DoorDash Driver Quits After Customer Speaks From Behind a Hanging Curtain During Late-Night Delivery
A DoorDash driver says a frightening late-night delivery experience left her feeling so unsafe that she immediately returned to her car, completed the transaction and never delivered another order. The incident happened at a rural apartment complex during a dark, freezing winter evening, according to her TikTok account.
In a TikTok video, the driver described the experience as the “creepiest DoorDash ever.” She had completed only five or six deliveries and was using the extra income to make a credit card payment.
Customer’s Message Led Her to a Hanging Curtain
The driver said her delivery took her to a small apartment complex with approximately 12 units. After reaching the second-floor balcony, she noticed a large blanket-like curtain hanging beside a door.
Initially, she thought it might be covering a construction area. Unable to identify the correct apartment, she returned to her vehicle and messaged the customer.
According to her account, the customer immediately replied that he was behind the curtain and instructed her to leave the food there.
She decided not to look behind the hanging material and placed the order outside.
A Voice From Behind the Curtain Made Her Run
The driver said that after taking the delivery photograph and walking approximately six steps away, she suddenly heard someone say, “That’s not my front door.”
She believed the person had been standing directly behind the curtain because she had not noticed anyone approaching.
The surrounding area was reportedly silent, with no visible activity or outside lights. Feeling frightened, she ran toward her vehicle.
Although she carried a pocketknife, she said she had never felt so unsafe while delivering for DoorDash. She drove home and decided never to accept another delivery.
Important Details of the Reported Incident
- Location: A rural apartment complex.
- Time: Approximately 8–9 p.m.
- Weather: Dark, freezing and snowy.
- Deliveries completed: Around five or six.
- Outcome: The driver stopped delivering after the experience.
Food Delivery Workers Report Safety Concerns
The incident also highlights broader concerns about delivery workers’ safety.
According to a Georgetown University report examining food delivery workers in Washington, D.C., 51% of 41 interviewed drivers said they felt unsafe while working.
The report also found that:
| Reported Experience | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Felt unsafe at work | 51% |
| Experienced assault or harassment | 41% |
| Experienced vehicle collisions | 23% |
The report noted that some workers did not report incidents because they believed companies would not help or might penalize them for incomplete orders.
DoorDash Offers an Emergency Safety Feature
DoorDash provides Dashers with SafeDash, an in-app safety feature that includes a “Swipe for 911” option. This feature can connect drivers with emergency services and share their location with responders.
The driver also encouraged other delivery workers to remain cautious, particularly when completing late-night orders in isolated locations.
Final Thoughts
The driver’s account serves as a reminder that delivery workers can face unpredictable situations while completing everyday orders. Although the customer’s intentions remain unclear, personal safety should always come before completing a delivery.
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