Breaking down on I-66 is stressful and dangerous. Here is how to stay safe and get help fast.
Stay Safe First, It's a Highway
I-66 moves fast and gets congested, which makes a breakdown genuinely dangerous. Your safety matters more than the car. Follow these steps:
- Signal and get as far onto the right shoulder (or an exit ramp) as you safely can
- Turn on your hazard lights immediately
- If it's safe, everyone should exit on the side away from traffic and stand behind the guardrail, not next to the car
- If it's not safe to exit, stay buckled inside with hazards on and call for help
- Don't attempt repairs in a live traffic lane
Where to Note Your Location
Tell the operator your direction of travel (east or west), the nearest exit number or mile marker, and any landmark. On I-66 that might be the exit 43 (Route 29) interchange, exit 40 (Haymarket/Route 15), or the Prince William Parkway. The more specific you are, the faster we reach you.
We Cover the I-66 Corridor
PWC Towing runs the I-66 corridor through western Prince William County and reaches the Gainesville (exit 43) and Haymarket (exit 40) stretches quickly. See Gainesville towing and Haymarket towing. Call 571-520-0898.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it safer to stay in the car or get out on the highway?
If you can safely exit away from traffic and stand behind the guardrail, do so. If exiting means stepping into or near live lanes, stay buckled inside with hazards on and wait for help.
How fast can you reach I-66?
We usually reach the Gainesville and Haymarket stretches of I-66 in 20-40 minutes. Give us your direction and nearest exit and we'll come straight to you. Call 571-520-0898.