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Towing in Northwood, Ohio

Northwood sits at the northern tip of Wood County, just south of East Toledo, with an I-75 exit on its west side and an I-280 exit in the middle of town. What sets it apart are the railroad lines that still cross Wales Rd and Tracy Rd at street level, and the Woodville Rd corridor where the old mall used to be.

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Northwood is about 4 miles southeast of downtown Toledo, just south of East Toledo at the northern tip of Wood County. Updated .

Need a tow in Northwood?

Call and your request goes to an independent provider serving Northwood. On the interstates, give the exit: I-75 Exit 198 (Wales Rd/Oregon Rd) or I-280 Exit 6 (Woodville Rd/Curtice Rd). On local roads, name the street and crossroad, and mention any railroad crossing you're near on Wales or Tracy Rd. If a car is stuck on the tracks, get everyone well clear first.

Map of Northwood, Ohio highlighted in green as a wide band south of Toledo and Oregon, with I-75 at its west end, I-280 running north to south through it, SR-2 to the north, SR-795 to the south, and Rossford, Walbridge and Millbury labeled nearby
Northwood and the surrounding road network. Map data: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line (public domain).

Main roads in and around Northwood

  • 75

    I-75

    Exit 198 (Wales Rd/Oregon Rd) is in Northwood. Owens Community College, in Perrysburg Township, also sends drivers to this exit. Buck Rd is the next exit south, Exit 197.

  • 280

    I-280

    Exit 6 (SR-51 Woodville Rd/Curtice Rd, signed 6A and 6B) is in Northwood. Exit 4 is Walbridge Rd in Walbridge, and Exit 7 is SR-2 in Oregon.

  • 51

    SR-51 Woodville Rd

    The main corridor between Northwood and Toledo, meeting I-280 at Exit 6.

  • Wales Rd

    Wales Rd

    Bridges opened in November 2013 carry Wales Rd traffic over the Norfolk Southern and CSX lines, but an at-grade Wales Rd crossing remains. It was closed from August 17 to about August 28, 2026.

  • Tracy Rd

    Tracy Rd

    Still crosses the railroad at street level.

  • Ohio Turnpike (I-80/I-90)

    Exit 71 (Stony Ridge–Toledo) is where I-280 begins, south of the city in Lake Township. From there I-280 runs north through Northwood.

Railroad crossings on Wales Rd and Tracy Rd

Bridges that opened in November 2013 carry Wales Rd traffic over the Norfolk Southern and CSX lines (Toledo Blade, 2014). At-grade crossings still remain on Wales Rd and Tracy Rd, and they can close: a Wales Rd crossing was shut from August 17 to about August 28, 2026 (13abc).

A closed crossing can send a tow truck the long way around, so tell the dispatcher which side of the tracks you are on and which crossing you are near. Check OHGO for current closures.

Which exit, which road

Exit Road Where it is
I-75 Exit 197 Buck Rd Next exit south of Exit 198
I-75 Exit 198 Wales Rd/Oregon Rd In Northwood; Owens Community College uses it
I-280 Exit 4 Walbridge Rd In Walbridge
I-280 Exit 6 (6A/6B) SR-51 Woodville Rd/Curtice Rd In Northwood
I-280 Exit 7 SR-2 In Oregon
Turnpike Exit 71 I-280/SR-420 Stony Ridge, Lake Township; on the Turnpike, call #677

On an interstate shoulder, give the direction and the last exit you passed. If the car is in a lane or anyone is hurt, call 911 before anything else; for a car that has to be moved now, ask for an emergency tow, and after a crash, accident recovery.

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Woodville Rd and the old mall site

Woodville Rd (SR-51) is the main corridor between Northwood and Toledo. The former Woodville Mall closed in 2011–12 and was demolished in 2014 except for the Sears building (Woodville Mall history). The 120-acre site is now The Enclave, where a community center opened on June 3, 2024 (City of Northwood). If you are near it, saying “The Enclave, the old Woodville Mall site” covers both names a driver might know.

Other useful landmarks are Northwood High School and Elementary at 600 Lemoyne Rd and Brentwood Park. A flat tire or an empty tank in one of those lots is a roadside call: ask for flat tire help or fuel delivery through roadside assistance.

Northwood, East Toledo or Walbridge?

Northwood borders Toledo to the north, Oregon to the northeast, Rossford to the west, Perrysburg Township to the southwest, Lake Township and Walbridge to the south, and Ottawa County around Curtice to the east. If you are not sure which side of a city line you are on, give cross streets rather than a town name. Northwood Police are at 6000 Wales Rd.

How a request works

  1. Call (419) 329-4502 or send a request with the exit or the street and crossroad.
  2. Say what the vehicle is, whether it rolls, and where it should go. Mention any closed rail crossing nearby.
  3. Your request goes to an independent provider serving Northwood.
  4. The operator confirms the price before hooking up. Ask what payment they take.

Towing and roadside help in Northwood

Nearby communities

Also bordering Northwood: Walbridge, Lake Township, Perrysburg Township, Curtice (Ottawa County).

Helpful guides

Official Northwood resources

Towing in Northwood: common questions

Which interstate exits serve Northwood?

I-75 Exit 198 (Wales Rd/Oregon Rd) and I-280 Exit 6 (Woodville Rd/Curtice Rd) are both in Northwood. I-75 Exit 197 (Buck Rd), I-280 Exit 4 (Walbridge Rd) and I-280 Exit 7 (SR-2, in Oregon) are close by.

What should I do if my car stalls on the tracks in Northwood?

Get everyone out and at least 15 feet away from the tracks. Then call the railroad's emergency number on the blue-and-white sign at the crossing and read out the crossing ID number on that sign, as the Federal Railroad Administration advises. Call 911 if anyone is hurt, then request a tow.

Is the Ohio Turnpike close to Northwood?

Yes. I-280 runs south from Northwood to Turnpike Exit 71 at Stony Ridge. On the Turnpike itself, call #677; a disabled passenger car can only be towed off by an official Turnpike contract garage (OAC 5537-3-01).

Can I get a tow from The Enclave, the old Woodville Mall site?

Yes. Say The Enclave, the former Woodville Mall site, and give the building or lot you are in. If it is a dead battery or a flat rather than a breakdown, ask for roadside assistance.

Can a Northwood tow go to a shop in East Toledo or Rossford?

Usually, yes. Give the shop's address when you call; a short trip to East Toledo, Rossford or elsewhere in Toledo is a local tow. Ask for the total price before the car is loaded.

Request a tow or roadside help in Northwood

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