I-70 across Kansas City, Kansas
I-70 connects downtown, U.S. 169/7th Street Trafficway, U.S. 69/18th Street Expressway, I-635, I-435, and western KCK. Give direction, nearest signed exit, shoulder side, and whether you are on a ramp or through lane.
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Towing & Roadside Assistance in Kansas City, Kansas
Call live Kansas City dispatch at 816-588-8888 for current availability.
Local dispatch starts with the exact pickup
Kansas City, Kansas is distinct from Kansas City, Missouri and includes interstate interchanges, river crossings, industrial and rail corridors, neighborhood grades, downtown streets, and western event and shopping areas. Exact city, state, route, direction, and access details are essential.
Tommy's accepts customer-requested inquiries for Kansas City, Kansas. This page does not claim a KCK office, Kansas Turnpike or public-agency affiliation, police rotation, venue partnership, or a truck stationed nearby. Live dispatch must confirm lawful service authority, pickup access, availability, equipment, destination, and price before assignment.
Road environments around Kansas City
U.S. 69 and 18th Street Bridge area
The Kansas River bridge project can change access and detours near K-32/Kansas Avenue, I-35, I-635, and I-70. Check KanDrive for the current route and tell dispatch where you actually stopped, not the route you intended to take.
I-35 and I-635
For southeast KCK and detour routes, include the interstate, direction, nearest interchange, and whether the vehicle is before or after the ramp. Freeway-scene access may remain under police or incident control.
Downtown and Central Avenue
Closely spaced I-70/I-670 ramps, U.S. 169/7th Street, rail lines, and Kansas River approaches make a map pin, direction, bridge, and exact ramp more useful than 'downtown KCK.'
Village West and western KCK
Near I-70, I-435, stadium and shopping areas, identify the venue or property, exact lot and entrance, event traffic controls, and whether security or police are already involved. No venue affiliation is implied.
K-32, State Avenue, and neighborhoods
Industrial access, rail corridors, grades, and neighborhood streets differ around Armourdale, Argentine, Rosedale, Turner, Strawberry Hill, Piper, Quindaro, State Avenue, and Parallel Parkway. Use exact cross streets and a pin rather than a neighborhood alone.
What to tell dispatch
- Say 'Kansas City, Kansas' or 'KCK' and share an exact map pin
- Give the highway or street, direction, nearest exit or cross street, and left or right side
- Distinguish U.S. 69/18th Street from U.S. 169/7th Street Trafficway
- Describe whether police, highway patrol, property security, or another tow provider is already on scene
- Provide vehicle condition, drivetrain, key status, destination, and whether it rolls, steers, and brakes
- For an event lot, garage, industrial property, or private lot, give the exact entrance and authorization contact
Ask live dispatch to confirm the complete price before assignment. Pickup, destination, mileage, access, roadside materials, loading or recovery work, waiting, tolls, and required equipment can affect the estimate. Government-posted impound fees are not Tommy's voluntary-service rates.
Common road-rescue requests
Local and cross-metro towing
A customer-requested move from a confirmed KCK pickup to an authorized destination, subject to consent, route, availability, and price.
Service details →Roadside assistance
Dispatch-reviewed jump starts, usable-spare tire changes, emergency fuel delivery, lockouts, and battery-related help.
Service details →Accident recovery
Vehicle recovery planning after immediate safety needs and police or scene-control requirements are addressed.
Service details →Complete towing and roadside service suite
Call dispatch to match the vehicle, location, access, and current availability to the right service. No online listing guarantees a truck, equipment type, or assignment.
Kansas City Impound Lot Vehicle PickupCustomer-authorized pickup and transport after a Kansas City, Missouri impound facility has approved a vehicle for release.Local Vehicle TowingDispatch-planned towing for passenger cars, pickups, SUVs, motorcycles, and EVs across Greater Kansas City.Low-Clearance & Garage TowingCareful planning for parking garages, tight turns, limited access, and height-restricted pickup locations.Accident RecoverySafety-first vehicle recovery and transportation after collisions and roadside incidents.Roadside AssistanceTommy's Road Rescue accepts Kansas City roadside-assistance requests for jump starts, usable-spare tire changes, fuel delivery, vehicle lockouts, and battery help, subject to live dispatch confirmation.Flatbed TowingDispatch-confirmed transportation options for AWD, low-clearance, damaged, and specialty vehicles.Heavy-Duty TowingHeavy-duty requests are evaluated individually; dispatch must confirm equipment and partner availability before assignment.Winch-Out & Ditch RecoverySituation-specific recovery planning for vehicles in mud, snow, ditches, or difficult positions.Motorcycle TowingLoading and securement options are confirmed after dispatch reviews the motorcycle and pickup conditions.Commercial & Fleet TowingTowing, scheduled transport, reporting, and billing options for approved commercial customers.Long-Distance TowingPlanned transportation beyond the core Kansas City area, subject to destination, equipment, and price confirmation.Lockout & Key ServiceVehicle lockout and key-help requests are subject to ownership authorization and dispatch-confirmed availability.Equipment TransportCall with dimensions, weight, condition, and pickup access so dispatch can determine whether transportation is available.Auction & Dealership TransportScheduled vehicle moves for dealers, repair shops, auctions, buyers, and sellers, subject to authorization and availability.EV, Luxury & Classic TowingVehicle-specific transport planning for electric, valuable, low-clearance, and specialty automobiles.Private Property & ImpoundPrivate-property work requires verified authorization, current regulatory review, and dispatch approval.Junk Car RemovalCall to discuss removal options for an unwanted or non-running vehicle and confirm current availability.
Local scene safety
Call 911 for injury, fire, a live-lane obstruction, or immediate danger. For a Kansas highway problem or road hazard, Kansas Highway Patrol lists *47; on the Kansas Turnpike, it lists *KTA (*582). These numbers do not connect to Tommy's. Move away from active traffic only when it is safe, keep hazard lights on, and follow law-enforcement or work-zone instructions.
Questions drivers ask
Kansas City, Kansas or Kansas City, Missouri—why does it matter?
The metro crosses a state line. Road agency, law-enforcement jurisdiction, destination authority, consent, and service rules can differ. Give the state, ZIP code, direction, nearest exit, and a map pin rather than only saying 'Kansas City.'
How do I check the U.S. 69/18th Street Bridge project?
Use KDOT's project page and KanDrive for current closures and detours. Construction conditions can change, so tell dispatch your actual stopped location and present direction rather than relying on an older planned route.
Can my vehicle be taken from Kansas to Missouri?
Possibly. Kansas law permits out-of-state transport with consent from the driver or owner, their motor club, or the insurer processing the claim or its agent, as applicable. Service availability, destination, route, and price must also be confirmed.
Can I request my own tow after a crash?
Ask the responding officer whether a personal tow is permitted. KCK Police notes that an owner may request one in some situations, but the officer controls the scene and may arrange towing when required.
How do I find a vehicle that was already towed in KCK?
Use the KCK Police towed-vehicle process and have the plate, vehicle description, and last known location ready. That process is separate from ordering voluntary roadside service, and Tommy's cannot release a vehicle held by another provider.
Who should I call on the Kansas Turnpike?
Call 911 for an emergency. Kansas Highway Patrol lists *KTA (*582) for an immediate Turnpike problem. Tommy's does not claim Turnpike authorization, Safety Assist status, or unrestricted access to a controlled scene.
Official and primary resources
KanDrive
Live Kansas incidents, cameras, closures, construction, and weather information.
KDOT 18th Street Bridge project
Official project status and routing information for U.S. 69 over the Kansas River.
Kansas Highway Patrol contacts
Official emergency, highway, Turnpike, and non-emergency contact guidance.
KCK Police towed vehicles
Official information for locating a vehicle already towed and understanding release or hearing steps.
Kansas move-over guidance
State guidance for approaching tow trucks, responders, workers, and disabled vehicles.
Kansas towing statute
Current statutory text covering consent for an out-of-state destination and other towing situations.
KCK city-limits map
Unified Government map for distinguishing KCK from other Wyandotte County cities and areas.
KC Scout
Bi-state Kansas City freeway incidents, cameras, and traveler information.
External resources are provided for convenience. Tommy's is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of those organizations.
Safety first.
If anyone is injured, in immediate danger, facing a fire or hazardous spill, or blocking an active traffic lane, call 911 first. Move only when you can do so without entering traffic or increasing the danger.
Need help in Kansas City, Kansas?
Call live dispatch. An online form or email does not dispatch a truck.