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SMS BASIC percentiles

Categorical federal safety percentiles from the FMCSA Safety Measurement System (higher percentile = worse).

UNSAFE DRIVING 89%

HOS COMPLIANCE 64%

VEHICLE MAINT 47%

CTRL SUBSTANCES 91%

CRASH INDICATOR —

DRIVER FITNESS 53%

Source: FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASIC percentiles.

Why this carrier's record matters for your case

J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C. (USDOT 185,183) operates a fleet of 434 power units with a documented history of 46 reportable crashes.

In collisions involving commercial freight carriers, federal compliance records—including ELD data and maintenance logs—are critical evidence that must be legally frozen before they are routinely overwritten.

Data source: FMCSA public records; metrics last computed on June 7, 2026.

Crash record · 5-year sustained pattern

Total crashes

46

Fatal

0

Injury

15

Last incident: 2 months ago

46 crashes over ~2 years, no fatal records (FMCSA MCMIS Crash File).

Night-driving crash pattern

The SafeNY Night-Driving Pattern: Of 43 documented crashes in the past 5 years, 14 occurred in dark conditions. This represents a 32.6% dark-condition share, which is not statistically distinct (p=0.30) from the national FMCSA baseline of 25.7%.

Source: FMCSA MCMIS Crash File · Computed 2026-06-07 · Stale

This summary reflects this carrier's federal safety record. It does not predict future outcomes and is not legal advice or evidence of liability. See methodology.

Institutional appendix · technical record & compliance

Recent severe & fatal incidents

Recent severe & fatal incidents — J. S. Helwig & Son, L.L.C.

A subset of this carrier's trailing-24-month federal record — the most severe incidents only, not a total. Swipe to scan; each card links to FMCSA SAFER.

Severe injury

Jul 1, 2024

State
NE
Injuries
2
Tow-away
Yes

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Severe injury

Jun 21, 2024

State
PA
Injuries
2
Tow-away
Yes

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Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Crash File. Each crash record is individually verifiable via FMCSA SAFER.

Related carrier records

Three ways to cross-reference this carrier's record: state peers, comparable-fleet carriers, and the worst national records.

Comparable fleet size and jurisdiction tier

Carriers in Tier D jurisdictions with a fleet within ±100% of this carrier's power-unit count.

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