Here’s Why Jeep Owners In New York Are Driving Around With Rubber Ducks

This is something that may have all asked ourselves at some point! Why are there so many ducks in jeeps within New York State? I always admire the amount of ducks in jeeps along with the bright colors such as yellow, blue and more!

I have friends who own jeeps with ducks in them and they have shared their reasoning along with some online sources.

Let’s see if these other sources compare to why you believe so many jeeps have ducks in them!

Here's Why Jeep Owners In New York Are Driving Around With Rubber Ducks

Readers Digest shared that there’s a trend called Jeep ducking. This is a way that Jeep owners can bond with one another, with rubber ducks!

Readers Digest also shared that this fun trend is meant to make someone smile and to show kindness to other jeep owners. They also highlighted that if Jeep owners receive a duck, they can use the hashtag #duckduckjeep to keep the trend going and good vibes of the jeep community.

How Did The Jeep Ducking Trend Start?

Parade explained the backstory behind Jeep ducking which included that it began in Ontario in 2020. A Jeep owner put a yellow rubber duck that also included a note on a Jeep.

They had good intentions about doing this and wanted to spread kindness. “Ducking” became a trend that got attention on social media and gave other Jeep owners the great idea.

Here's Where You Can Purchase Jeeps Within The Hudson Valley

I have to say, I’m a little tempted to purchase a Jeep now! Between the waving and giving rubber ducks to one another, it sounds like a fun community.

If you’re considering purchasing a jeep within the Hudson Valley, here are a few dealerships that offer them. There’s Hudson Valley Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newburgh and Tasca Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT Kingston in Kingston. You can also check out Healey Chrysler Jeep Dodge RAM in Beacon!

The next time that you see a jeep owner within New York State, you should tell them that you know why they have so many ducks! I wonder if they would give you one even if you don’t have a jeep, haha.