r/11foot8 subreddit icon
Active

r/11foot8

Check yourself, before you wreck yourself

Subscribers

114,744

Created

September 16, 2013

13 years ago

View on Reddit
RedPulse insight

How to think about r/11foot8

The community focuses on documenting and sharing videos and images of vehicles colliding with low overpasses, particularly the infamous 11-foot-8 bridge in Durham, North Carolina. It serves as a humorous yet cautionary reminder for drivers to be aware of their vehicle's height. The distinctiveness lies in the sheer number of incidents captured, often leading to viral content that highlights the absurdity of these mishaps.

Confidence 3/5

  • Audience

    Members are typically a mix of humor enthusiasts, drivers, and those interested in automotive mishaps. The community attracts a broad demographic, including younger audiences who enjoy sharing and consuming viral content. The vibe is light-hearted, often leaning towards dark humor, as participants revel in the misfortunes of others while sharing safety tips and warnings.

  • Posting culture

    Content that thrives includes videos and images of accidents, humorous commentary, and discussions about driving safety. Posts featuring clear visuals and engaging narratives tend to perform well, while off-topic content or overly promotional posts are likely to be downvoted. The community has a consistent posting cadence, with frequent contributions from members, particularly after notable incidents.

  • Brand engagement notes

    Brands should approach this community with caution, as members are generally hostile to overt promotion. Authentic engagement, such as sharing safety tips or humorous content related to driving and vehicle height awareness, can resonate well. Collaborating with community members or creating content that aligns with the community's humor and interests is advisable, while direct advertising or self-promotion is likely to be met with resistance.

Top keywords

What r/11foot8 talks about

Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.

convertibleslorryooopsback'images:fuckyouinparticulardozer50mph😱😱drivablemummieslocal-newsloathedpiggybackingflatbedoverpasstombévartninetybatteringset:12fttown'scrumpleresurfacedunnoticeabledeckerheaviness🤦🏼‍♂️new-ish_not_motoristswedgedarchedkaboomconsequentialtorchedlangeraccordiondemolishingheatwaveavonprongsl'articlerterollinbulldozerscrapesulstereveryone:venuthingieseffeminateroadwaybridgemugglestowcastratednarratecolliding

Top contributors

Who shapes the conversation

The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.

Top posters

By post count

By votes

Top commenters

By comment count

By votes

Similar communities

Where this audience also spends time

Topic-adjacent communities surfaced from Reddit's own related subreddit signal.

FAQ

r/11foot8 — frequently asked questions

Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.

How many subscribers does r/11foot8 have?

r/11foot8 has approximately 114,744 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.

When was r/11foot8 created?

r/11foot8 was created on September 16, 2013 (13 years ago).

What is r/11foot8 about?

The community focuses on documenting and sharing videos and images of vehicles colliding with low overpasses, particularly the infamous 11-foot-8 bridge in Durham, North Carolina. It serves as a humorous yet cautionary reminder for drivers to be aware of their vehicle's height. The distinctiveness lies in the sheer number of incidents captured, often leading to viral content…

What subreddits are similar to r/11foot8?

Communities similar to r/11foot8 include r/300yearsago, r/13or30.

Who are the most active posters on r/11foot8?

The most frequent posters on r/11foot8 include u/Ossmo02, u/[deleted], u/heyyoutherebob.

Ready to engage on r/11foot8?

Authentic engagement, not spam.

RedPulse runs Reddit campaigns the way the platform actually rewards — high-karma accounts, native conversations, and content moderators welcome.