Kahului, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Kahului: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Kahului and Maui County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Maui County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maui County compares with Hawaii
Maui County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maui County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maui County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2.6 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.8 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 46% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 27.7% | 30.0% | 23.7% | 8% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 2.1% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 82% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.3% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Compared with Hawaii, Maui County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
The headline for Maui County: January 20.8% of truck crashes happen in January, more than any other month.
Overview
Police reported 48 crashes involving commercial trucks in Maui County since 2015: 36 people were injured and 6 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
With 12 truck crashes reported in Kahului since 2015, this page uses Maui County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (20.8% of the year) and are lowest in March (0.0%).
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Kahului since 2015: SR-310 (1), SR-311 (1) and SR-380 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 2 crashes, 4.2% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Route planning tips for Kahului fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
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 Maui County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-310 | 1 |
| SR-311 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maui County) |
|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Hwy / .3 Miles N Of Olowalu Dump Rd | 2 |
| Nopu St / 150' S Of 193A Nopu St | 2 |
| Dairy Rd / 416' S Of Maui Marketplace Dr | 1 |
| Dairy Rd / Hana Hwy Intersection | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / .4 Mile N Of Mp 26 | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / 300' E Of Paia Mini-Bypass | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / Hookele St Intersection | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / Pauwela Rd Intersection | 1 |
Kahului at a glance
| Land area | 14.4 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96732) | $101,739 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96732) | $862,881 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maui 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 3 | -58% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | +46% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 5 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 0.8 a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Kahului
How many truck accidents are there in Kahului?
Maui County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in Kahului?
The worst month is January: 20.8% of truck crashes in Maui County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in Kahului?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maui County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Kahului compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 2.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Maui County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Kahului?
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.