The study examined the relationship between Dark Triad personality traits, namely Machiavellianism, narcissism, and psychopathy, and risk-taking behavior among young adults. In addition, the study also explored whether gender differences existed in Dark Triad traits and risk-taking. A quantitative correlational research design was employed, and data were collected from 150 young adults using standardized self-report measures. Pearson correlation analysis and independent samples t-tests were used to analyze the data and test the hypotheses. The findings revealed that psychopathy was the only significant positive predictor of risk-taking behavior (r = .48, p < .001). Machiavellianism and narcissism, on the other hand, did not significantly correlate with risk-taking behavior, indicating that people who possess these traits may exhibit more deliberate and self-protective behavioral patterns as opposed to impulsive risk-taking. The findings emphasize the need of distinguishing the Dark Triad traits while studying personality-related risk behaviors among young adults.