If you've got a need for speed and perhaps a deathwish, this motion graphic from CJ Pony Parts tells you all about the best roads in the world to be a speedster—spoiler alert—they also happen to be some of the world's most dangerous roads.
One road that definitely makes the cut is Germany's Autobahn, although most accidents occur on the parts of the road where there's no speed limit. A few US roads make the list too, including the Texas State Highway 130, although accidents tend to be rare because there are few cars on the road on a daily basis. Arizona's Route 79 is another one that makes the cut, with a shockingly high death rate of one death every 11 hours.
With one in three of the world's accidents being speed-related, perhaps it's time for drivers to start taking the scenic route instead of racing from one place to another.
Deadly Highway Guides
CJ Pony Parts Highlights Some of the World's Most Dangerous Roads
Trend Themes
1. Dangerous Road Awareness - There is a rising trend toward increasing awareness of dangerous roads around the world and their safety risks.
2. Transport Innovation - The rising public concern for dangerous roads presents a huge opportunity for transportation companies involved in the development of autonomous or AI-driven transport systems capable of navigating hazardous roads.
3. Smart City Infrastructure - There is an opportunity for the development of smart city infrastructure that includes integrated traffic safety systems, real-time hazard detection, and automatic alert systems in case of poor weather conditions on hazardous roads.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry could benefit from developing vehicles that are specifically optimized for safe navigation on hazardous roads.
2. Transportation Industry - The transportation industry could benefit from developing new systems and protocols for autonomous freight and passenger transportation on hazardous roads.
3. Smart City Infrastructure Industry - The development of smart city infrastructure, including integrated traffic safety systems, real-time hazard detection, and automatic alert systems presents an attractive opportunity for the smart city infrastructure industry.