From Accident to Open Road
Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye. But clearing the road afterward takes time and effort. Especially on busy stretches or during rush hours, our towing operators need to clear roads quickly to restore traffic flow back to normal and minimize the risk of secondary accidents. Our I-37 accident recovery service is about clearing incident sites of wreckages, debris, or spillage. It’s the cleanup after the incident. Let’s take a closer look at how we manage this process.
What is Accident Recovery?
Accident recovery involves clearing damaged vehicles, restoring safe road conditions, and minimizing risks to other drivers. For our team, each call requires careful planning and rapid response to ensure the safety of all involved. Every recovery situation brings unique challenges and no recovery is like the other, from vehicle positioning to the type and extent of debris scattered across the road. We’re equipped with specialized tools and experienced operators who adapt to each situation, ensuring efficient and thorough clearing.
Key Stages of Accident Recovery
Accident recovery generally includes several vital steps, each, of course, adapted to the specifics of the incident:
Stabilization
Stabilizing vehicles in risky positions, like partially off the road, leaning, or near active traffic lanes, is one of the first steps. We use tools such as wheel chocks to prevent wheels from rolling and safety straps to secure the vehicle in place, ensuring it doesn’t shift during recovery. By stabilizing each vehicle, we can safely clear the scene without risking additional movement or further damage.
Equipment Selection
Selecting the right recovery equipment plays a major role. Based on vehicle type and damage, we might use a standard tow truck for lighter vehicles, a flatbed for cars requiring a full lift, or a wheel-lift truck to tow vehicles with front or rear-end damage.
We require heavy-duty tow trucks built with reinforced frames, high-torque engines, and extra braking capacity for large commercial vehicles like semis, buses, and heavy construction equipment to handle the weight safely. For these severe cases—especially when heavy vehicles have veered off the road or overturned—we deploy winches to lift and reposition vehicles securely. In complex situations, we may use multi-winch systems that provide the stability and strength necessary to handle extreme loads without shifting.
In some cases, heavy recovery also involves air cushion recovery systems, where large airbags are strategically placed under an overturned vehicle. This method gradually lifts the vehicle, reducing strain on the towing equipment and the vehicle itself. Air cushion recovery can be particularly useful for loaded trailers, as it helps prevent additional cargo damage and provides controlled support during the upright recovery process.
Hazard Management and Scene Clearing
Debris from accidents can pose serious risks. Our team works quickly to clear accident scenes by sweeping up glass, metal fragments, and other broken vehicle parts scattered across the road. Fluid spills like oil, coolant, or fuel are especially hazardous as they create slick surfaces. We use absorbent materials to contain and remove these spills safely. In some cases, we apply a degreasing agent to ensure the road surface regains full traction, which is especially important in areas with heavy braking or turning. For larger debris, like detached bumpers or loose cargo, we lift and remove these items without leaving residue or causing further road obstruction.
Minimizing Traffic Disruption
A major goal in I-37 accident recovery is minimizing traffic interruptions. We position recovery vehicles to create safety buffers without fully stopping traffic. This strategic placement keeps the highway moving, even during peak travel times, while enabling us to perform -37 accident recovery safely. Cooperation with local authorities is key to managing traffic during I-37 accident recovery to help set up safe perimeters around the accident scene.
Apollo Towing: Your Trusted I-37 Accident Recovery Partner
Apollo Towing’s specialized I-37 accident recovery team has seen its fair share of highway incidents. From minor collisions to complex, multi-vehicle accidents, our commitment to quick and safe I-37 accident recovery ensures road safety is restored. When you need reliable I-37 accident recovery, Apollo Towing is here to serve.