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Bruce Road

VICUnclassified road2.4 km7 segments
3.5Sports
6.0Safety
2.4 kmTotal length
7Segments
8Grey spot segments
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Bruce Road is a 2 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Fair (4-6)13%Poor (<4)88%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 3.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed16%Unsealed84%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots8 of 7 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskElevated
Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.
Night riskPresent
Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.
Wind exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 7 segments· 13 years of data
8
Grey spots
Last 5 years
2
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
VIC avg: 0.260 crashes/km/yrThis road: 2.095▲ Above average

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure66%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure60%
Sun glare risk56%
Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 74 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#109107866Asphalt0.21 km7.67.67.6#109107865Asphalt0.23 km6.96.86.9#109107864Asphalt0.15 km5.85.66.2#109626989Asphalt0.02 km5.35.26.0#108880174-0.35 km5.28.18.5#109179891Asphalt0.26 km5.07.78.3#109626988Asphalt0.03 km4.94.65.4#108880176-0.50 km4.97.67.8#108880206Asphalt0.20 km4.77.58.4#109330675-0.37 km4.77.57.9#109626990Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9#108880175-0.40 km4.16.46.7#109330674-0.44 km4.16.56.8#108880207Asphalt0.07 km3.65.76.8#108880196-0.08 km3.65.66.2#109500832Paved0.62 km3.55.16.2#109634658-0.08 km3.55.46.0#115637288-0.16 km3.55.56.0#109179886Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.0#109601699Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#109601700Asphalt0.24 km3.55.16.1#109500833Paved0.06 km3.44.95.8#109330672-0.10 km3.35.15.8#115422140-0.18 km3.34.95.5#108880177-0.50 km3.34.95.5#109518291-0.04 km3.34.95.7#109330666-0.07 km3.25.05.8#108880203-0.03 km3.15.05.9#108880205-0.03 km3.15.05.9#109330667-0.09 km3.14.95.5#109634657-0.02 km3.14.75.5#109101418-0.03 km3.14.65.0#108880173-0.06 km3.14.55.2#108880188-0.01 km3.04.65.5#109330673-0.10 km3.04.75.5#109540344-0.04 km3.04.45.1#109330671-0.10 km2.94.65.4#109540345-0.02 km2.94.24.8#109330670-0.02 km2.94.55.4#109634656-0.04 km2.94.44.9#109101420-0.03 km2.84.45.3#109634655-0.04 km2.84.45.1#109330668-0.06 km2.84.35.0#109330669-0.01 km2.53.84.3#108880209-0.02 km2.43.74.2#109542404-0.01 km2.43.74.2#108902039Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#108902040Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#108902041Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#108902042Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#108902043Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#115434398Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#115434399Unpaved0.38 km2.45.64.0#115434400Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#109145131Unpaved0.43 km2.45.74.0#109145125Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0#109145126Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#109145127Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#109145128Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#109145129Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#109145130Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#109145132Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#109145133Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#109145134Unpaved0.36 km2.44.54.0#109145135Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#109145136Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#108902036Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#108902035Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#108902034Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#109145137Unpaved0.11 km2.44.34.0#109601697Unpaved0.62 km2.45.14.0#108902037Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#109601698Unpaved0.12 km2.44.44.0#108902038Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/bruce-road-vic-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Bruce%20Road&state=VICSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Bruce Road?+

Bruce Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bruce Road sealed?+

Yes. Bruce Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Bruce Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Bruce Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Bruce Road in a caravan?+

With care. Bruce Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Bruce Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bruce Road scores 6.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Bruce Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Bruce Road - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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