Fatal crashes in Honolulu County
NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) recorded 209 fatal crashes in Honolulu County from 2020 through 2023. That total breaks down to 49 in 2020, 50 in 2021, 54 in 2022, and 56 in 2023. Of those county crashes, FARS recorded 62 fatal crashes inside Honolulu from 2020 through 2023.
Hospitals with emergency care near Honolulu
CMS lists 10 hospitals in Honolulu County, with 9 offering emergency services. These include The Queens Medical Center, Kuakini Medical Center, Kaiser Foundation Hospital, Tripler Amc (Ft Shafter), and Straub Clinic And Hospital, all located in Honolulu. Adventist Health Castle is located in Kailua.
The Queens Medical Center is about 2 miles in a straight line from Honolulu, or about 4 miles by road, according to CMS data and distances computed from Census coordinates and OpenStreetMap roads.
Population change in Honolulu County
The U.S. Census Bureau's Vintage 2024 population estimates put Honolulu County's population at 998,747 on July 1, 2024. That is down from 1,016,494 at the April 2020 census base, a change of minus 1.7%.
Local facts on this page come from public sources including NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS), 2020-2023, CMS Hospital General Information and U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2024 population estimates, listed below. Checked against those sources. Last updated October 2026.
Personal Injury Cases in Honolulu, HI
Personal injury law in Honolulu presents unique challenges due to Hawaii's island geography and specific state regulations. The city's heavy tourist traffic, combined with local residents navigating busy areas like Downtown Honolulu and Waikiki, creates numerous opportunities for accidents and injuries. Hawaii operates under a no-fault auto insurance system, which affects how car accident claims are handled compared to mainland states. Local attorneys understand the nuances of pursuing personal injury claims in Hawaii's court system and dealing with insurance companies operating in the islands.
Common Personal Injury Matters in Honolulu
Personal injury attorneys help victims of accidents, negligence, and wrongful acts recover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering damages.
Why Hire a Local Personal Injury Attorney in Honolulu?
Hiring a Honolulu-based personal injury attorney is crucial because they understand Hawaii's unique legal landscape and local court procedures. Local attorneys have established relationships with medical providers, accident reconstruction experts, and other professionals essential to building strong personal injury cases in the islands. They're familiar with the Hawaii State Circuit Court system and can efficiently navigate local filing requirements and procedural rules.
Hawaii Personal Injury Laws & Deadlines
Hawaii operates under a two-year statute of limitations for most personal injury claims, as outlined in Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 657-7. See our Hawaii personal injury page for more.
What to Know About Personal Injury in Honolulu
Personal Injury Attorneys Serving Honolulu & Suburbs
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