Is Highway 17 the most dangerous highway in California?

Being a road that cuts through the coastal mountain range, Highway 17 is characterized by tight turns, steep grades and other risks and has been named the Most Dangerous Highway in California. Collisions on Highway 17 often cause serious injuries, permanent disabilities and even wrongful death.



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