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Emergency Towing in Pittsburgh, PA
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 Pittsburgh, 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 Pittsburgh: 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 Pittsburgh often come from PA-28 and I-376 and from busy roads around Shadyside, South Side and Bloomfield.
Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh
- On PA-28Runs along the Allegheny River. Tell us your direction and the nearest exit or mile marker.
- Fort Pitt Tunnel and BridgeNo shoulders in the tunnel, and heavy merges at the exits.
- Squirrel Hill Tunnel on the Parkway EastDaily bottleneck with frequent stalls.
- Steep hills in winterIcy hills cause slide-offs and stuck cars.
Pittsburgh conditions that cause these calls
Snow and ice on steep hills cause many winter calls.
Cold mornings kill weak batteries.
Steelers, Pirates and Penguins games bring heavy traffic to the North Shore and downtown.
Emergency Towing coverage in Allegheny County
We send emergency towing to Downtown Pittsburgh, Strip District, Lawrenceville, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill, Oakland, South Side, Mount Washington, North Shore, Bloomfield, East Liberty, Brookline.
Pittsburgh ZIP codes: 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206, 15207, 15208, 15209, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15215, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15221, 15222, 15223, 15224, 15225, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15229, 15232.
Pittsburgh price
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax
Confirmed before dispatch. No membership.
FAQ
Emergency Towing in Pittsburgh: questions
How much is an emergency tow in Pittsburgh?+
$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 Pittsburgh?+
Arrival is typically 30-45 minutes.
What should I tell dispatch if I break down on I-376 or I-279?+
Give us the road name, your direction and the nearest Pittsburgh exit, mile marker or large sign on I-376 or I-279. On I-79, the closest cross street or landmark such as Pittsburgh International Airport helps a Pittsburgh driver find you faster. If you cannot get well clear of I-376 traffic, stay buckled in with your hazards on.
Emergency Towing near Pittsburgh
- Erie, PAabout 131 miles from Pittsburgh
- Cleveland, OHabout 135 miles from Pittsburgh
- Columbus, OHabout 184 miles from Pittsburgh
- Charleston, WVabout 225 miles from Pittsburgh
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Emergency Towing in Pittsburgh, priced before we roll.
$150 hook-up + $10/mile + tax. A live operator answers 24/7.