ZIP 96726 (Honaunau, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96726: 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
No fatal large-truck crashes with a road name recorded here since 2015.
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 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 deaths per 100 truck crashes, vs 6.2 in Hawaii.
Overview
Hawaii County has recorded 140 truck crashes since 2015, with 127 people injured and 25 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 31 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in April (13.6% of the year) and are lowest in February (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
NHTSA lists no located fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96726 since 2015.
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 96726 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawaii County.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
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
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 (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 96726 at a glance
| Population | 107 |
| Density | 2 per sq mi |
| Home ownership | 100% |
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 |
In the 1990s about 17 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 15. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. 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 96726
How common are truck crashes in ZIP 96726?
Hawaii County has had 140 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 127 people and killing 25.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96726?
April has the most truck crashes in Hawaii County, 13.6% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 96726?
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 96726 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 96726?
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.