Don’t Risk Driving On The World’s Most Dangerous Roads
The Barton Highway – Australia
Named in honor of Australia’s first Prime Minister, Sir Edmund Barton, The Barton Highway is a small 32 mile route in New South Wales. The highway is one of the most dangerous and deadly roads in Australia due to immense congestion.
Trollstigen – Norway
With an incredibly steep incline of ten-degrees, the Trollstigen mountain road is popular with tourists. Nearly 2,500 cars take this route daily. Mountain cliffs and dangers exists throughout the typical two-hour journey. Interestingly, trucks over 40 feet long are unable to make the trip due to the sharp hairpin turns.
Nepal – Tibet – Bangladesh Road
Traveling between these three countries, atop the Himalayan mountains, drivers need to be aware of the unsecured gravel. If not, it might be a long way down. However, this is a famous route to reach Mount-Everest.
Russian-Georgian Military Mountain Roads
To be fair, portions of the Russian-Georgian Military Mountain Road is paved. But, portions left unpaved are continuously eroded due to harsh weather like snow and sleet. Potholes, mudslides (and buildup), snowstorms, and weak visibility make this military road a giant hassle.
Nairobi – Nakuru – Eldoret Highway, Kenya
Surprisingly, the African continent holds the title for most fatalities due to traffic in the world. The Nairobi to Nakuru, Kenya highway is a danger as drunk and irresponsible drivers maker their way between these two cities daily. Plus, livestock and unassuming locals cross the highway at will, further elevating the danger here.
