Typical local rates (Fort Wayne, 2026)
- Light-duty tow: $75–$125 hook-up + $3–$5 per mile
- Roadside calls (jump, lockout, tire change, fuel): $50–$100
- Winch-outs: quoted by situation — describe it and get a firm number
- Long-distance: flat quote for the full route, priced before dispatch
Why prices vary
Distance, vehicle size and weight, time of day, winch or cleanup time, and storage if the car sits at a lot.
Red flags
No price before the truck rolls · cash-only at drop-off · steering you to "their" shop · a bill with no itemization.
Your rights under Indiana law (HEA 1390, 2025)
Every tow must come with a fully itemized invoice — pickup location, drop-off location, and every charge. Dispute a bill? Indiana law lets you get your vehicle back within 24 hours by paying 75% of the invoice and posting a bond for the remaining 25% while you file a complaint with the Attorney General. Keep the invoice and the receipt — roadside coverage and collision policies usually reimburse.
At an accident scene
You can request your own towing company whenever you can safely make a call. Fort Wayne's police-dispatch towing contract covers police calls only — not yours.
Rates above reflect typical Fort Wayne market pricing; your exact price is always quoted on the phone before dispatch.