NASHVILLE, Tenn. (November 25, 2025) — As millions of Americans take to the roads to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family, AAA is once again offering its life-saving ‘Tow to Go’ program to help keep impaired drivers off the road. The service will be active from 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26, through 6:00 AM on Monday, December 1, 2025, across select states.
This year, a record 81.8 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home during the Thanksgiving holiday period. With nearly 90% of travelers choosing to drive, AAA is urging everyone to plan ahead and make safe choices.
‘Tow to Go’ provides a free, confidential ride and tow for impaired drivers and their vehicles to a safe location within a 10-mile radius. Open to both AAA members and non-members, the program is designed as a last-resort safety net when other options, like a designated driver or rideshare, fall through.
“Since holiday celebrations can lead to risky choices, AAA offers Tow to Go to prevent those choices from turning into tragedies,” said Megan Cooper, spokeswoman for AAA – The Auto Club Group. “If you find yourself without a safe ride, call AAA and we’ll help get you and your vehicle to a safe place.”
How ‘Tow to Go’ Works:
Available: 6 PM Wednesday, Nov. 26 until 6 AM Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
Call: (855) 2-TOW-2-GO
Where: Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, North Dakota, Nebraska, Tennessee, Wisconsin, Colorado (Denver), North Carolina (Charlotte), Indiana (Fort Wayne and South Bend)
What: A free tow and ride home within 10 miles for impaired drivers
Who: Available to both AAA members and non-members
Note: Service cannot be scheduled in advance and should only be used as a backup plan
Why It Matters:
Alcohol-impaired driving is involved in nearly one-third of all U.S. traffic deaths
In 2023 alone, over 12,000 lives were lost in alcohol-related crashes – one every 42 minutes
Thanksgiving weekend is one of the most dangerous times to be on the road due to increased traffic and celebrations
AAA’s “Crashes Hit Different” campaign reminds us that behind every crash statistic is a real person: a parent, a friend, or a neighbor whose life is forever changed. These tragedies are preventable, and programs like Tow to Go are part of the solution
“AAA encourages everyone to celebrate responsibly by planning ahead,” Cooper said. “Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare service, or stay overnight if needed. Together we can make this Thanksgiving a safe and joyful one for all.”
