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Van Ness Avenue

VICPrimary road0.8 km5 segments
5.5Sports
5.7Safety
0.8 kmTotal length
5Segments
5Recorded crashes
8Grey spot segments

Van Ness Avenue is a 1 km sealed primary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)18%Fair (4-6)36%Poor (<4)36%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.0

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
1.4
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
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments· 13 years of data
5
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
8
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

0%

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
5.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure57%
Sun glare risk65%
Wildlife strike risk25%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/van-ness-avenue-vicRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Van%20Ness%20Avenue&state=VICSearch roads by name

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 Van Ness Avenue?+

Van Ness Avenue is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Van Ness Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Van Ness Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Van Ness Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Van Ness Avenue scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Van Ness Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Van Ness Avenue scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Van Ness Avenue good for an EV?+

Yes. Van Ness Avenue scores 6.3/10 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 Van Ness Avenue?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Van Ness Avenue - 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.