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24/7 Towing & Roadside Assistance in West Jefferson

West Jefferson is a village in eastern Madison County, west of Columbus, with US-40 serving as its Main Street and I-70 passing just to the south. Beyond the small downtown, the roads open up into farmland, so our calls here range from dead batteries in the village to cars that slid off a county road into a ditch and breakdowns on the interstate. It is a longer trip from our Harrisburg Pike yard than a Columbus call, so we quote 40–60 minutes and tell you on the phone if a truck already working the west side can get there sooner.

ZIP codes we serve in West Jefferson: 43162, 43140, 43119

Local Guide: Towing Around West Jefferson

Landmarks

  • Garrette Park — Village park that hosts the annual Christmas in the Park display with thousands of lights.
  • Westwood Park — Renovated in 2023 with a new playground, obstacle course and basketball courts.
  • Ss. Simon and Jude Church — Church built in 1869 in the village, which was established in 1834.
  • Hurt/Battelle Memorial Library — West Jefferson's public library, holding more than 57,000 volumes.
  • Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park — The park's northern section lies near West Jefferson along Big and Little Darby creeks.
  • Converse Park — Officially the Jack "Rock" McDowell Athletic Complex, it faces the Jefferson Local middle/high school campus and is in a multi-year rebuild adding a concession building and pickleball courts.
  • West Jefferson Community Center — Village-run rental hall with two rooms and a full kitchen, booked through the Parks and Recreation department.
  • West Jefferson Village Hall — Seat of village administration and council meetings for West Jefferson.
  • West Jefferson United Methodist Church — Methodist congregation on South Center Street in the village, holding Sunday worship at 10 a.m.
  • Prairie Oaks Metro Park — The 2,291-acre Metro Park's main entrance is at 3225 Plain City-Georgesville Road, with Big Darby Creek running through its prairies.
  • Little Darby Creek — Its average flow at a gauge near West Jefferson is about 188 cubic feet per second, and it gained national Scenic River status in 1994.

Schools

  • Jefferson Local School District — West Jefferson's public district; its high school building also houses the middle school.
  • West Jefferson High School — Roughriders campus at 1 Roughrider Drive; state football champions in 1976 and 1982.

Main Routes

  • US 40 (Main Street / National Road) — US 40 runs through West Jefferson as Main Street, and Broad Street's name begins at the village's east end.
  • I-70 Exit 80 (SR 29) — Jefferson Township interchange signed for West Jefferson.
  • I-70 Exit 85 (SR 142) — Diamond interchange opened December 17, 1969, giving interstate access to West Jefferson and Lake Darby.
  • SR 142 (Plain City–Georgesville Road) — Spur route that joins US 40 through the village's central business district.
  • West Street — West Jefferson paved West Street with brick back in 1872.
  • National Pike — State Route 29 reaches its eastern end where it meets the National Pike on the western edge of West Jefferson.
  • Logistics Center Drive — In fall 2026 the village listed fire hydrant work on Logistics Center Drive, Blendon Road and Red Elderberry Drive.

Major Employers & Projects

  • Battelle West Jefferson — Battelle Memorial Institute's satellite research site sits along SR 142 between the village and I-70.
  • Park 70 at West Jefferson — Commerce park in the village, named for its I-70 location.
  • Columbus Logistics Park West — 169-acre Class A park whose Building I is a 712,000-square-foot speculative warehouse with 84 dock positions.
  • Pizzuti/Centerpoint speculative warehouse — 848,160-square-foot industrial building announced in February 2019 on a 55-acre site off I-70.
  • 70 West Logistics Center — A planned 789,630-square-foot warehouse at 46 Commerce Parkway with 144 loading docks, slated to be built in 2028.

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Our Towing Services in West Jefferson

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take for a tow truck to reach West Jefferson?

Plan on 40–60 minutes. The usual route is I-70 West from the Columbus side, then into the village on the local roads or along US-40. Weather and interstate traffic are the biggest variables, and a truck already working near Galloway or Prairie Township can cut the wait. Give dispatch your road and the nearest crossroad or business, plus a mailbox number if you are out in the country. Rural addresses can be hard to spot at night, so a porch light helps too.

My car went into a ditch on a country road near West Jefferson. Can you get it out?

Most of the time a full tow is not needed. A winch-out pulls the car back onto the pavement, and the driver then checks whether it is safe to drive. Tell dispatch how far off the road it is, whether it is still upright and whether anyone is hurt; if there are injuries or the car is blocking the road, call 911 first. Winch-out work is charged by the hour on our rate card. Stay out of the ditch yourself if the ground is steep or wet.

What should I do if I break down on I-70 near West Jefferson?

Get as far right as the shoulder allows, turn on your four-way flashers and stay in the car with the seat belt fastened while trucks go by. If the car is stopped in a travel lane or you cannot get out of danger, call 911 before anything else. Once you are safe, give our dispatcher your direction and the nearest exit number, and the driver will load the car and clear the interstate quickly.

Can you move farm or construction equipment around West Jefferson?

Yes. Our in-house equipment hauling covers skid steers, mini excavators, forklifts, compact tractors and trailers, so a machine can go from one field or job site to another, to the dealer, or back to a rental yard. Tell dispatch the make, model, approximate weight and both addresses, and the haul is quoted from our rate card before hookup. If the machine is dead, say so up front, because that changes how it goes onto the trailer. Access notes such as a gate code or a muddy field entrance help the driver plan as well.

A car is blocking my driveway in West Jefferson, or mine was towed. Who do I call?

For a vehicle on a public street, the village police decide whether it is towed, so call the West Jefferson Police Department's non-emergency number. If your own car disappeared from a business or apartment lot, the towing sign posted at the entrance lists the company and a number to call about release. Property owners who need unauthorized cars removed can arrange private-property towing with us. Keep your receipt and the release paperwork together once you have your car back.

Where can you take my car from West Jefferson, and what will it cost?

Wherever you want it: a garage in the village, a dealer toward Columbus, your home or one of our partner repair shops. For a longer run, our long-distance towing uses the same per-mile rate. The dispatcher works out the full price from our rate card before hookup, and you can pay by card or cash. Storage at our Harrisburg Pike lot is billed per day. Tell the dispatcher about any damage or warning lights so the driver arrives prepared.

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    “David went above and beyond to help me.”
    Ann D. · Sep 15, 2026 · Tow · West Jefferson

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Roadside Towing & Recovery Inc (dba Columbus Roadside Towing).
Corporate office (private, no walk-ins): 3879 Regatta Ct, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Tow yard & impound lot: 1620 Harrisburg Pike, Columbus, OH 43223
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