ZIP 96701 (Aiea, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96701: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Honolulu County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Honolulu County compares with Hawaii
Honolulu County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Honolulu County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.5 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 30.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Honolulu County sits below Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes. It runs above Hawaii on crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Honolulu County: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Police reported 982 crashes involving commercial trucks in Honolulu County since 2015: 652 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 9.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-H1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). Next come CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-ELLIOTT Street (1) and CR-HAMAKUA Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 8.6%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Their busiest month is February, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96701 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-H1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- 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 Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-H1 | 2 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-ELLIOTT Street | 1 |
| CR-HAMAKUA Drive | 1 |
| CR-KUAKINI Street | 1 |
| CR-MILLER Street | 1 |
| CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road | 1 |
| CR-N. School Street (Route7414 | 1 |
| CR-NAIO Lane | 1 |
| CR-ULUKAHIKI St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Honolulu County) |
|---|---|
| Kalaeloa Blvd / Kapolei Pkwy | 3 |
| Exit 1 / 500' W Of Kalaeloa Blvd | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 290' W Of Lualualei | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' E Of Aliinui Dr | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' W Of Pohakunui Ave | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 515' W Of Maipele St | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / .5 Miles Nw Of Exit 1A Offramp | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / 135' W Of Kaonohi St Overpass | 2 |
ZIP 96701 at a glance
| Population | 39,200 |
| Density | 599 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $111,173 |
| Median home value | $944,513 |
| Home ownership | 70% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Honolulu 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 | 42 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 86 | +105% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 80 | -6% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 83 | +3% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 42 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 83. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96701
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96701?
982 truck crashes have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 652 injuries.
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in ZIP 96701?
Since 2015, I-H1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96701: 2.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96701?
September has the most truck crashes in Honolulu County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96701?
Since 2015, Honolulu County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96701 compare with Hawaii?
Honolulu County records 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96701?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.