Spooky Streets: Crybaby Bridge (Prince George’s County) Named as Maryland’s Scariest Road, According to Survey of Drivers.

The survey asked drivers which roads they fear the most. 

Crybaby Bridge (Prince George’s County) emerged as the 67th most feared road nationally, followed by Dead Man’s Curve (Hagerstown) (69th) + Spook Hill (Burkittsville) (78th).

Driving down a desolate road can be unnerving. But what if that road is infamous for ghostly sightings and haunted legends? Imagine venturing through stretches of asphalt where eerie apparitions and strange phenomena are part of the local folklore. For thrill-seekers, this is a must-see list; for others, it might be roads best avoided after dark.

Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach surveyed 3,000 drivers to discover which roads they mostly would avoid after dark – those infamous for supernatural encounters, spine-tingling tales, and eerie sightings that make the bravest souls’ hair stand on end.

The top 5 were as follows:

#1 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.

#2 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.

#3 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.

#4 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.

#5 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.

Three Maryland roads emerged among the most feared in the country, among drivers:

#67 Crybaby Bridge (Prince George’s County)

Legend has it that the cries of a baby can be heard at night on this bridge, where it’s said a child was tragically thrown into the water below. Many who visit report feeling an inexplicable sadness in the air, with the haunting cries adding to the eerie atmosphere that envelops the area after dark.

#69 Dead Man’s Curve (Hagerstown)

Dead Man’s Curve in Hagerstown, Maryland, has long been rumored to be haunted due to its dangerous history of fatal accidents. Locals claim to have seen ghostly figures along the curve, with eerie lights and strange noises reported at night. Some even believe the spirits of those who perished in tragic crashes still linger, making the road a spooky spot for those who dare to drive it.

#78 Spook Hill (Burkittsville)

This spooky hill is located in the town that was the filming location for The Blair Witch Project. Cars left in neutral appear to roll uphill, defying gravity. Local lore attributes this to the spirits of soldiers from the Civil War pushing the cars to safety.

Infographic showing the most feared roads in America

In sponsorship with Gunther Volkswagen Delray Beach

See the table below for a ranking of the spookiest streets in America, as voted by 3,000 drivers.