Kalaheo, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kalaheo: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kalaheo and Kauai County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Kauai County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kauai County compares with Hawaii
Kauai County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kauai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.4 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.4 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 30.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Kauai County has lower values than Hawaii for crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Kauai County: 15.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kauai County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 8 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
With 2 truck crashes reported in Kalaheo since 2015, this page uses Kauai County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of Kalaheo happened on CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1) and SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Kalaheo fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kauai County.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Kauai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HANAPEPE Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kauai County) |
|---|---|
| Waimea Canyon Dr / 1579' N Of Nele Rd | 2 |
| .25 Mile N Of 44 Mm Hwy 11 | 1 |
| Apopo Rd / 523' E Of Malu Rd | 1 |
| Eiwa St / 10' N Of Rice St Junction | 1 |
| Halewili Rd / .1 Mile S Of Mm#3 | 1 |
| Hanamaulu Rd / 250' S Of Kuhio Hwy Intersection | 1 |
| Hanapepe Rd / Moi Rd Junction | 1 |
| Kainahola Rd / .5 Mile S Of Waipouli Rd | 1 |
Kalaheo at a glance
| Land area | 3.5 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96765) | $102,679 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96765) | $897,509 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kauai 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +39% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -10% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 3 a year in the 1990s and 4 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 0.5 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kalaheo
How common are truck crashes in Kalaheo?
Kauai County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kalaheo?
March has the most truck crashes in Kauai County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Kalaheo?
Since 2015, Kauai County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
How does Kalaheo compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Kauai County records 6.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kalaheo?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.