Ko Olina, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ko Olina: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ko Olina 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 |
Honolulu County has lower values than Hawaii for deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Hawaii on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Honolulu County at a glance: 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.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Ko Olina since 2015; patterns below come from Honolulu County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Ko Olina since 2015: CR-GEIGER Road (1), CR-HANUA St (1), CR-ROOSEVELT Ave (1) and I-H1 (1). No single road stands out.
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).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for Ko Olina fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-GEIGER Road | 1 |
| CR-HANUA St | 1 |
| CR-ROOSEVELT Ave | 1 |
| I-H1 | 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 |
Ko Olina at a glance
| Land area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96707) | $119,940 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96707) | $808,080 |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ko Olina
How common are truck crashes in Ko Olina?
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Honolulu County (652 injured, 35 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Ko Olina?
September has the most truck crashes in Honolulu County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ko Olina?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How does Ko Olina compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
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 Ko Olina?
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.