If you need a tow truck on Rock Road, call Miller’s Towing & Recovery at 316-351-4754. We cover the whole corridor, from the K-96 interchange on the north end, past Bradley Fair and Towne East Square, down to McConnell Air Force Base and on into Derby. This page explains where we get the most calls, what to do if your car quits in traffic, and what to tell our dispatcher so the truck finds you fast.
Rock Road is one of the busiest streets on the east side of Wichita. It has six lanes in places, a stoplight at almost every mile, and store entrances in between. A stalled car there needs to get out of the way quickly.
Where Drivers Need a Tow Truck on Rock Road
Rock Road runs north and south for miles, and each stretch has its own kind of trouble.
| Stretch | Landmarks | What we see most |
|---|---|---|
| K-96 to 21st Street North | K-96 ramps, 29th Street, Bradley Fair | Fender benders at the ramps, dead batteries in store lots |
| 21st Street to Central | 13th Street, office parks, neighborhoods | Cars that will not start at work or at home |
| Central to Kellogg | Douglas, Towne East Square, the Kellogg interchange | Rear end crashes, lockouts, flat tires in the mall lots |
| Kellogg to Pawnee | Harry Street, apartment complexes, McConnell Air Force Base | Breakdowns in commute traffic |
| Pawnee to Derby | 31st Street South, 47th Street South, the Derby city line | Highway speed breakdowns, cars off the shoulder |
The Kellogg and Rock interchange deserves its own note. Traffic from US-54/400, the mall, and the Turnpike exit at East Kellogg all meet there. If your car stalls on a ramp, stay in it with your seat belt on and your hazard lights flashing until help arrives.
What to Do if Your Car Quits on Rock Road
The good news about Rock Road is that there is a parking lot on almost every block. The goal is to get into one.
- Turn on your hazard lights as soon as the car acts up.
- Use your momentum. If the engine dies while you are rolling, shift to neutral and steer into the nearest entrance. Power steering and brakes get heavy without the engine, so start early.
- If you are stuck in a lane, stay inside. Keep your seat belt on. Do not stand behind the car or try to push it across traffic.
- Call 911 if you are blocking a lane at a busy light such as Kellogg, Central, or 21st Street. An officer can protect the car until the truck gets there.
- Call us. We answer day and night.
Other drivers have a job too. Kansas has a Move Over law. Drivers must move over or slow down for stopped vehicles with flashing lights, and KDOT explains the rule here. Not everyone follows it, which is one more reason to stay in the car.
When Rock Road Is at Its Worst
Timing changes how fast any tow truck on Rock Road can reach you, so it helps to know the busy hours.
- Weekday rush. From about 7 to 9 in the morning and 4 to 6 in the evening, the lights at Kellogg, Central, 13th, and 21st back up. Crashes in those hours are usually low speed rear end hits.
- Weekends and the holidays. Shopping traffic fills the lots around Towne East and Bradley Fair. Most calls are dead batteries, lockouts, and bumps in the parking rows.
- Ice and snow. Bridges and ramps freeze first. The K-96 ramps and the Kellogg overpass are the spots to take slowly.
- Summer heat. Stop and go driving in July is hard on cooling systems and old batteries.
If you can wait safely in a parking lot, a few extra minutes in heavy traffic is nothing to worry about. We give you an honest arrival time when you call.
What to Tell the Dispatcher
Rock Road is long, so “I am on Rock Road” is not enough. These details get a tow truck on Rock Road to the right spot the first time.
- The nearest cross street. For example, “Rock and Harry” or “Rock just north of 13th.”
- Which side you are on and which way you were headed.
- A landmark. The name of the store, bank, or restaurant whose lot you are in.
- What happened. Will not start, flat tire, crash, locked out, out of gas.
- The car. Year, make, model, and color. Tell us if it is all wheel drive.
- Where it is going. A shop, a dealer, or home.
You get a price before we hook up, and we give you an arrival time on the phone.
Roadside Help That May Save You a Tow
Not every call for a tow truck on Rock Road ends with a car on the bed. A lot of them are fixed where the car sits.
- Dead battery. Short trips between stores do not recharge a weak battery. Our jump start service gets most cars running in minutes.
- Keys locked inside. It happens a lot in the big mall and store lots during the holiday season. See our lockout service.
- Out of gas. We bring fuel to you so you can drive to a station.
If the fix does not work, we can tow the car on the same visit. Our page on emergency roadside help near east Wichita has more on what we cover on this side of town.
Where We Tow From Rock Road
You pick the place. These are the most common trips:
- Dealers and body shops on East Kellogg. Auto row runs east from Rock Road toward Webb and Greenwich.
- Your own mechanic. Anywhere in Wichita, including the repair shops on West Street.
- Home. College Hill, Eastborough, Andover, Bel Aire, or south to Derby. Rock Road is also the main street through Derby, and we serve drivers there too. See towing services in Derby.
- Our yard at 4309 S Broadway, if you need a day to decide.
Short trips across town are what our local towing service is built for.
Was Your Car Towed From a Lot on Rock Road?
Stores, apartment complexes, and office parks along Rock Road can have cars removed when their lots are posted. The City of Wichita says on its parking laws page that the city is not a party to private tows, so police may not know where the car went. Check the sign at the lot for the tow company’s name, then follow our steps to find a towed car in Wichita.
Questions About Towing on Rock Road
Can you pick up a car from the Towne East Square parking lot?
Yes. Tell us which store entrance you are closest to and what row you are in. Mall lots are large, so a landmark saves time.
Is it safe to wait in my car?
In a parking lot, yes. In a traffic lane, stay inside with your seat belt on and hazard lights flashing, and call 911 so an officer can block the lane.
Do you tow to Derby or Andover from Rock Road?
Yes. Both are regular trips for us. Tell the dispatcher the address and you will get the price before we load the car.
What if I break down near the Turnpike exit on East Kellogg?
If you are on the Turnpike itself, dial *582 first. Our guide to a Kansas Turnpike breakdown near Wichita explains how that works. Once you are on Kellogg or Rock Road, call us direct.
Are you open at night and on weekends?
Yes. We answer calls 24 hours a day, every day.
Call for a Tow Truck on Rock Road
From K-96 to Derby, Miller’s Towing & Recovery is ready when you need a tow truck on Rock Road. Call 316-351-4754, give us the cross street, and we will tell you the price and the arrival time. You can also see our towing services in Wichita, KS or reach us through the contact page.