POST-COLLISION RESPONSE & CLEARANCE

Accident Recovery & Scene Clearance

Following a traffic collision, safe vehicle extraction and scene clearance require specialized heavy equipment, certified operators, and direct coordination with emergency services.

Service Overview

Vehicle accidents are dangerous and disorienting. When collisions compromise a vehicle's structural integrity, lock wheels, or cause fluid spills, ordinary towing methods cannot be safely applied.

Long's Towing & Recovery provides comprehensive accident recovery. Our crew coordinates closely with police, fire departments, and highway patrol to secure the perimeter, extract damaged vehicles with minimal secondary impact, contain hazardous automotive fluids, and clear roadside debris from traffic lanes.

When You Need Accident Recovery

Collisions With Structural Frame Damage: Broken axles, sheared tie-rods, or crushed suspensions that prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Rollover or Off-Camber Incidents: Vehicles on their sides, roofs, or wedged against concrete barriers.
Multi-Vehicle Incidents: Requiring coordinated multiple-carrier dispatch to rapidly restore traffic flow.
Airbag Deployment or Total Immobilization: Vehicles requiring direct transport to certified body repair centers or insurance holding facilities.

What to Expect at the Accident Scene

Once first responders complete any required medical assistance, our recovery operators take over the vehicle extraction. We deploy amber warning lights and coordinate traffic control around the crash zone.

Our operators photograph the vehicle for your insurance documentation, collect loose vehicle fragments from the roadway, apply EPA-approved oil absorbent to fluid leaks, and securely winch the vehicle onto a heavy-duty carrier.

Specialized Heavy Recovery Equipment

Heavy Duty Recovery Wreckers: Integrated boom winches with independent hydraulic outriggers for secure leverage.
Industrial Recovery Dollies & Skates: Moving locked-wheel vehicles without damaging asphalt or vehicle drivetrains.
Environmental Cleanup Gear: Oil absorbent media and roadway sweeps to leave the asphalt hazard-free.

Our Recovery Workflow

STEP 01

Rapid Mobilization

Direct dispatch coordinates with local law enforcement and first responders.

STEP 02

Rigging & Uprighting

Precision recovery cables upright or pull vehicle with zero collateral damage.

STEP 03

Debris Cleanup

Absorbents applied to fluids and scattered roadway debris swept clean.

STEP 04

Secure Transport

Transport to your chosen collision repair shop or insurance storage yard.

Accident Recovery FAQ

Can I request Long's Towing if the police are on scene?

Yes. As a vehicle owner, you have the legal right to request your preferred towing company. Inform the investigating officer that you have called Long's Towing & Recovery and our unit is en route.

Will auto insurance cover accident towing?

In most collision claims, accident recovery and storage fees are covered under comprehensive or collision policies. We provide itemized receipts and documentation for direct insurance submission.

Involved in an Accident?

Protect your vehicle from further damage. Trust certified recovery operators to secure the scene.

CALL NOW: (800) 555-8697