I-10 Breakdown Towing in the Coachella Valley
If you broke down on the I-10, get to safety first, then call (760) 263-6756 with your direction of travel and the nearest mile marker.
First, get safe
- Turn on your hazard lights and steer toward the right shoulder, or the exit if you can reach it.
- Stop as far from traffic as you can. Keep your seat belt on if you are staying inside.
- If you must leave the car, exit on the side away from traffic and stand well off the road behind a barrier.
- If you are in danger, hurt, or the car is in a travel lane, call 911.
What to tell dispatch
Say the direction you are heading (east or west), the nearest exit or mile marker, and which side the car is on. A freeway call without a mile marker takes longer to find.
Desert heat
Summer pavement and engine bay temperatures are high. Overheating, tire blowouts and battery failures are common causes of breakdowns on this stretch. If you are waiting in the car, run the air conditioning only if the engine is safe to run, and keep water with you.
Where to go next
Tell dispatch whether you want the car taken to a shop in the valley, back to your home or to a dealership. A flatbed carries the car so the wheels do not turn.
Questions
Short answers. For anything else, call and ask.
What do I do if my car dies on the I-10?
Turn on the hazard lights, coast to the right shoulder or an exit, and call. Dial 911 if you are in a travel lane or anyone is hurt.
How do I find my mile marker?
Look for the small green mile marker signs along the right shoulder, or note the last exit you passed and the direction you are heading.
Who do I call for a tow on the I-10 near Indio?
Call (760) 263-6756 with your direction, exit or mile marker, and your vehicle details.