Top 10 “Most Feared” USA Highway sections

The survey ranks these roads as the 10 “Most Feared Routes” in the U.S.
The first five generally pass through vast, desolate swaths of land with few services and possibly dangerous weather hazards, including lava flows or 120-degree heat.

New Mexico: U.S. Route 285

California: Death Valley Road (SR-190)

Texas: U.S. Route 90

Hawaii: Saddle Road (Hawaii Route 200)

Nevada: U.S. Route 50 “The Loneliest Road in America”

Kentucky: Mountain Parkway (KY-9002)

South Dakota: U.S. Route 14A (Spearfish Canyon Scenic Byway)

Alaska: Dalton Highway (AK-11)

New York: State Route 17

Mississippi: U.S. Route 49

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What additional 10 road stretches would Moparts members add?

How may here drive one of the 10 listed above on a frequent basis?

Around here it's US HWY 98 between Fort Walton Beach and Navarre.
Probably not worthy of a "top 10" list though.

Interesting, can't think of a road that I've actually feared, unless it's got snow & ice on it...

The "saddle road" in HI is on the Big Island, basically crosses the island. I actually recommend it, as you'll see a wide variety of terrain.
From lush vegetation to a stretch that's almost like the moon.
But you do have to watch for people who aren't really watching the road.

Interstate 95 between Fredericksburg and Washington, 50 miles, some days you could die of starvation in the traffic jam! The cars on that stretch will burn more gas idling that the state of Iowa.

I would welcome some of the "most feared roads"! It is better than the most hated roads like the one i drive to work every day. They repave the good parts and do nothing the parts that have been fubar for years. They put new curbs and paint on pot hole ridden streets. They are so bad if you drive to fast when you hit them the whole back end kicks out. You can't even change anything on the stereo because of the road conditions. Then they put up a sign saying "your tax dollars at work" Paying the 6 employees to watch ONE doing the work(on something that doesn't need to be fixed)! Politicians have there priorities...
https://patch.com/new-jersey/across-nj/nj-spends-500k-rugs-furniture-statehouse-renovations-report

I have driven large sections of that road. Several customers on that road I visit regularly. Take it to Houston regularly too

Not sure why it's listed, there are much worse in TX than 90.

Of course with no link to the source who knows what's the reasoning behind it's selection,

Not sure why this one is here either? I've driven it a few times.

original source in Florida

https://www.gunthermitsubishi.com/most-feared-routes.htm

list is actually “50 most feared roads”

I just drove 6,300 miles and believe you me that EVERY SINGLE ROAD in America are the most feared...

I can't believe that Highway 550 "The Million Dollar Highway" in Colorado from Silverton to Ouray is not on the list? A couple of photos for consideration.

I've ridden it many, many times on dual sport/dirt bike motorcycles. Crazy but sometimes a group of us would kind of "race" down it back into Ouray where we were staying during a motorcycle charity ride put on by Wally Dallenbach sr. with lots of Indy car guys, crew members and motorcycle industry people. Crazy times.

I think I-80 between Mercer PA and Hubbard OH is climbimg the list. Winter and summer.

I'm surprised NY 17 made the list. I've driven it many times and never thought twice about it. FWIW, in 1965 Route 17 was voted the most beautiful highway in the United States.

Wife and I drove that several years ago. Started in a sunny late afternoon, then into twilight, and finally nighttime.

One of the scariest, steering wheel clutching roads I’ve ever been on.

No doubt about it!

[quote=Powerflow FWIW, in 1965 Route 17 was voted the most beautiful highway in the United States. [/quote]
Difference between now and then is now you "need" a fast food chain every couple hundred feet to feel secure...all that beautiful scenery is impeding safety.

Completely agree on the Million Dollar highway. I've done that many times in F350's/F450's towing 30k trailers, and also once in a snowstorm. South to North isn't bad as you're always next to the mountainside in the sketchy parts, but North to South definitely has the pucker factor! There are a bunch of others with similar dropoffs in Colorado too, like Loveland pass, Hoosier pass, etc.

Would love to eventually ride it on a motorcycle but haven't made the time to make it happen.

From Durango to Silverton is fun too seems most in the mountains are not good and LOVE those guardrails. I was driving one going 40 with my butt cheeks tight then some work truck went by at 65, they’re used to it I guess.