12/27/2025
Most of us don’t think twice when we see a tow truck on the shoulder with its lights flashing , but we should. Tow truck drivers are out there helping people stranded on the side of the road, often in fast‑moving traffic, and their job is extremely dangerous.
According to national safety data, tow operators are killed at a rate of about 43 deaths per 100,000 workers, which is far higher than the average for most other industries.
Between dangerous traffic, limited visibility, and drivers who don’t slow down or move over, these professionals face life‑or‑death situations every single day.
In fact, On average, two roadside workers, including tow drivers, are struck and killed every month by drivers who fail to move over.
Many tow truck drivers report near misses or being hit by passing traffic while working roadside.
These aren’t just numbers, they represent your friends, neighbors, and local workers making a living while helping others in their toughest moments.
Montana’s Move Over Law is simple and it saves lives:
➡️ Move over to the next lane if it’s safe
➡️ If you can’t, slow down significantly
➡️ Always stay alert, eyes on the road, hands off the phone
Tow truck drivers are helping someone just like you. A few seconds of caution can keep them safe.
Slow down. Move over. Help protect the people who are protecting us.
