Accident Recovery in Murfreesboro, TN

Accident recovery is what happens after a truck leaves the pavement or blocks the lanes: a jackknife, a rollover, a median crossover, a ditch landing or a fire. In Murfreesboro, that call often comes from I-24, I-840 or one of the US highways. Call (615) 880-9643 once everyone is safe and emergency services are on scene, and tell dispatch where you are and what the truck is doing.

Safety comes first

If anyone is hurt, call 911 before you call us. Our job starts when police, fire and EMS have secured the scene and give the go-ahead. A recovery crew works under the incident commander, with a traffic control plan agreed with the Tennessee Highway Patrol or local police.

Why recovery takes time

On October 7, 2025, a tractor-trailer crash on westbound I-24 near South Church Street in Murfreesboro blocked both westbound lanes for about five hours. The truck was hauling about 30,000 pounds of freight and spilled diesel. Traffic was diverted at Joe B. Jackson Parkway onto US-41. A clean reopening needs the right order: fuel containment, load handling, uprighting or winching, and sweeping the road.

Call (615) 880-9643

Rollovers

A rolled semi cannot just be dragged. The tractor and trailer are usually rolled back on their wheels with a rotator or two heavy wreckers and straps, or with air cushions. The load may have to be transferred first. The goal is to avoid more damage to the frame, the cab and the cargo.

Jackknifes and ditch pulls

A jackknifed rig may only need to be straightened, but a ditch or median landing needs winch lines, anchor points and sometimes a second truck. Wet shoulders after Middle Tennessee rain can bog a rig down to the axles. The area around Murfreesboro averages about 56 inches of precipitation a year, with June the wettest month, so mud-outs are common.

Spills and hazmat

Fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid spills are routine at truck wrecks. Hazmat cargo is a different response and needs a qualified cleanup contractor. Give dispatch the load and the placard number, and we coordinate with the agencies on scene.

Working with police and insurers

Police may ask for a heavy wrecker, or the driver or carrier may call us directly. Insurers often need photos, a tow slip and a time log. Tell us the claim number and adjuster when you call. We keep records of the scene, the work done and the storage location.

What to have ready when you call

• Exact location: interstate or highway, direction of travel, mile marker or nearest exit. On I-24 around Murfreesboro the exits are 76 (Fortress Boulevard and Medical Center Parkway), 78 (SR 96), 80 (SR 99), 81 (US 231) and 84 (Joe B. Jackson Parkway).
• Unit type and weight class: tractor only, tractor and trailer, straight truck, bus, RV, dump truck or equipment.
• Loaded or empty: what is on board, and whether any of it is hazmat or perishable.
• What is wrong: breakdown, flat, jackknife, rollover, ditch, fire, or stuck in mud.
• Who is paying: driver, fleet, insurer or broker, plus a claim or work order number if you have one.