Traffic Fatalities Soar Even as City Works to Improve Safety on Oahu Roadways

Traffic fatalities soar even as city works to improve safety on Oahu roadways

Traffic fatalities are soaring even as the city works to improve safety on roads and send a message to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to be on high alert in hopes of reversing the tragic trend.

HPD's new campaign addressing increased road fatalities

HONOLULU (KHON2) -- Throughout just the first eight months of the year alone, Oahu's road fatalities are up a significant amount from last year's, now at 55. Alarming surge in traffic fatalities following 3 deaths in the last 2 days In response to this, the Honolulu Police Department has launched its new campaign, "Safer Roads, Together". This aims to increase officer involvement in educating people about safer driving habits and also stay…

Honolulu police launch road safety campaign amid spike in traffic fatalities

Officials say the campaign aims to encourage partnership and public engagement to keep roads safe, rather than relying solely on police enforcement.

HPD launches road safety campaign after 55 traffic fatalities | Honolulu Star-Advertiser

In response to the 55 traffic fatalities on Oahu through Aug. 21, the Honolulu Police Department launched a “community-driven traffic safety campaign designed to reduce fatalities and dangerous driving behaviors,” according to a news release.

Traffic Safety Tuesday, August 26, 2025 - Honolulu Police Department

HPD’s Safer Roads, Together campaign is in full swing, and it’s Traffic Safety Tuesday! Traffic Major Herbert Soria has some tips for pedestrians on how they can stay safe. Let’s all work together to make sure we get where we’re going safely! #SaferRoadsTogether #DriveWithAloha #SafeEveryMile View this content on social media & share: Instagram | Facebook | X | Nextdoor | YouTube The post Traffic Safety Tuesday, August 26, 2025 appeared first on…