Hawaii in 1986
Deaths 120Fatal crashes 111Per 100,000 —US deaths 46,087
FARS data are based on police crash reports and other sources; the drunk-driving measure is based on the highest BAC of any driver in the crash. Final FARS file for 1986.
In 1986, 120 people died in 111 fatal crashes in Hawaii.
The death toll fell 5% from 126 in 1985 to 120 in 1986.
Hawaii accounted for 0.3% of the 46,087 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
52.3% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
35% of the crashes happened between noon to 6pm; Sunday was the most common day.
Compared with 1985 and the nation
| Measure | Hawaii 1986 | Hawaii 1985 | United States 1986 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 120 | 126 | 46,087 |
| Fatal crashes | 111 | 119 | 41,090 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | — | — | — |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 52% | 55% | 43% |
Counties in 1986
Every county with a fatal crash in 1986, by deaths. Counts under three are shown as "1–2" (small-count rule); the per-100,000 column is blank for them. 4 counties listed.
| County | Fatal crashes | Deaths | Per 100,000 | Deaths 2015–2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu County | 62 | 69 | 6.9 | 537 |
| Hawaii County | 21 | 23 | 11.0 | 263 |
| Maui County | 17 | 17 | 10.4 | 173 |
| Kauai County | 11 | 11 | 14.9 | 62 |
Per 100,000 uses the 2024 population estimate for every year, so early-year rates are understated where a county has grown.
Hour of day
Weekday
Questions and answers
How many people died in crashes in Hawaii in 1986?
120 people in 111 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 1986 file.
Which county in Hawaii had the most crash deaths in 1986?
Honolulu County with 69 deaths in 62 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 1986 compare with 1985 in Hawaii?
120 deaths against 126 in 1985 (+-5%). Nationally the 1986 total was 46,087.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 1986 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates (no county estimates before 2000 are used, so no rate is shown for this year). Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.