The Deadliest Roads From Around The World

30. Kahekili Highway - Hawaii

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This 20-mile stretch of single-lane road is framed on either side by towering peaks and sheer declines. Beautiful as it is, the drive from Kapalua to Wailuku is not for the faint of heart and the journey is notorious for its tight turns and narrow lanes.

29. Trollstigen Road - Norway

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From above, the Trollstigen Road looks like something a child might sketch, but in reality, it exists. The locals refer to it as the "Troll Ladder." In the winter, when large stretches of the road become frozen, the route's high cliffs and winding twists become even more treacherous.

28. Karakoram Highway - China and Pakistan

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The Karakoram Highway, which runs between China and Pakistan, is 15,400 feet above sea level, making it the highest main road in the world. The majority of the 82 deaths that occurred on the job site were due to rock slides, which remain a significant risk today.

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Federal Highway 1 - Mexico

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The dangerously curving roads, sheer drops to the ocean below, and impatient drivers make this stretch of highway in Mexico a living nightmare. The high accident rate is made much worse by the route's many blind turns. Plus, six of Mexico's states have eliminated the need to pass a driving test for a driver's licence.

26. Kolyma Highway/Lena Highway - Russia

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Siberia is notoriously challenging to travel through. The Road of Bones in Siberia connects the cities of Magadan and Never, and it winds through some of the coldest regions on the planet. The R504 Kolyma Highway and the A360 Lena Highway are both part of it, and they pose similar dangers to drivers.

25. Ring Road - Kabul and Kandahar

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While passable, this section of the ring road has been severely damaged by improvised explosive device (IED) and drone attacks that occurred during the American military's 20-year occupation of the country. Not the sort of place tourists will want to drive!

24. Tizi-n-Test - Morocco

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In the Atlas Mountains of Morocco, there is a narrow, winding road known as the Tizi-n-Test. Vertigo sufferers are advised to stay away due to the area's scary slopes, not to mention locals are notorious for speeding and ignoring traffic regulations.

23. Cotahuasi Canyon Road - Peru

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The road to Cotahuasi Canyon begins in Arequipa on the Pan American Highway. Traveling by bus takes between 10 and 12 hours. This rough stretch of road is unpaved and especially dangerous Chuquibamba; only four-wheel drive vehicles should attempt to drive it.

22. The Canning Stock Route - Australia

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Not much of interest can be seen along this path. This 1,150-mile stretch in Western Australia is the world's most lonely road and will take you three weeks to finish. Drivers are urged to travel in convoys of multiple vehicles throughout the summer, when the extreme heat makes it practically impossible to complete the entire journey.

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Col du Chaussy - France

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A steep mountain pass can be found in the Rhône-Alpes region of south-eastern France. It sits at an elevation of 5,029 feet. The route is only about 2 miles long, yet it winds its way up a cliff with 17 turns. While the path is stunning in its own right, it is also one of the most perilous in the world.

20. Atlantic Road - Norway

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This twisted stretch of seaside concrete may be picturesque, but don't let it deceive you. The sharp turns and twists give the feeling that you are on a roller coaster as you drive down. With the typical bad weather, it's possible for vision to rapidly deteriorate.

19. Butcher of the Extreme - France

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There are many logging roads in the world, some of which are only used by animals and are not paved. Nonetheless, if this road is any indication of what else logging truckers face on the job, they should definitely be awarded with a pay rise for the dangerous conditions!

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Le Passage du Gois - France

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Due to the high risk involved, the government restricts entry to Le Passage du Gois to a brief window each day. This path is constantly covered in water during the day. The tunnel that connects Ile de Noirmoutier to the mainland has no protections for vehicles and is frequently flooded.

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Bayburt Road D915 - Turkey

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Located in the Black Sea area, this path can be treacherous if not driven by a pro. Only very experienced drivers should attempt this route, but photographers can also appreciate the stunning scenery. Its most famous segment is called Derebaş Turns, a total of 13 hairpin twists.

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99-Bend Road to Heaven - China

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Located 3,800 feet in the air, this tiny corner of China's Tianmen Mountain National Park is crammed with sheer cliffs and twists. The 99-Bend Road is one of the most dangerous roads in the world because to its sheer elevation, sharp turns, and lack of safety barriers.

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Los Caracoles Pass - Chile

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Along Los Caracoles Pass, there are a number of sharp, disorienting curves interspersed with blind corners every few hundred meters. There are no safety features along the path which sits at a height of 3,176 meters. Even when it's completely covered in snow in the winter, the road is still used by buses.

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Sichuan-Tibet Highway - China

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The 1,330-mile Sichuan-Tibet road that connects China and Tibet is fraught with danger due to the presence of rock slides, mudslides, and avalanches. This road, constructed in the early 1950's at an altitude of more than three miles above sea level, has a shocking fatality rate of 75% per 1,000 travelers.

13. Fairy Meadows Way - Pakistan

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The distance from the Karakoram Highway to the small town of Tato is only ten kilometers, yet the journey there is anything but pleasant. The dirt road is barely the width of a Jeep Wrangler and in terrible shape. There aren't any safety barriers, only a thousand-plus-meter drop to a valley below.

12. Skippers Canyon Road - New Zealand

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This unlevel road, which was hacked into the side of a New Zealand mountain more than 140 years ago, is so dangerous that it is not insured by standard auto policies. If you are stuck behind another vehicle, you may have to back up as far as two miles before you find an appropriate place to pass.

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Pasubio Road - Italy

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Pasubio is a historic path that the government has often tried to shut down. Yet the natives aren't willing to give it up just yet. What makes this road so famous are the 52 hand-carved tunnels you'll witness along the way, as well as some of the most breathtaking views of the Alps.

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Taroko Gorge Road - Taiwan

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The fact that Taroko Gorge Road is both man-made and situated within a mountain range makes it one of the most dangerous roads in the world. The beauty of this nearly 12-mile road in Taiwan attracts a steady stream of tour buses, cars, scooters, bicycles, and pedestrians.

9. Guoliang Tunnel - China

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The entrance to this three-quarter-mile-long tunnel is only 16 feet in height and 13 feet in width. Thirteen individuals started construction in 1977, but it took another five years to finish since so many locals died during construction. There are roughly 30 cut-out windows in the rocks.

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Karnali Highway - Nepal

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About 50 people each year are killed on the 155-mile Karnali Highway in the Himalayas of West Nepal. This road is extremely dangerous because its narrow sections, the landslides, the falling boulders, the flooded regions, the potholes, the tremendous drops from steep cliffs, and the terrible bumpiness.

7. Killar to Pangi Road - India

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Only the bravest drivers who have a genuine passion for the mountains should venture along this treacherous path. It’s over 70 miles long, with a particularly perilous six-mile stretch where craggy overhangs look like they were made for brave climbers!

6. Pokhara to Jomsom to Mujtinath Road - Nepal

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This scenic but dangerous Himalayan roadway follows the Gandaki River as it winds its way past three of the world's highest peaks: Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna I. The scenery along this path is stunning and you will definitely want to take your camera with you on this one.

5. Zojila Pass - India

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Kashmir and Ladakh are linked by this 5.6-mile-long, 11,500-foot-above-sea-level Himalayan route. This route is only truly suitable for off-road vehicles due to the rough road surface and because it is particularly tough in the winter months due to wind, snow, and rain.

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BR-116 - Brazil

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This roadway is the second-longest in Brazil, stretching 2,790 miles from Fortaleza in the north to the southeast corner near the Uruguayan border. Despite being fully surfaced, BR-116 is in a sad state of deterioration and is prone to severe weather. The route can attract violent gangs because of Brazil’s poorest districts it spans through.

3. James Dalton Highway - Alaska

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This icy stretch of road, one of the world's most inaccessible, was built in 1974 to service the Trans-Alaska Pipeline. You'll need a lot of supplies if you try to travel the 666 kilometers between the three towns, one of which is notoriously called Deadhorse.

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Commonwealth Avenue - Philippines

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Unlike some of the other roads and highways on our list, this one isn't perched on the edge of a mountain or adjacent to a crumbling bridge. Instead, it's a 7.5 mile long urban street with a massive 18 lanes, and it's been dubbed "Killer Highway" for obvious reasons.

1. North Yungas Highway - Bolivia

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At number one on the list is the main route to Bolivia's capital and highest city, La Paz which used to be this narrow trail that clings to the side of a mountain. It's upsetting to see so many memorials of the people who ended up dying there. I think I'll just walk thank you!