24/7 Tow Line573-316-5005Roadside safety guide
Your first priority is staying away from moving traffic and other immediate hazards. The safest action depends on the road, shoulder, weather, vehicle position and whether anyone is injured.
Turn on hazard lights, move away from traffic when it is safe, and call 911 first for an injury, crash, blocked lane, fire, leaking fuel or immediate danger. Then call Camden County Tow at 573-316-5005 and keep your phone available.
Turn on hazard lights. If the vehicle can be moved safely, get it as far from the travel lane as conditions allow. Do not stand between the vehicle and passing traffic or remain in a place where another vehicle could strike you.
Call 911 before a tow company when anyone is injured, a travel lane is blocked, the vehicle is on fire, fuel is leaking or there is another immediate roadway danger. Follow instructions from emergency personnel.
Share the road name, direction of travel, nearest crossroad, exit, mile marker or business. A map pin can reduce confusion on US-54, Route 5 and unfamiliar lake roads.
Have the vehicle year or type, condition, keys status and intended destination ready. Mention a ditch, soft ground, steep slope, damaged wheel, low clearance or locked gate as soon as possible.
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About Camden County TowPractical guidance based on the company’s lake-area towing, roadside, recovery and private-property service experience. Service availability and individual circumstances vary.
Straight answers
There is no single answer for every roadway. Consider traffic, shoulder space, weather and the vehicle’s position. Follow emergency personnel instructions and move away from traffic only when it is safe.
Call 911 immediately and describe the exact location and hazard. Turn on hazard lights and follow the dispatcher’s safety instructions.
Yes. A map pin plus the road and direction of travel can help identify the correct location.
Call the direct 24/7 tow line at 573-316-5005.