SD roadside guide
Roadside assistance in
South Dakota.
South Dakota roadside calls may involve long distances, open prairie, winter exposure and tourist routes. Give the highway, direction, mile marker and nearest town.
- I-90
- I-29
- US 16
Use emergency services for injuries, fire, a hazardous obstruction or a vehicle exposed to moving traffic. A roadside provider is not an emergency responder.
Before requesting help
Describe the exact South Dakota location
Report snow, ice, high wind, visibility, trailer size and fuel level. In the Black Hills, identify steep, narrow or seasonal roads and whether a large tow truck can reach the vehicle.
- 01Road and direction
Name the highway or street, direction of travel and the nearest exit, mile marker or cross street.
- 02Safe access
Say whether the vehicle is on a shoulder, ramp, median, parking area or unpaved approach and describe traffic exposure.
- 03Vehicle and problem
Give the year, make, model, approximate weight and symptoms, plus trailer, wheel or towing restrictions.
Official traveler information
Check SD511
Review current incidents, closures and road conditions before choosing a route or towing destination. This is a travel-information service, not a roadside dispatch company.
Choose by problem
Roadside service guides
Choose the problem first, then confirm that the dispatched operator supports the vehicle and location.
Before authorizing work
Confirm the full callout
- CoverageAsk the dispatcher to repeat the exact location and confirm a provider accepted it.
- PriceRequest the callout fee, included service, mileage and payment method.
- Arrival estimateTreat an estimate as changeable, especially during storms and major incidents.
- Towing destinationConfirm that the shop or charging site can receive and support the vehicle.