r/11foot8
Check yourself, before you wreck yourself
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.
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What r/11foot8 talks about
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External signals
Where the community looks
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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
- u/Ossmo02
- u/[deleted]
- u/heyyoutherebob
- u/BadWolfRU
- u/Icyveins86
- u/Kodiak01
- u/loonling
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- u/Jim-Jones
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- u/Ossmo02
- u/t_bone_stake
- u/heyyoutherebob
- u/[deleted]
- u/NewEngland_J
- u/topohunt
- u/race75
- u/BadWolfRU
- u/rcmaehl
- u/SickSte9
- u/Papa-jw
- u/YoureaLobstar
- u/loonling
- u/guardioLEO
- u/Kipperis
- u/randyrandomagnum
- u/ftwes
- u/FatherVic
- u/toasterovenly
- u/Xibalba0130
- u/johnny_bokchoy
- u/Ok-Rock-339
- u/NuclearSir1508
- u/b-t-a
- u/thelastmover
- u/omniwrench-
- u/AreYouOKAni
- u/Icyveins86
- u/Holt_97
- u/Chenko0160
- u/sknmstr
- u/Chocolate_squirrel
- u/hmack1998
- u/opure450
- u/cjgreen1
- u/1MillionMonkeys
- u/DBrown1022
- u/SubaJim
- u/Mediocre_Drink_5584
- u/jaxvinyl
- u/MuadLib
- u/mike9874
- u/BreakIntelligentB
- u/shetlandduck
- u/bert0ld0
- u/tomytronics
- u/elevenfooteight
- u/CedarBuffalo
- u/TheArchonians
- u/DimitriTooProBro
- u/guysgrocerygamez
- u/Doxep
- u/TheKnownKing
- u/jasno
- u/darlin133
- u/CoupleAlarmed9867
- u/CarpenterWrong68
- u/Femigogue
- u/CleanMinds123
- u/CSuiteYeet
- u/colairfen
- u/Alternative_One7808
- u/joeldjro
- u/dericn
- u/TransportationFun665
- u/AABA227
- u/JapaneseStudentHaru
- u/Octavus
- u/Tulkas-Astaldo
- u/lemphin
- u/retronewb
- u/Athrynne
- u/Intelligent-Tie-137
- u/Dulonko
- u/apriltaurus
- u/x123x456x789x
- u/Arvidzon39
- u/Brandino14
- u/GandalfTGrey
- u/thatstevesmith
- u/Geruvah
- u/popaulina
- u/Former_Integral_2020
- u/akl78
- u/CutieKellie
- u/MonsieurGus
- u/Meior
- u/ceej18
- u/quietcrisp
- u/marshalltownusa
- u/FornPreakzZz
- u/abdufkba
- u/Bunny-Films
- u/hugawdjerrylad
- u/Turk_Sanderson
- u/CurrySoSpicy
- u/ulye
- u/rakfocus
- u/Opening-Dimension742
- u/MisunderstoodPetey
Top commenters
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- u/[deleted]
- u/parsifal
- u/Jim-Jones
- u/Acrobatic_Camp854
- u/BigMacRedneck
- u/FL70NJ
- u/hongbronk
- u/jrs1980
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- u/L4rgo117
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- u/phormix
- u/Noisy_Toy
- u/Speculawyer
- u/Silent-Distribution1
- u/Icyveins86
- u/StudioDroid
- u/Coygon
- u/PeterAhlstrom
- u/TangentOutlet
- u/Thewrongbakedpotato
- u/Doooobles
- u/Mikeinthedirt
- u/aFerens
- u/Drivingon8
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- u/MerryJanne
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- u/[deleted]
- u/TalaLeisu2
- u/ZLUCremisi
- u/___HeyGFY___
- u/phormix
- u/bennyboi0319
- u/Jim-Jones
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- u/TheKnownKing
- u/heyitsomba
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- u/MerryJanne
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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.
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