AAA East Central reports more than 37K service calls throughout the week
AAA East Central is reporting a surge in requests following a snowstorm that impacted much of the region during the weekend of January 23, 2026.
Between Saturday and Thursday, calls for assistance related to dead batteries, stuck vehicles and stranded motorists were among the top calls that AAA East Central agents received.
Over 37,000 service calls were reported throughout the territory, which AAA East Central says is about 80% higher than average in the winter.
"Our call centers have been extremely busy this week, and there's no sign of things slowing down," said Jim Garrity, Director of Public Affairs for AAA East Central.
Garrity continued," We implore the public to take precautions in the face of continued bitter cold to avoid an unnecessary roadside breakdown."
Top service requests include:
- Dead batteries, totaling 36%
- Towing requests, totaling 34%
- Extractions, totaling 18%
- Tire changes or flat tires, totaling 7%
- Lockouts, totaling 4%
AAA East Central is sharing some tips with motorists on how to stay safe this upcoming weekend, including staying home if you can, leaving early, slowing down and leaving enough space between yourself and other drivers.
The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reports that 46% of all crashes involving bad weather take place in the colder months.
