Echidna Road

VICResidential road0.2 km2 segments

6.4Sports

8.5Safety

0.2 kmTotal length

2Segments

1Recorded crashes

Echidna Road is a 220 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)90%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed69%Unsealed31%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

Curviness

9.0

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

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.9

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure34%

Night driving risk44%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk17%

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 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144235948-0.20 km6.77.16.7 #144552236-0.16 km6.26.56.2 #144272779-0.05 km4.34.54.6 #144235934-0.04 km4.24.44.6 #144235933-0.04 km3.83.93.8 #144272780-0.03 km3.73.84.2 #144235932-0.02 km3.73.84.1 #144497775Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.5 #144272781-0.02 km3.63.74.0 #144235949-0.02 km3.63.74.0 #144497777Asphalt0.38 km3.55.16.1 #144497776Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #144272782-0.02 km3.43.53.8 #144272797-0.01 km2.92.93.0 #144272796-0.01 km2.92.93.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/echidna-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 Echidna Road?+

Echidna Road is approximately 220 m long.

Is Echidna Road sealed?+

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

Is Echidna Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Echidna Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Echidna Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Echidna Road scores 3.1/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Echidna Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Echidna Road scores 6.4/10 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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