Cowans Road

VICUnclassified road0.6 km2 segments

3.8Sports

7.6Safety

0.6 kmTotal length

2Segments

Cowans Road is a 550 m sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 4.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed7%Unsealed93%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

1.1

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

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 exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

4,449vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 33% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk11%

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 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144392426Asphalt0.53 km5.38.29.0 #144392427Asphalt0.03 km3.85.76.8 #144428211Gravel0.06 km2.44.94.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/cowans-road-vic-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Cowans Road?+

Cowans Road is approximately 550 m long.

Is Cowans Road sealed?+

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

Is Cowans Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Cowans Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Cowans Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Cowans Road scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Cowans Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Cowans Road scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 26 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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