ZIP 79312 (Amherst, TX) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 79312: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Lamb 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
1 of 203 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lamb County compares with Texas
Lamb County against Texas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lamb County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lamb County | Texas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 135.4 | 62.9 | 49.7 | 2.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 7.4 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 1.8× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.57 | 0.58 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 52% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 4.2% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 2.6× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 15.9% | 22.6% | 23.7% | 30% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 27.0% | 11.3% | 13.8% | 2.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.3% | 40.8% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 29.1% | 27.0% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Lamb County has lower values than Texas for garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Texas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and on snow, slush or ice.
The headline for Lamb County: 4.2% on snowy, slushy or icy roads, against 1.7% across Texas.
Overview
Since 2015, 203 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Lamb County. They injured 121 people and killed 15.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 21 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (12.8% of the year) and are lowest in January (4.4%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.3% of truck crashes, against 40.8% across Texas.
The busiest hour is 4–5 pm, with 8.9% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 4.2% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Texas: 1.7%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-84 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (4). After it: CR-125 (1) and Fm 54 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 1.1% across Texas.
Route planning tips for ZIP 79312 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lamb County.
- Where you can, review stops along US-84; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- With 4.2% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Texas), plan winter equipment 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 Lamb County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 4 |
| CR-125 | 1 |
| Fm 54 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lamb County) |
|---|---|
| US-84 | 11 |
| US-70 | 6 |
| E 300 84 Hwy | 2 |
| Us 84 Hwy | 2 |
| County Road 352 | 1 |
| County Road 60 | 1 |
| E 2000 Delano Ave | 1 |
| E 2000 Marshall Howard Blvd | 1 |
ZIP 79312 at a glance
| Population | 1,130 |
| Density | 4 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $64,722 |
| Median home value | $79,018 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lamb 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 | 12 | — | 0.6 |
| 2000s | 14 | +13% | 1.0 |
| 2010s | 19 | +38% | 0.5 |
| 2020s | 16 | -14% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 12 to 16. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.0 a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 79312
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 79312?
Lamb County has had 203 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 121 people and killing 15.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 79312?
US-84 had 4 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 79312 since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 79312?
October has the most truck crashes in Lamb County, 12.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 79312?
Garbage trucks were involved in 1 reported crash in Lamb County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 79312 compare with Texas for truck crashes?
Lamb County records 135.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 62.9 across Texas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 79312?
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.