ZIP 96816 (Honolulu, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96816: 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. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
What stands out in Honolulu County: 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.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 4 days.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in September (9.8% of the year) and are lowest in April (6.8%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 42.3% of truck crashes, against 41.3% across Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-H1 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (2). After it: CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-ELLIOTT Street (1) and CR-HAMAKUA Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 84 crashes, 8.6% of the total, against 7.9% across Hawaii.
Garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of them).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96816 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Check whether your routes use I-H1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at February schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- 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 | 2 |
| CR-BENNION Drive | 1 |
| CR-ELLIOTT Street | 1 |
| CR-HAMAKUA Drive | 1 |
| CR-KUAKINI Street | 1 |
| CR-MILLER Street | 1 |
| CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road | 1 |
| CR-N. School Street (Route7414 | 1 |
| CR-NAIO Lane | 1 |
| CR-ULUKAHIKI St | 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 96816 at a glance
| Population | 50,883 |
| Density | 2,054 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $114,609 |
| Median home value | $1,176,056 |
| Home ownership | 63% |
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 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 42 to 83. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96816
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96816?
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Honolulu County (652 injured, 35 killed).
Where do fatal truck crashes happen most in ZIP 96816?
Since 2015, I-H1 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96816: 2.
Which month has the most truck crashes in ZIP 96816?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Honolulu County happen then.
Are garbage truck crashes common in ZIP 96816?
Since 2015, Honolulu County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in ZIP 96816 compare with Hawaii?
Honolulu County records 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in ZIP 96816?
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.