TikTok Podcast Jokes About Columbus Car-Into-Building Crashes

Why this matters: The podcast's attention and the statistics highlight a safety concern for businesses and pedestrians in Columbus. Storefront safety barriers could significantly reduce injuries and property damage.

Columbus, Ohio, has gained an unusual reputation for cars crashing into buildings. This issue was recently highlighted in a TikTok clip from the comedy podcast "What's News With You," where comedians Josh Johnson, Ashley Gavin, and Geoffrey Asmus joked about the frequency of these incidents. The discussion was prompted by a caller who shared a story about two vehicles crashing into a Kroger in Delaware.

While the Columbus police don't specifically track these types of crashes, the Instagram account cbuscarikaze reports 67 incidents in 2025, compared to 226 in 2024, indicating a potential decrease but still a significant number. A previous report by The Dispatch noted that about 24% of these crashes occur in retail stores, and many could be prevented by installing storefront safety barriers. The Dispatch also reported on an incident where a car slammed into an O'Charley's in Reynoldsburg on Sept. 22, 2024, injuring 13 people.

This issue highlights the need for increased safety measures in Columbus, particularly in retail areas. Storefront safety barriers can act as a deterrent and prevent severe injuries and property damage.

Columbus has gained notoriety due to a high number of incidents where vehicles crash into storefronts and other buildings.

Installing storefront safety barriers can help prevent cars from crashing into buildings, reducing injuries and property damage.

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