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Gordon Road

VICResidential road0.6 km4 segments
2.9Sports
7.3Safety
0.6 kmTotal length
4Segments
79Grey spot segments
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Gordon Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 3.6/10 for caravans with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.9/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
2.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 4 segments
Good (6-8)9%Poor (<4)91%

Sports score IQR: 2.9 - 2.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed23%Unsealed78%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 4 segments· 13 years of data
79
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

50%

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
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk54%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk31%
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 61 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108575546Asphalt0.33 km7.47.37.4#108575547Asphalt0.14 km6.86.87.2#108959442Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#108959444Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#108959446Asphalt0.38 km6.46.16.6#108959443Asphalt0.50 km6.46.16.6#108959445Asphalt0.38 km6.46.16.6#108959441Asphalt0.51 km5.95.56.2#108975223Asphalt0.51 km5.17.98.5#108975225Asphalt0.20 km5.07.88.4#108975222Asphalt0.36 km4.97.58.2#108975224Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.2#108959421Asphalt0.06 km3.75.56.8#108975221Paved0.03 km3.75.56.8#109048120-0.06 km3.63.74.1#108959467Asphalt0.06 km3.45.06.2#109048117-0.06 km3.33.43.7#109048114-0.08 km3.33.43.7#109626961-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626955-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626959-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626962-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626937-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626938-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626941-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626942-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626947-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626951-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626952-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626956-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626960-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109626965-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626966-0.02 km2.92.93.0#109626948-0.01 km2.92.93.0#109048116-0.06 km2.92.93.0#108963991Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#108963993Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#108963989Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#108959304Unpaved0.56 km2.46.04.0#108963987Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#108963988Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#108963990Unpaved0.30 km2.44.04.0#108963999Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#108963986Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#108959305Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#109733792Unpaved0.07 km2.44.04.0#108963985Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#108959303Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#109733791Unpaved0.57 km2.43.84.0#108964000Unpaved0.06 km2.43.84.0#108963998Unpaved0.41 km2.43.84.0#108963997Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#109733790Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#108963996Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#108963995Unpaved0.49 km2.44.04.0#108959306Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#108959307Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#108959308Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#108959309Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#108963994Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#108963992Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/gordon-road-vic-7Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Gordon%20Road&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.

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Gordon Road?+

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

Is Gordon Road sealed?+

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

Is Gordon Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Gordon Road scores 2.9/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Gordon Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Gordon Road scores 3.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gordon Road?+

Contour has identified 79 grey spots on Gordon 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: 23 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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