Hawaii in 2002
Deaths 119Fatal crashes 115Per 100,000 9.6US deaths 43,005
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 2002.
In 2002, 119 people died in 115 fatal crashes in Hawaii, 9.6 deaths per 100,000 residents against 15.0 nationally.
The death toll fell 15% from 140 in 2001 to 119 in 2002.
Hawaii accounted for 0.3% of the 43,005 crash deaths recorded nationally that year.
37.4% of the state's fatal crashes that year had at least one driver reported as drinking.
30% of the crashes happened between midnight to 6am; Saturday was the most common day.
Compared with 2001 and the nation
| Measure | Hawaii 2002 | Hawaii 2001 | United States 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deaths | 119 | 140 | 43,005 |
| Fatal crashes | 115 | 132 | 38,491 |
| Deaths per 100,000 residents | 9.6 | 11.4 | 15.0 |
| Crashes with a drinking driver | 37% | 36% | 36% |
Counties in 2002
Every county with a fatal crash in 2002, 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 | 67 | 67 | 6.7 | 537 |
| Hawaii County | 27 | 28 | 13.3 | 263 |
| Maui County | 17 | 20 | 12.2 | 173 |
| Kauai County | 4 | 4 | 5.4 | 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 2002?
119 people in 115 fatal crashes, according to NHTSA's FARS 2002 file, or 9.6 per 100,000 residents.
Which county in Hawaii had the most crash deaths in 2002?
Honolulu County with 67 deaths in 67 fatal crashes. The table on this page lists every county with a fatal crash that year.
How did 2002 compare with 2001 in Hawaii?
119 deaths against 140 in 2001 (+-15%). Nationally the 2002 total was 43,005.
Provenance
Source: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System, 2002 national file (accident table); US Census Bureau population estimates. Data through 31 Dec 2024; generated 30 Sep 2026.