Stuck on the side of the road in Galveston? There are 12 towing listings to choose from. Of the listings serving the area, 12 operate around the clock for calls that come in overnight. Galveston's towing and impound rules are covered later on this page as well. Across the board, listings average a 4.1 rating, worth factoring in as you decide.
Tow truck operator with a repair shop for light trucks and cars
24/7 towing service in Galveston, TX
Repair and towing provider of cars and trucks, plus lockouts
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Galveston, TX
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Galveston, TX
24/7 towing & roadside assistance in Galveston, TX
Towing is regulated at the state and city level, and the protections are stronger than most drivers realize. Commonly: non-consent tow rates are capped or must be published, you can't be towed from private property unless signage meets local rules, you have the right to an itemized invoice, and many jurisdictions require operators to accept card payment and release personal property from the vehicle. If a charge looks wrong, ask for the itemized invoice first and escalate to the state or city agency that licenses towing.
If you break down on the interstate: get as far onto the shoulder as possible, hazards on, exit on the passenger side and stand well away behind the barrier. Never accept a tow from a truck that shows up unsolicited at a collision - you choose your operator and your destination, and 'accident chasers' are exactly what towing regulations exist to stop.
Ice storms are rarer here but far more disruptive when they hit - a quarter inch of glaze can shut down a metro that owns no plows. In summer, heat is the tow-truck season: blowouts and overheating spike on long highway stretches.
911
Any emergency, collision with injuries, or if your vehicle is a hazard to traffic
511
Live road conditions, closures and construction in most states
State police non-emergency
Breakdowns and hazards on the interstate - save your state's number before a road trip
• Call police immediately for injury or death or when a vehicle cannot be normally and safely driven; an officer files a report for injury death or apparent prope…
• Galveston Police directs motor vehicle crash report requests to the TxDOT online purchase system.
• Downtown and Seawall areas use paid parking while some residential areas require free permits; leaving a vehicle in one position for more than 48 hours violates…
Read the Galveston towing-law guide →Around Galveston, expect a hook-up fee of about $85–$122.5 (typical $85) plus $4–$5 per mile for a standard light-duty tow. Nights, storms, winching and heavy vehicles cost more. Always ask for the all-in price before the truck rolls.
Based on published prices from towing websites in this state (median shown; state, regional or national data as available).
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