Kekaha, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kekaha: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kekaha 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 sits below Hawaii on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Kauai County: 15.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 6.2 across Hawaii.
Overview
Kauai County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 8 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
Only 0 truck crashes were reported in Kekaha since 2015; patterns below come from Kauai County as a whole.
When crashes happen
The worst month is March with 17.9% of truck crashes; the quietest is December at 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
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Kekaha since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
Route planning tips for Kekaha fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kauai 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 Kauai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HANAPEPE Rd | 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 |
Kekaha at a glance
| Land area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96796) | $89,205 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96796) | $778,097 |
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 Kekaha
How many truck crashes happen in Kekaha?
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Kauai County (35 injured, 8 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in Kekaha?
March has the most truck crashes in Kauai County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kekaha?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kauai County since 2015 (8.9% of truck crashes).
How does Kekaha compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kauai County has 6.4 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Kekaha?
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.