Breakdown on Sarcee Trail in west Calgary? Safety tips, what to tell dispatch and tow vs. roadside options. Dave's Towing 24/7 at 403-272-3944.
Sarcee Trail is a main north-south route on Calgary's west side. It connects communities like Signal Hill, Glamorgan, Strathcona Park, Westgate and Wildwood with Glenmore Trail, Bow Trail, the Trans-Canada Highway (16 Avenue) and the northwest. It has long hills, interchanges and higher speeds than city streets. A breakdown on Sarcee can quickly become a safety concern, especially in winter.
Dave's Towing Services has been towing across Calgary since 1992, and we answer the phone 24/7. Here's how to stay safe and get the right help on Sarcee Trail.
Signal and move onto the right shoulder. If you're near an exit, it's often safer to take it and stop on the side road. Avoid stopping on a curve or near the top of a hill, where traffic behind you can't see you in time.
Turn on your hazards right away. On a busy road like Sarcee, getting out of the vehicle is often riskier than staying in it, unless you can reach a safe spot well away from traffic. Use your judgment. If you stay inside, keep your seatbelt on. If you get out, use the side away from traffic and stay behind the guardrail if there is one.
If there are injuries, a fire or a vehicle blocking lanes, call 911 first. Then call Dave's Towing at 403-272-3944.
Sarcee Trail has several interchanges close together. Help our driver find you by giving:
The long climbs on Sarcee are hard on older engines and cooling systems, especially in summer heat or when towing a trailer. If the temperature gauge spikes, pull over and shut off the engine. Driving on can damage the head gasket.
Hills and ramps get slippery in a Calgary snowfall. If you've slid into the median or the ditch, don't keep spinning the tires. Our winching and ditch recovery service can get you back on the road and check whether the vehicle is safe to drive.
A blowout at Sarcee speeds can damage the rim and suspension. If your spare is usable and the wheel looks fine, our roadside assistance can change it. If not, a flatbed tow is the safer choice.
For collisions on Sarcee or at its interchanges, our accident towing service can take your vehicle to the body shop or storage location of your choice.
We tow regularly in Signal Hill, Glamorgan, Strathcona Park, Westgate, Wildwood, Coach Hill and Patterson. For the wider area, see SW Calgary towing and NW Calgary towing. If you're heading west toward the mountains, we also serve Springbank and other surrounding areas.
It depends on where you've stopped. If you can get well away from traffic, behind a barrier for example, that's usually safer. If not, stay buckled in with your hazards on. If you're in danger, call 911.
Tell dispatch about the trailer when you call. We'll work out how to move both the tow vehicle and the trailer.
Yes. We run 24/7, every day of the year.
Most AWD vehicles should be moved on a flatbed to protect the drivetrain. We'll confirm when you call.
For a tow, boost, tire change or recovery on Sarcee Trail, call Dave's Towing Services at 403-272-3944. We're available 24/7, and we've served Calgary drivers since 1992.
