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Emergency Road Service | Missouri Department Of Transportation - Motorist Assist

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Resource Name: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

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

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.