24 Hour Towing & Roadside Assistance in Sumner, WA
Tow trucks, flatbeds and roadside service for SR-167, SR-410, the Valley Avenue corridor and downtown Sumner.
Who Do I Call for Towing in Sumner, WA?
For towing in Sumner, call Puyallup Towing & Recovery at (253) 256-2154. The line is answered 24 hours a day. Trucks come over from Puyallup, which borders Sumner on the west, and the price is quoted before one is sent.
Sumner is small, but three state routes meet here, so the first question is which road you are on. SR-410 begins at its interchange with SR-167 in Sumner and heads east up the hill toward Bonney Lake. SR-162 starts at SR-410 at a diamond interchange in town and runs north as Valley Avenue. Tell the dispatcher which highway and which direction, or the nearest street downtown, such as Main Street or Traffic Avenue, then say what the vehicle is and what happened.
Can You Tow From SR-167 and SR-410 in Sumner?
Yes. Freeway breakdowns on SR-167 and on SR-410 through Sumner are covered around the clock. On a freeway shoulder, stay in the vehicle with your seat belt on and hazards flashing until the operator arrives.
The interchanges are where most Sumner freeway calls start: a car that stalls on a ramp, a tire that comes apart in the merge, or a collision in the backup where SR-410 meets SR-167. If the car can still move, get it off the ramp and onto a side street or into a lot before you call, because a ramp shoulder is one of the most dangerous places to wait. If it cannot move, give the exit or ramp name and your direction of travel. If you are in a lane or anyone is hurt, call 911 first.
What About Work Trucks and Delivery Vans in Sumner?
Cars, SUVs, pickups and vans are towed every day. If the vehicle is a box truck or anything heavier than a light pickup, say so on the call so the right equipment is sent, or so you are told plainly that it is outside what the trucks can carry.
Sumner has a busy warehouse and distribution area north of downtown, home to REI's corporate offices and a large distribution center among others, and a lot of the calls there are work vehicles. Give the business name and the gate or dock door, and tell the dispatcher whether the vehicle is loaded. A van that will not start in a loading lot can often be jump started on the spot, which costs far less than a tow.
Is There Roadside Assistance in Sumner?
Yes. Jump starts, lockouts, flat tire changes and fuel delivery are dispatched across Sumner for $75 to $110.
A common Sumner call is the commuter car: parked at the Sounder station downtown all day while its owner rode the train to Seattle or Tacoma, and dead when they get back in the evening. Interior lights left on, a dash camera, or simply an old battery in cold weather will do it. Tell the dispatcher you are at the station and roughly where in the lot you parked. Lockouts at downtown shops and flats on Valley Avenue are handled the same way: a roadside truck, not a tow truck, as long as the car is otherwise fine.
Do I Need a Flatbed Leaving Sumner?
Use a flatbed for all-wheel-drive, four-wheel-drive and electric vehicles, and for anything that will not roll. It is also the safer choice for a car that overheated, since its engine stays off the whole way.
Many Sumner tows head somewhere uphill or far: up SR-410 to Bonney Lake, north on SR-167 toward Auburn, or west to a dealership in Puyallup or Tacoma. On a long or steep run, a flatbed keeps the drivetrain from turning at all. Give the year, make and model when you call, and the dispatcher will tell you which truck is coming and why.
Where Will My Car Be Towed From Sumner?
Anywhere you choose, and the price is set by the distance. Typical Sumner tows go to shops in Sumner or Puyallup, north toward Auburn on SR-167, or up SR-410 to Bonney Lake.
Have the destination ready when you call: a shop name, a dealership or your home address. After a collision, the car can go straight to the body shop your insurer names. If you are not sure where to take it, it can go home first so you can decide in daylight. The full price is quoted before the truck is sent, so there is nothing to work out later.
Sumner Towing and Roadside Prices
Each service below is dispatched to Sumner. Tow totals depend on the distance, so the full amount is quoted by phone before the truck leaves; the published roadside range is $75 to $110.
| Service | Typical Sumner call | How it is priced |
|---|---|---|
| 24 hour towing | Breakdown on SR-167, SR-410 or a ramp between them | Hookup fee + per-mile rate, quoted by phone before dispatch |
| Flatbed towing | AWD or EV headed up SR-410 or toward Auburn | Hookup fee + per-mile rate, quoted by phone before dispatch |
| Roadside assistance | One service call when the car is otherwise healthy | $75 – $110 for jump starts, lockouts and fuel |
| Battery jump start | Commuter car at the Sounder station lot | $75 – $110 |
| Car lockout | Keys locked in downtown on Main Street | $75 – $110 |
| Mobile tire change | Flat on Valley Avenue or a warehouse lot | $75 – $110 to mount your spare |
| Fuel delivery | Ran out of gas on SR-167 | $75 – $110 plus the fuel |
Map of the Sumner Service Area
Tow trucks and roadside trucks are dispatched across Sumner and the roads around it. Send a dropped pin by text to (253) 256-2154 and the operator comes straight to it.
Sumner Towing Questions
Do you offer 24 hour towing in Sumner?
Yes. The dispatch line is answered 24 hours a day, and Sumner calls are covered overnight, on weekends and on holidays.
My car died at the Sumner Sounder station. Can you help?
Yes. That is usually a jump start, not a tow. Call or text the dispatcher with where in the lot you parked, and a roadside truck is sent.
Can you tow a car from Sumner to Bonney Lake?
Yes. Tows up SR-410 to Bonney Lake are routine. The total is a hookup fee plus a per-mile rate, quoted before the truck is sent.
Do you tow box trucks in Sumner?
Tell the dispatcher the vehicle type and weight when you call. Cars, SUVs, pickups and vans are towed every day; you will be told on the call whether a larger truck can be handled.
Stopped on SR-167 or SR-410?
Stay belted in with your hazards on, away from traffic if you can. Call, or text a dropped pin, and get the price before a truck is sent.
(253) 256-2154 Text a photo for a quote