Emergency Road Service | Missouri Department Of Transportation - Motorist Assist
Eligibility
In need of services on covered Missouri highways
Required documents
None
Hours
M-F 5am-7pm, limited coverage on holidays
573-751-2551
Voice·
Calling from outside MO
888-275-6636
Voice·
Main Phone (ASK MODOT)
*55
Voice·
Motorist Assist *55
Websitehttps://www.modot.mo.gov
Languages
N/A
Application process
Dial *55 on your cell phone or call 888-ASK-MODOT
Fees
None
Service area
Missouri
Motorist Assist and Emergency Response patrol some of the busiest interstates in and around the Kansas City metropolitan area offering assistance to disabled motorists, searching for lane obstructions be it stalled vehicles in traffic lanes, on the shoulder, car accidents or debris in the roadway.
Last Assured
01/14/2026
Data provided by
United Way of Greater Kansas City 211
What's Here
Providing organization
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MODOT
MODOT provides authority for all types of transportation services as well as travel engineering and community services. MODOT also provides updates on road conditions.