Vehicle Storage After an Accident in East Texas — What You Need to Know

After a collision, your vehicle often can't be driven home — and it can't sit on the side of the road. That's where vehicle storage comes in. Understanding how storage works, what your insurance covers, and how to avoid unnecessary fees can save you real money during an already stressful time.

Why Your Vehicle Needs Storage After an Accident

After a significant collision, your vehicle may need to be stored for several reasons:

• It's not drivable — structural damage, airbag deployment, or fluid leaks make driving unsafe
• Law enforcement requires it — in some accidents, police may require the vehicle to be removed from the scene
• Insurance inspection — your insurance company's adjuster needs to inspect the vehicle before repairs begin
• Total loss evaluation — if the vehicle may be totaled, it needs to be held while the insurance company assesses the value

How Vehicle Storage Works at JTT

When JTT Towing and Storage tows your vehicle after an accident, we can store it at our secure facility in Dayton (8290 FM 1960) or Cleveland (21 Private Road #34901). Here's what to expect:

Secure Facility

Our storage lots are monitored and secured. Your vehicle is protected from theft, vandalism, and the elements while it waits for inspection or repair authorization.

Storage Fees

Storage fees are typically charged per day. In Texas, storage rates are regulated by TDLR. We'll be upfront about our daily rate so there are no surprises.

Notification

We'll provide you with documentation of where your vehicle is stored and how to contact us. Make sure your insurance company has this information as well.

Working With Your Insurance Company

This is where many accident victims lose money — by not acting quickly enough.

Notify Your Insurance Immediately

Call your insurance company as soon as possible after the accident. Give them the storage location and ask them to schedule an inspection quickly. Storage fees accumulate daily, and delays cost money.

Understand Your Coverage

Most comprehensive and collision policies cover towing and a limited number of storage days. Check your policy or call your agent to find out exactly what's covered.

Authorize Repairs Promptly

Once the insurance adjuster has inspected the vehicle and authorized repairs, move the vehicle to the repair shop as soon as possible to stop storage fees from accumulating.

Total Loss Situations

If your vehicle is declared a total loss, the insurance company will typically take ownership of the vehicle. They'll arrange for it to be moved from storage. Make sure you remove all personal belongings from the vehicle before it's moved.

Tips to Minimize Storage Costs

1. Act fast — contact your insurance company the same day as the accident
2. Remove personal items — don't make extra trips to the storage facility
3. Get the adjuster scheduled quickly — ask your insurance company for the earliest available inspection
4. Know your rights — in Texas, you have the right to choose your own repair shop
5. Keep records — document all communications with the storage facility and your insurance company

When You Need Long-Term Storage

Sometimes vehicles need to be stored for extended periods — during legal proceedings, while waiting for parts, or when a repair shop has a long backlog. JTT Towing and Storage offers both short- and long-term storage options at our Dayton and Cleveland facilities.

Contact JTT Towing and Storage

If you've been in an accident in East Texas and need towing and storage, JTT is available 24/7.

Phone: (281) 224-0106

Dayton Location: 8290 FM 1960, Dayton, TX 77535 Cleveland Location: 21 Private Road #34901, Cleveland, TX 77327

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JTT Towing and Storage serves Liberty County, San Jacinto County, Harris County, and surrounding East Texas communities.