Tyers - Thompson Valley Road

VICSecondary road11.4 km32 segmentsC481

8.9Sports

11.4 kmTotal length

32Segments

34Grey spot segments

Tyers - Thompson Valley Road is a 11 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.9/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and caravans and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

8.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 32 segments

Excellent (8+)74%Good (6-8)26%

Sports score IQR: 7.7 - 9.3

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

7.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffic

10.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 32 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

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

65vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 88% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer

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 34 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109275833Asphalt0.35 km9.59.69.5 #108603460Asphalt0.37 km9.59.59.5 #108603457Asphalt0.65 km9.59.59.5 #108603480Asphalt0.39 km9.59.59.5 #108603458Asphalt0.65 km9.49.49.4 #108603459Asphalt0.56 km9.49.49.4 #108603461Asphalt0.40 km9.49.49.4 #108603467Asphalt0.41 km9.49.49.4 #108603456Asphalt0.42 km9.39.39.4 #108603473Asphalt0.37 km9.39.39.3 #108603466Asphalt0.64 km9.29.29.3 #109275834Asphalt0.35 km9.29.29.3 #108603468Asphalt0.54 km9.19.09.1 #108603462Asphalt0.41 km9.19.09.2 #115107458Asphalt0.17 km9.08.99.1 #108603479Asphalt0.49 km8.98.98.8 #108603476Asphalt0.55 km8.98.99.0 #108603475Asphalt0.36 km8.98.99.0 #108603474Asphalt0.37 km8.88.78.7 #108603464Asphalt0.44 km8.68.68.6 #108603478Asphalt0.54 km8.48.48.6 #108603465Asphalt0.32 km8.48.48.4 #108603469Asphalt0.36 km8.38.38.5 #108603470Asphalt0.35 km8.38.28.3 #108603472Asphalt0.56 km8.18.18.2 #108603471Asphalt0.11 km7.57.37.8 #108603463Asphalt0.03 km7.57.48.0 #108603477Asphalt0.12 km7.37.17.2 #109275835Asphalt0.06 km7.27.07.3 #109275836Asphalt0.02 km6.86.67.2 #109056192Asphalt0.01 km6.66.37.2 #115620669Asphalt0.03 km6.66.37.1 #109411953Asphalt0.05 km6.56.26.7 #109056193Asphalt0.03 km6.46.06.8

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 Tyers - Thompson Valley Road?+

Tyers - Thompson Valley Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tyers - Thompson Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Tyers - Thompson Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tyers - Thompson Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Tyers - Thompson Valley Road scores 8.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Tyers - Thompson Valley Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Tyers - Thompson Valley Road scores 8.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Tyers - Thompson Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Tyers - Thompson Valley Road scores 8.9/10 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 Tyers - Thompson Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Tyers - Thompson Valley 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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