Hawaii County, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Hawaii County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, 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
5 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawaii County compares with Hawaii
Hawaii County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawaii County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 5.6 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 51% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 30.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 16.9% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Hawaii County sits below Hawaii on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It runs above Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
Hawaii County at a glance: 18.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 6.2 in Hawaii.
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hawaii County. They injured 127 people and killed 25.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is April with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.0% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks in Hawaii County is SR-19, with 8 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. It is followed by SR-11 (4), SR-190 (3) and SR-200 (2).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Hawaii County fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawaii County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-19; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Hawaii County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Hawaii County) |
|---|---|
| SR-19 | 8 |
| SR-11 | 4 |
| SR-190 | 3 |
| SR-200 | 2 |
| CR-2000 Puainako St | 1 |
| CR-KAWAILANI St. | 1 |
| SR-132 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawaii County) |
|---|---|
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / .25 Mile E Of 44 Mm | 2 |
| 34-1162 Hawai¿I Belt Rd | 1 |
| 35-0286 Kihalani Stead Road | 1 |
| 75-5863 Kuakaini Hwy | 1 |
| Ana Keohokalole Hwy / 84' Nw Of Palani Rd | 1 |
| Banyan Way / Hilo Seaside Hotel | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 10' S Of 17 Mm | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 13.2' W Of Hwy 190 | 1 |
Hawaii County at a glance
| Population | 209,790 |
| Land area | 4,028.4 sq mi |
| Density | 52 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,696 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawaii 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -21% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +106% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Hawaii County
ZIP codes in Hawaii County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Hawaii County
How many truck crashes happen in Hawaii County?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawaii County (127 injured, 25 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Hawaii County?
NHTSA data shows SR-19 with 8 fatal large-truck crashes in Hawaii County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Hawaii County?
April has the most truck crashes in Hawaii County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Hawaii County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hawaii County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
How does Hawaii County compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 5.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hawaii County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Hawaii County?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.