ZIP 96725 (Holualoa, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96725: 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 |
Hawaii County has lower values than Hawaii for 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 in rain, sleet or snow.
What stands out in Hawaii County: 18.5 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
Overview
Police reported 140 crashes involving commercial trucks in Hawaii County since 2015: 127 people were injured and 25 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
April has the most truck crashes, 13.6% of the yearly total, while February has the fewest (2.9%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
More truck crashes happen at 3–4 pm than at any other hour (10.0%).
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96725 since 2015: SR-11 (1) and SR-19 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 3.6%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96725 fleets
- Review driver schedules for April, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 Hawaii County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 1 |
| SR-19 | 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 96725 at a glance
| Population | 5,009 |
| Density | 20 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $93,346 |
| Median home value | $864,641 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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 96725
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96725?
140 truck crashes have been reported in Hawaii County since 2015, with 25 deaths and 127 injuries.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96725?
April has the most truck crashes in Hawaii County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96725?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hawaii County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96725 compared with Hawaii?
Hawaii County records 5.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96725?
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.