Common Places Drivers Need a Tow
While breakdowns can happen anywhere, certain areas in and around Missoula generate more towing calls than others. Understanding where drivers most often need a tow truck in Missoula can help you drive more cautiously.
1. Reserve Street During Winter
Heavy traffic + icy intersections = frequent slide-offs and fender benders.
Sudden stops and compacted snow increase accident risks.
2. I-90 and Highway 93
High speeds combined with winter conditions lead to:
- Spin-outs
- Tire blowouts
- Engine failures during climbs
- RV and trailer issues
These highways generate consistent towing activity year-round.
3. Rural Backroads Outside Missoula
Snow-packed and less-maintained roads often cause:
- Vehicles high-centered in drifts
- Slide-offs into ditches
- Stuck AWD and 4WD vehicles
4. Steep Residential Driveways
During freeze-thaw cycles, steep driveways become ice ramps. Many vehicles lose traction backing out.
5. Mountain Pass Areas
Routes toward:
- Lolo
- Bitterroot Valley
- Seeley Lake
…often experience extreme winter conditions that require recovery towing.
Local Tow Truck Service You Can Count On
Get the fastest, safest, and most reliable towing. You can trust Speed’s Towing in stressful times, and we’ll be right on time.
- Accident recovery
- Light & Medium-Weight towing
- Off-road winch-outs & Heavy Duty Tows
- Roadside assistance across Western Montana
When to Choose Speed’s Towing – (406) 529-7801
Choose Speed’s every time if you want the best of both world’s. We offer 24/7 towing because we know Montanans can need the best towing services day or night, rain or chine. For a local, trusted, and experienced tow truck company.
