-7 Of The Worlds Most Dangerous Roads.

7 of the world's most dangerous roads You've probably heard the expression, take the road less traveled. It's a nice phrase to say, sure, it means well and all, but it's not entirely the best advice in all situations. Sometimes, the road less traveled is that way for a reason. Not every road or highway has the luxury of constant maintenance and upkeep. In fact, oftentimes, previously laid roadwork has succumbed to either weather, age, or pure neglect, resulting in a treacherous path that taunts the very idea of safety. From steep uphill climbs, to deserted and skeletal-looking backwood pathways, to trail-sized danger zones that flirt with death, today, let's take a look at 7 of the most dangerous roads in existence. 7. Tianmen Mountain Road This amazing road is just over 6 miles, with a dizzying count of 99 total turns. So, come prepared, you're in for a bit of a long ride. Tianmen Mountain Road, the access route leading to the summit of Tianmen Mountain and to its accompanying cave, is located in China's fantastical Tianmen Mountain National Park. Also referred to as Heaven Linking Avenue, the winding and weaving pathway runs up the mountain, quickly achieving 3,937 feet in elevation gain. With many individuals becoming sick from the steep elevation, the road itself is a tense journey. Although injuries are rare on this particular road, we can't imagine this is the all-time safest method to get up the hill. Although the view is nice, one false move is only a slight turn of the wheel away. 6. Vitim River Bridge The Vitim River Bridge, located in Siberia, is a major tributary of the Lena River. Measuring only 6 feet wide, it barely fits a standard vehicle, not to mention the lack of any railings or feeling of safety whatsoever. Constructed out of metal beams and decaying planks of wood, the 570-meter-long structure frequently freezes over due to the snow and ice inherent to the Siberian landscape. With freezing, icy waters just 50 feet below the shaky plank bridge, the treacherous feat of crossing it successfully has become a bit of an accomplishment. Originally constructed to be part of the Bakalamur Mainline Railway, the plans never came to fruition, leaving the residents of the Kuanda village free to cross the bravado-testing structure. 5. Guoyang Tunnel Road This mile-long tunnel road was constructed by 13 local villagers in the Taihang Mountains located in Huixian, Xinjiang, Hunan Province of China. Literally translating into Road That Tolerates No Mistakes, this chiseled mountain pathway is a claustrophobic 15 feet high and 12 feet wide. With breathtakingly scary views of the Chinese landscape below, peeking out through the 30 hastily made cliff cutout windows, it's been said that some of the construction workers who constructed the cliff actually died while on the job. Appearing in both movies and television shows, this terrifyingly tiny tunnel has become a popular tourist attraction since its initial opening to traffic on May 1, 1977. 4. The James W. Dalton Highway The James W. Dalton Highway, known as Alaska Route 11 or simply Dalton Highway, is one of the loneliest and most challenging roads to ever exist. Beginning at the Elliott Highway north of Fairbanks and ending at Deadhorse near the stretches a staggering 414 miles in the literal middle of nowhere. Directly paralleling the Trans-Alaska Pipeline system, it remains one of the most isolated roads in the United States. With less than 100 residents to be found throughout the entire stretch, there's only three fueling stations, with drivers encouraged to bring survival gear with them if attempting to make the drive. With brutally harsh weather conditions, potholes, and fast winds, it's definitely not a breeze. 3. Karakoram Highway Standing as one of the highest paved international roads in the world, the Karakoram Highway connects the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China and Gilgit Baltistan of Pakistan across the Karakoram Range. Nicknamed the Friendship Highway by its constructing governments, the partially unpaved areas stand a nausea-inducing 4,693 meters above ground. With poor weather conditions making it prone to landslides and floods, this dangerous stretch of mountain path has become something of a tourist attraction in recent years. However, most thrill-seekers are local as western tourist agencies refuse to issue travel plans to this scary multi-country path. 2. Jalalabad-Kabul Road This 65 kilometer stretch of road, running between the Afghan cities of Kabul, the national capital of Afghanistan, and Jalalabad, is frequently referenced to be one of the most dangerous on the planet. Directly passing through the Afghan leg of the Grand Trunk Road, the road was rebuilt by Pakistan after the fall of the Taliban. With extremely hostile conditions surrounding the winding road, it isn't just insurgent danger lurking around the corner. The narrow and winding lanes weave up the Kabul Gorge, reaching terrifying heights of 600 meters at points. With reckless Afghan drivers and dangerous conditions, the highway is run afoul with traffic accidents and violent casualties. 1. Yungas Road Old Yungas Road, also known by several other nicknames including Groves Road, Coroico Road, and Death Road, is a large pathway leading from La Paz to Coroico, located in the Yungas region of Bolivia. Christened as the world's most dangerous road in 1995 by the Inter-American Development Bank, its steep ascensions and descents made this single-lane, guard-rail-less road a popular tourist destination in the 1990s, with up to 25,000 thrill-seeking visitors checking out the dangerous twists and turns. With at least 18 confirmed cyclist deaths since 1998, unconfirmed estimates have said that 200 to 300 travelers die each year on the winding course. Recent developments have increased its safety, but yikes nonetheless. Thank you for watching Interesting Top 7s! If you love our lists, make sure to smash that like button and subscribe for new videos every week!