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Emergency Towing in Reno, NV
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 Reno, 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 Reno: 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 Reno often come from I-80 and I-580 / US-395 and from busy roads around Northwest Reno, Double Diamond and Downtown Reno.
Reno 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 Reno
- On I-80Crosses Reno east to west toward Sacramento and Salt Lake City. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- The Spaghetti Bowl (I-80 and I-580)A busy interchange near downtown.
- I-80 over Donner PassSnow and chain controls in winter.
- Mount Rose HighwaySteep grades and winter weather.
Reno conditions that cause these calls
Cold winters bring snow and ice, and dead batteries on freezing mornings.
Hot, dry summers and wildfire smoke can affect driving.
Hot August Nights, the Reno Rodeo and the Great Reno Balloon Race bring big crowds.
Emergency Towing coverage in Washoe County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Reno, Midtown, Old Southwest, South Reno, Northwest Reno, Somersett, Sparks area, Double Diamond, Damonte Ranch, University District.
Reno ZIP codes: 89501, 89502, 89503, 89504, 89505, 89506, 89507, 89508, 89509, 89511, 89512, 89513, 89519, 89521, 89523, 89533, 89555.
Reno price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Reno: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Reno?+
$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 Reno?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-80 or I-580 / US-395?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Reno exit, mile marker or large sign on I-80 or I-580 / US-395. On McCarran Boulevard, the closest cross street or landmark such as Reno-Tahoe International Airport helps a Reno driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-80 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Reno
- Sacramento, CAabout 132 miles from Reno
- Stockton, CAabout 179 miles from Reno
- Oakland, CAabout 213 miles from Reno
- San Francisco, CAabout 218 miles from Reno
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Emergency Towing in Reno, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.