Top 10 Most Dangerous Roads in the World

This infamous road runs along the edge of a canyon in Bolivia and is known for its steep drop-offs and limited traffic control. The narrow, winding road passes through dense cloud forests and features stunning views of the Amazon rainforest below. In 2018, 10 vehicles were trapped or crashed on the road due to landslides, resulting in at least 3 fatalities. Locals often refer to this stretch as "Death Road" due to its notorious safety record.

Stretching over 1,700 miles from San Francisco to San Diego in California, USA, this scenic highway winds along the Pacific coast and features stunning ocean views. The road has been called one of the most scenic drives in the world due to its winding roads and towering cliffs overlooking the ocean. There were an estimated 100 deaths on Hwy 1 between 1966 and 2009, with many attributed to speed-related accidents.

Also known as the "K2 Highway," this 136-mile road connects China's Xinjiang region with Pakistan's Gilgit-Baltistan region. The highway traverses some of the most rugged terrain in the world, including high-altitude passes and scenic valleys. Construction on the highway was completed in 1975, but it remains one of the most challenging roads to drive due to its sheer altitude and weather conditions.

Located in Italy's Dolomites mountains, this 12-mile road features a staggering 48 hairpin turns and reaches an elevation of over 9,000 feet above sea level. The pass was built between 1881 and 1910 using over 2 million tons of stone, steel, and concrete to create the stunning mountain road. There were over 35 fatalities on Stelvio Pass in 2019 alone.

Situated in southern India's Western Ghats mountains, this narrow pass is only wide enough for a single lane at some points. The winding road winds its way up to an elevation of over 12,000 feet and was built in the early 20th century using local stone and earth materials. The Mount Engineer Pass is often considered one of the most treacherous mountain passes in Asia.

Located in Bolivia, this 240-mile road traverses the world's largest salt flat, creating a surreal landscape of white expanses and mirror-like reflections. Built on a 10,000-year-old lakebed, the highway features stunning views of the surrounding Andean mountains and was completed in 2008 at an estimated cost of $30 million.

Stretching around Iceland's capital city of Reykjavik, this approximately 20-mile road features breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and nearby glaciers. The road is largely built on reclaimed land from former salt mines and was completed in 1986 using advanced construction techniques to create a stable road.

Connecting Queenstown with Te Anau in New Zealand's South Island, this scenic highway winds its way through stunning mountain valleys and passes near several of the country's most impressive glaciers. The road has been the site of numerous accidents due to slippery roads and unpredictable weather conditions. There were an estimated 100 fatalities on Milford Road between 2000 and 2019.

Spanning from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska, USA to Ushuaia, Argentina, this massive highway traverses some of the most rugged terrain in the world. The road was completed in 1941 but remains largely unpaved, making it prone to landslides and rockfalls. Over 350 fatalities have been reported on the Pan-American Highway due to accidents related to the remote nature of the route.

Stretching over 4,860 miles from Victoria to St. John's in Canada, this transcontinental highway traverses some of the most diverse landscapes in North America, including mountains, forests, and tundras. The road was completed in 1962 using a combination of existing roads, new construction, and innovative engineering techniques such as concrete bridges and tunnels. There have been an estimated 400 fatalities on TR-1 due to accidents caused by speed or driver error.