ZIP 66217 (Shawnee, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66217: 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).
What stands out in Johnson County: 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in October (9.5% of the year) and are lowest in February (6.6%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 38.6% of truck crashes, against 42.2% across 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
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 66217 is I-435, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: I-35 (7), I-70 (4) and SR-32 (4).
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.
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66217 fleets
- Build extra time into October routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-435 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at June schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Morning starts matter: 26.3% of truck crashes fall between 6 and 10 am, higher than Kansas.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 | 8 |
| I-35 | 7 |
| I-70 | 4 |
| SR-32 | 4 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| US-69 | 3 |
| 158th Rd | 1 |
| Antioch Rd | 1 |
| I-635 | 1 |
| Leavenworth 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 66217 at a glance
| Population | 5,468 |
| Density | 280 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,651 |
| Median home value | $449,244 |
| Home ownership | 53% |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 100 a year in the 1990s and 242 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. 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 66217
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 66217?
Since 2015, 2,854 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Johnson County (691 injured, 45 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 66217?
Since 2015, I-435 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 66217: 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66217?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 66217?
Since 2015, Johnson County has reported 101 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.5% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66217 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 66217?
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.