Omao, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Omao: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Omao 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. Where it is higher: 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
Since 2015, 56 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Kauai County. They injured 35 people and killed 8.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 77 days.
Omao had 0 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Kauai County numbers.
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.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Omao since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 8.9% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Omao 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
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
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 |
Omao at a glance
| Land area | 1.3 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 |
In the 1990s about 3 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 4. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Omao
How many truck crashes happen in Omao?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Kauai County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 35 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Omao?
March has the most truck crashes in Kauai County, 17.9% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Omao?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Kauai County since 2015, 8.9% of all truck crashes.
How does Omao compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Kauai County has 6.4 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Omao?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.