Honolulu County, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Honolulu 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Honolulu County compares with Hawaii
Honolulu County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Honolulu County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.5 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 30.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Honolulu County sits below Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Honolulu County: 1.9× fatal truck crashes in Honolulu County per year, 2020–24 vs 2016–19 (2.8 vs 1.5).
Overview
Honolulu County has recorded 982 truck crashes since 2015, with 652 people injured and 35 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-H1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: SR-83 (2), CR-BENNION Drive (1) and CR-ELLIOTT Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 84 crashes, 8.6% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Honolulu County fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-H1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Honolulu County) |
|---|---|
| I-H1 | 3 |
| SR-83 | 2 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-ELLIOTT Street | 1 |
| CR-GEIGER Road | 1 |
| CR-HAMAKUA Drive | 1 |
| CR-HANUA St | 1 |
| CR-KUAKINI Street | 1 |
| CR-MILLER Street | 1 |
| CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Honolulu County) |
|---|---|
| Kalaeloa Blvd / Kapolei Pkwy | 3 |
| Exit 1 / 500' W Of Kalaeloa Blvd | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 290' W Of Lualualei | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' E Of Aliinui Dr | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' W Of Pohakunui Ave | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 515' W Of Maipele St | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / .5 Miles Nw Of Exit 1A Offramp | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / 135' W Of Kaonohi St Overpass | 2 |
Honolulu County at a glance
| Population | 998,747 |
| Land area | 600.8 sq mi |
| Density | 1,662 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $109,349 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Honolulu 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 | 42 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 86 | +105% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 80 | -6% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 83 | +3% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Honolulu County
ZIP codes in Honolulu County
Nearby counties
Questions fleets ask about Honolulu County
How many truck crashes happen in Honolulu County?
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Honolulu County (652 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Honolulu County?
NHTSA data shows I-H1 with 3 fatal large-truck crashes in Honolulu County since 2015, the highest of any road.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Honolulu County?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Honolulu County happen then.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Honolulu County?
Since 2015, Honolulu County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Honolulu County compare with Hawaii?
The yearly rate is 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Honolulu County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Honolulu 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.