ZIP 79124 (Amarillo, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79124: 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 runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and after dark.
Potter County at a glance: 8.7% of truck crashes happened on snow, slush or ice, vs 1.7% in Texas.
Overview
Potter County has recorded 1,566 truck crashes since 2015, with 794 people injured and 54 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 3 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is July with 10.7% of truck crashes; the quietest is September at 7.0%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.6% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 10–11 am, with 7.2% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 8.7% of truck crashes, compared with 1.7% in Texas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 79124 is I-40, with 5 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by Rm 1061 (2), Fm 2590 Soncy Rd (1) and SR-335 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
13 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.8% share (Texas: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 79124 fleets
- Review driver schedules for July, 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 8.7% of truck crashes here, more than Texas; schedule winter checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 | 5 |
| Rm 1061 | 2 |
| Fm 2590 Soncy Rd | 1 |
| SR-335 | 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 79124 at a glance
| Population | 12,019 |
| Density | 26 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $112,541 |
| Median home value | $359,919 |
| Home ownership | 90% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 99 to 145. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. 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 79124
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 79124?
Since 2015, 1,566 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Potter County (794 injured, 54 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 79124?
NHTSA data shows I-40 with 5 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 79124 since 2015, the highest of any road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 79124?
July has the most truck crashes in Potter County, 10.7% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 79124?
Since 2015, Potter County has reported 13 garbage-truck crashes, or 0.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 79124 compared with Texas?
The yearly rate is 116.8 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Potter County, vs 62.9 for Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79124?
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.