Rowans Road

VICUnclassified road1.4 km3 segments

2.4Sports

7.1Safety

1.4 kmTotal length

3Segments

3Grey spot segments

Rowans Road is a 1 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed70%Unsealed30%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 3 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 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

18%

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 exposure42%

Night driving risk52%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk96%

Wildlife strike risk10%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 80 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108856989Asphalt0.02 km6.86.57.2 #108856987Asphalt0.09 km6.56.36.9 #108856990Paved0.03 km6.56.37.0 #109524954Paved0.02 km6.56.27.0 #109613056Paved0.01 km6.36.06.9 #109539319Paved0.02 km6.36.06.9 #109537657Paved0.02 km6.36.06.9 #109695211Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.8 #108856988Asphalt0.07 km6.25.96.6 #109695212Asphalt0.03 km6.15.86.6 #109477178Paved0.21 km6.05.76.5 #109613055Paved0.01 km6.05.76.5 #109613061Paved0.04 km6.05.76.5 #109477177Paved0.01 km6.05.76.5 #109477175Asphalt0.09 km5.85.56.1 #109477174Asphalt0.09 km5.85.56.1 #109477173Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.1 #109613059Asphalt0.02 km5.85.56.1 #109539318Paved0.05 km5.85.56.1 #109745579Paved0.01 km5.75.45.9 #109613057Paved0.01 km5.75.35.8 #109612417Paved0.01 km5.65.35.8 #109612419Paved0.01 km5.65.35.8 #109477176Asphalt0.03 km5.65.35.8 #109613063Paved0.01 km5.65.35.8 #109612416Paved0.01 km5.65.35.8 #109613054Paved0.01 km5.65.35.8 #108614179-0.02 km5.25.05.4 #109695208Paved0.08 km4.36.57.7 #108614181Paved0.12 km4.16.47.4 #109695206Paved0.11 km4.16.17.3 #109042362Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.7 #109695213Paved0.03 km3.75.56.8 #108659339Paved0.02 km3.75.56.8 #109695209Paved0.04 km3.75.56.8 #109613062Asphalt0.04 km3.75.46.8 #108614177Paved0.12 km3.75.66.4 #108659340Paved0.03 km3.65.36.5 #109695207Paved0.07 km3.65.36.5 #109613051Paved0.06 km3.65.36.5 #109613060Asphalt0.04 km3.65.36.5 #109612413Paved0.05 km3.65.46.8 #109539323Paved0.04 km3.55.36.6 #109042380Asphalt0.37 km3.55.26.2 #108856991Paved0.06 km3.55.16.2 #108614178Paved0.07 km3.55.26.5 #109612414Paved0.03 km3.55.26.5 #109612418Paved0.03 km3.55.26.5 #109042366Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109042367Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109042369Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109042372Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109042374Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109042365Asphalt0.13 km3.55.16.1 #109042378Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #109695210Paved0.01 km3.45.06.1 #109745578Paved0.13 km3.45.06.1 #109745576Paved0.02 km3.45.06.1 #109042364Asphalt0.59 km3.45.05.9 #109042375Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109042377Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109042379Asphalt0.32 km3.44.95.8 #109042363Asphalt0.39 km3.44.95.8 #109042368Asphalt0.60 km3.44.95.8 #109042370Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109042371Asphalt0.62 km3.44.95.8 #109042373Asphalt0.50 km3.44.95.8 #109042376Asphalt0.43 km3.44.95.8 #109745577Paved0.17 km3.34.85.8 #109504358Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0 #109344897Unpaved0.14 km2.45.24.0 #108940576Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #108940577Unpaved0.58 km2.45.64.0 #108940578Unpaved0.30 km2.46.04.0 #109344895Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #109344896Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0 #109504355Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0 #109504356Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0 #109504357Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0 #109504359Unpaved0.11 km2.45.34.0

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 Rowans Road?+

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

Is Rowans Road sealed?+

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

Is Rowans Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Rowans Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Rowans Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Rowans Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Rowans 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: 24 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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