ZIP 96765 (Lawai, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96765: 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 |
Compared with Hawaii, Kauai County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr and in rain, sleet or snow. It runs above Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes, garbage-truck share and winter months (nov–mar).
What stands out in Kauai County: 15.4 deaths for every 100 truck crashes, against 6.2 across Hawaii.
Overview
Police reported 56 crashes involving commercial trucks in Kauai County since 2015: 35 people were injured and 8 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 77 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in March (17.9% of the year) and are lowest in December (1.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 48.1% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
By time of day, 3–4 pm stands out with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96765 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HANAPEPE Rd (1) and SR-50 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 8.9%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96765 fleets
- Review driver schedules for March, the month with the most truck crashes.
- 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 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 96765 at a glance
| Population | 513 |
| Density | 312 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $102,679 |
| Median home value | $897,509 |
| Home ownership | 65% |
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. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.5 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96765
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96765?
Kauai County has had 56 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 35 people and killing 8.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96765?
The worst month is March: 17.9% of truck crashes in Kauai County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96765?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Kauai County since 2015 (8.9% of truck crashes).
How does ZIP 96765 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 6.4 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Kauai County, vs 7.3 for Hawaii.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96765?
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.