Lexington Township, Johnson County, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lexington Township, Johnson County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lexington Township, Johnson County and Johnson County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Johnson County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 1.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Johnson County compares with Kansas
Johnson County against Kansas and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Johnson County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Johnson County | Kansas | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 39.2 | 61.4 | 49.7 | 36% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 1.6 | 4.8 | 3.4 | 67% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.24 | 0.32 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.7% | 9.3% | 6.2% | 38% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.3% | 23.1% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 15.0% | 15.2% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 38.6% | 42.2% | 41.9% | 9% below the state |
| After dark | 16.1% | 23.2% | 24.8% | 31% below the state |
Johnson County sits below Kansas on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It stands out for higher garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (101 since 2015), vs 2.1% across Kansas.
Overview
Johnson County has recorded 2,854 truck crashes since 2015, with 691 people injured and 45 killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
Lexington Township, Johnson County had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Johnson County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-7 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (5). After it: CR-222ND St (1), I-70 (1) and SR-10 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 101 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
Their busiest month is June, with 16% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Lexington Township, Johnson County fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-7; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-7 | 5 |
| CR-222ND St | 1 |
| I-70 | 1 |
| SR-10 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Johnson County) |
|---|---|
| I-035 | 755 |
| I-435 | 398 |
| I-35 | 154 |
| US-69 | 63 |
| Metcalf | 52 |
| 199Th | 41 |
| 95Th | 38 |
| 151St | 38 |
Lexington Township, Johnson County at a glance
| Population | 1,505 |
| Land area | 46.9 sq mi |
| Density | 32 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66018) | $105,357 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66018) | $442,447 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Johnson 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 | 100 | — | 1.4 |
| 2000s | 184 | +85% | 2.0 |
| 2010s | 224 | +21% | 2.7 |
| 2020s | 242 | +8% | 3.0 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 100 to 242. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lexington Township, Johnson County
How common are truck crashes in Lexington Township, Johnson County?
2,854 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 691 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Lexington Township, Johnson County?
SR-7 had 5 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Lexington since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Lexington Township, Johnson County?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lexington Township, Johnson County?
101 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How does Lexington Township, Johnson County compare with Kansas for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Lexington Township, Johnson County?
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.