The “Devil’s Highway” moniker generally refers to the former U.S. Route 666 (now U.S. 191), known for urban legends rooted in its, “Number of the Beast” association. Tales include supernatural occurrences, ghostly hitchhikers, and high accident rates in Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.
- Route 666 Legend The highway’s association with 666 led to rumors of evil, with travelers reporting strange, supernatural phenomena, including disappearing cars and phantom trucks.
- High Incident Rate Due to the high number of accidents and fatalities, many believed the road was cursed, leading to its renaming to US 191 in 1992.
- Ghostly Encounters Stories often involve encounters with a mysterious sedan or “phantom cars” that run drivers off the road before vanishing.
Note on Geographic Confusion: While I-84 passes through Utah (near the geological formation called “Devil’s Slide”), the “Devil’s Highway” nickname is specifically associated with the former U.S. 666, which ran through the Four Corners region.
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