Key Findings. Farrington Highway from Lualualei Naval Rd. to Maliona St. is the deadliest stretch of road in Hawaii.
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Considered one of the world's scariest roads, Oahu's Pali Highway can be very intimidating to those unaccustomed to navigating its steep and winding path. Located just 5-miles north of Honolulu, the section of the highway leading up to the Nu'uanu Pali Lookout is Oahu's shortest scenic drive—but it is also terrifying.
In general, the Road to Hana is not dangerous as long as you're following the rules and paying attention. Pass the road cautiously if you are expecting to drive on the edge of a cliff (there are some steep points). You should also think twice racing with road ragers down the highway.
First, we found the deadliest single mile in the entire United States – a one-mile section of I-95 in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This section of I-95 is the deadliest mile in the United States. From 2000 and 2019, 23 fatal crashes (and 24 deaths) occurred on this one-mile stretch of highway.
One of the main dangers on the Road to Hana is the narrow and winding nature of the road itself. The road is only two lanes wide, and it winds through the rainforest, with sharp turns and steep drop-offs. There are also many one-lane bridges along the route, which can be difficult to navigate.
'Ohe'o Gulch. (Seven Sacred Pools)When water levels are up, there are many more than 7 pools (as the inaccurate name suggests). The pools are currently not open to swimming. (Obey all signs here, as some areas are known for rock slides and have killed people.
The highway, known as the Kapoho-Kalapana Road, the Beach Road, or the Red Road, travels along the eastern coast of the island of Hawaii between Kalapana and Kapoho. It passes near Kilauea and its lava fields, as well as Isaac Hale Beach Park and other protected areas.
There's plenty of time to swim and jump from waterfall ledges into deep freshwater pools and learn about the island along the way. Fun, easy, and great for families, or if you are limited on time. Swim (optional) in pools under two waterfalls—10 and 20 feet high.