After a collision in Centennial, get people out of traffic and call emergency services if anyone is hurt. Then call Centennial Towing to recover the vehicle. Photograph the scene before anything moves, and tell the dispatcher what you see so the car can be loaded properly and taken where you choose.
Work in this order: people first, road second, car third. If anyone is hurt or a lane is blocked, that comes before any call to a tow company. Once it is safe, photograph the damage, both plates and where each vehicle came to rest, while everything is still where it stopped.
Accident recovery is a different job from a breakdown tow. A crashed car can have a bent axle, a locked wheel, a leaking radiator or no steering, and each of those changes how it has to be loaded. Describe exactly what you see when you call Centennial Towing, and say so if the car is off the pavement or resting against something.
Where does the car go after a crash?
You choose, within reason. People usually pick a body shop they already trust, their own driveway, or the facility their insurer prefers. Call your claims line before you agree to a destination, because some policies pay for towing only to certain places.
If the police tow the vehicle instead, that is an impound, a separate process where storage can build up by the day. Ask the officer where it is going before you leave the scene.
What should you collect before the car is moved?
Once a car is on a truck, reaching its glovebox and trunk gets harder, and the other driver may be gone.
- Photos of every vehicle and plate, from several angles
- The other driver's name, insurer and phone number
- The police report number, if an officer attended
- Anything you need from inside the car: registration, medication, a child seat
Can you reach the shop at night?
The shop runs 24 hours, 7 days a week, and collisions do not keep office hours. The yard is at 5725 S Kittredge Ct in Centennial, and the company covers 20 service areas around Centennial.
Do I need a police report before the car can be towed?
Not always. If there are injuries, a blocked road or a dispute over fault, an officer should attend and you should get the report number. For a minor collision with no injuries you can exchange details and arrange the tow, but check what your insurer requires first.
Should I move the car myself before calling a tow?
Only if it drives normally and is blocking traffic. Damaged steering, suspension or cooling can fail further or leave fluid on the road. If you are unsure, leave it where it is and tell the dispatcher.
Who pays for the tow after an accident?
That depends on your policy. Many include towing, or treat it as part of a collision claim, and the at-fault driver's insurer may end up covering it. Ask your claims line before you commit and keep the receipt.