Temple Road

VICSecondary road2.8 km11 segments

6.5Sports

7.7Safety

2.8 kmTotal length

11Segments

6Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

Temple Road is a 2.8 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles with flowing corners and solid surface. It also rates well for 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

6.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Excellent (8+)37%Good (6-8)25%Fair (4-6)38%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed50%Unsealed51%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

7.8

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

Curviness

7.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

6.4

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

Road classSecondary road

6.3

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

Traffic

8.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.8

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 11 segments

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

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 11 segments· 13 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

10%

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 exposure52%

Night driving risk60%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk39%

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

#144629460Asphalt0.38 km8.98.98.9 #144629462Asphalt0.32 km8.78.78.8 #144629459-0.35 km8.18.17.8 #144312357Asphalt0.24 km8.07.98.1 #144312354Asphalt0.05 km6.56.37.1 #144312355Asphalt0.13 km6.56.27.0 #144629461Asphalt0.28 km6.36.16.9 #144312356Asphalt0.12 km6.05.76.5 #145075884Asphalt0.02 km4.84.65.0 #145075885Asphalt0.00 km4.54.24.8 #144825976Unpaved0.43 km4.06.54.0 #144894130Gravel0.14 km4.05.54.0 #144894129Gravel0.44 km4.06.54.0 #144894135Gravel0.03 km4.04.24.0 #144894137Gravel0.03 km4.04.34.0 #144894128Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0 #144745691Asphalt0.03 km3.75.67.0 #144312359Asphalt0.03 km3.65.56.9 #144312358Asphalt0.02 km3.24.75.7

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 Temple Road?+

Temple Road is approximately 2.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Temple Road sealed?+

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

Is Temple Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Temple Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Temple Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Temple Road scores 6.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Temple Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Temple Road scores 6.6/10 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 Temple Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Temple Road - section 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: 28 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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