Fairfield County · 43147
Pickerington Tow Truck Service Across Fairfield County's Northwest Corner
Pickerington has grown fast along SR-256 and Refugee Road, and the traffic that came with it is behind most of the breakdowns, lockouts and fender-benders we handle in town.
- Open 24/7, 365 days
- Flatbed-only fleet
- Price quoted before dispatch
- Licensed & insured
Pickerington is in Fairfield County, about 16 miles out from our gate on a line running east-southeast, which makes it one of the longer runs on the east side. Drivers normally take I-70 east and exit at SR-256, the interchange Pickerington shares with Reynoldsburg, or follow the southern half of I-270 and work over from there. Since that is a lot of interstate to cover, the dispatcher looks at live traffic and gives you a real estimate instead of a guess.
SR-256, known locally as Hill Road, is the backbone of the city. It runs from the I-70 ramps south through a long commercial strip and into Olde Pickerington Village, and it accounts for a big share of our calls: stalled cars at traffic lights, rear-end collisions, and batteries that quit in grocery and restaurant lots. Refugee Road has become a medical corridor since OhioHealth opened Pickerington Methodist Hospital there, and Diley Road is filling in with new homes and businesses. Subdivisions off these roads give us plenty of driveway calls, especially on frosty mornings.
Every vehicle we move rides on one of our flatbeds, wheels off the ground, which is the safest way to carry the all-wheel-drive SUVs and minivans common in Pickerington driveways. Motorcycles are welcome too; our motorcycle towing setup keeps the bike upright and strapped. To start a call, use the online request form or dial (614) 633-8163.
Where calls come from
Roads we get called to in Pickerington
I-70 at SR-256 (Exit 112)
The main entrance to Pickerington from the freeway, with long ramps and a busy signalized crossing where breakdowns back up traffic fast.
SR-256 (Hill Road)
A long commercial corridor packed with stores and signals, and the source of many of our Pickerington parking-lot and fender-bender calls.
Refugee Road
Home to Pickerington Methodist Hospital and the Sycamore Plaza library branch; visitor lots here see frequent jump-start requests.
Diley Road
A growing mixed-use corridor on the west side of the city, where new construction can make addresses hard to find, so share a landmark.
Lockville Road
Runs past City Hall and Victory Park, with steady traffic between subdivisions and the village center.
East Columbus Street
Leads east out of Olde Pickerington Village past Shawnee Crossing Park, a quieter stretch where we pick up driveway and side-street calls.
Services available in Pickerington
Towing
Roadside help
Specialty transport
Know the area
Around Pickerington
Landmarks
- AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum
The American Motorcyclist Association's museum sits off I-70, and the riders who visit it are one reason we keep motorcycle straps on every truck.
- Olde Pickerington Village
The historic district around City Hall and the old Carnegie Library, with narrow streets where the driver may need to load from the curb.
Hospitals
- OhioHealth Pickerington Methodist Hospital
Opened on Refugee Road in December 2023; we often jump-start or tow visitors' cars from its lots after long shifts and visits.
Parks
- Sycamore Creek Park
The covered bridge, skate park and amphitheater draw big summer crowds, so use the Covered Bridge Lane entrance as your meeting point.
- Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
A huge wetland park with entrances on Bowen Road; its lots are spread out, so tell us which one you are in.
Schools
- Pickerington High School Central
One of two high schools in the district, with student lots where dead batteries are common on cold mornings.
- Pickerington High School North
The district's second high school; dismissal traffic on nearby roads can slow a truck in the afternoon.
Towing in Pickerington: common questions
How do you get a tow truck to Pickerington from Harrisburg Pike?
Our yard sits on the far southwest side, about 16 miles from Pickerington as the crow flies. The usual route is I-70 east through downtown to the SR-256 exit, though when that stretch is crawling the driver comes around on I-270 instead. Expect a live estimate from the dispatcher that reflects the traffic at the moment you call.
Who do I call when the car quits on the SR-256 ramps?
Yes. The I-70 and SR-256 ramps are one of our busiest Pickerington locations. Hazard lights on, seatbelt fastened, and remain seated while you are on a ramp; then let us know which side of I-70 you are on, eastbound or westbound. If police need the car cleared quickly, our driver works with them to move it.
My car won't start in a lot on Hill Road. What can you do?
The stores and restaurants along SR-256 produce more Pickerington battery calls than anywhere else. The driver brings a booster pack, starts the car and tests the battery. If it is too weak to rely on, we can arrange a replacement battery installed on site so you can drive home rather than ride in the truck.
Do you tow from Pickerington Methodist Hospital?
Yes. Visitors and staff call us from the lots on Refugee Road for dead batteries, flat tires and the occasional lockout. Park security may ask our driver to check in, which is no problem. Tell the dispatcher which lot or entrance you are near so the truck goes straight to your car.
Can you tow a motorcycle after a visit to the AMA Hall of Fame?
Yes. Bikes go on our flatbeds standing upright, held with a wheel chock and soft straps so nothing scratches the paint or bends the controls. We can take it to a dealer, a shop or your garage. Let us know the make and whether it has any damage when you call.
Is Pickerington in your service area even though it's in Fairfield County?
Yes. County lines do not matter to us; we cover Pickerington, Canal Winchester and the rest of the east and southeast suburbs the same way we cover Columbus. You get the same flatbed, the same up-front quote and the same 24-hour dispatch. Drivers who work the east side know SR-256, Refugee Road and the subdivisions off Diley Road well, so the extra distance from our yard is the only real difference.
How is a Pickerington tow priced?
Pickerington is one of the farther towns from our yard, so travel is a bigger slice of the bill than in Columbus proper. The destination, the hour and extras like a winch-out also play a part. You are told the full amount up front, ahead of dispatch, and our rates page describes how each piece is figured.
What nearby towns do you serve around Pickerington?
Trucks working Pickerington regularly continue to Canal Winchester, Reynoldsburg, Brice and Etna, and down toward Lancaster. Pickerington's borders zigzag with Violet Township and even dip into Franklin County, so do not worry about naming the right town. A street, a store or a mile marker is enough for the dispatcher to route a carrier, and the car can go to any shop in Fairfield County or back into Columbus.
Broken down in Pickerington?
One call covers it: where you are in Pickerington, what you drive, where it should go — and the quote comes first.
Next towns over
- Canal Winchester · 14.5 mi from our yard
- Reynoldsburg · 13.2 mi from our yard
- Brice · 11.8 mi from our yard
- Groveport · 10.4 mi from our yard
- Etna · 20.1 mi from our yard
- Lancaster · 28.1 mi from our yard
- Columbus neighborhoods
- Every town we cover
Where the trucks start
All four carriers that work Pickerington start and finish the day on Harrisburg Pike (US-62) on Columbus's southwest side. Call around the clock, 365 days a year.
1620 Harrisburg Pike
Columbus, OH 43223
Phone: (614) 633-8163
Email: lisa@autolyftusa.online
Directions to the yard