What to Do If You Break Down on I-17 in North Phoenix (Fast Checklist)

Breakdown on I-17: Safety Steps

1. Get off the road – Exit if possible, or pull as far right as you can onto the shoulder.
2. Turn on hazard lights – Make your vehicle visible to other drivers.
3. Stay out of traffic – Exit the vehicle on the passenger side and stand away from traffic if it’s safe. If you must stay inside, keep seatbelts on.
4. Call for help – Call (602) 388-8157 for Freeway Towing & Storage – North Phoenix. We respond to I-17, Loop 101, and all North Phoenix corridors 24/7.

Narrow Shoulders or Partially in the Lane?

Some sections of I-17 have very narrow emergency pull-off shoulders. If your car is very close to the lane of traffic or partially blocking the lane, immediately call highway patrol (Arizona DPS) so an officer can be sent to block the lane and reduce the risk of being rear-ended. Then call (602) 388-8157 for a tow. Getting a unit on scene to protect the lane can make a dangerous situation much safer for you and other drivers.

Arizona “Don’t Leave It” Tip

In Arizona, leaving a disabled vehicle unattended on the highway can result in fines and impound. Stay with your vehicle until help arrives, or arrange for a licensed towing company to remove it. Freeway Towing & Storage will tow it to your chosen destination or our secure storage.

Summer Heat Warnings: Heat Stroke & Leaving Your Vehicle

When summer heat warnings are in effect, heat stroke can happen very quickly in Arizona. Sometimes due to the heat it is necessary to leave the vehicle unattended—for example, to get to shade or safety. Be aware that if your vehicle is left unattended for more than 4 hours on the highway, it may be towed. Keep water in your car at all times just in case. Call (602) 388-8157 so we can get a truck and ETA to you quickly and reduce how long you’re exposed to the heat.

What to Tell the Dispatcher

• Your exact location: I-17 northbound or southbound, nearest exit or mile marker (e.g., “I-17 southbound just past Deer Valley Rd”)
• Vehicle year, make, model
• Whether it’s AWD or EV (may need flatbed)
• Condition: can it roll, go in neutral, keys available?
• Where you want it towed: repair shop name, address, or our storage

We’ll send the closest truck and text you a live ETA. Standard pricing: $85 hook fee + $5 per loaded mile, no after-hours or holiday fees. See How Much Does Towing Cost in North Phoenix? for a full breakdown.

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