After a collision, get everyone clear of traffic, call emergency services if anyone is hurt, then call Boston Towing Service with the vehicle's condition. Collision or roadside coverage often pays for the tow. Without it, other Boston providers publish roughly $75–$275 for a standard local tow, and wreckage recovery can add to that.
Get everyone clear of traffic first, and call emergency services if anyone is hurt. A tow can wait; an injury cannot. Once the scene is safe, call Boston Towing Service and describe the vehicle: upright or on its side, wheels turning or locked, fluid on the pavement, in a lane or off the road.
Those details decide which truck is sent. A car with a bent axle or a crushed wheel well cannot be pulled on its own wheels, and a vehicle that has gone down a bank needs a winch before it needs a hauler. The phone is open Mon–Fri Open 24 hours, closed Sat–Sun.
Does insurance cover towing after an accident?
Often, yes. Collision coverage and many roadside add-ons pay for the tow away from the scene, but limits and your choice of shop depend on the policy. Read the roadside section or call your insurer before you approve a destination.
If an officer is directing traffic, tell them which company is coming so the car is not waved onto someone else's hook.
What does an accident tow cost around Boston?
Published figures from other local providers put a standard tow at about $75–$275 for runs of five to twenty-five miles, and heavy-duty work at $50–$275. Those are market numbers, not a quote from Boston Towing Service.
A wreck adds labour that a simple breakdown does not: pulling a car out of a ditch, loading one that will not roll, clearing debris. Ask for the full price, recovery included, before the truck hooks up.
Where should the wrecked car be taken?
Settle it before loading. Your own body shop, an insurer-preferred shop, or home are the usual choices, and moving a wrecked car twice means paying for two tows.
Photograph the damage before anything is attached, and keep the tow receipt for the claim.
- Box trucks and other large vehicles need heavy-duty equipment, so give the vehicle type when you call.
Should I move my car after a minor accident?
If it drives and you are blocking traffic, move it somewhere safe and photograph the scene first. If it will not drive, leave it and call for a tow rather than forcing it.
Will my insurance pay for the tow?
Possibly. Collision coverage and roadside add-ons commonly include towing from an accident scene, with limits that depend on your policy. Check before you choose a destination, and keep the receipt.
Can you recover a box truck after a crash?
Heavy-duty towing is part of what Boston Towing Service does. Tell the phone line the vehicle type, whether it is loaded, and where it sits so the right equipment is planned.