ZIP 96817 (Honolulu, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96817: 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 is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes: 15% of them.
Overview
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Honolulu County. They injured 652 people and killed 35.
That averages about one truck crash every 4 days in fully reported years.
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.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
The deadliest road for trucks within 10 miles of ZIP 96817 is I-H1, with 2 fatal large-truck crashes since 2015. After it: CR-BENNION Drive (1), CR-ELLIOTT Street (1) and CR-HAMAKUA Drive (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 84 of the truck crashes here, or 8.6%, compared with 7.9% in Hawaii.
The most garbage-truck crashes happen in February (15%).
They recorded 2.5 deaths per 100 crashes, against 3.6 for all trucks.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96817 fleets
- Review driver schedules for September, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Check whether your routes use I-H1, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- Waste haulers: February is the peak month for garbage-truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- 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 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 96817 at a glance
| Population | 55,492 |
| Density | 2,304 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $75,476 |
| Median home value | $933,602 |
| Home ownership | 45% |
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 crashes involving a large truck averaged 1.5 a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 96817
How many truck accidents are there in ZIP 96817?
Honolulu County has had 982 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 652 people and killing 35.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in ZIP 96817?
NHTSA data shows I-H1 with 2 fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96817 since 2015, the highest of any road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in ZIP 96817?
The worst month is September: 9.8% of truck crashes in Honolulu County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96817?
84 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, 8.6% of all truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96817 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Honolulu County has 8.5 truck crashes a year; Hawaii has 7.3.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 96817?
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.