Koloa, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Koloa: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Koloa 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).
What stands out in Kauai County: 15.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
Overview
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kauai County. They injured 35 people and killed 8.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
With 5 truck crashes reported in Koloa since 2015, this page uses Kauai County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
March has the most truck crashes, 17.9% of the yearly total, while December has the fewest (1.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.1% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (12.5%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Koloa since 2015: CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1) and SR-50 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
Route planning tips for Koloa fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kauai County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 |
Koloa at a glance
| Land area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96756) | $99,274 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96756) | $969,423 |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Koloa
How many truck accidents are there in Koloa?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Kauai County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Koloa?
Truck crashes in Kauai County peak in March, with 17.9% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Koloa?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kauai County since 2015 (8.9% of truck crashes).
How does Koloa 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 Koloa?
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.