ZIP 96755 (Kapaau, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96755: 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 |
Hawaii County sits below Hawaii 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 people killed per 100 truck crashes (Hawaii: 6.2).
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
The worst month is April with 13.6% of truck crashes; the quietest is February at 2.9%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 30.0% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 3–4 pm, with 10.0% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, no fatal large-truck crashes with a location were recorded within 10 miles of ZIP 96755.
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 96755 fleets
- Plan April schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Hawaii County.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
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
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 96755 at a glance
| Population | 3,677 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $96,813 |
| Median home value | $767,854 |
| Home ownership | 79% |
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 96755
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96755?
Since 2015, 140 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Hawaii County (127 injured, 25 killed).
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96755?
Truck crashes in Hawaii County peak in April, with 13.6% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96755?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Hawaii County since 2015, 3.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96755 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 5.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Hawaii County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96755?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.