Kahaluu, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kahaluu: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kahaluu and Honolulu County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Honolulu County numbers.
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 |
Compared with Hawaii, Honolulu County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Honolulu County: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
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.
Kahaluu had 5 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Honolulu County numbers.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out 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 (2). Next come CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-HAMAKUA Drive (1) and CR-KUAKINI Street (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 84 crashes, 8.6% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Kahaluu fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Look at alternatives to I-H1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-H1 | 2 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-HAMAKUA Drive | 1 |
| CR-KUAKINI Street | 1 |
| CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road | 1 |
| CR-N. School Street (Route7414 | 1 |
| CR-NAIO Lane | 1 |
| CR-ULUKAHIKI St | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-7402 | 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 |
Kahaluu at a glance
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96744) | $131,653 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96744) | $1,041,284 |
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 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 83 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kahaluu
How many truck accidents are there in Kahaluu?
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Honolulu County (652 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in Kahaluu?
I-H1 had 2 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kahaluu since 2015, more than any other road.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kahaluu?
Truck crashes in Honolulu County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kahaluu?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Kahaluu compared with Hawaii?
Per 100,000 residents, Honolulu County has 8.5 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kahaluu?
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.