From AAA
In Summary:
AAA is reintroducing its free “Tow to Go” program over the Thanksgiving holiday to help keep impaired drivers off the road during one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The service offers a confidential ride and vehicle tow within 10 miles for drivers who find themselves without a safe way home. With nearly 82 million Americans traveling and impaired driving contributing to thousands of annual deaths, AAA urges people to plan ahead and use the program only as a last-resort safety net.
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As millions of Americans take to the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The service will be active from 6:00 pm on Wednesday, November 26, through 6:00 am on Monday, December 1, 2025, across select states.
Related: AAA: Nearly 4.65 million Floridians expected to travel for Thanksgiving.
This year, a record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. With nearly 90% of travelers choosing to drive, AAA is urging everyone to plan ahead and make safe choices.
‘Tow to Go’ provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. Open to both AAA members and non-members, the program is designed as a last-resort safety net when other options, like a designated driver or rideshare, fall through.
“Since holiday celebrations can lead to risky choices, AAA offers Tow to Go to prevent those choices from turning into tragedies,” said Mark Jenkins, spokesman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If you find yourself without a safe ride, call AAA, and we’ll help get you and your vehicle to a safe place.”
How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:
- Available: 6 pm Wednesday, November 26, until 6 am Monday, December 1, 2025
- Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
- Where: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne and South Bend)
- What: A free tow and ride home within 10 miles for impaired drivers
- Who: Available to both AAA members and non-members
- Note: Service cannot be scheduled in advance and should only be used as a backup plan
Why It Matters:
- Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths
- In 2023 alone, over 12,000 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes – one every 42 minutes
- Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road due to increased traffic and celebrations
- AAA’s “Crashes Hit Different” campaign reminds us that behind every crash statistic is a real person: a parent, a friend, or a neighbor whose life is forever changed. These tragedies are preventable, and programs like Tow to Go are part of the solution
“AAA encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead,” Jenkins said. “Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or stay overnight if needed. Together we can make this Thanksgiving a safe and joyful one for all.”
Key Points:
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“Tow to Go” runs from 6 pm, Nov. 26 to 6 a.m., Dec. 1, 2025, across select states.
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The program provides a free ride and tow for impaired drivers—available to both AAA members and non-members.
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Nearly 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with 90% driving, increasing the risk of road accidents.
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Impaired driving remains a major threat, contributing to over 12,000 deaths in 2023—one every 42 minutes.
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AAA urges travelers to plan ahead by arranging a sober driver, rideshare, or an overnight stay, and to use Tow to Go only as a backup option.
About AAA - The Auto Club Group
The Auto Club Group (ACG) is the second-largest AAA club in North America, with more than 13 million members across 14 U.S. states and two U.S. territories. ACG and its affiliates provide members with roadside assistance, insurance products, financial services, travel offerings, and more. ACG is part of the national AAA federation, with more than 65 million members in the United States and Canada. AAA’s mission is to protect and advance freedom of mobility and improve traffic safety. For more information, visit AAA.com.
