ZIP 66207 (Overland Park, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66207: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Johnson 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
1.1 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 has lower values than Kansas for crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. Where it is higher: garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
What stands out in Johnson County: 1 in 29 garbage-truck share of crashes is 3.4%, against 2.1% for Kansas.
Overview
Police reported 2,854 crashes involving commercial trucks in Johnson County since 2015: 691 people were injured and 45 were killed.
That averages about 1 truck crash a day in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 9.5% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 6.6%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 38.6% of truck crashes, vs 42.2% for Kansas.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (8.7%).
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 ZIP 66207 is I-435, with 16 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (7), Bannister Rd (3) and Prospect Ave (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
101 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 3.5% share (Kansas: 2.1%).
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 ZIP 66207 fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Johnson County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 | 16 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Antioch Rd | 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 |
ZIP 66207 at a glance
| Population | 15,739 |
| Density | 1,329 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $125,153 |
| Median home value | $436,560 |
| Home ownership | 78% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 100 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 242. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 4.2 a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66207
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66207?
2,854 truck crashes have been reported in Johnson County since 2015, with 45 deaths and 691 injuries.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66207?
NHTSA data shows I-435 with 16 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66207 since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66207?
October has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66207?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 101 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66207 compare with Kansas?
Johnson County records 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 61.4 across Kansas.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66207?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.