The Crescent

VICResidential road0.4 km6 segments

5.2Sports

7.5Safety

0.4 kmTotal length

6Segments

11Grey spot segments

The Crescent is a 0 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Good (6-8)18%Fair (4-6)55%Poor (<4)27%

Sports score IQR: 4.4 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed64%Unsealed36%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.9

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots11 of 6 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.

Sun glarePresent

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

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

VIC avg: 0.260 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.866▲ Above average

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

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 exposure53%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk55%

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 118 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108702641Asphalt0.23 km9.39.39.4 #109278491Paved0.35 km9.39.39.4 #109278490Paved0.38 km9.39.39.4 #109278489Paved0.42 km9.39.39.4 #108702643Asphalt0.29 km9.39.39.4 #108702644Asphalt0.25 km9.39.39.4 #108702639Asphalt0.33 km9.39.29.3 #108702640Asphalt0.18 km9.08.99.1 #108814289Asphalt0.21 km8.18.18.2 #108849965Paved0.16 km7.87.88.0 #108660689Asphalt0.42 km7.77.77.7 #108580599Asphalt0.18 km7.67.67.6 #108656378Asphalt0.19 km7.67.67.6 #108849964Paved0.29 km7.67.67.6 #108849961Paved0.20 km7.67.67.6 #108646354Asphalt0.17 km7.47.47.5 #108699045Asphalt0.32 km7.37.37.2 #108646353Asphalt0.16 km7.17.17.3 #108849963Paved0.17 km7.17.07.2 #108803394Asphalt0.31 km7.07.07.2 #108702642Asphalt0.05 km7.06.77.4 #108580600Asphalt0.17 km7.07.07.2 #108702638Asphalt0.04 km7.06.77.5 #108851139-0.21 km6.77.16.6 #109104260-0.26 km6.77.16.7 #108589070Asphalt0.17 km6.66.56.6 #108773512-0.57 km6.67.06.5 #109597848Asphalt0.15 km6.36.26.4 #108589068Asphalt0.12 km6.36.26.6 #108646352Asphalt0.13 km6.36.26.7 #109263819-0.25 km6.26.66.0 #109104261-0.24 km6.16.56.1 #108851138-0.30 km6.16.45.9 #109263821-0.45 km6.16.55.9 #108634004-0.15 km6.06.46.1 #109091920Asphalt0.09 km6.05.96.4 #109104262-0.21 km6.06.36.0 #108648426Paved0.14 km6.05.96.1 #108648425Paved0.04 km5.75.65.9 #108689181Asphalt0.03 km5.75.56.4 #108580597Asphalt0.05 km5.75.66.3 #108587843Asphalt0.09 km5.65.45.8 #108587841Asphalt0.04 km5.55.46.1 #108587842Asphalt0.03 km5.55.36.1 #108689180Asphalt0.03 km5.55.26.0 #108689183Asphalt0.06 km5.55.25.8 #108832149Asphalt0.03 km5.45.26.0 #108699044Asphalt0.04 km5.35.25.8 #108580598Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.0 #108656376Asphalt0.07 km5.25.05.5 #108689182Asphalt0.05 km5.25.05.5 #108580596Asphalt0.05 km5.25.05.8 #108656377Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.6 #108682534Asphalt0.03 km5.14.95.4 #108580595Asphalt0.04 km5.04.85.6 #108618808Asphalt0.06 km5.04.85.7 #108580594Asphalt0.03 km5.04.85.7 #108682531Asphalt0.07 km5.04.75.3 #108587840Asphalt0.03 km4.94.65.2 #108682533Asphalt0.05 km4.84.65.2 #109091919Asphalt0.11 km4.84.65.2 #108589069Asphalt0.13 km4.84.65.1 #108682532Asphalt0.03 km4.84.65.4 #108587844Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4 #108629295-0.06 km4.74.94.8 #108929779-0.13 km4.74.94.8 #109545237Asphalt0.08 km4.67.08.0 #108618807Asphalt0.01 km4.54.34.9 #108656379Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #108682535Asphalt0.07 km4.54.34.9 #108773513-0.07 km4.54.64.8 #108851136-0.04 km4.34.64.7 #108618806Asphalt0.04 km4.34.14.7 #108849962Paved0.02 km4.34.14.7 #109545238Asphalt0.12 km4.26.37.5 #108641614-0.05 km4.14.34.5 #108641613-0.05 km4.14.34.5 #108929782-0.04 km4.14.24.4 #108713454-0.12 km4.04.24.0 #108634000-0.03 km4.04.14.4 #108726777-0.06 km3.94.04.1 #108580603-0.02 km3.84.04.2 #108661089-0.07 km3.86.06.7 #108713453-0.08 km3.84.04.1 #108726778-0.02 km3.83.94.1 #109621134-0.01 km3.73.94.2 #108851137-0.04 km3.73.94.2 #108726779-0.07 km3.73.83.8 #109621133-0.01 km3.63.84.1 #108634001-0.08 km3.63.73.5 #109263820-0.15 km3.63.73.7 #108634005-0.03 km3.63.74.1 #108661092-0.05 km3.65.56.3 #108634003-0.04 km3.53.63.9 #108580602-0.05 km3.43.53.5 #108634002-0.06 km3.33.43.7 #108773510-0.03 km3.33.43.7 #108629294-0.03 km3.33.43.7 #108929783-0.09 km3.33.43.7 #108726776-0.08 km3.33.43.4 #108929781-0.05 km3.33.33.4 #108661094-0.01 km3.25.05.9 #108661090-0.01 km3.24.85.6 #108755756-0.11 km3.15.25.5 #108773509-0.04 km3.13.23.3 #109799616-0.04 km3.03.13.5 #109621135-0.01 km3.03.13.1 #109621138-0.01 km3.03.13.1 #109621137-0.01 km3.03.13.1 #109621136-0.01 km3.03.13.1 #108661091-0.01 km3.04.65.0 #108773511-0.01 km2.92.93.0 #108929780-0.02 km2.92.93.0 #108580601-0.00 km2.92.93.0 #108629293-0.11 km2.92.93.0 #108773508-0.00 km2.92.93.0 #108661093-0.01 km2.84.34.8 #108755757-0.04 km2.23.74.2

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 The Crescent?+

The Crescent is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is The Crescent sealed?+

Yes. The Crescent is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is The Crescent good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. The Crescent scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive The Crescent in a caravan?+

Yes. The Crescent scores 6.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on The Crescent?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on The Crescent - 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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