
Recovery · Collision
Accident Towing in Louisville, KY
Emergency towing after a crash should be calm, documented and compliant — not extra headaches. Scene safety, a full photo set, and clear communication with drivers, property managers, and insurers.
What we do on scene
- Safety first: cones, lighting, traffic awareness, and battery disconnection where it's needed.
- A full photo set: pre-tow condition, angles of impact, plate and VIN, and drop-off confirmation.
- Insurance-friendly documentation with timestamps, notes, and an itemized invoice ready for the claim.
- Damage-prevention loading: low-angle flatbeds, wheel nets and soft straps, winch-on for non-runners.
- Debris cleared from the travel lane so the scene doesn't cause a second collision.
Working alongside law enforcement
On a scene that police are managing, the officer controls the sequence — when the roadway reopens, which vehicle moves first, and where it goes. We work to that.
We are not a police rotation companyWe do not tow at the direction of law enforcement and cannot process police holds or release authorizations. If an agency ordered your vehicle towed, it went to a different operator and that agency can tell you which one. What we do handle is the tow you ask us for, at a scene police happen to be managing.
What to do while you wait
- 1Get yourself and your passengers somewhere safe, away from moving traffic — behind a barrier if you're on the interstate.
- 2Call 911 first if anyone is hurt or if the vehicles are blocking a travel lane.
- 3Photograph the scene yourself before anything is moved, including the other vehicle's plate.
- 4Collect the other driver's insurance information and the responding officer's report number.
- 5Tell our dispatcher whether the vehicle is drivable, whether it rolls and steers, and where you want it taken.
Documentation you can actually use
- Time-stamped photos: pre-load condition, hookup points, plate and VIN, and drop-off confirmation.
- Ordinance-aligned: our processes are built around LMCO and the relevant KRS requirements for Louisville and Bullitt County.
- Itemized receipts: clear service descriptions and timestamps, ready for insurance, an employer, or a property manager.
Where your vehicle goes
You choose the destination when you can — your body shop, your dealer, your home, or our lot. If you're not in a position to decide at the scene, we can hold the vehicle securely and sort the destination out once you've spoken to your insurer.
Frequently asked questions
Who decides which tow company comes to an accident?
Will my insurance cover the tow?
Can you tow a car with a deployed airbag or a leaking fluid?
How long can you store my vehicle?

Need a tow truck in Louisville or Shepherdsville right now?
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24 hours a day, 7 days a week · Shepherdsville, KY · dispatch@502recovery.com