Lenexa, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lenexa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
14 of 497 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Lenexa compares with Kansas
Lenexa against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Lenexa stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Lenexa | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 72.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.1 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 77% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.25 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 22% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 2.5% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 6.6% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 29% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 29.2% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.3× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.2% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.9% | 42.2% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 16.7% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 28% below the state |
Compared with Kansas, Lenexa is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and on snow, slush or ice. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Lenexa: 1.1 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 4.8 in Kansas.
Overview
Lenexa has recorded 497 truck crashes since 2015, with 118 people injured and 5 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 9 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is November with 11.1% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 5.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.9% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (11.1%).
Road surface: 6.6% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Lenexa is I-435, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (5), SR-7 (5) and SR-32 (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
14 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 2.8% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
Route planning tips for Lenexa fleets
- Plan November schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Lenexa.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 29.2% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Lenexa
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 8 |
| I-35 | 5 |
| SR-7 | 5 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| I-70 | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| Antioch Rd | 1 |
| Metcalf Ave | 1 |
| None | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Lenexa) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 190 |
| I-435 | 102 |
| 95Th | 19 |
| Lackman | 17 |
| Pflumm | 11 |
| Marshall | 11 |
| College | 9 |
| 87Th St | 8 |
Lenexa at a glance
| Population | 59,427 |
| Land area | 34.1 sq mi |
| Density | 1,744 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66220) | $177,206 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66220) | $591,763 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Lenexa 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 | 17 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 34 | +105% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 45 | +30% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 38 | -16% | 3.0 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 38 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lenexa
How many truck crashes happen in Lenexa?
497 truck crashes have been reported in Lenexa since 2015, with 5 deaths and 118 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Lenexa?
I-435 had 8 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lenexa since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lenexa?
November has the most truck crashes in Lenexa, 11.1% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Lenexa?
Since 2015, Lenexa has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 2.8% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Lenexa compare with Kansas?
Lenexa records 72.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lenexa?
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.