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Emergency Towing in Oakland, CA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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After an accident or a breakdown in traffic in Oakland, call RoadReady Tow for emergency towing: $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, confirmed before dispatch.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Oakland: 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 Oakland often come from I-880 and I-580 and from busy roads around Lake Merritt, Fruitvale and East Oakland.
Oakland 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 Oakland
- On I-880Runs along the flats toward San Jose. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- The MacArthur MazeWhere the Bay Bridge, I-80, I-580 and I-880 meet. Very heavy traffic.
- I-880 near the ColiseumHeavy trucks and frequent flats.
- Caldecott TunnelNo shoulder in the tunnel; call us right after you exit.
Oakland conditions that cause these calls
Mild weather overall, but winter storms bring heavy rain and slick hill roads.
Fire season and smoke can affect the hills in fall.
Events at Oakland Arena and the Fox Theater and weekend crowds at Lake Merritt bring heavy traffic.
Emergency Towing coverage in Alameda County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Oakland, Uptown, Jack London Square, Lake Merritt, Rockridge, Temescal, Fruitvale, Montclair, West Oakland, East Oakland, Piedmont Avenue, Chinatown.
Oakland ZIP codes: 94601, 94602, 94603, 94605, 94606, 94607, 94609, 94610, 94611, 94612, 94613, 94618, 94619, 94621.
Oakland price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Oakland: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Oakland?+
$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 Oakland?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-880 or I-580?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Oakland exit, mile marker or large sign on I-880 or I-580. On I-980, the closest cross street or landmark such as Oakland International Airport helps a Oakland driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-880 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Oakland
- San Francisco, CAabout 13 miles from Oakland
- San Jose, CAabout 41 miles from Oakland
- Stockton, CAabout 72 miles from Oakland
- Sacramento, CAabout 82 miles from Oakland
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Emergency Towing in Oakland, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.