Staten Island Expressway & Highway Towing
Highway breakdowns are the most dangerous calls we run, and we treat them that way. If your car dies on the Staten Island Expressway, West Shore, Korean War Veterans Parkway or the Verrazzano approach, call 929-606-6310 with your direction of travel and the nearest exit.
929-606-6310Highways we cover around the clock
Every major Staten Island road:
- Staten Island Expressway (I-278) from the Verrazzano to the Goethals Bridge
- West Shore Expressway (NY-440) and its ramps
- Korean War Veterans Parkway and Richmond Parkway
- Verrazzano-Narrows and Goethals Bridge approaches
- Route 440 and the Bayonne Bridge approach
Stay safe while you wait
Shoulder calls go wrong when people do the right-sounding thing:
- Hazards on immediately; pull as far past the shoulder line as the car allows
- In a live lane, stay belted inside and call 911 first
- On a wide shoulder, exit away from traffic and wait behind the guardrail
- Keep your phone on — the driver calls on approach so nobody searches the shoulder
Telling us exactly where you are
Highway locations are easy to get wrong, and wrong means the truck passes you:
- Your direction of travel — eastbound toward the Verrazzano or westbound toward Goethals
- The nearest exit number or the last one you passed
- A landmark helps: a bridge, an overpass street name, an overpass sign
- Mile markers if you can see one safely from inside the car
Accident recovery on the expressways
Expressway collisions get documented on scene, loaded once, and delivered to your chosen body shop with direct billing to Allstate, GEICO, Travelers and Progressive on covered claims. Multi-car scenes are coordinated with the police on site so the car is released properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am on the Verrazzano itself. Can you tow from the bridge?
Bridge and tunnel authorities control their own roadways, so a vehicle disabled mid-bridge is usually moved by their contractor. We take over at the end of the bridge or wherever the car is released, and coordinate the handoff on the phone with you.
How do I find my exit number?
Look for the small green exit signs ahead or behind you, or check your phone map while safely stopped. Either the number or the street name on the sign is enough.
Is highway towing more expensive?
The price follows the same structure — hook-up, mileage, truck type — quoted on the phone before dispatch. Dangerous locations change our setup, not the math.
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Neighborhood towing pages
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