Roeland Park, KS truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Roeland Park: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Roeland Park 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Johnson County is lower 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).
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.1% in 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.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Roeland Park since 2015, this page uses Johnson County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
October has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (6.6%).
November through March accounts for 38.6% of truck crashes here, compared with 42.2% in Kansas.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 5.7% of truck crashes, compared with 9.3% in Kansas.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of Roeland Park is I-435, with 24 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-70 (10), I-35 (7) and SR-32 (4).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 101 crashes, 3.5% of the total, against 2.1% across Kansas.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in June (16% of them).
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Roeland Park fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-435, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 24 |
| I-70 | 10 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| I-635 | 2 |
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 |
Roeland Park at a glance
| Population | 6,689 |
| Land area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Density | 4,129 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 66205) | $102,449 |
| Median home value (ZIP 66205) | $361,006 |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Roeland Park
How common are truck crashes in Roeland Park?
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 Roeland Park?
I-435 had 24 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Roeland Park since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Roeland Park?
October has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Roeland Park?
101 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, 3.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Roeland Park compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Roeland Park?
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.