Los Angeles drivers are facing a new challenge: determining the city’s worst intersection. A month-long voting campaign launched March 1 by the Instagram account Americana at Brand Memes aims to identify the most frustrating junction in the city through a March Madness-style bracket.
A City United by Frustration
The competition comes as no surprise given the widespread frustration with Los Angeles traffic. According to the account’s anonymous author, “L.A. Is unfortunately a car-reliant city…we all have to deal with these intersections on a daily basis. And each intersection is badly unique.” The poll intends to tap into the shared experience of navigating the city’s complex roadways.
Voting takes place daily around 11 a.m. On Americana at Brand Memes’ Instagram stories, pitting two intersections against each other. The process will continue until April 1, when the “worst” intersection is declared.
A History of Competition
This isn’t the first bracket-style competition hosted by Americana at Brand Memes. Five years ago, the account began similar polls on Twitter, first crowning the Vista Theater as the best movie theater and then the fountain at the Americana as the best thing to do there. In 2025, the competitions moved to Instagram, with Koreatown being named the worst parking lot or garage.
The current competition allows for “wild card” suggestions, submitted via comments on an Instagram post, with the caveat that freeway intersections are ineligible. Suggestions from Time Out L.A. Staff include Five Points in Lincoln Heights and the intersection of Ventura and Sepulveda Boulevards.
Americana at Brand Memes acknowledges the difficulty in predicting a winner, noting that “titans” like the Beverly Hills six-way stop and the intersection of Virgil, Sunset, and Hollywood could still be defeated.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does voting initiate?
Voting began on March 1 and will continue daily around 11 a.m. On Americana at Brand Memes’ Instagram stories.
How long will the competition last?
The competition will continue until April 1, when the worst intersection will be chosen.
Can I suggest an intersection that isn’t on the initial list?
Yes, you can suggest a “wild card” intersection by leaving a comment starting with “WILDCARD:” on Americana at Brand Memes’ designated Instagram post, but freeway intersections are not eligible.
What intersection do you think best embodies the frustrations of Los Angeles driving?
