ZIP 96720 (Hilo, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96720: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Hawaii 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
5 of 140 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Hawaii County compares with Hawaii
Hawaii County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Hawaii County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Hawaii County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 5.6 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 23% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 18.5 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 3.0× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.94 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 1.3× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.9% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 51% 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 | 16.9% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 1.4× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 30.0% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 27% below the state |
| After dark | 21.5% | 20.1% | 24.8% | 1.1× the state |
Compared with Hawaii, Hawaii County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hawaii County: 18.5 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 6.2 in Hawaii.
Overview
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Hawaii County. They injured 127 people and killed 25.
That averages about one truck crash every 31 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.9%).
November through March accounts for 30.0% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96720 happened on SR-200 (2) and CR-2000 Puainako St (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 5 crashes, 3.6% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96720 fleets
- Build extra time into April 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
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 Hawaii County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-200 | 2 |
| CR-2000 Puainako St | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Hawaii County) |
|---|---|
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / .25 Mile E Of 44 Mm | 2 |
| 34-1162 Hawai¿I Belt Rd | 1 |
| 35-0286 Kihalani Stead Road | 1 |
| 75-5863 Kuakaini Hwy | 1 |
| Ana Keohokalole Hwy / 84' Nw Of Palani Rd | 1 |
| Banyan Way / Hilo Seaside Hotel | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 10' S Of 17 Mm | 1 |
| Daniel K Inouye Hwy / 13.2' W Of Hwy 190 | 1 |
ZIP 96720 at a glance
| Population | 52,979 |
| Density | 71 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $80,938 |
| Median home value | $488,826 |
| Home ownership | 66% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Hawaii 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 | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 13 | -21% | 1.5 |
| 2010s | 7 | -46% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 15 | +106% | 1.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 17 to 15. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 2.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 1.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96720
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96720?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Hawaii County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 127 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96720?
April has the most truck crashes in Hawaii County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96720?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Hawaii County since 2015 (3.6% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96720 compared with Hawaii?
Per 100,000 residents, Hawaii County has 5.6 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96720?
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.