Road Rage In Lubbock Is Getting Out Of Hand

Not only does Lubbock have its fair share of bad drivers—it also seems to have an abundance of angry ones.

The top two stories on Everything Lubbock recently involved road rage incidents, and both were extreme. In one, drivers reportedly pulled knives on each other. In another, a pedestrian encounter escalated to gunfire from a passing truck. These aren’t just headlines; they’re signs that too many people behind the wheel have lost their patience and perspective.

Driving is stressful, sure—but that stress doesn’t justify turning a car into a weapon. I’ve been furious behind the wheel before. I’ve seen someone cut me off, run a red light, or nearly cause a wreck, and I’ve felt that flash of anger rise up. But what separates a bad moment from a bad decision is how we react to it.

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The thought that changed everything for me was simple: “No one woke up today planning to make another driver mad.” It sounds almost naïve, but it’s true. People aren’t out there deliberately trying to ruin your day. They’re distracted, rushed, or just human. Getting even doesn’t teach them a lesson—it only escalates the chaos.

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And honestly, in a city like Lubbock, what’s the rush? If someone causes you to miss an exit, you’re a couple of minutes from circling back. There isn’t enough traffic here to justify the kind of fury we’re seeing. The next time someone cuts you off, take a breath. Don’t let someone else’s mistake turn into your meltdown. You’ll get where you’re going—and with your dignity intact.