We use roads almost every day of our lives. But there are some roads which will stay with you potentially in your nightmares if you drive on them even once. So check out our list of
the most dangerous roads in the world. The list is not in order, just random.
No. 1: Eshima Ohashi Bridge, Japan
Located in Japan Eshima Hoshi bridge connects the cities of Matsui and Sakaiminato. We can only hope that the residents of these two cities get their brakes checked regularly since the bridge has a grating of 6.1 percent on one side and 5.1 percent on the other. The reason for the steep curve is the fishing boats which must pass underneath at 144 feet tall (43m). The actual inclined isn't as steep as it comes off in the photos. In fact, seen from its side angles that can actually look like a normal bridge. I guess that's why drivers are willing to give it a go day in and day out.
No. 2: Karakoram Highway, Pakistan
Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan and China by passing through the Karakoram mountain range. This bad boy is not only one of the highest-paid roads in the world although in the Pakistan cited actually remains unpaved. This 745-mile (1200km) journey is an adventure in its own right. Built in the 1960's - 1970's, yeah it took a couple of decades, the pass goes up to 15,400 feet (4,693m) and was even dangerous. Why was being constructed over 800 workers from Pakistan and over 80 from China lost their lives during its construction. Now the most serious dangers are landslides and floods of course avalanches, and heavy snow is unheard of either, but with incredible views including brilliant views of the renowned k2 mountain, tourists continue to battle altitude sickness to make the treacherous trip each year.
No. 3: Yungas Road, Bolivia
Commonly called the road of death. It's difficult to imagine why anyone would ever travel on Bolivia's Yungas Road. At only 35 miles (56km) long the road connects La Paz and Coroico. Despite its short length, it was given its rightful nickname after the Inter-American Development Bank. Claimed it was the world's most dangerous road. Back in 1995, the name doesn't seem far from the truth with between 200 and 300 travelers on the road being killed in a given year. According to a 2006 estimate within over 15,000-foot descent or a sense depending on the route. The road is used by locals and cars and trucks and often considered a bucket list trip for the cyclist from overseas.
No. 4: Jalalabad-Kabul highway, Afghanistan
A part of a major highway system the Grand Trunk Road, this stretch of highway may have the highest claim on lives of them all. Yet the exact number of death is unknown since most people stop counting a long time ago ss reported by The Times Dexter Filkins. At 95 miles (153km) in length, it's not 19,000 foot (600m) high cliffs that caused deaths,but the reckless driving that causes cars to spin off them. Of course road conditions do not help the situation. Although paid when originally built in 1969 the road is now best described as gravel. To put the danger of the road into perspective, the words of a fabric shop owner near the highway ring loud and clear. The fighting with the Taliban last only for a day or two but the crashes are everyday.
No. 5: Sichuan-Tibet Highway, China
China's Sichuan-Tibet highway includes 16,568 ft (5050m) high pass and a narrow one at that. As well as incredible views in the chance to see Tibetan villages nestled into the mountains. It's the latter that keeps tourists traveling the road despite its relative danger. At 1330 miles in length the stretch of highway usually takes at least 15 days to navigate safely. While open back in 1954 the number of deaths on this road have increased sharply in recent years. For instance death in 1985 were 3.9 per 100,000 and had already reached 7.6 per 100,000 in 2005. The sharp increase is likely due to the increase in cars.
No. 6: Leh-Manali Highway, India
Only open during the summer months, theLeh-Manali Highway spans 297 miles (478km) of the Himalayan mountains in India. With sparse access to resources and extremely volatile whether it is recommended to bring plenty of extra fuel and prepare for the worst on this road. With mountain passes averaging over 17,000 feet (5100m), the road is actually well maintained since it holds a strategic place between China and Pakistan. This means that the Indian Army's Border Roads Organisation is in charge of the roads upkeep. They make sure the snow is cleared during the summer months for instance. Despite their support, the road is known for its serious traffic jams, difficult terrain and of course plenty of landslides. Drivers on the road never marked that seeing the results of crashes. A few hundred meters down the clip below them is a stark reminder to drive at a crawl averaging 9 to 12 miles per hour in some spots.
No. 7: James Dalton Highway, Alaska, USA
Built in 1974 Alaska's James Dalton highways is 414 miles (666km) of gravel in some of the most difficult conditions in the world. To begin with, the road only has three villages and therefore three places to fuel up along this route, meaning that a jaunt on this road will include just you, your hopefully working car and the harsh wilderness of Alaska. With a high point of 4739 feet (1444m), the road is also known for its ability to kick up huge amounts of gravel, mud, and worst of all dust which reduced visibility to hazardous levels. As the road is a supply route for the Trans-Alaskan pipeline system, drivers are warned to stay out of the way of the massive oil trucks that pass along it. Still, tourists who crave adventure have called this highway the ultimate road trip.
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