What is the scary highway in Florida?

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Interstate 4 was named one of the most haunted roads in the South, according to RV Trader. Drivers beware! To get into the Halloween spirit, RV Trader said that across America, many drivers have experienced spooky and strange experiences while on the road.



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What is the I-4 Dead Zone? On the day this section of I-4 opened in 1963, a shrimp truck jackknifed and crashed right over a certain spot, killing the driver and starting the legend.

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Given the stunning views and iconic cities along this route, Highway 1 is a hugely popular drive, but some drivers might find the long sections of two-lane road on this route, combined with steep cliff edges, scary. There's also a risk of landslides, which can often cause damage on this scenic but exposed highway.

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Driving down the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, the southernmost leg of U.S. Highway 1, it's easy to understand why this roadway is sometimes called the Highway that Goes to Sea — and a “bucket list” drive that everyone should experience at least once.

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I-95. According to NHTSA's data, I-95 is the most dangerous highway in the United States. In 2019, it had the highest number of overall fatalities (284) and fatalities per 100 miles (14.88). Many of these accidents occurred in the northeast in the winter, when road conditions were far from ideal.

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In the United States, traffic fatalities are much more common than in others. Mississippi, South Carolina and Alabama lead with the highest fatality rates. These states also tend to have lower rates of seat belt wearing and higher rates of drunk driving, indicating that many of these deaths are completely preventable.

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CHARLOTTE — A road in North Carolina has been named the #1 Scariest Drive in America, according to SAVOTEUR. The Tail of the Dragon, which begins at the Deals Gap on the Tennessee/North Carolina state line, is a remote, long, twisting road with 318 curves, 11 bridges, and few guardrails.

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You may also be served with a parking violation from law enforcement. Camping, camp fires, and sleeping overnight in vehicles are not allowed along Highway 1. When entering Highway 1 from a turnout, accelerate rapidly and safely until your speed matches the traffic speed.

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Dead zones occur in coastal areas around the nation and in the Great Lakes — no part of the country or the world is immune. The second largest dead zone in the world is located in the U.S., in the northern Gulf of Mexico.

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