ZIP 96741 (Kalaheo, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96741: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Kauai 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 56 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Kauai County compares with Hawaii
Kauai County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Kauai County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Kauai County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 6.4 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 12% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 15.4 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.5× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.67 | 0.70 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 9.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.2× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.8% | 30.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 3.9% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 68% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.1% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.1% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Kauai County sits below Hawaii on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
Kauai County at a glance: 15.4 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
Overview
Kauai County has recorded 56 truck crashes since 2015, with 35 people injured and 8 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 77 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
November through March accounts for 48.1% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96741 happened on CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1) and SR-50 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.9% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96741 fleets
- Plan March schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Kauai 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 Kauai County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| CR-HANAPEPE Rd | 1 |
| SR-50 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Kauai County) |
|---|---|
| Waimea Canyon Dr / 1579' N Of Nele Rd | 2 |
| .25 Mile N Of 44 Mm Hwy 11 | 1 |
| Apopo Rd / 523' E Of Malu Rd | 1 |
| Eiwa St / 10' N Of Rice St Junction | 1 |
| Halewili Rd / .1 Mile S Of Mm#3 | 1 |
| Hanamaulu Rd / 250' S Of Kuhio Hwy Intersection | 1 |
| Hanapepe Rd / Moi Rd Junction | 1 |
| Kainahola Rd / .5 Mile S Of Waipouli Rd | 1 |
ZIP 96741 at a glance
| Population | 6,183 |
| Density | 75 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $110,873 |
| Median home value | $962,027 |
| Home ownership | 81% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Kauai 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 | 3 | — | 0.4 |
| 2000s | 4 | +39% | 0.4 |
| 2010s | 5 | +28% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 4 | -10% | 0.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 3 to 4. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96741
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96741?
56 truck crashes have been reported in Kauai County since 2015, with 8 deaths and 35 injuries.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96741?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Kauai County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96741?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kauai County since 2015 (8.9% of truck crashes).
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96741 compared with Hawaii?
Kauai County records 6.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96741?
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.