Arnold Odermatt’s photographic approach in Karambolage centers on a meticulous documentation of car accidents, capturing the stark aftermath with an unflinching gaze. The images employ a clinical visual strategy that highlights the interplay of form and damage, evoking reflections on vulnerability and human encounters with technology.

The book’s extensive 408 pages allow for an in-depth exploration of these incidents, presented with a sober and detached mood that prompts viewers to consider the physical consequences and the inherent unpredictability of motor travel.