Thorpdale Road

VICPrimary road1.6 km6 segmentsB460;94

6.5Sports

1.6 kmTotal length

6Segments

9Grey spot segments

Thorpdale Road is a 2 km sealed primary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)56%Fair (4-6)11%

Sports score IQR: 6.3 - 8.0

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

2.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 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

14%

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.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

2,547vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk47%

Wildlife strike risk18%

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

Segments

Top 14 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109542656Asphalt0.31 km8.38.38.4 #109532052Asphalt0.27 km8.07.98.2 #108585582Asphalt0.61 km8.07.98.1 #109532051Asphalt0.29 km6.96.67.3 #108958927Asphalt0.04 km6.86.57.3 #109532056Asphalt0.07 km6.56.37.0 #108585583Asphalt0.11 km6.46.16.6 #109532057Asphalt0.03 km6.36.16.9 #108958929Asphalt0.09 km6.26.06.8 #109542655Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.6 #109524133Asphalt0.04 km5.75.46.2 #108958930Asphalt0.27 km5.65.35.8 #108958917Asphalt0.06 km4.06.27.4 #108958931Asphalt0.06 km3.85.97.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/thorpdale-road-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 Thorpdale Road?+

Thorpdale Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Thorpdale Road sealed?+

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

Is Thorpdale Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Thorpdale Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Thorpdale Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Thorpdale Road scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Thorpdale Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Thorpdale Road scores 7.0/10 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 Thorpdale Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Thorpdale 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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