Wild Commutes That Make Rush Hour Traffic Look Easy

North Yungas Route

This 43-mile road is nothing but guaranteed trouble. It reaches a maximum height of about 2,000 feet in some parts. This tourist attraction has some deadly consequences, but it's also a commute for many. It's nicknamed "Death Road" due to the massive amounts of fallen people and fatal crashes. Every year, at least 300 different people lose their life on this 10-foot wide road.

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