ZIP 66212 (Overland Park, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66212: 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 sits below Kansas 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).
Johnson County at a glance: 1 in 29 crashes involve a garbage truck (101 since 2015), vs 2.1% across 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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 ZIP 66212 is I-435, with 14 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. Next come I-35 (7), SR-7 (4) and Bannister Rd (3).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 101 of the truck crashes here, or 3.5%, compared with 2.1% in Kansas.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in June (16%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 1.1 deaths compared with 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66212 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.
- Waste haulers: June is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Johnson County.
- 26.3% of truck crashes happen between 6 and 10 am, above Kansas; consider earlier or later starts where possible.
- 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 | 14 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| SR-7 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| Prospect Ave | 3 |
| SR-32 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| US-71 | 3 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| I-470 | 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 66212 at a glance
| Population | 32,917 |
| Density | 1,672 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $81,477 |
| Median home value | $304,286 |
| Home ownership | 57% |
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. NHTSA counts 4.2 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 3.0 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66212
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66212?
Since 2015, 2,854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (691 injured, 45 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 66212?
I-435 had 14 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66212 since 2015, more than any other road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 66212?
October has the most truck crashes in Johnson County, 9.5% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66212?
Garbage trucks were involved in 101 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 66212 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.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 66212?
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.