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Falls Road

VICResidential road0.8 km2 segments
6.7Sports
7.1Safety
0.8 kmTotal length
2Segments

Falls Road is a 770 m sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 2 segments
Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 7.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed55%Unsealed45%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.4
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
9.5
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.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

26%

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 exposure58%
Night driving risk69%
Wind exposure61%
Sun glare risk50%
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 120 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#144928087Asphalt0.24 km8.68.68.7#144834222Paved0.44 km8.18.18.2#144561569Asphalt0.45 km7.97.98.1#144561574Asphalt0.22 km6.86.77.1#144142050-0.54 km6.77.16.7#144142051-0.35 km6.67.06.5#144928092Asphalt0.14 km6.56.27.1#144782477Asphalt0.03 km6.46.26.9#144928089Asphalt0.20 km6.36.06.9#144928088Asphalt0.16 km6.36.06.9#144782476Asphalt0.03 km6.36.06.7#144142052-0.46 km6.16.45.9#144928091Asphalt0.17 km6.05.76.5#144782475Asphalt0.01 km5.85.56.1#144928090Asphalt0.17 km5.85.56.1#144121590Asphalt0.42 km5.48.39.1#144749740Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1#144970636Paved0.51 km5.48.39.1#144117488Paved0.28 km5.48.39.1#144749743Asphalt0.37 km5.48.39.1#144749744Asphalt0.36 km5.38.39.0#144749754Asphalt0.38 km5.38.39.0#144749741Asphalt0.42 km5.38.39.0#144968841Asphalt0.39 km5.38.39.0#144749742Asphalt0.39 km5.38.39.0#144749751Asphalt0.51 km5.38.39.0#144749752Asphalt0.17 km5.38.39.0#144749746Asphalt0.35 km5.38.39.0#144749757Asphalt0.48 km5.38.39.0#144749755Asphalt0.59 km5.38.39.0#144561572Asphalt0.18 km5.35.15.8#144749750Asphalt0.35 km5.38.29.0#144749753Asphalt0.36 km5.28.18.9#144834223Paved0.33 km5.25.05.9#144142054-0.16 km5.15.35.1#144749759Asphalt0.40 km5.17.98.5#144749748Asphalt0.48 km5.17.98.5#144749749Asphalt0.41 km5.17.98.5#144749747Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#144749756Asphalt0.39 km5.17.88.7#144121595Asphalt0.25 km5.07.78.3#144561570Asphalt0.14 km5.04.85.7#144749760Asphalt0.39 km5.07.78.4#144968844Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.3#144749763Asphalt0.38 km5.07.78.3#144561573Asphalt0.25 km5.04.85.5#144749758Asphalt0.37 km4.97.68.3#144749764Asphalt0.37 km4.97.68.3#144561571Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.5#144749745Asphalt0.44 km4.87.58.2#144968843Asphalt0.37 km4.87.48.1#144968842Asphalt0.47 km4.87.38.1#144561576Asphalt0.15 km4.84.55.4#144315347Asphalt0.08 km4.77.18.0#144749761Asphalt0.40 km4.77.17.7#144749762Asphalt0.26 km4.56.97.8#144749765Asphalt0.41 km4.56.97.8#144561575Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9#144749771Asphalt0.11 km4.56.87.7#144121593Asphalt0.14 km4.36.67.7#144121597Asphalt0.08 km4.36.57.6#144968845Asphalt0.24 km4.26.47.2#144968846Asphalt0.07 km4.26.47.2#144749767Asphalt0.28 km4.26.37.5#144749768Asphalt0.06 km4.26.37.5#144142053-0.42 km4.14.34.3#144749772Asphalt0.06 km4.06.17.1#144735926Asphalt0.16 km4.06.07.1#144749766Asphalt0.29 km4.06.07.2#144691696Fine_gravel0.25 km4.06.54.0#144968840Asphalt0.13 km3.85.77.0#144561567-0.07 km3.83.94.2#144121599Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9#144749770Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.8#144735927Asphalt0.05 km3.75.56.9#144121598Asphalt0.04 km3.75.56.5#144735928Asphalt0.15 km3.75.56.9#144749769Asphalt0.05 km3.75.56.6#144445749Asphalt0.04 km3.65.76.8#144142055-0.01 km3.63.74.1#144691697Fine_gravel0.01 km3.53.63.9#144121594Asphalt0.03 km3.55.26.2#144121591Asphalt0.37 km3.55.26.2#144121592Asphalt0.09 km3.55.16.0#144121596Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9#144970637Paved0.01 km3.44.95.8#144561568-0.04 km3.33.43.7#144234853Asphalt0.07 km3.25.06.2#144445748Asphalt0.05 km3.04.65.9#145114286Asphalt0.08 km3.04.55.8#145114285Asphalt0.05 km2.94.55.8#144970634Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#144117491Unpaved0.46 km2.44.04.0#144117492Unpaved0.29 km2.44.24.0#144574524Gravel0.12 km2.44.94.0#144250053Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#144574525Gravel0.41 km2.44.94.0#144632518Gravel0.11 km2.45.44.0#144632515Gravel0.12 km2.45.14.0#144632519Gravel0.06 km2.45.24.0#144117489Unpaved0.41 km2.44.74.0#144970635Unpaved0.12 km2.44.44.0#144117490Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#144315330Unpaved0.43 km2.45.84.0#144315328Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#144315327Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#144315329Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#144315332Unpaved0.19 km2.44.84.0#144315334Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#144315331Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#144315333Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#144315335Unpaved0.35 km2.45.84.0#145043602Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#145043601Unpaved0.04 km2.44.54.0#144250054Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#145043603Unpaved0.15 km2.45.94.0#144632513Gravel0.62 km2.46.04.0#144632514Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0#144632517Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0#144632516Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/falls-road-vic-5Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Falls Road?+

Falls Road is approximately 770 m long.

Is Falls Road sealed?+

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

Is Falls Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Falls Road scores 6.6/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Falls Road in a caravan?+

With care. Falls Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Falls Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Falls Road scores 7.1/10 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.