Lanai City, HI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Lanai City: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Lanai City 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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). It runs above Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Maui County: January worst month: 20.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Maui County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 6 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 85 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Lanai City 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%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 48.9% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
By time of day, 11 am–12 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Lanai City since 2015.
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 Lanai City fleets
- Build extra time into January routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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 Maui County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
No fatal crashes involving a large truck with a road name were recorded within 10 miles since 2015.
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 |
Lanai City at a glance
| Land area | 6.8 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 96763) | $92,417 |
| Median home value (ZIP 96763) | $637,659 |
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. NHTSA counts 0.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Lanai City
How common are truck crashes in Lanai City?
48 truck crashes have been reported in Maui County since 2015, with 6 deaths and 36 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in Lanai City?
January has the most truck crashes in Maui County, 20.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Lanai City?
2 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Maui County since 2015, 4.2% of all truck crashes.
How does Lanai City 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 do I plan a garbage truck route in Lanai City?
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.