21 Most Dangerous Roads in the World Travelers Need to Know

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Any road can quickly turn into a nightmare under unfavourable conditions. But some roads will manage to terrify you even under the best weather. Learn more

These dangerous roads are common around the world. Their unique and remote geographical locations make them some of the scariest and deadliest roads in the world.

Bayburt D915 (Turkey)

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Dalton Highway (Alaska)

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Fairy Meadows Road (Pakistan)

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Guoliang Tunnel Road (China)

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Karakoram Highway (Pakistan & China)

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21 Most Dangerous Roads in the World Travelers Need to Know

These dangerous roads are common around the world. Their unique and remote geographical locations make them some of the scariest and deadliest roads in the world.

Bayburt D915 (Turkey)

1

Dalton Highway (Alaska)

2

Fairy Meadows Road (Pakistan)

3

Guoliang Tunnel Road (China)

4

Karakoram Highway (Pakistan & China)

5

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