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Emergency Towing in Des Moines, IA
Tow $150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax · 10-mile tow $250 + tax · Price confirmed before dispatch
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Stuck in a live lane or after a crash in Des Moines? Emergency towing costs $150 hook-up plus $10 a mile + tax, and you hear the total first.
RoadReady Tow is a 24/7 dispatch service. Jobs are completed by independent towing and roadside providers in our network.
Emergency Towing in Des Moines: 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 Des Moines often come from I-35 / I-80 and Fleur Drive and from busy roads around Drake neighborhood, South Side and Merle Hay area.
Des Moines 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 Des Moines
- On I-35 / I-80Run together around the north and west sides. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- Iowa State Fair trafficVery heavy traffic every August.
- I-235 at rush hourHeavy commuter traffic.
- The I-35/I-80 mixmasterA busy interchange on the west side.
Des Moines conditions that cause these calls
Cold winters and blizzards drain batteries.
Spring storms bring hail and heavy rain.
The Iowa State Fair each August and the Drake Relays bring huge crowds.
Emergency Towing coverage in Polk County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Des Moines, East Village, Sherman Hill, Drake neighborhood, Beaverdale, Highland Park, South Side, Waterbury, Ingersoll, Merle Hay area, West Des Moines area.
Des Moines ZIP codes: 50301, 50307, 50309, 50310, 50311, 50312, 50313, 50314, 50315, 50316, 50317, 50319, 50320, 50321, 50392, 50397, 50982.
Des Moines price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Des Moines: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Des Moines?+
$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 Des Moines?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-235 or I-35 / I-80?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Des Moines exit, mile marker or large sign on I-235 or I-35 / I-80. On Fleur Drive, the closest cross street or landmark such as Des Moines International Airport helps a Des Moines driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-235 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Des Moines
- Cedar Rapids, IAabout 121 miles from Des Moines
- Omaha, NEabout 145 miles from Des Moines
- Kansas City, MOabout 201 miles from Des Moines
- Sioux Falls, SDabout 295 miles from Des Moines
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Emergency Towing in Des Moines, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.