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Highway to hell: What are the most dangerous roads in Europe?

A new index ranked the European countries where your car is most likely to break down. Here are the top 10 countries on the 'black list'.

READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/25/highway-to-hell-what-are-the-most-dangerous-roads-in-europe

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00:00In which European countries are cars most likely to break down?
00:08Rough roads, extreme weather and traffic congestions, you're never too safe when driving.
00:15Romania takes the top spot on the blacklist with the highest risk score.
00:20Drivers should be extra cautious on the DN7C, also known as the Transfagorasan.
00:27This route, crossing the southern section of the Carpathian Mountains, is often hit by floods, landslides and falling rocks, making it one of the most dangerous in Europe.
00:39Hungary is second. Its M1 motorway, the main artery between Budapest and Vienna, has one of the country's highest accident rates.
00:48Latvia ranks third, with one of Europe's highest number of frost days and an average vehicle age of 14 years, breakdown risks are significantly elevated.
00:59In 7th place, Greece, the average car age is 18 years, one of the oldest in Europe.
01:06Greece is followed by Italy.
01:08Beyond its major highways, its geography is one of the most challenging for cars, with mountains running internally and roads on rugged coastlines across the country.
01:19The Alpine Stelvio Pass, peaking at over 2,700 meters, is one of the most beautiful, but also most dangerous roads in the country.
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