The 12 Scariest Roads In The World That Will Leave You In Awe

If you’ve been driving for long, there’s a small chance you haven’t encountered bad roads. Road hazards and accidents can mar an otherwise eventful journey. While poor roads can cause plenty of damage, you can’t rule out the contribution of drunken folks and human error of judgment in causing accidents. Here’s a list of the world’s most dangerous roads.



Los Caracoles Pass, Chile: Los Caracoles Pass winds through the harsh terrain of the Andreas Mountains from the Andes on the way between Chile and Argentina. The road climbs to an elevation of almost 10,500 feet, and has no roadside safety barriers. Frequented by large trucks and covered in snow most of the year, the pass (also called "Snail's Pass" by locals) has some of the world's steepest slopes, called "switchbacks."