ZIP 96797 (Waipahu, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96797: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Honolulu 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
2.5 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.6 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Honolulu County compares with Hawaii
Honolulu County against Hawaii and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Honolulu County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 8.5 | 7.3 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.6 | 6.2 | 3.4 | 42% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.66 | 0.70 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 8.6% | 7.9% | 2.3% | 1.1× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 0.0% | 0.0% | 6.2% | |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 30.5% | 30.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.4% | 12.1% | 13.8% | same |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 42.3% | 41.3% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.8% | 20.1% | 24.8% | same |
Honolulu County has lower values than Hawaii for deaths per 100 crashes. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
Honolulu County at a glance: February more garbage-truck crashes happen in February than in any other month (15%).
Overview
Police reported 982 crashes involving commercial trucks in Honolulu County since 2015: 652 people were injured and 35 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
September has the most truck crashes, 9.8% of the yearly total, while April has the fewest (6.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 42.3% of truck crashes, vs 41.3% for Hawaii.
More truck crashes happen at 8–9 am than at any other hour (9.6%).
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 96797 is I-H1, with 3 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-ELLIOTT Street (1) and CR-GEIGER Road (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
84 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 8.6% share (Hawaii: 7.9%).
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
Per 100 crashes, garbage trucks recorded 2.5 deaths compared with 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96797 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Where you can, review stops along I-H1; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-H1 | 3 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-ELLIOTT Street | 1 |
| CR-GEIGER Road | 1 |
| CR-HANUA St | 1 |
| CR-NAIO Lane | 1 |
| CR-OLIVE Ave | 1 |
| CR-ROOSEVELT Ave | 1 |
| I-H2 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Honolulu County) |
|---|---|
| Kalaeloa Blvd / Kapolei Pkwy | 3 |
| Exit 1 / 500' W Of Kalaeloa Blvd | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 290' W Of Lualualei | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' E Of Aliinui Dr | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 50' W Of Pohakunui Ave | 2 |
| Farrington Hwy / 515' W Of Maipele St | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / .5 Miles Nw Of Exit 1A Offramp | 2 |
| H-1 Eb / 135' W Of Kaonohi St Overpass | 2 |
ZIP 96797 at a glance
| Population | 72,435 |
| Density | 1,452 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,654 |
| Median home value | $825,440 |
| Home ownership | 67% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Honolulu 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 | 42 | — | 2.8 |
| 2000s | 86 | +105% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 80 | -6% | 1.5 |
| 2020s | 83 | +3% | 2.8 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 42 a year in the 1990s and 83 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal large-truck crashes: 1.5 a year in 2016–19, 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96797
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96797?
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Honolulu County (652 injured, 35 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 96797?
Since 2015, I-H1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96797: 3.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96797?
Truck crashes in Honolulu County peak in September, with 9.8% of the year's crashes.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96797?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96797 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Honolulu County has 8.5 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96797?
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.