Emergency Towing in Knoxville, TN
Stalled on I-40 at midnight, stuck after a fender-bender on Kingston Pike, or staring at a car that died in a Turkey Creek parking lot? Our line is answered 24/7. Tell us where you are, we confirm the price on the phone and send the right truck.
How urgent is your situation?
Answer four quick questions. We’ll tell you who to call first and what to do next.
Answer the questions
Pick yes or no for each one. If you are in danger right now, don’t wait: call 911.
Call (865) 417-3481While you wait for the truck
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An emergency isn’t only a crash. Any time your vehicle can’t get you where you need to go, and can’t wait until morning, you can call us.
Breakdowns
Engine quit, transmission slipping, warning lights and a car that won’t go into gear. We tow it to your shop.
Accidents
Once police clear the scene, we load the damaged vehicle and take it where you or your insurer want it.
Overheating
Steam from the hood on a hot July afternoon? Don’t keep driving. Pull over, shut it off and call.
No-start
If a jump doesn’t bring it back, the next step is a tow. We tell you which one makes sense when you call.
Unsafe to drive
Brakes grinding, a wheel wobbling or a fluid leak. A tow costs less than the damage of driving on.
Stuck and stranded
In a ditch, a muddy yard or a snowy hill. We winch you out and check if it’s safe to drive.
Breaking down on a Knoxville interstate
Knoxville is where I-40 and I-75 come together, and much of our emergency work happens on those miles of interstate and the ramps around downtown. A few things worth knowing if it happens to you:
Tennessee law requires drivers to move over or slow down for stopped emergency vehicles, tow trucks included. It protects you and our driver on the shoulder.
Green mile markers on the shoulder and the last exit you passed are the fastest way for us to find you on I-40, I-75, I-275 or I-640.
For a crash or a dangerous situation, call 911. Once everyone is safe and the scene is cleared, call us for the tow.
Emergency towing prices
A tow at 2 a.m. on the interstate is a different job from moving a car out of a driveway at noon. Distance, the type of truck, the condition of the vehicle and the time of day all change the price. Here are typical ranges in the Knoxville area. You always get the exact price on the phone, before we roll.
Ranges only. Exact price confirmed before work starts.
Emergency towing questions
Can you tow my car right after an accident?
Yes, once the scene is safe. If anyone is hurt, the vehicle is blocking traffic or there is fuel on the road, call 911 first. When police allow the vehicle to be moved, call us and we tow it to your home, your shop or the body shop your insurance company chooses.
How much does emergency towing cost in Knoxville?
Most local tows of up to about 10 miles run $75–$195. Longer tows are usually priced as a hook-up fee of $50–$125 plus $2–$7 per mile, and flatbed transport often costs 20–30% more. Nights, weekends and the vehicle’s condition can change the price, so we confirm the exact amount on the phone before we roll.
Do you really answer at 3 a.m.?
Yes. Our line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, holidays included. Call (865) 417-3481 and tell us where you are, what you drive and what happened.
Should I stay in my car on the interstate?
In most cases, yes. If you are stopped on the shoulder of I-40, I-75 or I-640, staying buckled in with the hazards on is usually safer than standing next to traffic. Get out only if there is smoke, fire or another danger, and then move well away from the road, behind the guardrail if there is one.
Where will you take my vehicle?
Wherever you choose: your driveway, your regular mechanic, a dealer or a body shop. Give us the address when you call so we can price the trip correctly. If it’s late and the shop is closed, ask us about your options when you call.
Broken down right now?
Call our 24/7 line. We confirm the price and get a truck headed your way.