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  24/7 Accident Recovery, Ottawa

Accident Recovery Towing Ottawa

Collision on the Queensway, Hwy 416, or anywhere in Ottawa? We dispatch immediately. You have the legal right to choose your own tow company, call us before signing anything.

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Post-Collision Towing Ottawa

Fast, Careful Accident Recovery, With No Pressure

After a collision, you're stressed and making fast decisions. Uplift Towing arrives quickly, handles your vehicle with care, and takes it exactly where you want, your insurance-approved shop, your own mechanic, or any address in Ottawa or beyond.

  • Fast dispatch, we're on Ottawa roads 24/7
  • Flatbed towing for damaged, AWD, and all-wheel-drive vehicles
  • You choose the body shop, no kickbacks, ever
  • Careful handling of collision-damaged vehicles
  • Receipts provided for insurance reimbursement
  • Works with Intact, TD, Desjardins, Aviva, CAA & all major insurers

Your Legal Rights Under Ontario Law

Under Ontario's Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA), you have the legal right to choose your own towing company, body shop, and destination after any collision. Unless police order the vehicle moved for safety, no operator can tow it, or charge you, without your signed consent, and every tow operator must show you their Maximum Rate Schedule first. Call Uplift Towing at 613-410-4100 before you sign anything, and we'll take you exactly where you want to go.

Uplift Towing flatbed recovering a vehicle after a collision in Ottawa
What We Handle

Every Type of Accident Recovery in Ottawa

From minor fender-benders to serious collisions, we have the right equipment for every situation, 24 hours a day.

Minor Collision Towing

Fender-bender or parking lot accident, vehicle may be drivable but still needs repairs. We tow it safely to your chosen shop.

Major Collision Recovery

Serious accidents with significant structural damage. We use flatbed towing to avoid further damage to the drivetrain and undercarriage.

Flatbed Towing

AWD and 4×4 vehicles must be flatbed towed after an accident. We carry the right equipment so all four wheels stay safely off the ground.

Ditch & Off-Road Recovery

Vehicle off the road or in a ditch after losing control? We use winching and specialized recovery gear to extract your vehicle safely.

Highway Corridor Response

Accidents on the Queensway (Hwy 417), Hwy 416, or Hwy 174 responded to immediately. We know Ottawa's corridors and move fast.

Storage & Impound

Need your vehicle held temporarily after an accident? We can coordinate with authorized storage facilities across Ottawa.

After an Accident

What to Do After a Collision in Ottawa

Stay calm. Follow these five steps, we'll handle the rest.

1

Stay Safe

Turn on hazard lights. Move to the shoulder if possible. Stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on if it's safe to do so.

2

Call Police

Injuries or major damage? Call 911. Minor collision? Ottawa Police non-emergency: 613-236-1222. OPP-authorized Collision Reporting Centres are available in Ottawa and Kanata.

3

Call Uplift Towing

Call 613-410-4100. You choose your tow company, it's your legal right under Ontario law. Don't sign anything from a tow truck you didn't call.

4

Tell Us Where

Your insurance-preferred shop, your own mechanic, home, or storage, we tow to wherever you direct us in Ottawa or beyond. No pressure.

5

Get Your Receipt

We provide a full receipt for your insurance claim. We work with all major Ontario insurers including Intact, TD, Desjardins, Aviva, Belairdirect, and CAA.

Ottawa Highways & Corridors

We Cover Every Ottawa Highway 24/7

Had an accident on the Queensway or any Ottawa highway corridor? We respond immediately, any time of day or night.

Highway 417, The QueenswayOttawa's busiest corridor, covered 24/7
Highway 416Ottawa to Hwy 401, Barrhaven to Manotick
Highway 174Orleans and east Ottawa corridor
Hunt Club RoadSouth Ottawa & airport access
Innes Road / Baseline RdEast–west arterials across Ottawa
Bank St / St. Laurent BlvdDowntown and south Ottawa
Collision Reporting Centres Ottawa

Need to Go to a Collision Reporting Centre?

Ontario law requires you to report any collision where damage exceeds $5,000 or anyone is injured. Ottawa has three Collision Reporting Centres (CRCs). You need a tow truck before you can get there if your vehicle isn't driveable, so call us first at 613-410-4100 and we'll take you and your vehicle directly to the CRC of your choice.

West / Kanata Ottawa West CRC
211 Huntmar Drive, Kanata, ON
Mon–Fri 8am–6pm  |  Sat–Sun 9am–5pm
Serves Kanata, Barrhaven, Stittsville, Richmond
Downtown Ottawa Ottawa Downtown CRC
474 Elgin Street, Ottawa, ON
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm
Serves downtown, Centretown, Glebe, Nepean, Vanier
East / Orleans Ottawa East CRC
3343 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans, ON
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Serves Orleans, Gloucester, Cumberland, Rockland
Vehicle not driveable? We take you directly to the CRC.

If your vehicle needs to be towed, Uplift Towing will transport you and your vehicle to the Collision Reporting Centre of your choice, then tow it to any body shop or address you want after. Call 613-410-4100 now.

Where We Go

Accident Recovery Service Areas, Ottawa & Surrounding

We cover all of Ottawa and surrounding communities, 24 hours a day. If you're not sure we reach you, just call, we'll get there.

Ottawa (all areas) Gatineau QC Kanata Barrhaven Orleans Gloucester Nepean Stittsville Manotick Richmond Vanier
South Keys
Greenboro
Riverside South
Findlay Creek
Greely Osgoode Rockland
Kemptville
Cumberland
Common Questions

Accident Towing Ottawa, FAQ

Everything you need to know about accident recovery towing in Ottawa.

No. Under Ontario's Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA), you have the legal right to choose your own towing company and where your vehicle goes, unless police direct it moved for safety. No operator can tow your vehicle, or charge you, without your signed consent. Call Uplift Towing at 613-410-4100 before signing anything.
Most Ontario auto insurance policies include roadside assistance or accident towing coverage. Contact your insurer to confirm. We provide a full receipt for your claim. We work with Intact, TD Insurance, Desjardins, Aviva, Belairdirect, CAA, and all major Ontario insurers.
Absolutely. Ontario law gives you the right to choose any body shop. We tow your vehicle exactly where you direct us, your insurance-preferred shop, your own mechanic, or any address in Ottawa. No pressure, no kickback arrangements, ever.
We dispatch immediately when you call. Average response time in Ottawa is approximately 20 minutes, depending on location and traffic. We cover all corridors including the Queensway (Hwy 417), Highway 416, and Highway 174.
Yes. For vehicles with significant damage, deployed airbags, AWD/4×4 vehicles, or any situation where wheel-lift towing could cause further damage, we use flatbed towing. This keeps all four wheels off the ground and protects your drivetrain and undercarriage during transport.
We offer winch-out and vehicle recovery for cars that have left the road, ended up in a ditch, or are in a difficult position after a collision. We have the equipment to safely extract and recover your vehicle before towing it to your chosen location.
Yes. We respond to accidents on the Queensway (Hwy 417), Highway 416, Highway 174, and all Ottawa highway corridors, 24/7. Move to the shoulder, turn on your hazard lights, stay in your vehicle with your seatbelt on, and call 613-410-4100.
Ontario's Towing and Storage Safety and Enforcement Act, 2021 (TSSEA) replaced the old Regulation 90/15 towing rules on January 1, 2024, and it protects you from predatory towing. Tow operators must be provincially certified, must show you their Maximum Rate Schedule before towing, cannot charge above it, and must get your signed consent before towing. You choose the tow company, the body shop, and the destination. If you feel pressured at the scene, call us at 613-410-4100, we'll advise you on your rights and come to you.
Ottawa has three Collision Reporting Centres (CRCs): West at 211 Huntmar Drive, Kanata; Downtown at 474 Elgin Street; East at 3343 St. Joseph Blvd, Orleans. If your vehicle is not driveable, call Uplift Towing at 613-410-4100 and we will transport you and your vehicle directly to the CRC, then tow it to any body shop you choose afterward.
Ontario law requires you to report any collision where damage exceeds $5,000 or where someone is injured. If no one is hurt and damage is under $5,000, a CRC visit may still be required by your insurance company. If your vehicle cannot be driven, call Uplift Towing at 613-410-4100 and we will take you and your vehicle to the appropriate CRC location in Ottawa.
Yes. Uplift Towing is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including all holidays. Accidents don't wait for business hours, and neither do we.

Accident in Ottawa? Call Us First.

You choose your body shop. We get you there, fast, careful, and fair.

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