ZIP 96779 (Paia, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96779: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Maui 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
2 of 48 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Maui County compares with Hawaii
Maui County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Maui County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Maui County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 2.6 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 64% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 12.8 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 2.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.77 | 0.70 | 0.49 | 1.1× the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 46% 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 | 2.1% | 12.1% | 13.8% | 82% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 48.9% | 41.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 21.3% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Maui County has lower values than Hawaii for crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am). Where it is higher: deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and winter months (nov–mar).
Maui County at a glance: January worst month: 20.8% of truck crashes, vs 8.3% in an average month.
Overview
Maui County has recorded 48 truck crashes since 2015, with 36 people injured and 6 killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 85 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is January with 20.8% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 0.0%.
November through March accounts for 48.9% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 11 am–12 pm, with 12.5% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 96779 since 2015: SR-311 (1) and SR-380 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
2 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.2% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
Route planning tips for ZIP 96779 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, 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 Maui County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-311 | 1 |
| SR-380 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Maui County) |
|---|---|
| Honoapiilani Hwy / .3 Miles N Of Olowalu Dump Rd | 2 |
| Nopu St / 150' S Of 193A Nopu St | 2 |
| Dairy Rd / 416' S Of Maui Marketplace Dr | 1 |
| Dairy Rd / Hana Hwy Intersection | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / .4 Mile N Of Mp 26 | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / 300' E Of Paia Mini-Bypass | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / Hookele St Intersection | 1 |
| Hana Hwy / Pauwela Rd Intersection | 1 |
ZIP 96779 at a glance
| Population | 2,780 |
| Density | 92 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $98,929 |
| Median home value | $1,124,490 |
| Home ownership | 61% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Maui 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 | 8 | — | 0.9 |
| 2000s | 8 | +3% | 0.6 |
| 2010s | 3 | -58% | 0.7 |
| 2020s | 5 | +46% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 8 a year in the 1990s and 5 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.8 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96779
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96779?
Maui County has had 48 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 36 people and killing 6.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96779?
January has the most truck crashes in Maui County, 20.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96779?
Since 2015, Maui County has reported 2 garbage-truck crashes, or 4.2% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 96779 compared with Hawaii?
Maui County records 2.6 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96779?
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.