ZIP 66223 (Overland Park, KS) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 66223: 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. 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.
In complete reporting years that works out to about 1 truck crash a day.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 8.7% of truck crashes.
Road surface: 5.7% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (Kansas: 9.3%).
Where crashes happen
I-435 leads within 10 miles of ZIP 66223 with 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015. It is followed by I-35 (4), Bannister Rd (3) and SR-7 (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%).
They recorded 1.1 deaths per 100 crashes, against 1.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 66223 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.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 26.3% of truck crashes here, more than Kansas; adjust start times where you can.
- 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 | 6 |
| I-35 | 4 |
| Bannister Rd | 3 |
| SR-7 | 3 |
| Holmes Rd | 2 |
| US-69 | 2 |
| 100th St | 1 |
| Ewing Way | 1 |
| I-470 | 1 |
| I-49 | 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 66223 at a glance
| Population | 24,747 |
| Density | 1,530 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,855 |
| Median home value | $437,786 |
| Home ownership | 56% |
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 ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 66223
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 66223?
Johnson County has had 2,854 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 691 people and killing 45.
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 66223?
I-435 had 6 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 66223 since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 66223?
The worst month is October: 9.5% of truck crashes in Johnson County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 66223?
Garbage trucks were involved in 101 reported crashes in Johnson County since 2015 (3.5% of truck crashes).
How do truck crashes in ZIP 66223 compare with Kansas?
The yearly rate is 39.2 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Johnson County, vs 61.4 for Kansas.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 66223?
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.