State officials in Hawaii have reported that traffic fatalities for 2025 have surpassed last year’s total. According to the Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT), as of October 24, 2025, there have been 106 deaths on the state’s roads. This number exceeds the 102 fatalities recorded in 2024.
The fatalities include a range of road users such as motor vehicle occupants, pedestrians, motorcyclists, scooter riders, bicyclists, and individuals using non-traditional forms of transportation like skateboards, foot scooters, and Utility Task Vehicles.
“We are committed to reaching our goal of zero traffic deaths – with infrastructure it will take decades of rebuilding systems to separate users and manage speeds to make it harder to drive, bike, or walk dangerously,” said Hawai‘i Department of Transportation Director Ed Sniffen. “However, as community members, we can solve this today. If everyone follows the law and makes safety a priority, 93% of the people who typically die in crashes caused by drunk and drugged driving, speeding and distraction all make it home.”
HDOT has outlined several engineering countermeasures that were implemented in 2025 as part of ongoing efforts to improve road safety. More information about these safety projects is available at https://highways.hidot.hawaii.gov/stories/s/Read-More-About-Safety-Goals-2025/duge-igda.
To further promote safety awareness among commuters, HDOT will resume displaying the number of days since the last fatal crash on freeway message boards. The department urges all road users to prioritize safety and help prevent further loss of life.
