In an unprecedented series of unfortunate events, Friday, August 10th, saw a record number of traffic accidents and closures, turning the roads into a veritable obstacle course of chaos and confusion.
From Seattle to Detroit, drivers found themselves navigating around everything from overturned trucks to multi-car pileups.
Traffic reporters scrambled to keep up with the continuous stream of incidents, while commuters took to social media to share their frustrations and increasingly creative detour routes.