Pakala Village, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Pakala Village: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Pakala Village 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 |
Compared with Hawaii, Kauai County is lower on 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
Kauai County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 8 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Pakala Village 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
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Pakala Village since 2015: CR-HANAPEPE Rd (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 Pakala Village fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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 |
Pakala Village at a glance
| Land area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96769) | $46,250 |
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 Pakala Village
How many truck crashes happen in Pakala Village?
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 Pakala Village?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Kauai County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Pakala Village?
Since 2015, Kauai County has reported 5 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.9% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in Pakala Village compared with Hawaii?
Kauai County records 6.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Pakala Village?
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.