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Emergency Towing in Birmingham, AL
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Emergency towing in Birmingham is priced like any tow, $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7 and help is typically 30-45 minutes.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Birmingham: what to expect
If anyone is hurt, or the car is blocking traffic, call 911 first. Once police clear the scene, we tow the car to a shop, your home or an insurance-approved yard.
Emergency calls in Birmingham often come from I-20/59 and I-65 and from busy roads around Ensley, Southside and Lakeview.
Birmingham tow price examples
Estimates use our published rate and approximate road miles. Your dispatcher confirms the exact price before dispatch.
Where emergency tows start in Birmingham
- On I-20/59Runs through downtown, sharing lanes for several miles. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- US-280 at rush hourHeavy commuter traffic.
- Malfunction Junction (I-20/59 and I-65)A busy downtown interchange.
- UAB campusLockouts and dead batteries in hospital decks.
Birmingham conditions that cause these calls
Hot, humid summers drain batteries.
Spring storms bring tornado warnings and heavy rain.
UAB football at Protective Stadium and events at the BJCC bring heavy traffic.
Emergency Towing coverage in Jefferson County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Birmingham, Southside, Five Points South, Avondale, Lakeview, Highland Park, Forest Park, Crestwood, Mountain Brook area, Homewood area, Ensley, Woodlawn.
Birmingham ZIP codes: 35203, 35204, 35205, 35206, 35207, 35208, 35209, 35210, 35211, 35212, 35213, 35214, 35215, 35216, 35217, 35218, 35221, 35222, 35223, 35224, 35226, 35228, 35229, 35233, 35234, 35235, 35242, 35243, 35244, 35249.
Birmingham price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Birmingham: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Birmingham?+
$150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax. A 10-mile tow is $250 + tax. Your dispatcher confirms the price before dispatch.
Should I call 911 or a tow truck first?+
If anyone is injured, the car is in a live lane or there is a fire or fuel leak, call 911 first. Then call us for the tow.
Can you tow my car to my insurance company's shop?+
Yes. Tell the operator the shop or yard name and address, and the tow miles are priced to that drop-off.
How fast can you reach me in Birmingham?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-20/59 or I-65?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Birmingham exit, mile marker or large sign on I-20/59 or I-65. On I-459, the closest cross street or landmark such as Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport helps a Birmingham driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-20/59 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Birmingham
- Tuscaloosa, ALabout 59 miles from Birmingham
- Montgomery, ALabout 96 miles from Birmingham
- Huntsville, ALabout 104 miles from Birmingham
- Columbus, GAabout 147 miles from Birmingham
Also in Birmingham: Roadside Assistance · Towing · Flatbed Towing · Long-Distance Towing · Motorcycle Towing · Jump Start · Lockout · Tire Change · Fuel Delivery · Winch Out · EV Mobile Charging
Back to all towing and roadside help in Birmingham or read how emergency towing works.
Emergency Towing in Birmingham, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.