Denton Drive

VICResidential road0.8 km5 segments

6.2Sports

0.8 kmTotal length

5Segments

2Recorded crashes

Denton Drive is a 800 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles with flowing corners and solid surface.

Explore more roads near Melbourne40 km

7-day forecast

Write a story··Report an issue

Vehicle scores

6.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 5 segments

Excellent (8+)36%Fair (4-6)55%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 2.9 - 5.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed46%Unsealed54%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

7.3

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

Curviness

7.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classResidential road

3.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

6.9

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

6.3

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 5 segments· 13 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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.

Segments

Top 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144495490Asphalt0.29 km8.18.18.2 #144495491Asphalt0.14 km5.85.76.2 #144614109-0.25 km5.45.75.1 #144495489Asphalt0.05 km5.35.15.8 #144614108-0.08 km3.53.53.4 #144840042-0.20 km3.33.43.7 #144495386Asphalt0.02 km2.94.45.8 #144495385Asphalt0.02 km2.94.45.8 #144756617-0.05 km2.43.84.4 #144614107-0.03 km2.03.33.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/denton-drive-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Denton%20Drive&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.

Enquire about council data access →

Frequently asked questions

How long is Denton Drive?+

Denton Drive is approximately 800 m long.

Is Denton Drive sealed?+

Yes. Denton Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Denton Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Denton Drive scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Denton Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Denton Drive scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Denton Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Denton Drive scores 6.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Similar roads

Baker Crescent

Same state, 138 km away

7.7

RQS

Teal Avenue

Same state, 138 km away

7.7

RQS

Valley Crescent

Same state, 51 km away

7.7

RQS

Tumney Road

Same state, 104 km away

7.7

RQS

Duranta Drive

Same state, 51 km away

7.7

RQS

Road data last updated: 28 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

See how the world's best roads compare