ZIP 96706 (Ewa Beach, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96706: 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 |
Compared with Hawaii, Honolulu County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Honolulu County: February more garbage-truck crashes happen in February than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Honolulu County has recorded 982 truck crashes since 2015, with 652 people injured and 35 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%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-H1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). Next come CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-ELLIOTT Street (1) and CR-GEIGER Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.6% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
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 96706 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Look at alternatives to I-H1 at busy times: it leads this area in fatal truck crashes.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-H1 | 3 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-ELLIOTT Street | 1 |
| CR-GEIGER Road | 1 |
| CR-HANUA St | 1 |
| CR-NAIO Lane | 1 |
| CR-ROOSEVELT Ave | 1 |
| I-H2 | 1 |
| SR-64 | 1 |
| SR-7402 | 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 96706 at a glance
| Population | 83,692 |
| Density | 1,894 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $129,456 |
| Median home value | $827,824 |
| Home ownership | 69% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96706
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96706?
982 truck crashes have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 652 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 96706?
Since 2015, I-H1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96706: 3.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96706?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Honolulu County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96706?
Since 2015, Honolulu County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96706 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
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 96706?
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.