Another Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads in the World

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About two years ago, we made a blog post about the deadliest and most dangerous roads found around the world. We even included some honorable mentions and externed the list to cover 12 roads. Today, we will talk about another 10ish roads we could find, that you might not want to be driving on without proper preparation.

Los Caracoles Pass, Chile

This pass connects Chile and Argentina and is one of the most scenic roads of South America. However, the twists and turns along its stretch will require your utmost attention. The Chilean side of the road is the dangerous one. While the road is regularly maintained, the numerous twists, high elevation and the fact that there are no guardrails along the road make a difficult terrain for novice drivers.

The Pasubio Road, Italy

The Pasubio Road or the Road of 52 Tunnels is a breathtaking road in Italy, connecting the two Italian cities of Bocchetta Campiglia and Porte del Pasubio. This road features 52 tunnels carved into the side of the mountain. The road was originally made for military purposes in World War One. It is so dangerous, that the Italian Government has even tried to shut it down, but the locals won’t let the road fade into memory. But, driving along this road is definitely not for the faint of heart. The tunnels are without light and will engulf you in darkness as soon as you enter them. Apart from its numerous tunnels, the road features a narrow driving space with crazy twists and hairpin turns as it follows the mountain.

Bakhchysarai Highway, Ukraine

This stretch of asphalted road is located in Crimea, Ukraine. It connects the cities of Yalta and Bakhchysarai and runs across mountain terrain. While this road might not seem as extreme as some others on this list, it has caused a few casualties. The main issue with this highway is its unpredictable weather, which is known for sudden snowstorms and blizzards. Furthermore, the harsh winter conditions can turn a slight slip of the tires into a deadly plunge down the valley floor.

Tianmen Mountain Road, China

Tianmen Mountain Road or the 99-Bend Road to Heaven is located in the Tianmen Mountain National Park. This 6.8 mile stretch of road which was finished in 2006. As the road runs up the mountain’s side, it twists and turns exactly 99 times, with most of them being hairpin turns. There are no guardrails and the road itself is extremely narrow. If you also want to visit Heaven’s Gate on the top of the mountain, be prepared to climb 999 Tianan stairs to get to the peak.

Kolyma Highway, Russia

Kolyma Highway or the Road of Bones – even the name is wonderful. This road was built in the 1930s and it is not for a weekend drive. Without the correct vehicle, do not attempt to conquer this road. As the road runs along mainly unpopulated areas, getting stuck here might be your last mistake. The road is most dangerous in heavy rain as the water turns the clay covering the road into a thick mud layer which can swallow up any vehicle. Larger trucks get stuck on this road, a small SUV or passenger vehicle will not stand a chance.

Skippers Canyon Road, New Zealand

Beautiful scenery and treacherous road conditions are combined along the stretch of the Skippers Canyon Road. This narrow gravel road runs for 16.5 miles with numerous twists. Of course, there are no guardrails and slipping off the road will make you slide down to certain death. It becomes even more dangerous in wet weather and at night. A driver’s utmost attention is required to safely conquer this road.

James Dalton Highway (USA)

This Alaskan road cuts through the wilderness of the state. While it provides breathtaking winter weather scenery, this is also where its danger lies. The Dalton Highway runs for 414 miles and was built in 1974 as a supply route. The road is ruins through an uninhabited land, as there are only three towns along its route and, therefore, there are only three places where you can get fuel. The harsh Alaskan winter conditions do not make things easier either.

Taroko Gorge Road, Taiwan

Yet another mountain route carved out of rocks. This is a narrow road that follows the mountain through Taroko National Parks alongside the Taroko Gorge. It offers beautiful scenery, but driving along it poses a challenge. The area is prone to landslides, especially in typhoon season, where dislodged debris falls onto the road. This is combined with the narrow space, where one tourist bus can barely pass at times, and the blind turns and hairpin twists that the road offers.

Le Passage du Gois, France

This might not seem as scary as some other roads on the list, but we would still not take our chances. The road is flooded twice a day. IT IS UNDER WATER!! True, for this reason, the road is only open a couple of hours a day, as it can only be accessible during low tide. It connects the island of Noirmoutier with the main land and at this point it is considered to be one of France’s national monuments. Still, there is also a bridge connecting to the island, which is a much safer route.

Trans-Siberian Highway, Russia

This road is the safest to drive on in winter, which is a good thing, since the temperature around the area it runs through can easily drop to -40 Celsius. The Trans-Siberian Highway is also considered to be one of the longest roads in the world, spanning 7000 miles. The road is not maintained well. Some stretches are paved, some are just gravel roads that turn into mud swamps in heavy rain. The unpredictable environment, extreme freezing temperatures – in which your car can easily just… stop – and the fact that the road runs through uninhabited landscapes mainly can leave a vehicle stranded quickly.