Heavy Duty Towing | Albert Lea & Owatonna MN | Northwood IA

Interstate 90 Heavy Towing Zones:

I‑90 Key Exits

Exit 5 – Beaver Creek (County Hwy 6 / MN‑6)
Nearby Services: Rock’s Hilltop Stop (~0.4 mi from exit)—fuel & convenience
Common Issues: Rural stretch prone to drifting snow in winter; occasional single‑truck run‑off crashes and mechanical breakdowns.
Exit 12 – Luverne (US‑75 interchange)
Nearby Services: BP, Circle K, and Kwik Trip located <0.5 mi from exit
Common Issues: High truck traffic—frequent heavy‑vehicle breakdowns; added congestion at exit ramps.
Exit 26 – Adrian (MN‑91 / US‑218 connection)
Nearby Services: Maverik and Cenex stations within 0.2 mi
Common Issues: Limited shoulder width—breakdowns often require long‑distance towing; drifting snow/slippery pavement in winter.
Exit 43 – Worthington (US‑59/US‑60)
Nearby Services: Cenex, Kwik Trip, Casey’s, Holiday, Fast & Fresh, with EV CCS chargers at Cenex
Common Issues: Urban congestion; mechanical failures and minor collisions frequent; towing response generally prompt.
Exit 73 – Jackson (US‑71)
Nearby Services: BP, Speedway, Casey’s within 0.5 mi
Common Issues: Peak‑season tourist traffic; occasional multi‑vehicle incidents; rural servicing leads to delays in tow response.
Exit 87 – Sherburn (MN‑4)
Nearby Services: Maverik and Casey’s <0.5 mi
Common Issues: Rural stretch; mechanical failures and roll‑outs common; minimal shoulders during snow or wet conditions.
Exit 93 – Welcome (MN‑263)
Nearby Services: Casey’s (~0.8 mi east)
Common Issues: Narrow shoulders—vehicle breakdowns often require towing from road lane; inattentive driving leads to fender‑benders.
Exit 102 – Fairmont (I‑90 Business / County Rd 39)
Nearby Services: Speedway and SuperAmerica within 0.2 mi
Common Issues: Moderate urban traffic; frequent vehicle stalls and collisions; good tow response within city limits.
Exit 119 – Blue Earth (US‑169)
Nearby Services: Shell station ~0.2 mi
Common Issues: Historically high crash rate near rest area; distracted‑driving incidents common.
Exit 134 – Bricelyn (MN‑22/253)
Nearby Services: Limited to none; nearest services ~10 mi (Blue Earth)
Common Issues: Rural segment; mechanical breakdowns often require long‑hauls; drifting snow common in winters.
Exit 146 – Alden (MN‑109)
Nearby Services: Minimal; small local store within 1 mi
Common Issues: Rural and narrow; breakdowns assume long‑tow time, common wildlife collisions.
Exit 154 – Albert Lea (MN‑13)
Nearby Services: Near interchange with I‑35—multiple gas stations, service shops, tow services
Common Issues: High traffic volumes; breakdowns and accidents frequent; towing response generally good.

Interstate 35 Heavy Towing Zones:

I‑35 Key Exits

Exit 2 – County Road 5 (Glenville/Albert Lea area)
Nearby Services:
‑ Loves Travel Stop, 2751 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
‑ Petro Center, 820 Happy Trails Ln, Albert Lea, MN 56007
Common Issues: Northbound fatigue crashes near welcome center; winter ice on sweeping curves
Exit 5 – County‑Hwy 13 / Glenville
Nearby Services:
‑ Independent gas/convenience (~1 mile east) in Glenville; BP, 498 Main St, Clarks Grove, MN 56016
Common Issues: Narrow shoulders; drifting snow; occasional single-vehicle run-offs
Exit 8 – US‑65 (Albert Lea)
Nearby Services:
‑ Kwik Trip, 906 Front St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
‑ Cenex, Speedway, and auto shops in downtown Albert Lea
Common Issues: Urban congestion; breakdowns, collisions; prompt towing response
Exit 11 – County Rd 46 (Clarks Grove/Hollandale)
Nearby Services:
‑ Small local stores; BP in Clarks Grove, 498 Main St, Clarks Grove, MN 56016
Common Issues: Narrow lanes; breakdowns risk lane-blocking incidents
Exit 18 – MN‑251 (Clarks Grove)
Nearby Services:
‑ BP, 498 Main St, Clarks Grove, MN 56016
Common Issues: Icing in dips; roadside failures
Exit 26 – MN‑30 (Owatonna / Ellendale)
Nearby Services:
‑ Casey’s General Store, 3959 Hwy 30 W, Ellendale, MN 56026
‑ Kwik Trip, 1075 W Frontage Rd, Owatonna, MN 55060
Common Issues: Urban congestion; breakdowns, multi-vehicle crashes, especially during inclement weather
Exit 32 – County Rock / Owatonna Rest Area
Nearby Services:
‑ Cenex, 9352 SW 37th Ave, Hope, MN 56046
Common Issues: Crashes near on/off ramps due to speed differential
Exit 40 – US‑14/US‑218 (Owatonna)
Nearby Services:
‑ Kwik Trip, 410 Hoffman Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
‑ Casey’s, 590 State Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
Common Issues: Truck-involved chain-reactions; summer tourist spikes
Exit 45 – NW Owatonna (I‑35 frontage)
Nearby Services:
‑ Kwik Trip Travel Center, 2270 NW 46th St NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
Common Issues: Rural truck-heavy zone; mechanical breakdowns, occasional roll‑outs
Exit 48 – County Hwy 12/23 (Medford)
Nearby Services:
‑ Casey’s, 101 Riverview Ct, Medford, MN 55049
Common Issues: Rural; tow delays due to remoteness
Exit 55 – Faribault
Nearby Services:
‑ Fast & Fresh #1177, 1920 Grant St NW, Faribault, MN 55021
‑ Speedway, 2519 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021
Common Issues: Notorious crash corridor; pile-ups and semi incidents common in poor weather
Exit 59 – MN‑21 (Le Center)
Nearby Services:
‑ Speedway, 2519 Lyndale Ave N (same as Exit 55)
Common Issues: Turning collisions; shoulder breakdown lane incidents
Exit 66 – Rice County 1 (Dundas / Montgomery)
Nearby Services:
‑ Local stops in Dundas (~1 mile)—no major brand within 0.5 mi
Common Issues: Ice patches; breakdowns block lanes
Exit 69 – MN‑19 (New Prague / Northfield)
Nearby Services:
‑ Flying J Travel Plaza, 8051 Bagley Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 (with EV charging)
Common Issues: Event congestion; college‑bound traffic incidents

Minnesota Route 13 Heavy Towing Zones:

MN-13 Key Exits

Exit Successive – Junction with I‑35 / U.S. 65 in Albert Lea (southern terminus)
Nearby Services:
- Petro Truck Stop #398, 820 Happy Trails Ln, Albert Lea, MN 56007
- Love’s Travel Stop #337, 2751 E Main St, Albert Lea, MN 56007
  Common Issues: High truck volumes; frequent semi breakdowns and minor collisions; generally reliable towing support due to service density.
Exit – Waseca
Nearby Services:
- Sinclair Gas Station, 205 Elm Ave W, Waseca, MN 56093
  Common Issues: Rural cross‑traffic accidents; occasional breakdowns where narrow shoulders impede timely recovery; ice in winter.
Exit – Waterville
Nearby Services:
- Limited; nearest services in Faribault (see below).
  Common Issues: Narrow lanes; farmland run‑offs; wildlife-vehicle collisions.
Exit – Faribault
Nearby Services:
- Fast & Fresh #1177, 1920 Grant St NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Speedway, 2519 Lyndale Ave N, Faribault, MN 55021
  Common Issues: Known crash corridor—multi‑vehicle pile‑ups during icy and storm seasons; semi‑traffic jack‑knife events.
Exit – Montgomery / Dundas
Nearby Services:
- No major brands within 0.5 mi; small local store in Dundas (~1 mi).
  Common Issues: Rural segment; breakdowns cause lane blockage; icy patches; limited tow availability.
Exit – New Prague / Prior Lake / Savage (approaching Metro)
Nearby Services:
- Flying J Travel Plaza, 8051 Bagley Ave, Northfield, MN 55057 (Exit 69 interchange)
  Common Issues: Event‑driven congestion (college/sports); fender‑benders escalate towing needs.
Exit – Burnsville / Eagan (suburban Metro)
Nearby Services:
- Kwik Trip, 501 Crystal Lake Rd W, Burnsville, MN 55306
- BP, 14220 Grand Ave, Burnsville, MN 55337
  Common Issues: Heavy commuter and truck traffic; frequent minor collisions; prompt towing access but urban delays.
Exit – Saint Paul (northern terminus)
Nearby Services:
- Circle K, 1650 Diffley Rd, Eagan, MN 55122
- BP, 966 Sibley Memorial Hwy, St. Paul, MN 55118
  Common Issues: Dense urban congestion; frequent breakdowns and tows; variable tow response with Metro dispatch.

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