Houston: Where the Freeways Flow Like...Treacle? An In-Depth Investigation (Kind Of)
Hey gearheads, buckle up! You ever get that feeling where you hit a red light every block, like the entire city of Houston decided to take a joyride at the same time? Yeah, us too. That got us wondering, just how many fender benders colored Houston's roads a lovely shade of "stressed driver" yesterday?
The Official Report (or lack thereof)
Now, before you accuse us of being drama queens, we tried to find some hard facts. We scoured the internet like a hawk with a parking ticket, but you know what? Those official accident numbers are tougher to find than a decent breakfast taco after 10 am. Maybe they're hiding them, afraid to reveal the shocking truth about Houston's driving habits (we're looking at you, you left-lane camper!).
But Fear Not, intrepid reader!
We decided to employ a much more scientific method: Social media speculation. Because what's the internet for if not wildly inaccurate guesses delivered with the utmost confidence? Here's what we discovered:
- "At least 3. It took me FOREVER to get home from work!" - Karen (Though, to be fair, Karen gets flustered if someone looks at her wrong)
- "Hold my beer, I saw like 12 just on my commute." - Chad (Jury's out on whether Chad actually commutes or just chills in his lifted truck all day)
- "Probably a zillion. Houston drivers are the WORST." - Anonymous internet troll (because of course there is one)
The Verdict (with air quotes)
So, the real number? Somewhere between "a little more traffic than usual" and "literal Mad Max out there." But hey, that's the beauty of Houston, right? It keeps things interesting. Just remember, defensive driving is your friend, and maybe pack a good book for those inevitable red light stretches.
P.S. If you have any actual data on Houston's accident rates, please share! We'd love some real info to balance out the internet's wild guesses. Unless, of course, you saw 12 accidents on your commute and are too traumatized to type. In that case, take a nap and we'll send good vibes your way.
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