ZIP 96863 (Mcbh Kaneohe Bay, HI) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 96863: 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 sits below Hawaii on deaths per 100 crashes. Where it is higher: crashes per 100k residents / yr and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Honolulu County: February garbage-truck crashes peak in February (15% of the year's total).
Overview
Since 2015, 982 crashes involving commercial trucks have been reported in Honolulu County. They injured 652 people and killed 35.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly 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%).
November through March accounts for 42.3% of truck crashes here, compared with 41.3% in Hawaii.
The busiest hour is 8–9 am, with 9.6% of truck crashes.
Where crashes happen
Fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of ZIP 96863 since 2015 were spread across roads: CR-HAMAKUA Drive (1), CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road (1), CR-ULUKAHIKI St (1) and SR-83 (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).
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 2.5, vs 3.6 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for ZIP 96863 fleets
- Plan September schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Honolulu County.
- Garbage-truck crashes here peak in February; review collection routes for that month.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
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) |
|---|---|
| CR-HAMAKUA Drive | 1 |
| CR-MOKAPU Saddle Road | 1 |
| CR-ULUKAHIKI St | 1 |
| SR-83 | 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 96863 at a glance
| Population | 2,302 |
| Density | 1,183 per sq mi |
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 96863
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 96863?
982 truck crashes have been reported in Honolulu County since 2015, with 35 deaths and 652 injuries.
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 96863?
September has the most truck crashes in Honolulu County, 9.8% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in ZIP 96863?
Since 2015, Honolulu County has reported 84 garbage-truck crashes, or 8.6% of its truck crashes.
How does ZIP 96863 compare with Hawaii for truck crashes?
Honolulu County records 8.5 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 7.3 across Hawaii.
How can I plan a safer truck route in ZIP 96863?
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.