City Center ExitBOTH
Fort Collins Central Business District
Major downtown Fort Collins exit. Heavy commuter and box-truck volume during weekday peaks.
Interstate Coverage · Fort Collins, CO
Roadside Assistance on US Route 287 in Fort Collins, CO.
US-287 runs through Fort Collins, CO and is one of the major freight corridors covered by Road Rescue Network's local vendor network. North-south US route through Old Town Fort Collins, climbing up over the Wyoming line at Tie Siding. Carries brewery freight, ag-equipment, and the long-haul detour traffic when I-25 closes. Common service zone: the Ted's Place crossroads at the US-287 / CO-14 split.
4 vendors on-call38 min avg dispatch9 metro exits · 100 corridor miles
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Vendors on-call now
38 min
Average dispatch ETA
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Calls last 30 days
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Service Area Map
US-287 Corridor Through Fort Collins. Live Coverage Map
Service coverage along US Route 287 through the Fort Collins Metropolitan Area. Click and drag to explore exits, mile markers, and named landmarks.
Corridor Overview
About US Route 287 in Fort Collins
North-south US route through Old Town Fort Collins, climbing up over the Wyoming line at Tie Siding. Carries brewery freight, ag-equipment, and the long-haul detour traffic when I-25 closes. Common service zone: the Ted's Place crossroads at the US-287 / CO-14 split. Service calls on this corridor cluster around peak commuter hours and overnight long-haul windows. Road Rescue Network's vendors stationed in and around Fort Collins respond with average dispatch-to-arrival under 40 minutes for breakdowns on this stretch.
Beyond the US-287 corridor itself, our Fort Collins network covers every freight artery into and out of the metro. Fort Collins anchors the northern Front Range on I-25, the gateway between Cheyenne Wyoming and Denver Colorado, and a fast-growing freight node in its own right. Colorado State University drives a steady flow of academic, lab, and dining-services freight; the brewery cluster (New Belgium, Odell, Funkwerks, Horse & Dragon) generates outbound LTL pallets daily; and the US-287 corridor connects northern Colorado agricultural freight up through Wyoming. Mountain passes west of town add chain-up and recovery work to the call mix.
Whether the breakdown is at a downtown interchange, a suburban exit, or a long stretch between cities, the closest verified, insurance-current vendor in our Fort Collins network is reached through one phone call. Coordination, dispatch, and ETA confirmation are handled by Road Rescue Network's 24/7 operations team.
Mile Markers & Exits
US-287 Fort Collins Breakdown Hot Spots
Exits and mile markers where breakdowns and service calls cluster on the US-287 corridor.
Industrial BeltBOTH
Fort Collins Industrial / Distribution Zone
Cluster of warehouses, distribution centers, and fleet yards. High volume of HD truck activity.
Outer LoopBOTH
Fort Collins Beltway Interchange
Where US-287 meets the outer ring road. Common breakdown zone for cross-traffic merges and high-speed segments.
Vendor Network
Verified Vendors Covering US-287 Fort Collins
Network providers staged for the corridor with insurance-current compliance and live availability status.
Choice City Emergency Mobile Truck Repair
- · 24/7 dispatch
- · Fleet of 7
- · 13 years in business
- · Insurance current
Online now
Poudre Canyon Heavy Recovery
- · 24/7 dispatch
- · Fleet of 12
- · 17 years in business
- · Insurance current
Online now
Horsetooth Tire & Service
- · 24/7 dispatch
- · Fleet of 5
- · 10 years in business
- · Insurance current
Online now
Rams Coach & RV Mobile Service
- · Fleet of 4
- · 14 years in business
- · Insurance current
Online now
Old Town Mobile Welding
- · 24/7 dispatch
- · Fleet of 6
- · 11 years in business
- · Insurance current
On-call
Local Breakdown Patterns
Common US-287 Breakdown Scenarios in Fort Collins
Patterns observed across recent dispatch data on this corridor by season, location, and traffic peak.
Chinook wind I-25 truck rollover
When January Chinook winds funnel down off the Wyoming line, gusts hit 90+ mph along I-25 between Wellington and the Wyoming border. Empty box trailers and tall reefers blow over weekly during these events. Recovery requires a heavy wrecker, an extended-reach boom, and CDOT/State Patrol shoulder closure. We dispatch heavy-duty rigs out of Fort Collins that handle these recoveries; average notification-to-arrival in active high-wind events runs 50-70 minutes and we don't drive into a Class 1 closure for any call.
Poudre Canyon log-truck breakdown on CO-14
CO-14 west of Ted's Place runs through the Cache la Poudre Canyon — narrow shoulder, no cell signal in stretches, and log-truck heavy. A breakdown 20 miles up the canyon means a 45-90 minute response with possibly no two-way radio coverage on arrival. Our dispatchers know the satellite-phone backup protocol and our service trucks carry winch-out gear because canyon recoveries often involve a tight turn-around with no shoulder.
Brewery delivery route truck breakdown
New Belgium and Odell run a steady stream of brewery delivery trucks out of Fort Collins to distributors across Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska. When one of these box trucks goes down with a trailer-cooling failure on the road, the entire load of beer is at risk inside two hours in summer heat. We coordinate refrigerated transfer and roadside repair; average response runs 35 minutes, with reefer-trained mechanics on every Fort Collins service truck.
Service Catalog
Services Available on US-287 Fort Collins
Every service Road Rescue Network dispatches on the US-287 corridor. Each links to local response times and recent jobs.
Recent Dispatches
Recent Service Calls on US-287 Fort Collins
| When | Service | Location | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 03:55 MT | Mobile Truck Repair | I-25 N exit 271 Mulberry | 36 min |
| Monday 23:18 MT | Heavy-Duty Towing | I-25 N near Wellington | 49 min |
| Monday 13:44 MT | Mobile Welding | Woodward manufacturing yard | 44 min |
| Sunday 08:22 MT | Commercial Tire Repair | Pilot Fort Collins | 30 min |
| Saturday 17:37 MT | Mobile RV Repair | Horsetooth Reservoir RV park | 54 min |
| Saturday 04:10 MT | Mobile Bus Repair | Transfort bus barn | 63 min |
FAQ
US-287 Fort Collins Roadside Assistance FAQ
How fast can a service truck reach me on US-287 in Fort Collins?
Average dispatch-to-arrival on the US-287 corridor through Fort Collins is 35-45 minutes, with faster response inside the metro core. Confirmed ETA is provided at the time of dispatch.
Do you cover the full length of US-287 through the Fort Collins metro?
Yes. Road Rescue Network has vendors staged across the Fort Collins metro covering the full US-287 corridor — from outer-ring exits inward through downtown and across all major interchanges.
What services are dispatched on US-287?
Mobile truck repair, heavy-duty towing, mobile tire service, fuel delivery, lockout, jumpstart, winching/recovery, trailer repair, and specialized commercial services. Every vendor in the Fort Collins US-287 pool is insurance-current and DOT-compliant where applicable.
What if my truck is in the median or no-shoulder zone on US-287?
For no-shoulder or median breakdowns on US-287, our dispatchers coordinate with state police for safe-pullout protocol before the service truck rolls. Same response timing applies once the truck is in a safe location.
Are vendors on US-287 Fort Collins insurance-verified?
Yes. Every Road Rescue Network vendor covering US-287 Fort Collins maintains current general liability, automobile liability, workers comp, and (where applicable) garage-keepers insurance. We re-verify every renewal cycle.
Corridor Coverage
US-287 Coverage in Adjacent Cities
Service coverage in cities along the US Route 287 corridor near Fort Collins.
Accepted Payment
Payment methods accepted across the network
Network vendors accept all major credit cards, fleet cards, and consumer payment apps. Confirmed at dispatch.
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Fort Collins, CO Service Hub
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