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Thompson Avenue

VICPrimary road1.3 km36 segments
5.0Sports
1.3 kmTotal length
36Segments
35Recorded crashes
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Thompson Avenue is a 1.3 km sealed primary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 36 segments
Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.7 - 5.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed89%Unsealed11%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
8.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
5.6
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 36 segments· 13 years of data
35
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
10
Serious injuries
0
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

1%

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.

Segments
Top 66 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#145035670Asphalt0.03 km5.75.46.1#144903967Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.1#144903955Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.1#144366318Asphalt0.03 km5.35.26.1#144931163Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.1#144366317Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.1#144903965Asphalt0.01 km5.35.26.1#144903962Asphalt0.01 km5.35.15.9#144289663Asphalt0.04 km5.35.15.9#144931164Asphalt0.03 km5.35.15.9#144931442Asphalt0.02 km5.35.15.9#144366315Asphalt0.01 km5.35.15.9#144903954Asphalt0.04 km5.35.15.9#144366314Asphalt0.09 km5.35.15.9#144289666Asphalt0.01 km5.35.15.9#144289664Asphalt0.03 km5.35.15.9#144289662Asphalt0.07 km5.35.15.9#144590528Asphalt0.02 km5.25.05.5#144366316Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.7#144366309Asphalt0.06 km5.14.95.7#144903957Asphalt0.05 km5.14.95.7#144903960Asphalt0.03 km5.14.95.7#144931377Asphalt0.02 km5.14.95.7#145035574Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.5#144931443Asphalt0.02 km4.84.65.2#144366311Asphalt0.11 km4.84.65.2#144366310Asphalt0.01 km4.84.65.2#144903952Asphalt0.06 km4.84.65.2#144903959Asphalt0.04 km4.84.65.2#144903951Asphalt0.18 km4.84.65.2#144903950Asphalt0.07 km4.84.65.2#144903953Asphalt0.07 km4.84.65.2#144590529Asphalt0.26 km4.74.45.1#144289665Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144289660Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144289668Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144366308Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144931441Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144931165Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144903968Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144903963Asphalt0.07 km4.74.45.0#144903958Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144903966Asphalt0.03 km4.74.45.0#144903956Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144903961Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144903964Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144931162Asphalt0.02 km4.74.45.0#144931376Asphalt0.03 km4.74.45.0#144289667Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144289661Asphalt0.01 km4.74.45.0#144522492-0.25 km4.34.54.0#144268598Asphalt0.01 km3.55.16.4#145035667Asphalt0.02 km3.55.16.4#145034875Asphalt0.02 km3.24.86.2#145035345Asphalt0.02 km3.24.86.1#145035344Asphalt0.02 km3.24.76.1#145034873Asphalt0.01 km3.24.76.1#144366319Asphalt0.02 km3.04.55.7#144366510Asphalt0.02 km2.94.35.4#144547361Asphalt0.02 km2.84.35.3#144366312Asphalt0.03 km2.84.25.3#145034874Asphalt0.01 km2.84.15.0#144310166Asphalt0.02 km2.84.15.1#144366511Asphalt0.02 km2.84.15.1#144310167Asphalt0.01 km2.74.15.0#144366313Asphalt0.01 km2.74.15.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/thompson-avenue-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Thompson Avenue?+

Thompson Avenue is approximately 1.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Thompson Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Thompson Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Thompson Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Thompson Avenue scores 4.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Thompson Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Thompson Avenue scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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