#25. Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia
The Trans-Siberian Highway located in Russia is one of the longest roads in the world along with Trans-Canada Highway and Australia’s Highway 1. Imagine a road full of mountains, forests and deserts, these and more you could find on the Trans-Siberian Highway. But not everything is nice, every year it’s reported many car accidents.
For example, if you want to take the road to Yakutsk it will be a big adventure in winter because of the cold temperature. It’s said that it is the coldest part of the world, imagine the cold and snow that could last 10 months. Some tourists and even local people take this road and don’t imagine that it’s not a simple journey.
#24. Highway 1, Mexico
Known as “Carretera Federal 1”, Highway 1 in Mexico connects the road to Tijuana and Bajo California. The landscape is beautiful but there’re many car accidents that have been reported. The main reason behind is that most part of the highway is not paved with asphalt. According to some drivers, most of the road is paved with rocks and dirt making a big adventure to drive there.
There aren’t any railings or guard rails and you could drive in many parts of the road next to a precipice. Of course, don’t forget about the annoying wind that blows on the road. Definitely a highway that must need a lot of caution. Many people have declared that when they were on the road, sometimes it was impossible to control the car.
#23. Stelvio Pass Road, Italy
If you are planning a trip to Europe, don’t miss the opportunity to see the immense Stelvio Pass Road in Italy. It’s considered the largest paved mountain pass on the Alps and the views from there are breathtaking. Perhaps it’s not the most dangerous road from our list, but still, people that have been there said it could be difficult and sometimes exhausting to drive on Stelvio Pass Road.
On the Italian road, you could also climb from Prato and Bormio side, especially if you like extreme-action sports. If not, try to get a tour there to have the most incredible views. The length of the route is 2.7 km. Only be careful with the continuous wind and sometimes cold temperatures.
#22. Cotopaxi Volcano Road, Ecuador
There’s a special and short section on Pan-American Highway that connects the highway with the Cotopaxi Volcano National Park in Ecuador. This section is considered the most dangerous part of this road.
With only 40 km long, the road is from dirt track and the majority part of it has huge potholes, many slippery slopes and the conditions, in general, are not the best for drives. Every year many drives suffered car accidents making this road one of the most challenged to drive in Latin America. Keep on reading to discover one of the largest highways in all America!
#21. Pan-American Highway in America
Have you ever wonder if there’s a route that connects the whole American continent? Well, the Pan-American is the one! Considered the largest and greatest route in America, you can travel from Alaska to Argentina through this road. Sadly, in some sections, everything could turn into a difficult journey.
The total length of the road is about 30,000 miles from the north to the south of America. During this amazing trip, you could see the diversity of the continent, from forests to jungles, mountains to beaches and glaciers and deserts! In some sections, there’s no pavement and driving on the Pan-American Highway could be a challenge.
#20. A44, England
Some routes in the world are not dangerous because slippery slopes or the condition of them but still, there are many car accidents. Let’s see the case of the A44 in England. The A44 highway connects Oxford in southern England with Aberystwyth in west Wales. In most parts of this road, you will find beautiful landscapes and places that look like a fairy tale.
There’s an unknown reason why many people from different parts of the world and even local people suffer car accidents on this road. Many head-on collisions took place on the A44 and the British government decided to prevent people while they’re driving on this road.
#19. A682 Road, England
Another route in England that is considered one of the most dangerous in the world is the A682 Road. What is more incredible is that the route seems to be very safe and quiet but in the last few years, many car accidents have been reported. In fact, the news said that there have been more than 100.
The total length of the road is about 14 miles with many indications and pavement ground but there’s not a logical explanation for the more than 25 accidents in the recent year. According to some researches, there are at least 0.5 deaths per 10 miles during a year. Still, it’s a mystery for the British government.
#18. Arica To Iquique, Chile
Chile has one of the most unsafe roads in the world, the one that connects Arica to Iquique located in the country. At first sight, it doesn’t seem like a dangerous highway as it has open spaces and most of the journey is flat and without many curves. Some people take this literally and drive as fast as they can ending in huge disasters.
Also, many local people talk about this route as one of the creepiest from Chile. Why? Alongside the road, there’re many skeletons of vehicles that show the number of accidents that happen on this road. Besides that, the police don’t let tourists or untrained drivers take a ride on this road.
#17. Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China
Located in China, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway goes from Chengdu of Sichuan to Lhasa of Tibet at the west. It has a total length of 2,412 km and it’s considered one of the most dangerous in the world. The route has a record of 7,5000 deaths per 100,000 drivers that drive it. A number that we should be scared of!
The Sichuan-Tibet Highway is an elevated road where natural catastrophes like landslides and rock avalanches are very usual. It’s said that is the place in China with most car accidents per year. Of course, it’s a road that many people want to take as you can see different landscapes, including Dadu River, Jinsha River and Lantsang River.
#16. Patiopoulo-Perdikaki Road, Greece
Greece is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world with its white houses with blue roofs and paradisiac beaches. On the other hand, there’s one of the most dangerous roads in the entire world, the one that connects Patiopoulo and Perdikaki. Located in a big valley, the road is a steep climb.
Patiopoulo-Perdikaki Road has a lot of big potholes and the road is very narrow. Many drivers said that there’s no space for two cars and they had to do a lot of maneuvers to drive on it. Also, when it rains a lot, the road turns to be very slippery.
#15. A726, Scotland
Known as one of the deadliest roads in the world, the A726 Road located in Scotland has been the place of many head-on collisions. According to Driving Experience, the Scottish road is considered one of the worst highways in the world. The Scottish government has promoted many campaigns to reduce the speed limit on the road.
The A726 starts in Strathaven, goes trough East Killbride, Glasgow and Paisley and ends at Erskine Bridge. According to some researches, there’re many deadly drop single tracks. Nowadays, the authorities are working to put more signs and reduce the speed limit for drives.
#14. U.S. Route 431, USA, Alabama
Located at Alabama in the United States, U.S. Route 431 is known as the “Highway To Hell” and it’s considered one of the less safe routes in the world. The total length of the highways is 353 miles from Alabama, Tennesse to Dothan, Alabama. According to the World Health Organization, there’re many factors that could cause car accidents on the road, like drinking and driving, speeding, failing to use helmets, seat-belts and child restraints.
According to some drives that have driven on the U.S. 431 there are some difficulties that could cause fatalities, like poor visibility, high speeds and 2-4 lane changes. Also, the road is full of crosses in memory of the victims on the road.
#13. The Barton Highway, Australia
Located in Australia, the Barton Highway is considered the most dangerous route in the country. The route goes from NSW/ACT border to Murrumbateman. Nowadays, many politicians declared the intention to repair the Australian highway as it’s considered extremely dangerous.
Many car accidents took place on the Barton Highway and many local people don’t want to drive until the authorities fix it. Surprisingly, it looks like a safe and peaceful road. Let’s continue reading the most incredible but dangerous roads in the world.
#12. Luxor-Al-Hurghada Road, Egypt
Some routes from our list are considered dangerous because of natural causes or the imprudence od the drivers, but the Luxor-Al-Hurghada Road located in Egypt has many other factors to be scary. The Egyptian road connects the Luxor, where used to be the ancient city of Thebes with the Red sea resort. Many people declared that in general the road is safe but there’s a bigger danger on it.
According to some drivers, when the sun goes down many groups of bandits appear and assault the cars that are on the road. Also, terrorist activities took place on the road. Most drivers don’t want to take that road anymore and nowadays the tourism industry has been affected.
#11. The Way To Fairy Meadows, Pakistan
Located at the base of 26,000 foot Nanga Parbat, or A.K.A The Killer Mountain, in Pakistan, the Way To Fairy Meadows it’s considered the best for people that are looking for new and extreme adventures. The road is very narrow and has a total length of 10 km.
The majority of the route is an unstable gravel road and many precipices. Many tourists decided to explore the road to look for places to climb. Without a doubt, the view and landscape are breathtaking. If you are interesting in taking a drive to the road, the best way to go is by taking a jeep.
#10. Skippers Canyon Road, New Zealand
The Skippers Canyon Road has been existed in New Zealand for a long time ago. It’s said that in 1862, two shepherds discovered a gold mine in the Shotover River close to Queenstown in New Zealand. The couple wanted to have the gold and decided to create a road to it. That’s the origin of the Skippers Road.
It took more than 30 years to finish the route and nowadays it’s considered a beautiful but dangerous route. The road is so narrow that in some parts two vehicles can’t pass. Also, if you want to take it, you need to get permission from the authorities and it’s very hard to get it. It seems that the gold mine was very hidden!
#9. Halsema Highway, Philippines
Another deadline highway in the world is Halsema Highway located on Luzon’s island. The road goes to the Central Cordillera Valley in the Philippines to Baguio and Bontoc. Plus, it is the only way to get to Sagada, a very popular place for tourists and local people. Although it’s a very transited road, the authorities haven’t maintained it for a long time.
What is more common is to see landslides and heavy rock falls. Also, a big part of the road is unpaved making a very difficult place to drive, even if you are local. Every year, a bus or a car falls down over the road.
#8. Pasubio, Italy
Without a doubt, there are many roads in the world that are unique and incredible, like the case of Pasubio Road in Italy. Located at the Pasubio Valley in Veneto, Italy, the road has been qualified as one of the most difficult. The total length of the road is 14,3 km and the road offers many different activities to do, like hiking, excursions and views.
For the number of accidents that took place on the road, the Italian government has decided to allow people to enter up to a certain point. Unfortunately, many people don’t care about this and enter with their bikes into prohibited places of the Pasubio Road.
#7. Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan
Taroko Gorge Road is also considered as one of the most unsafe roads in the world. Located in Taiwan, every year there are thousands of car accidents and it’s one of the most important causes of death in Taiwan. There are many factors that turn this beautiful road in a mortal tramp.
The route is full of blind curves, sharp turns and very small roads for the vehicles making a lot of cars fall into the precipices. Without a doubt what is most important in these cases is to drive safe and control the speed limit.
#6. Guoliang Tunnel Road, China
Although it doesn’t look like a classic road, the Guoliang Tunnel Road in China is one of the most dangerous routes in the country. The route was created by a group of villagers that lived in the Guoliang town and wanted to have an enter trough in the Taihang Mountain.
The whole tunnel road took more or less 5 years to be completed and it has a length of 1,200 meters with 5 meters height and 4 meters width. If you want to visit, you need to go to Hunan Province in China.
#5. The Himalayan Roads
The Himalayan Road is located between India and Tibet and it’s considered one of the deadliest and also the highest road in the world. Perhaps the main reason behind it, it’s because it was built on the highest peak in the world. The route is special for people who like adventure and extreme sports. According to bikers, the section that connects Ladakh to Manali in the Indian part is the best part for biking.
Of course, there were many accidents with bikes because of the landslides and the slippery ground because of the melting glaciers. If you ever take this road, don’t miss the opportunity to see the immense Zoji Pass, the famous Indian mountain and drive safe!
#4. BR-116, Brazil
Another famous but dangerous route in South America is BR-116 located in Brazil. It’s considered the most dangerous route in the country and local people often called it “The Highway To Death”. Let’s see the reasons behind it.
According to some drivers, on the road, there’re many people who drive this route but the authorities haven’t kept it accordingly. The route is in a bad condition and some tourists have declared that they were assault by a group of gangs and bandits.
#3. James Dalton Highway, Alaska
As we said before, there are some routes in the world that look harmless and peaceful but they could be one of the less safe routes, like the case of James Dalton Highway in Alaska. The route is about 414 miles long gravel road. We’re sure there is a beautiful landscape that surrounds the road but it’s not recommended to drive, especially if you’re an untrained driver.
There are many tractors and trailers on the road because it drives to the Prudhoe Bay oilfields, so it’s not recommended to drive it with a new car. In fact, there are some companies that don’t allow their clients to go with their cars into the road. In addition, the route is full of potholes and small rocks that fly in the air because the wind.
#2. Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines
Some of the most dangerous roads in the world, don’t need to be on remote landscapes or mountains, like the case of Commonwealth Avenue located in Quezon City in the Philippines. Known as the “Killer Highway” due to the number of car accidents, cyclist and pedestrian deaths.
The main reason behind these terrible numbers is because the non-existence of safety regulations. According to recent researches, the number of dead people is more than 7,000 per year. Incredibly, Commonwealth Avenue is the principal road that takes you to Marikina, Caloocan, Manila and Bulacan.
#1. North Yungas Road, Bolivia
Located at the Yungas region in Bolivia, the North Yungas Road connects from La Paz, one of the capital cities, to Coroico. The road is also known as the “Road Of Death” and it’s considered the most dangerous route in the world. According to the Inter-American Development Bank, there are more than 300 deaths per year.
It’s common to see buses that are trying all the time passing each other, even if there are parts without guardrails. Nowadays, the Bolivian government decided to open a modern and safer road since 2006, with bridges and guardrails and the original North Yungas road is less used.