24.08.2026 10:21
Some roads used by millions of vehicles every day across Turkey require serious attention from drivers due to heavy traffic, heavy vehicle movement, fog, icing, strong crosswinds, and prolonged monotonous driving. The most dangerous roads in Turkey have been revealed in a recent study.
Some of Turkey's busiest and most challenging routes require thousands of drivers to pay extra attention every day. On some roads, traffic and frequent lane changes can make driving difficult, while on others, heavy vehicle congestion, fog, icing, or wind can be challenging.
TUIK's traffic accident data also shows that 288,321 fatal or injury-related traffic accidents occurred across Turkey. In the most recent study, the 5 routes with the most accidents in Turkey were selected.
ROADS THAT ARE DRIVERS' NIGHTMARE
Here are the 5 roads in Turkey with the most accidents:
Northern Marmara Motorway: Crosswinds can be surprising
The Northern Marmara Motorway, notable for its wide lanes and modern structure, can challenge drivers with different weather conditions on some of its viaducts and open sections.
Bolu Mountain Pass: Beware of fog and icing
The Bolu Mountain Pass, a critical point for transportation between Istanbul and Ankara, is one of the routes where drivers need to be most careful, especially during the winter months.
TAG Motorway: Heavy vehicle density stands out
The TAG Motorway, connecting Tarsus, Adana, and Gaziantep, is one of Turkey's major logistics routes.
On this line, where truck and tractor traffic is heavy, drivers are expected to be more careful, especially during busy periods. Sharing the same route with heavy vehicles requires extra care regarding following distance and overtaking.
Ankara-Nigde Motorway: Monotony can lead to loss of attention
Although it is a modern and wide motorway, the Ankara-Nigde Motorway carries a different risk due to its long and straight sections. According to the news in Sozcu, hours of monotonous driving can cause decreased attention and drowsiness, especially in tired drivers.
Istanbul D-100: Stop-and-go traffic challenges drivers
The D-100 Highway, one of Istanbul's main transportation arteries, is known for long vehicle queues and constant stop-and-go traffic, especially during peak hours. Junction points, lane changes, and intense vehicle movement create a driving environment where attention must not be distracted for even a moment.