Lower Franklin Road

VICTertiary road6.4 km18 segments

7.8Sports

6.4 kmTotal length

18Segments

19Grey spot segments

Lower Franklin Road is a 6 km sealed tertiary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Excellent (8+)32%Good (6-8)63%Fair (4-6)5%

Sports score IQR: 7.1 - 8.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.6

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 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

13%

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

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure44%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk83%

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 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#115149647Asphalt0.22 km8.78.78.8 #109440437Asphalt0.43 km8.48.48.4 #108658756Asphalt0.22 km8.38.28.3 #108658753Asphalt0.40 km8.28.18.2 #108658750Asphalt0.47 km8.28.18.2 #109440435Asphalt0.57 km8.18.18.0 #109440436Asphalt0.38 km7.97.87.8 #108658751Asphalt0.36 km7.97.88.1 #109440438Asphalt0.38 km7.97.87.8 #108658752Asphalt0.65 km7.87.67.7 #109440434Asphalt0.65 km7.87.67.7 #108658755Asphalt0.48 km7.77.67.7 #108658754Asphalt0.06 km7.57.47.9 #109440432Asphalt0.17 km7.57.37.8 #109440433Asphalt0.33 km6.76.56.7 #109440431Asphalt0.02 km6.46.27.0 #109440439Asphalt0.40 km6.46.16.6 #109440441Asphalt0.19 km6.05.86.3 #109440440Asphalt0.07 km5.95.76.2

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 Lower Franklin Road?+

Lower Franklin Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lower Franklin Road sealed?+

Yes. Lower Franklin Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lower Franklin Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Lower Franklin Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Lower Franklin Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Lower Franklin Road scores 8.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Lower Franklin Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lower Franklin Road scores 7.8/10 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 Lower Franklin Road?+

Contour has identified 19 grey spots on Lower Franklin 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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