Why is it?

Collin R

It's a shame that in a world of "me" stuff, we seldom think of others. Kudos to you on your caring!

Quasar1

tow truck are constantly driiving around, they have the same scanners as police, so they can get to the scenen alot of times faster, as they say first come first serve, thye dont get paid until they tow

rotgut a

open your yellow pager and look up "tow trucks" I'll bet there are at least 20 or 30 companies. Each company probably has a fleet of trucks and drivers, where as ambulances only have a hand full of stations and vehicles. The tow truck drivers all have scanners so they can hear the emergency channels and be at the crash site before the competition.

Bianca D

because dont for get the ambulance and police r bust peolpe and they 2 have lives of their own

kurt

Most towing companies(in larger cities) are actively cruising the streets with thier scanners tuned for accident reports where the police are either "working" another incident or need to be dispatched.

Same for ambulances,they need to be dispatched.

okay i hear ya. most are dispatched from their house, the one closetest to the accident.

RE_FAN

cause the longer they take the more damage the victim takes and the more damage there is to repair the more money doctors make....those *******...be happy it isnt MIAMI because the lady would have to sit there for days before anyone cared....

rainsinger

Because they get paid to be there, hehe. Seriously though, do keep in mind that the vast majority of the time, this is completely untrue, and depending on the location of the accident, the simple geographics of the area may make it easier for a tow truck to get there faster.

balique

Oh man I thought I was the only one that gets disgusted with these tow trucks. I have to take I95 to get to work, and theres always at least two tow trucks sitting in the middle of the two sides (you know, where cops usually hide?). I think it's absolutely disgusting. They just sit there during the busiest time of day and wait for accidents. I cant stand it.

doodle_straw

well i dont think this is the case for most accidents. but tow trucks are dispatched by where they are located and maybe they were closer to the accident at the time or were already going that way??

butterfliesRfree

My ex drove a tow truck for emergencies - 911 contacts them on a rotating basis. It is very possible the truck was close to the scene of the accident. He showed up before emergency vehicles sometimes too. Usually just a coincidence and location though. Plus if a tow truck was driving by, they can just stop and ask if they want to use them.

erin7

Tow truck drivers are actually driving around waiting for this to happen, ambulances and fire trucks are parked at stations waiting for a call. Tow trucks are just closer.

youdontknowme

Keep in mind that there are probably many other things going on in that city as well. My dad used to be a policeman and they rate the severity of calls and go to those in the order they need to be answered. They may have been tied up with a more serious call.

uncleneal

In southern California, tow trucks drive the freeways during rush hours so there is always one nearby...

Emergency vehicles stay at their stations until they are dispatched.

futurehero5200

that isnt true, as a patrolman it is my job to assess if one is needed and then have dispatch call for a tow or a hook. maybe he was just in the area or the owner called him before they called us, because it takes AAA longer then us

stankbref101

What a great question. I hope you don't mind, but I'll take it to the next level.

How many lawyers were circling behind the tow trucks??

Seriously, I hope that all involved in the accident are okay. Continue to be pissed about these things. Once you lose your concern, you're hardened to those around you.

Johnny Speed

It is sometimes just luck that they get there first.

Amanda F

usually happens that way...took forever for ambulance to get me too

Dr. Linder

That is usually not the case - at least not where i live.

often times though a passing tow truck will stop before the authorities arive. he's only trying to earn some cash.

justhinking

police are called for everything from cats up a tree to robberies etc. it also depending on the size of you city and most importanly,
how many donut shops are in your area?

kelsie e

i don't know and i don't care !

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