10 Most Dangerous Roads in the World

ATLANTERHAVSVEIEN:

Translated as “Atlantic ocean road”, ATLANTERHAVSVEIEN is located on the Coastal Edge of Norway near the cities of MOLDE and KRISTIANSUND on the national road 64. While the road has been listed in numerous Magazines and Books as the world’s best place to take a road trip, It is also one of the more dangerous road if you’re not careful. The road is built on several small Islands and Stretches a little over 5 miles. So, if your car runs off the road, it immediately crashes into the ocean. Not to mention that waves are constantly crashing, increasing risk of Hydro planning or being swept off the road.

JAMES DALTON HIGHWAY:

Located in the most Northern part of the Alaska, the James Dalton Highway is not for anyone who is a new driver, a tedious driver, or driving a car that doesn’t have four wheel drive the highway is about 414 miles long, and is Primarily used as a Shipping Route for the Prudhoe bay Oil Field, which means the ice road is used by a lot of big Rigs with Flammable Substances. There is also a lack of gas stations, and any other king of civilization. Flying rocks can heavily damage headlights and windshields, Trucks can wipe out visibility in a matter of seconds, and cars can Skid off the road with just one wrong turn. If you visit Alaska and rent a car, there are actually rules that state you can’t drive on Dalton.

ESHIMA OHASHI BRIDGE:

The ESHIMA OHASHI Bridge is only about a mile long, but on one side there is a gradient of 6.1% and the other side has a gradient of 5.1% making it one of the steeper bridges in the world. The Bridge is built so high so that fishing boats can safely pass without disrupting traffic. The bridge is located in Japan and connects the cities of Matsue and SAKAIMINATO together. The bridge has also earned the rightful nickname of the “Roller Coaster Bridge.”

THE HIMALAYAN ROAD:

The Himalayan road is regarded as the highest road in the world with an Altitude of about 11,578 feet. The road is basically made of Crumbling dirt, only one Lane, and Hugs the side of the Himalayan Mountains. Meant to be a Bypass between India and Tibet, You’ll see tourist buses Attempt to brave the roads despite terrifying drops waiting around every corner.

TROLLSTIGEN:

Meaning “The Troll Ladder”, This Norwegian road is located in RAUMA, Norway The incline is at a steep 9% and the Curves are so tight, they make a Bobby pin’s curve look wide. The roads are so narrow that any vehicles bigger than 40 feet are prohibited from taking TROLLSTIGEN. The NORWEIGAN government has attempted to widen the road in an effort to make them safer. But because the road sits on the side of a mountain, there’s only so much they can do.

SKIPPER CANYON ROAD:

The narrow road has dangerous cliffs that paint the Terrain and are just waiting to welcome your vehicle into its deathly drops. If you run into a car heading the opposite direction, there really isn’t any place to move over to let them pass. Rental car Insurance doesn’t cover the road, and the slippery conditions make it one of the most dangerous roads in New Zealand.

STELVIO PASS:

Located in Italy, STELVIO pass is a 15-mile long road with 48 hairpin turns with 180 degree corners in some areas. The highest part of the pass can be found at over 9,000 feet and the pass hugs the east Alps. If you’re not paying attention one wrong turn can cause your vehicle to flip over the Concrete Barrier and hit the road below. The road is only open from June to September, since driving on the pass during bad weather is basically a death sentence.

SICHUAN-TIBET HIGHWAY:

Located in china, The Sichuan-Tibet highway is responsible for 7,500 deaths for every 100,000 people which is quite the alarming rate given the population in China. The highway is vulnerable to rock slides, Avalanches, and Hazardous conditions due to poor weather.

BR-16:

Also known as the highway of death, this road is located in Brazil and is the second longest road in the country. While this particular road isn’t located in a mountain, The Upkeep is so bad that it has caused numerous accidents leading to thousands of deaths. The maintenance on the road is overlooked, which means there are potholes, quick lane changes, and more mot to mention, the roads is also prone to attack from thieves and bandits, and there is also a prostitution ring somewhere on the 2,200 miles stretch of road.

NORTH YUNGAS ROAD:

The North YUNGAS road is nicknamed the “DEATH ROAD” for good reason. Each year about 200-300 travelers are killed on the road leading from Bolivia’s capital of LA PAS, to the Amazon region. The road stretches to about 42 miles, and it is littered with crosses. In memoriam to those who lost their lives and the vehicles that fell off the road. In 1995, it was named the “Most Dangerous Road” by the Inter-American Development Bank.