Definition
A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.
In Context
- "In the lingo of the traffic reporters, "gapers' block" is a tie-up caused by motorists slowing down to gape at an accident."
- "In the pretty, tranquil valley, elk were feeding just off the highway, creating a gapers block."
Also Said As
- gawkers' block
- gawker blocker
See Also
- rubbernecking
- train wreck