Waiohinu, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Waiohinu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Waiohinu and Hawaii County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Hawaii County numbers.
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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
The headline for Hawaii County: 18.5 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 6.2 across 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Waiohinu since 2015; patterns below come from Hawaii County as a whole.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.9%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 30.0% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of Waiohinu.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Waiohinu fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawaii County.
- 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 Hawaii County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Waiohinu at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96772) | $48,914 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96772) | $403,409 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 15 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 2.5 a year in 2016–19, 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Waiohinu
How common are truck crashes in Waiohinu?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawaii County (127 injured, 25 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Waiohinu?
Truck crashes in Hawaii County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Waiohinu?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hawaii County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Waiohinu compare with Hawaii?
Per 100,000 residents, Hawaii County has 5.6 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Waiohinu?
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.