Helmville, MT truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Helmville: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Helmville and Powell County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Powell County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
1 of 191 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Powell County compares with Montana
Powell County against Montana and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Powell County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Powell County | Montana | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 233.7 | 64.3 | 49.7 | 3.6× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 3.8 | 3.4 | 13% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.31 | 0.34 | 0.49 | 9% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.5% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 40% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 51.4% | 39.4% | 6.2% | 1.3× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 23.5% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 65.0% | 54.3% | 41.9% | 1.2× the state |
| After dark | 45.9% | 30.8% | 24.8% | 1.5× the state |
Compared with Montana, Powell County is lower on deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, on snow, slush or ice and morning rush (6–10 am).
The headline for Powell County: February the month with the most truck crashes: 16.8% of the year's total.
Overview
Police reported 191 crashes involving commercial trucks in Powell County since 2015: 60 people were injured and 9 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 22 days.
With 0 truck crashes reported in Helmville since 2015, this page uses Powell County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
91% of truck crash reports in Powell County since 2015 leave the city field blank; place counts include only reports that name the place.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in February (16.8% of the year) and are lowest in August (2.1%).
The five winter months (November to March) hold 65.0% of truck crashes, against 54.3% across Montana.
By time of day, 8–9 am stands out with 7.3% of truck crashes.
51.4% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 39.4% across Montana.
Where crashes happen
Roads with fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Helmville since 2015: SR-141 (1) and SR-200 (1). No single road stands out.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 1 crash, 0.5% of the total, against 0.9% across Montana.
Route planning tips for Helmville fleets
- Plan February schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Powell County.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; adjust start times where you can.
- Icy and snowy roads show up in 51.4% of truck crashes here, more than Montana; schedule winter checks early.
- Paste your stops into the free Route Planner to see the risk score, safer alternatives and low bridges.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Powell County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-141 | 1 |
| SR-200 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Powell County) |
|---|---|
| Mile 194.0 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 117.1 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm 167.9 I90 | 1 |
| Mm 169.9 I-90W | 1 |
| Mm 172.1 I90E | 1 |
| Mm 179.5 I90 | 1 |
| Mm160.9 I-90 | 1 |
| Mm163.1 I90 | 1 |
Helmville at a glance
| Land area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 59843) | $88,125 |
| Median home value (ZIP 59843) | $333,888 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Powell County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | — | 0.2 |
| 2000s | 10 | +1920% | 0.7 |
| 2010s | 14 | +34% | 0.2 |
| 2020s | 18 | +31% | 0.4 |
From the 2000s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 10 to 18. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. Fatal large-truck crashes: 0.2 a year in 2016–19, 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Helmville
How many truck crashes happen in Helmville?
Powell County has had 191 reported truck crashes since 2015, injuring 60 people and killing 9.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Helmville?
The worst month is February: 16.8% of truck crashes in Powell County happen then.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Helmville?
1 crash involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Powell County since 2015, 0.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Helmville compare with Montana?
Powell County records 233.7 truck crashes per 100,000 residents a year, against 64.3 across Montana.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Helmville?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.