Erskine Falls Road

VICTertiary road11.7 km33 segments22

4.9Sports

11.7 kmTotal length

33Segments

34Grey spot segments

Erskine Falls Road is a 12 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 33 segments

Fair (4-6)62%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed67%Unsealed33%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 33 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

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

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

6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk69%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk87%

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 34 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108840746Paved0.18 km5.48.49.2 #108840747Paved0.23 km5.48.49.2 #108734790Paved0.65 km5.48.39.2 #108840745Paved0.18 km5.48.39.1 #108734796Paved0.44 km5.48.39.1 #108734791Paved0.39 km5.48.39.1 #108734797Paved0.49 km5.38.39.1 #108734800Paved0.58 km5.38.29.0 #108734789Paved0.41 km5.38.29.0 #108734803Paved0.65 km5.38.18.9 #108734802Paved0.35 km5.38.18.9 #108734795Paved0.44 km5.38.19.0 #108734788Paved0.65 km5.38.18.9 #108734792Paved0.38 km5.28.08.9 #108734801Paved0.38 km5.28.08.8 #108734798Paved0.21 km5.17.98.8 #108734799Paved0.44 km5.07.68.3 #108734804Paved0.14 km4.97.58.4 #108734787Paved0.10 km4.87.38.3 #108734794Paved0.42 km4.66.98.0 #108734793Paved0.14 km4.56.97.9 #109638805Paved0.01 km3.85.77.0 #108668862Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #108668863Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #108668861Unpaved0.30 km2.46.04.0 #108668859Unpaved0.04 km2.44.84.0 #108668866Unpaved0.18 km2.44.84.0 #108668864Unpaved0.40 km2.45.64.0 #108668858Unpaved0.25 km2.46.04.0 #108668865Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0 #108668857Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0 #108668860Unpaved0.06 km2.45.04.0 #108668855Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0 #108668856Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Erskine Falls Road?+

Erskine Falls Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Erskine Falls Road sealed?+

Yes. Erskine Falls Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Erskine Falls Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Erskine Falls Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Erskine Falls Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Erskine Falls Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Erskine Falls Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Erskine Falls Road scores 8.4/10 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 Erskine Falls Road?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Erskine Falls 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: 22 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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