A man recorded a Jeep that was driving with a cartoonish wobble while going down one of the most notorious bridges in all of Florida. 

On Feb. 6, Matt Skiba posted a Reel to the “Only In Duval” Facebook group. The Reel, which has over 1 million views, shows a Jeep seemingly struggling to arrive at its destination. In the caption, the man who posted the video provides context as to why this appeared even more dangerous. “Dude made it over the Buckman too,” he wrote. 

Why Has This Jeep Gotten So Much Attention?

The comments were quick to point out that they had seen this Jeep before, both in person and online. According to them, its exaggerated wobble has almost given the vehicle a local celebrity status. 

“LMAOOOO I PASSED HIM ON SOUTHSIDE AND GOT TF OUT THE WAY IMMEDIATELY,” wrote one comment. 

“[Expletive] this is the 3rd video I done seen of this jeep in 3-4 weeks at first it was funny but now it’s irritating af cause it’s like [expletive] they gonna hurt some innocent person on the road one day,” added another. 

Are Jeeps More Likely To Wobble While Driving At High Speeds?

Many comments dubbed this the “Jeep death wobble,” claiming it to be expected with Jeeps and Dodge. 

“Death wobble, if he just slowed down, it’ll stop,” claimed one commenter. “All my dodges have done it at least once.”

“That’s the jeep experience, feels like you’re [off-roading] anywhere and everywhere,” added a second.

The exaggerated wobble seen in the video is a very real mechanical phenomenon. This isn’t unique to Jeeps alone, but it’s especially associated with models like the Jeep Wrangler that use a solid front axle design. 

When the front suspension or steering components develop play, whether from wear, loose bolts, poor alignment, unbalanced tires, or aftermarket lifts, hitting a bump at moderate to high speeds can trigger a violent front‑end shake that continues until speed is reduced. 

Mechanically, this likely happens because worn or loose parts, such as the track bar, tie rods, ball joints, and control arm bushings, allow the front axle to oscillate laterally, sending that motion right through the steering system. Even uneven tire pressure or misalignment can set off the phenomenon.

Why Is The Buckman Bridge So Notorious?

Some comments specifically warned viewers about the Buckman.

“And the buckman ain’t nothing to play about,” wrote one user. 

“Girl I was on the phone with my husband when I saw this truck on the Buckman and literally started freaking out because I thought the tire was gone fly off,” responded another. 

The Henry H. Buckman Bridge, which is part of I‑295 over the St. Johns River near Jacksonville, Florida, has earned a reputation among local drivers. The bridge is a critical commuter link with long, open spans that can feel exposed in wind or poor weather. With an average posted speed that many motorists exceed by quite a bit, it’s a stretch where high‑speed instability on any vehicle can feel especially unnerving. 

Beyond driver behavior, the Buckman has drawn scrutiny over the years for structural and safety concerns tied to its age. Maintenance projects and repair closures routinely back up traffic for miles, and corrosion issues in its supports have been flagged in reports. 

There’s also a very real safety record that contributes to its notoriety. In multiple high‑profile incidents, vehicles have left the roadway and struck barriers. In at least one tragic case, a car plunged off the span into the St. Johns River. Coupled with the lack of parallel river crossings for many miles, it’s a stretch of road that gives drivers anxiety.

MotorBiscuit reached out to Skiba for comment via Facebook Messenger and to Stellantis, Jeep’s parent company, via email.