Ever feel uneasy walking down a dimly-lit road or driving past a winding trail at midnight? What if it was infamous for ghostly or supernatural sightings, too?
The folks over at Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach surveyed 3,000 drivers last year to pinpoint which national roadway is America’s scariest. Three from Connecticut wound up making the list.
While none cracked the top five, Southbury’s Jeremy Swamp Road came in up towards the top at 22nd. According to the survey, the road is notorious for its eerie reputation with tales of ghosts and unexplained phenomena. Locals have also reported cars breaking down in the area, only to find the drivers missing when a tow truck arrives.
Saw Mill City Road in Shelton also made the list at 85th, thanks to reports of figures running between the trees at night along with overhead screams or drivers spotting glowing orbs, according to Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach. Paranormal investigators have documented strange occurrences as well in the area.
Dows Road in Bethany rounds out Connecticut’s representation, coming in at 115th, with claims the road is haunted by farmers and Native Americans who used to live in the area, according to the survey. People have reported the feeling of being watched while on the road, with others reporting sightings of a big-foot like monster.
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So what road takes the top spot nationally?
According to Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach, it is Route 9 in Sleepy Hollow, New York: “This legendary road takes you through the haunted heart of Sleepy Hollow, home to the infamous Headless Horseman.
“Travelers have reported sudden chills and unsettling sounds of hooves echoing in the night. Locals claim that a ghostly figure on horseback sometimes appears along the road, riding through the misty woods as though in search of something – or someone. The whispers of history and mystery make this drive a chilling experience for those who dare.”
Check out the full top five below, if you dare, courtesy of Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach:
Route 9 – Sleepy Hollow, New York
“This legendary road takes you through the haunted heart of Sleepy Hollow, home to the infamous Headless Horseman. Travelers have reported sudden chills and unsettling sounds of hooves echoing in the night. Locals claim that a ghostly figure on horseback sometimes appears along the road, riding through the misty woods as though in search of something – or someone. The whispers of history and mystery make this drive a chilling experience for those who dare.”
Old Ghost Road – Brooklet, Georgia
“Nestled in rural Georgia, Old Ghost Road is notorious for sightings of shadowy figures that vanish when approached and strange lights flickering among the trees. This road is steeped in stories of wandering spirits and inexplicable occurrences. Passing through its quiet, eerie landscape, drivers often report an overwhelming sense of being watched.”
Superstition Mountains Apache Trail, Arizona
“The Superstition Mountains are legendary for tales of lost gold mines and ghostly wanderers. Apache Trail, which winds through this rugged terrain, is home to sightings of spectral miners and shadowy forms that seem to emerge from the desert itself. The landscape is barren, remote, and beautiful, but its dark history and tales of mysterious disappearances give it an unsettling edge.”
Haunted Highway 359, Louisiana
“Known locally as the “Ghost Highway,” this stretch of Highway 359 winds through the eerie bayous of Louisiana. Drivers have reported sightings of a young woman in a vintage dress, silently pointing toward the woods as if trying to convey a message.”
Bayou Sale Road – Franklin, Louisiana
“Louisiana’s Bayou Sale Road is haunted by the tragic story of a mother searching for her lost child. Drivers have reported seeing ghostly apparitions emerging from the swamp and eerie fog rolling across the road, obscuring their path. The dense vegetation and isolation of the area make this stretch of road particularly haunting.”
You can find the full list of America’s most haunted roads here.
