County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79121?
Garbage trucks were involved in 6 reported crashes in Randall County since 2015 (0.8% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 79121 compare with Texas?
Randall County records 40.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 79121?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.