For thousands of years, roads have made it faster, easier and safer to get from point A to point B. This does not mean, however, that all modern roads in the world are safe and provide a comfortable and easy journey.

From our material you will learn about roads that are located in distant and little-visited corners of the planet, as well as about roads that are the main national and international highways. All these transport routes have one thing in common: for one or more reasons, traveling on these roads is unsafe. Trails may be unpaved, remote, winding, narrow and unprotected. Whatever the reason, the dangers of these 25 roads around the world will force you to take a plane or train.

Trans-Siberian Railway, Russia

This highway is one of the five longest roads in the world, along with the Trans-Canada and Australian Highways. This road unites the European and Asian parts of Russia and leads from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok through Moscow, Chelyabinsk, Chita and Khabarovsk.

If the section from St. Petersburg to Moscow is busy and well-equipped, then at huge distances from Chita to Khabarovsk there is sometimes no light, no asphalt, or oncoming cars. It is doubly scary to break down on such a section of the road, because there is a forest around and, most likely, there is no cellular communication.

Highway 1, Mexico

Some sections of this Mexican highway are paved with asphalt, but the main part of the road is little different from the surrounding rocks and dirt. In addition, sections of the highway pass directly over high precipices and most often they are not protected by barriers and fences.

Serpentine of the Stelvio Pass, Italy

This may not be the scariest or most inconvenient road in the world, but it is the most ornate. This three-kilometer stretch of road in an alpine pass is not easy for novice drivers.

Road to Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador

The Pan-American Highway has many dangerous sections (more on them below) and branches, but the 40-kilometer section leading motorists to Cotopaxi National Park stands out in a special place. This is a road without asphalt, and it is full of dangerous potholes, and it is also very slippery to drive on during rainfall.

Pan-American Highway, from Alaska to Argentina

This is the longest road in the world, and some sections of the highway can be considered the most dangerous. The road passes through jungles, mountains, glaciers, deserts and socially and politically unstable regions. It is not surprising that travelers often face problems along the way.

A44, England

This road does not seem dangerous at all, but a huge number of cars collide on it, most often head-on.

Road A682, England

Like the A44, this English road appears quiet and peaceful, but over a hundred people have died along this stretch in the past few years.

National Highway 5, Chile

This highway, especially the section from the city of Arica to the port city of Iquique, is responsible for a significant number of traffic accidents. Probably because open straight sections provoke violations of the speed limit.

Godao 318, China

This national highway, especially the section in Sichuan and Tibet provinces, is famous for its high number of fatal accidents. There are almost eight thousand fatalities per hundred thousand drivers. In addition, the road is often at risk due to avalanches and landslides, as well as bad weather.

Mountain road from Patiopoulo to Perdikaki, Greece

This section of road is narrow, winding and steep. You either ascend or descend 500 meters. In rainy and foggy weather, it is better to avoid traveling along this narrow mountain road.

Highway A726, Scotland

Just like the English roads mentioned above, Scotland's A726 is a normal looking road but is the site of a huge number of head-on collisions.

Highway 431, Alabama, USA

This road is rightly called the “Highway to Hell.” The road is full of crosses and memorials, reminding travelers of how many lives it has claimed.

Barton Highway, Australia

This road is called the most disgusting in all of Australia, and not all motorists traveling along it reach their destination safe and sound.

Road from Luxor to Hurghada, Egypt

Natural dangers await drivers on other roads around the world, but this stretch of Egyptian road is dangerous due to frequent attacks. Drivers even prefer to drive at night with their headlights off to avoid attacks.

Road to the mountain meadows of Nanga Parbat, Pakistan

The foothills of one of the highest peaks of the Himalayas (known as the killer mountain) are also called “fairy meadows”, but the road to them is not strewn with fairy dust, but is a ten-kilometer stretch of a narrow and dangerous path.

Skipper Canyon Road, New Zealand

Driving along this narrow and dangerous road directly above the canyon is only possible with a special permit. The road is very slippery and drivers risk colliding with oncoming cars when turning.

Halsema Highway, Philippines

The only way to reach the popular tourist spot called Sagada is to drive along the dangerous section of the Halsema Highway. It is dangerous due to frequent landslides, especially during rains.

Pazubio, Italy

Located in northern Italy, the commune of Pazubio is an amazingly beautiful place, but it is not easy to get to. Pazubio is surrounded by a narrow and winding mountain road that cannot even be passed by a large vehicle.

Taroko Road, Taiwan

This is the most dangerous road in Taiwan, with many blind turns, sharp turns and narrow sections passing through passes and mountain cliffs.

Road through the Guoliang mountain tunnel, China

This road through the Taihang Mountains was built by ordinary residents of the city of Guoliang, cut off from the rest of the world by huge cliffs. Today, the Guoliang Tunnel is a very scenic, but also very dangerous road.

Himalayan roads

This includes a web of unpaved, narrow, slippery and dangerous roads and trails that criss-cross the Himalayas. The remains of crashed buses and cars are still visible on some of these tracks.

Highway BR-116, Brazil

This is the second largest highway in the country. It is called "the road of death" due to its disgusting condition, lack of repairs and threats of attack from gangs of robbers.

James Dalton Highway, Alaska

This highway passes through a desert region where it is scary to break down due to the lack of civilization. In addition, the region experiences strong winds that carry rocks that can break a car window.

Commonwealth Avenue, Philippines

This highway is better known as the "killer road" in the Philippines. The highway that passes through Quezon City has killed many drivers, cyclists and pedestrians due to non-compliance with rules and lack of proper regulation.

Yungas Road, Bolivia

Another “killer road,” this time in Bolivia, is considered the most terrible and dangerous in the world. Buses, trucks and large cars often fall into the abyss right off the road. Trying to overtake a car moving ahead at low speed can cost you your life.

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10 most dangerous roads in the world

Accidents happen every day in the world. The main reasons are lack of experience, non-compliance with traffic rules, and drunk driving. But there are some roads that even an experienced driver is not always able to overcome. Local residents have no choice, they have to use them. They also attract tourists who love adrenaline more than their lives. Such roads are called death routes. Below is a list of the 10 most dangerous roads in the world.

10. Halsema Highway (Philippines)

The Halsema Highway passes through the Central Cordillera Valley. The highest point of the highway is 11906 meters above sea level. The length of the road is 150 kilometers. Its beginning is paved, but then a dirt road begins. It is winding, with many turns, ups and downs. During the rainy season it is even more difficult to drive through. It is washed out and covered with dirt and clay. Landslides often occur and rocks fall. It’s not possible to turn around and go back, the road is one-way. The situation is aggravated by fog and lack of fences. Accidents happen here all the time.

9. Fairy Meadows (Pakistan)

This road is very narrow. It is located in the mountains at an altitude of 3 kilometers above sea level. The German climbers named it so beautifully. Local residents do not share this opinion. The track is covered with pebbles mixed with dirt. Lots of breaks. There are no fences. The road was made several hundred years ago. It has not been repaired since then. Since it is very narrow, only one car can fit. The last kilometers are covered on foot or by bicycle. It serves as a starting point for travelers planning to conquer Mount Nanga Parbat.

8. Zoji La Pass (India)

The road is located on the northwestern side of India. Connects the provinces of Karshmi and Ladakh. Zorji La Pass runs along the pass. The highest point is 3528 meters above sea level. But it offers amazing views of the Himalayas. The road is not wide, so cars can only move in one direction. The movement is organized by time: first the transport goes in one direction, after a certain time in the other. In winter it is covered with snow and it is impossible to drive through it. It opens at the end of May and closes at the end of October. But from 16:00 to 4:00 traffic on the pass is limited, regardless of the time of year. There are obstacles on the route in the form of walking sheep.

7. BR-116 (Brazil)

The President Dutra Highway connects Porto Allegre and Rio de Janeiro. It ranks second in length in Brazil. However, it leads in the number of accidents. Its length is 3540 kilometers. The road is in poor condition, there are many potholes and uneven spots. There are a large number of rocky cliffs and tight tunnels. Part of the road from Curitibo to Sao Paulo was called the “Highway of Death”. Criminals often operate on the highway. Even tourist guides indicate the danger of the route. People die here all the time.

6. Siberian Road (Russia)

Included in the list of official federal highways. This is the only road to the city of Yakutsk. In fact, her. It is impossible to drive along it in winter, and winters in Siberia last a long time. It freezes, it is covered with snow, there is often ice and terrible visibility. But it doesn't get better in the warm season. If it rains, a swamp will form instead of a road. Cars are literally drowning in the mud. In 2006, the track was awarded the title “The most dangerous track in the world.” According to some versions, it is even ahead of the “road of death” in Bolivia. There are rumors about it, as if there is a cursed area here. The maximum number of accidents occurs here, and drivers do not remember how it happened. This is explained by a gas leak. Recently, people have become interested in the route and have finally begun its reconstruction. The road is being repaired in patches, with the most impassable sections being replaced.

5. Death Road (Bolivia)

The road connects the city of La Paz and the province of Yungas. Its location is the Andes Mountains, the most dangerous part is 70 kilometers from the city of La Paz to Coroico. The route has very sharp changes, the altitude ranges from 3600 meters to 330 above sea level. To the left is a wall, to the right is a steep cliff. The road surface is clay. Fatal accidents often occur. The number of deaths per year reaches 200 people. In 1995, it was awarded the title of the most dangerous in the world. But still, the road is constantly busy, it is used, despite its bad reputation. Local residents have nowhere to go, there is no other way. The situation is worsened by fog, and landslides occur due to frequent rains. Travel companies organize tours by bicycle or motorcycle. Only the most desperate agree to this. You need to be prepared for the fact that conquering this road will be the last moment in your life.

4. Sichuan Highway (China)

The Sichuan-Tibet Highway connects Sichuan Province and Tibet. The road is a serpentine with a length of 2,500 kilometers, its height is 5,000 meters. The highway passes through forests and mountain rivers. It is quite narrow. Natural conditions add to the dangers. There is often fog and rain in this area. The Chengdu-Tibet section is famous for constant landslides and rockfalls. Accidents and accidents are common. As on all mountain roads, the driver needs to be extremely careful to avoid an accident.

3. Stelvio Pass (Italy)

The road has been in use for a long time; it was built back in 1829. Located on the mountain passes of the Alps, near the city of Bolzano. It has concrete barriers, but they are not high enough, cars still fall into the abyss. The Stelvio Pass ascends to the Plateau mountain pass. Its height is 2700 meters. The road is closed in winter and operates from early June until October. But under unfavorable weather conditions it may be closed in the summer. Its condition is quite good, two cars are quite capable of passing each other, but there are narrow sections and tunnels. Its main danger is sharp turns, there are a lot of them here. The road twists like a snake. Inexperienced drivers need to be careful.

2. Trollstigen (Norway)

This road is called a landmark of Norway. It was founded in 1936. It starts in the Strynefjell mountains near Lake Langvatne and runs to Sogge Bridge in Romsdal. If you look at it from above, you will notice that it looks like a ladder. That is why it is called the “Troll Staircase”. The most dangerous section is called "Eagle Road". There are 11 sharp turns on this section. In some places the road has an incline of 9 degrees and a width of about 3 meters. It can be difficult here even for experienced drivers. You can often see tourists on the highway. Beautiful views of mountains, waterfalls, and valleys attract them from all over the world. There are observation decks and recreation areas.

1. Kabul-Jalalabad (Afghanistan)

The road connects Kabul and Jalalabad. Its length is 60 kilometers. This route consists of sharp and sharp turns, with many cliffs. Local residents do not follow traffic rules, this further provokes accidents. And they happen here almost every day. In addition, the road is controlled by representatives of the anti-government Taliban movement. Recently, the exact number of deaths is unknown. But based on the data that local authorities have, it can be called the most dangerous in the world.

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Russian roads have long been a reason for constant ridicule and complaints about their quality and organization of travel. These claims are partly justified, which entails increased risks and danger. But our roads seem exemplary compared to those we present in this rating. We have specially selected ten of the most difficult and dangerous roads that take the lives of dozens of people every year, and driving along them is comparable to a feat.

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The unofficial name of this transport artery is “Death Road”. The length of the most dangerous section is about 70 km, where between 100 and 200 people die annually and approximately 25 cars crash.

There is still no reliable information about who built it. According to one version, this work was carried out in the late 30s of the last century by prisoners, according to another - by an American construction company in the 70s. In addition, the complexity of the route is also due to the fact that the road connects settlements located at 3.6 km and 330 m above sea level, which only adds problems on the narrow and winding route.

The huge number of victims is also due to the fact that the main transport on this road is trucks and buses, and its width is such that in most cases it is impossible for oncoming traffic to pass each other; you have to wait in small natural “pockets” and negotiate with drivers about priority.

By the way, vehicles moving uphill should occupy the inner side of the passage, and vehicles moving downhill should occupy the outer side of the slope.

The road received its terrifying name only in 1999, when a bus carrying tourists crashed on it, but despite this, operation, due to the lack of a full-fledged replacement, has not been stopped. Moreover, this object has already become a local landmark and attracts a lot of tourists.

This is the second longest highway in Brazil, part of which is called the “Highway of Death” because it runs along steep cliffs and cliffs, and also has many narrow tunnels.

Naturally, the development and organization of traffic here is far from being at the highest level, which is why the driver should take maximum precautions. In addition to difficulties with travel, local criminal gangs also operate on the road, which brings the death rate to several hundred people a year and makes BR-116 the most dangerous road in the country.

A unique high-mountain road stretching for almost 2.5 thousand kilometers. It goes around 14 mountains and crosses a dozen rivers, which makes its landscape extremely attractive. In addition to the very narrow road surface and the abundance of sharp turns, there is a danger of avalanches and landslides in a number of areas, so it is officially closed during the rainy season.

Despite this, it is called the “golden road” for tourists due to its picturesque scenery, as well as such attractions as the “72 bends of the Nujiang River”.

The highway is divided into northern and southern parts, and the bus route passing along it takes 7 days. Que'er Mountain Pass is the highest point of the road, its elevation from sea level is approximately 6 km. Thus, oxygen deprivation is added to all the difficulties, which weakens the drivers’ reaction and increases the risk.

Despite the enormous pace of motorization of the country and intensive road construction, the Sichuan-Tibet Highway will apparently remain in its current state for a long time.

This is the longest motorable road in the world, according to the Guinness Book of Records. The path itself crosses 15 countries, but the most dangerous sections are located in Costa Rica.

This is one of the few highways that leads to virgin tropical forests, so its importance cannot be overestimated. Construction and restoration work is carried out here extremely rarely, so travel becomes difficult every time after a rainy season, since part of the road surface is simply washed away by seething streams.

There is also a danger of rocks and pieces of rock collapsing, even in good weather.

Visually, it seems that Croatia has excellent roads, but in the coastal zone, the beach is a constant distraction for drivers, which, coupled with the abundance of turns, leads to tragic consequences.

In addition, the local mentality does not provide for compliance with even basic traffic rules. In less densely populated areas, coastal roads become unpaved and very narrow, making travel difficult even for experienced drivers.

The road, which is only 25 miles long, earned a place in our ranking due to the constant danger of subsidence and landslides, which is doubly dangerous since it has no hard surface. There are a huge number of ruts and potholes along the way, which, combined with poor driving culture, makes it one of the most dangerous in the world.

As the name suggests, the road is built around mountains and volcanoes, which only aggravates the situation and causes constant landslides.

The reason for the colossal accident rates on this road is the habit of local drivers to drive along it at night with their headlights off at high speed. The fact is that the switched on light attracts roadside criminals and terrorists who are looking for easy prey.

The length of the dangerous section is 480 km, and not everyone manages to overcome them without losses, since patrols of representatives of radical movements ply along the entire length, often kidnapping people.

The general disregard for traffic rules in this country, as well as the low efficiency of the traffic police, does not increase confidence.

Quite surprisingly, our rating also includes a road located in one of the most prosperous European countries. Most accidents are head-on collisions, which is quite logical on a narrow two-lane road. The authorities have installed many CCTV cameras to reduce accidents, but so far this has not borne fruit.

On the one hand, we are surprised that such a road exists in a developed and rich country, but on the other hand, if we analyze most of the UK country roads, it becomes obvious that the narrow carriageway, the winding trajectory and the abundance of trees and stone fences right on the side of the road are characteristic features of the roads of Foggy Albion.

This highway, which does not have a hard surface, passes through the most difficult sections of the terrain, and constant landslides and gullies that form after rains further aggravate the situation.

The problem is that this road is the only way to reach the highland region of Agaf. Due to the significant elevation difference, there are 180-degree turns along the entire route, which causes cars to fly off the track at high speed.

The road was built back in the 16th century and has remained virtually unchanged since then. This stone-paved path is constantly crowded with trucks, buses, scooters and horse-drawn carts due to the fact that it is an important transport artery.

The abundance of vehicles moving at different speeds is the main cause of constant road accidents, including fatal ones. It was high time to transfer the road to the category of architectural monuments, but the lack of funds for new construction does not allow closing the dangerous direction.

Conclusion

All of the above roads annually cause fatal accidents; they deservedly have a bad reputation, and drivers try to use them as little as possible. But this is precisely why they attract numerous extreme tourists, so the situation there is unlikely to change in the coming decades.

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Ask motorists, for example, in Minsk about a dangerous roadway, and they will point to Bangalore Square. People tell scary stories about roads in the Smolensk and Bryansk regions.

But the most dangerous ones, as a rule, are in the mountains. I once had to drive along a mountain serpentine road in Romania, when there were steep slopes on one side and an abyss on the other.

We stopped for a smoke break and I looked down, and there was a dead sheep lying at the bottom of the gorge. Since then I have been afraid of mountain roads and try not to drive on them. Because of this, I did not go to the Valley of Flowers in India; they told me what roads I would have to take to get there.

If you look at the top most dangerous roads in the world, you can say that they are simple and safe.

Death Road in Bolivia, Yungas Province

It is in this province that one of the main “celebrities” of Bolivia is located. The 56-kilometer-long section is called “the road of death” by locals. When you go to look at the terrifying “sight,” think twice about whether it’s worth it, given that the highest point is 3.6 kilometers above sea level, the lowest point is 330 meters, the road width is 4 meters (it’s not easy to pass other cars).

Steep climbs, terrible condition of the surface (a mixture of clay and mud), lack of fencing are the reasons why dozens of cars break down here every year. Do not forget that buses regularly run along the “death road”, which increases the number of victims. Fogs and landslides as a result of heavy rains also worsen the situation.

Nepal, Karnali highway

Extreme lovers go here, only on motorcycles. Only locals decide to take big risks on this 250-kilometer highway; they travel in cars and buses at any time when the section is not closed to entry. They close the road when the surface is in worse condition, for example, after prolonged rainfall.

Karnali claims around 50 lives every year. Reasons: lack of fences, rockfalls, landslides.

Why not close the dangerous highway? The high number of casualties is not a convincing argument for the government to take such a step, given that Karnali connects dozens of settlements. There is no alternative except helicopters.

Ecuador, area near the Cotopaxi volcano

The official name of the road is Cotopaxi Volcan Road. Looking at the name, it’s easy to guess where the site leads. The route is 40 kilometers long, unlike the previous ones, it does not have large cliffs and does not “suffer” from frequent landslides. But it is on the list of the most dangerous, if only because it is located next to an active volcano. The last time he woke up after a long sleep of 140 years was in August 2015.

Adding fuel to the fire, flooding is a common occurrence in this region due to the steep elevations and terrain features.

Even minimal precipitation becomes a large-scale problem, a disaster that claims human lives.

Chilean Ruta Nacional 5

It is part of the famous Pan-American Highway. With a length of 3,364 kilometers, it does not at first seem dangerous, but first impressions are deceiving. When reaching the section between Iquique and Arica (city), drivers are faced with a straight 300 km 2-lane highway running along a desert landscape.

The appearance of absence of danger plays a cruel joke on motorists. Many people lose concentration, fall asleep and run off the road. Others are faced with another problem - a powerful side wind that can even overturn a truck.

New Zealand, area near Skippers Canyon

The 25-kilometer scenic road is located on a sheer cliff. During its 140 years of existence, it was never expanded. Tourists cannot go in rented SUVs, since car insurance is not valid in this area.

Built in the 19th century, the track was designed as a road for moving carts. It is not surprising that driving a car is not an easy task. When giving way to oncoming cars, sometimes drivers back up for 3 kilometers.

China, Guoliang Tunnel

Located in a scenic area of ​​the Taihang Mountain Range. The 1.2-kilometer-long tunnel is the result of the hard work of 13 local residents, many of whom sacrificed their lives for the sake of their “creation.” The 4 meter wide tunnel is partially visible. This helps drivers navigate the road during the day. Traffic is blocked at night.

Since the Guoliang tunnel is the only one that connects the village with other settlements. Residents who do not have transport move along it. On the other hand, walking is safer, given the number of motorists affected by rockfalls.

Alaska, Dalton Highway

The Dalton Highway was called dangerous even at the design stage. And there is a good reason for this - the 666-kilometer-long road passes through three settlements, the population does not exceed 25 people. If the vehicle breaks down, there will be no quick help here.

The highway was created for commercial transportation. Now it is used by workers of the oil pipeline, to which the road section leads. And these motorists are familiar with government warnings to take essentials with you when venturing onto the Dalton Highway.

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Twenty-five years ago, a bus overcrowded with passengers fell off a steep cliff in the Bolivian Andes. More than a hundred people died, being buried at the bottom of the canyon under a huge pile of sand, writes Forbes. Unlike many other tragedies, this one was not caused by alcohol, speeding or negligent driving, just a small miscalculation of the kind that many experienced drivers make every day.

This topic continues a series of LifeGlobe stories about the most dangerous cities in the world. In addition to it, we decided to write about the roads :) Some roads are more forgiving of small mistakes in driving, some less so, but the Old Yungas Roads highway does not forgive anything. This incident remains one of the most terrible in the history of Bolivia and, unfortunately, not the only one. Every year, the number of deaths among those who dare to drive along the forty-mile Old Yungas Road exceeds one hundred. Ironically, this route has become a place of tourist pilgrimage among those foreigners who want to add “riding the most dangerous road in the world” to their list of achievements. But this route is not the only one of its kind. There are enough roads in the world that deserve the dubious title of “The Most Dangerous in the World.”
A non-profit organization in Washington, D.C., there are at least nine roads that rival the Old Yungas Trail in its dubious popularity. The AMA compiled data on broken down cars, local road regulations, government support for road maintenance and several other factors provided by the US State Department, the UN, the International Health Organization and other organizations to determine the most dangerous roads in the world. Since different organizations provide different data on safety and accident statistics, ABMDP collected all possible information and analyzed it to ensure that the results were as objective as possible.

1.The North Yungas Road, Bolivia

This road is called “Death Road”

On this stretch of about 70 kilometers, connecting La Paz and Coroico, more than 25 cars crash every year, killing 100-200 people. According to some sources, the road was built in the 1930s by Paraguayan prisoners. Others say that an American construction company worked here in the 70s. The road descends from a height of 3.6 thousand meters to 330 meters above sea level. There are very steep slopes and slippery and muddy surfaces. In some places on this winding and extremely narrow “road” it is impossible for two cars to pass each other - you need to stop, go forward, sort it out and negotiate. By the way, one of the local road rules requires the driver of a car going downhill to stay on the outer edge of the road, and vehicles going uphill always have priority right of way. In some places, even one truck fits miraculously, despite the fact that trucks and buses are the main transport on the “Road of Death.” And for those who love flying more than driving on roads - a story about the most dangerous runways in the world

Often, due to thick fog, the road can only be seen a few meters ahead. And then you need to move very slowly and carefully. Not only to avoid colliding with oncoming traffic - due to tropical downpours, landslides often occur, and a piece of the road can simply be washed away. This is the recipe for mortal fear.

The road received its name relatively recently, in December 1999, when a car carrying eight Israeli tourists fell into the abyss. But this is not the loudest accident on this route. On July 24, 1983, a bus with more than a hundred passengers fell into the canyon here - to date this is the worst accident in the entire history of Bolivia. Local residents, if they have to travel through the “road of death,” pray to get there alive. After all, if something happened, it would take more than an hour to get to the nearest hospital. Along the same road, by the way.

However, North Yungas Road is one of the few routes connecting northern Bolivia with the capital, so its operation does not stop, no matter what. Since the early 1990s, the road's deadly dangers have made it a popular tourist attraction.

Many people come here to raise the level of adrenaline in their blood by going down it on an SUV or mountain bike, reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h in some sections. Not everyone returns. But those who managed to travel along it and survive compare this route with conquering Everest. And ordinary Bolivians continue to “conquer” this road every day.

2. BR-116, Brazil

The second longest road in Brazil, BR-116, stretches from Porto Allegre through Curatiba and Sao Paulo, all the way to Rio de Janeiro. The section of road from Curatiba to Sao Paulo was nicknamed “Rodovia da Morte” (Highway of Death). And again, not in vain. The highway stretches along steep cliffs, and at times turns into tunnels made in stone. As a result, tourist guides write that “accidents and fatal car accidents occur all the time” on this road.

3. Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China

The 2,412 km long Sichuan-Tibet Highway starts from Chengdu in Sichuan Province in the east and ends at Lhasa in Tibet in the west. The road extends to Lhasa near Ya'an, Garze and Chamdo. The Sichuan-Tibet Highway passes through 14 high mountains, average 4000-5000m, covers dozens of famous rivers (Dadu River, Jinsha River, Lantsang River, Nujiang River), crosses primeval forests and numerous dangerous areas. These are breathtaking views of the line, with unique ethnic customs.

The highway is located on the mountains, which is very high, the roads are narrow, it is often cloudy and definitely dangerous.

Over the past 20 years (from 1985 to 2005), the number of road traffic deaths in China has almost doubled (from 3.9 to 7.6 per 100,000 population). During this time, the number of cars on the road has increased, as have other vehicles, mainly motorcycles. According to Xinhua News Agency, in 2006 there were almost 82,000 fatal accidents on the roads, in other words, for every 10,000 vehicles there were 5.1 fatalities. The irony is that the highest rates of road deaths were found in the least densely populated regions. Undoubtedly, the high mountain road from Sichuan to Tibet, especially on the Chengdu-Tibet section, where landslides and rock avalanches are common, is one of the most problematic in this sense

4. Pan American Highway, Costa Rica

The "longest motor road in the world" (according to the Guinness Book of Records) is another killer, at least in Costa Rica.

The Pan-American Highway begins in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, in North America and ends in southern South America.

Although only a small section of the road passes through Costa Rica, it nevertheless can compete for the title of the bloodiest highway. This road is one of the few routes leading to the country's picturesque tropical forests. But leaving the rainforest untouched comes at a cost: due to the lack of construction, sections of the Pan-American Highway are washed away during the rainy season and remain, at best, a dangerous route at other times of the year. just when the traffic is heaviest.

Here the roads are narrow and crooked, surrounded by steep cliffs, and floods and landslides often occur here.

5. Coastal Roads, Croatia

Compared to other roads from our topic, the roads of the Croatian coast look simply childish, but that’s not the point. The problem here is the “hot” Croatians who love to drive around on sharp turns. Therefore, no fewer accidents occur here than on more dangerous roads.

Good news for the throngs of tourists flocking to Croatia's fishing villages and seaside resorts on the Dalmatian (Adriatic) coast: they don't have to worry about land mines left over from the breakup of Yugoslavia. A much more serious danger lies in the coastal roads and numerous reckless Croatians.

6. Cotopaxi Volcan, Ecuador

If you are traveling in Ecuador, be careful, the roads here are dangerous, and the most dangerous of them is the one that extends slightly south of the capital (Quito), the Cotopaxi Volcano Highway. It's 25 miles of dirt road riddled with dangerous curves that leads from the Pan American Highway to Cotopaxi Volcano National Park. The road is full of potholes, and in addition, there is a high probability of landslides and mudflows. Add to this the numerous old cars and their less experienced drivers, and you can assume that you have a fair idea of ​​what it is like to “drive a car in the jungle.”

7. Luxor-al-Hurghada Road, Egypt

This road connects recreation areas along the Red Sea coast with the ancient southern city of Luxor. The Luxor-Hurghada highway is a real road of death. At night, drivers race through the dusty desert with their headlights off, colliding head-on with each other. Ironically, on the Luxor-Hurghada highway, the only thing more dangerous than driving at night with your headlights off is driving at night with your headlights on. Bandits, robbers and even terrorists patrol the dark road in search of easy prey. In 1997, 62 German tourists died at the hands of terrorists on this road.

8. A44, UK

The A44 from Oxford to Aberystwyth is a narrow two-lane road that has seen so many road traffic accidents in recent years that it has become notorious as a road where CCTV cameras are installed to try and reduce the number of accidents. Considering that 25% of all accidents on this highway are head-on collisions, caution really doesn't hurt.

9. Road Patiopoulo-Perdikaki, Greece

Even though the Ottoman Empire occupied Greece for 400 years, they failed to conquer one small mountainous region in the central part of the country - Agatha. They had military power, political will and all that, but the Turks simply did not know how to approach him. The roads in this mountainous region are now as dangerous and steep as they were in those days.

10. Grand Trunk Road, India to Afghanistan

This road was built in the 16th century, connecting the main cities of India with the cities of Pakistan and Afghanistan and, unfortunately, has not changed at all since then. The road is chronically crowded with carts, animals, bicycles and pedestrians, not to mention the huge number of cars and buses.

It was the top ten most dangerous roads in the world according to the Association for Safe International Road Travel.

But I would like to present to your attention a couple more roads, which are also the most dangerous. After looking at the photographs of these roads, I thought that some of them, such as the road that ranks 1st in this top ten, should not be located where they are. After all, nature has created boundaries: using huge rocks, steep slopes, stones and volcanoes, perhaps they were not intended to be crossed. But people are so stubborn that they have made roads there, but they cannot guarantee safety on these roads. There is always a risk, especially under such conditions, but risk has never stopped a person.

Guoliang Tunnel in Taihang Mountains (China). The name of the tunnel is translated from Chinese as “The Road That Makes No Mistakes.” First, a tunnel was created by villagers from the remote region of the Taihang Mountains to get to the outside world. Now the road is 15 feet high and 12 feet wide, which is quite scary for drivers. The tunnel has 30 windows to see what's what).

Halsema Highway, Philippines. A magnificent but dangerous road on the island of Luzon. In addition to paved parts of roads, landslides and large rocks, heavy fog is possible.

The A682 Road (England)

Grimsel Passage, Switzerland The Grimsel Pass, which is 2165 m high, is a Swiss high mountain pass between the Rhone River valley and the Haslital valley.

Taroko, Taiwan. Mount Teroko is a mountain in Taiwan with an elevation of 3,282 meters

Karakoram Highway, Pakistan towards China. The Karakoram Highway is the highest road on the planet, connecting Pakistan to China. This is a popular tourist route.

Skippers Canyon, New Zealand. The Canyon Road is carved out of shale rock and travels through some of the most spectacular scenery in New Zealand.

Be careful and careful while traveling on these roads!!!