ZIP 66208 (Prairie Village, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66208: 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 |
Compared with Kansas, Johnson County is lower on 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).
The headline for Johnson County: 1 in 29 of truck crashes here involve garbage trucks: 3.4%, vs 2.1% in 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
October has the most truck crashes, 9.5% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (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%).
5.7% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 9.3% across Kansas.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-435 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (20). Next come I-70 (9), I-35 (8) and US-71 (4).
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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 1.1, vs 1.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66208 fleets
- Review driver schedules for October, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-435; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in June; review collection routes for that month.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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 Johnson County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-435 | 20 |
| I-70 | 9 |
| I-35 | 8 |
| US-71 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| I-470 | 2 |
| I-670 | 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 |
ZIP 66208 at a glance
| Population | 21,576 |
| Density | 1,282 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $124,000 |
| Median home value | $444,635 |
| Home ownership | 82% |
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 large-truck crashes: 4.2 a year in 2016–19, 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66208
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 66208?
Johnson County has had 2,854 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 691 people and killing 45.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66208?
I-435 had 20 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66208 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66208?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66208?
Garbage trucks were involved in 101 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66208 compare with Kansas?
Per 100,000 residents, Johnson County has 39.2 truck crashes a year; Kansas has 61.4.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 66208?
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.