Kentucky is Home to Three of America’s Scariest Roads

The legends behind these Kentucky roads have made them some of the spookiest in America. Have you driven along these roads before?

As you know, there are a lot of haunted places throughout the state. Recently, we've discovered a Kentucky hotel among the most haunted in America, a Kentucky neighborhood named the most haunted in America, and a very haunted tunnel found in Kentucky, just to name a few. Of course, there are a few notorious haunted locations throughout the state that you can visit if you're brave enough. Then, you have some locations that are just downright spooky. They might not be haunted necessarily, but they are certainly creepy. A lot of times, these places are also associated with urban legends. It's not just buildings that have these reputations, but popular roads in Kentucky, too!

Scariest Roads in America

In a recent survey conducted by Gunther Volkswagen of Delray Beach, over 3,000 drivers weighed in on America’s 140 spookiest streets and haunted highways. As it turns out, Kentucky is home to three of them! So, which roads in Kentucky are among America's spookiest? Let's take a look.

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Narrows Road - Erlanger, Kentucky

Narrows Road came in at number 21 on this list. Located in Erlanger, Kentucky, this road is said to be one of the most haunted roads in America. According to Kentucky Haunted Houses, this road is haunted by a police officer. Here's what that source says:

This road is rumored to be haunted by a phantom police officer who drives a police car from the 1950s. Stories say that he pulls you over late at night. Many believe the ghost is that of a cop who was hit by a car and killed here while making a traffic stop in the 1950s. Some reports say this story is just a rumor, and that a cop never even died here during that time period.

Pope Lick Road - Louisville, Kentucky

Legends such as the Goatman, a satanic cult, and demonic rituals have all sparked fear on this road. The Goatman of Pope Lick, more specifically, has been said to roam this area for decades. You can learn more about this monster in the video below:

Sleepy Hollow Road - Louisville, Kentucky

You won't find the Headless Horseman on this Kentucky road. However, you might experience some things even scarier. According to Louisville Halloween:

There are many stories tied to Sleepy Hollow. The most well known is that of the black hearse. It is said that while driving a black hearse will appear out of nowhere and start following you. The hearse continues to pick up speed scaring the driver and causing many cars to run off the road and plumet down the 30-foot ravine that borders the road. Another story is that of Cry-Baby bridge. There used to be a covered bridge that stood there. Now it has been replaced by a more modern bridge. It has been told that women settlers would discard of sick and unwanted babies into the creek below the bridge. If you stand on the side of the bridge during a clear full moon, you can hear the cries of the discarded souls.

Have you ever driven along these Kentucky roads and experienced something paranormal? Would you be brave enough to venture out on these roads after dark?