RACV asks Victorians to nominate most dangerous country roads

RACV has today launched its My Country Road survey, encouraging Victorians to have their say on the regional roads that RACV has identified as the worst in the state.

RACV has worked with the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) to analyse the safety standards of 19,800 kilometres of Victoria’s regional roads. Based on Australian Road Assessment Program (AusRAP) data, crash history and traffic volumes, RACV has identified 52 dangerous highway sections in regional Victoria, grouping them into five regional areas. My Country Road participants have the opportunity to provide feedback on up to three of the identified road sections, or nominate their own roads of concern.

RACV Head of Policy James Williams said feedback from past My Country Road surveys has played a critical role in identifying safety concerns and influencing government planning and investment decisions.

“Over half of Victoria’s road crashes occur on regional roads. RACV’s My Country Road survey gives everyday Victorians a direct voice on the condition and safety of roads that have too many fatalities and serious injuries,” Mr Williams said.

RACV said traffic volumes on regional roads increase significantly over holiday periods and encourages Victorians to nominate roads they feel unsafe on through RACV’s My Country Road survey.

“With more families heading away over the upcoming long weekend, we’re reminding drivers to plan ahead, allow extra travel time and take regular breaks,” Mr Williams said.

“It’s a perfect time to keep an eye out and share your experiences and possible solutions by completing the RACV My Country Road survey.

“Regional roads can present unique hazards including potholes, narrow shoulders, changing speed zones and insufficient opportunities to overtake safely. Slowing down, driving to the conditions and avoiding fatigue are critical to keeping everyone safe.”

“This campaign provides governments with the information to prioritise limited funding based on feedback from the people who use these roads. This includes road resurfacing, shoulder widening, additional overtaking lanes and intersection improvements.”

Importantly, previous campaigns have delivered results. The top 20 roads identified in the 2024 My Country Road survey have all seen some improvements or have had upgrades planned or announced.

“These improvements are a positive step, but there is still more work to do to ensure regional Victorians and visitors can travel safely and confidently,” Mr Williams said.

“In 2024, 64 per cent of participants told us potholes and rough road surfaces were their top safety concern – a sharp increase on previous years. This is a clear message that reinforced the need for targeted repairs and long-term ongoing road maintenance funding.”

My Country Road analysis targets one- and two-star AusRAP roads. RACV wants to see major roads improved to a minimum of 3-stars AusRAP safety rating on existing sections, and a minimum of 4-stars AusRAP on new sections.

This year’s campaign comes after RACV conducted its My Melbourne Road survey last year, asking Victorians to identify the most dangerous intersections across the suburbs.

To discover more about the 52 most dangerous road sections in country Victoria, and to complete the survey, visit RACV's Have Your Say page.

The survey closes Friday, 17 July 2026.

Victoria’s most dangerous roads:

South West Victoria

• Glenelg Highway - Dunkeld to Hamilton
• Glenelg Highway - Hamilton to SA border
• Great Ocean Road - Lorne to Apollo Bay
• Great Ocean Road - Port Campbell to Apollo Bay
• Great Ocean Road - Warrnambool to Port Campbell
• Hamilton Highway - Mortlake to Hamilton
• Henty Highway - Portland to Hamilton
• Midland Highway - Ballarat to Geelong
• Princes Highway West - Colac to Camperdown
• Princes Highway West - Portland to Port Fairy

Western Victoria

• Glenelg Highway - Lake Bolac to Dunkeld
• Henty Highway - Horsham to Hamilton
• Midland Highway - Ballarat to Daylesford
• Midland Highway - Castlemaine to Daylesford
• Pyrenees and Glenelg Highways - Dunkeld to Ararat
• Pyrenees Highway - Avoca to Ararat
• Western Highway - Ararat to Stawell
• Western Highway - Ballarat to Trawalla
• Western Highway - Horsham to Stawell
• Western Highway - Nhill to Horsham

North West Victoria

• Calder Highway - Ouyen to Charlton
• Calder Highway - Ouyen to Mildura
• Loddon Valley Highway - Bendigo to Kerang
• Mallee Highway - Ouyen to SA border
• Murray Valley Highway - Swan Hill to Robinvale
• Northern Highway - Echuca to Heathcote
• Northern Highway and McIvor Highway - Wallan to Bendigo
• Pyrenees Highway - Maryborough to Castlemaine
• Robinvale-Sea Lake Road - Robinvale to Manangatang
• Sunraysia Highway - St Arnaud to Donald

North East Victoria

• Beechworth-Wangaratta Road - Wangaratta to Beechworth
• Goulburn Valley Highway and Maroondah Highway - Yea to Mansfield
• Great Alpine Road - Wangaratta to Bright
• Maroondah Highway - Alexandra to Healesville
• Melba Highway - Yea to Dixons Creek
• Midland Highway - Benalla to Mansfield
• Midland Highway - Shepparton to Benalla
• Murray Valley Highway - Cobram to Yarrawonga
• Murray Valley Highway - Corryong to Tallangatta
• Murray Valley Highway - Wodonga to Tallangatta
• Murray Valley Highway and Echuca Road - Echuca to Shepparton

Eastern Victoria

• Bass Highway - San Remo to Wonthaggi
• Bass Highway - Wonthaggi to Leongatha
• Great Alpine Road - Bairnsdale to Omeo
• Monaro Highway - Cann River to NSW border
• Princes Highway East - Bairnsdale to Lakes Entrance
• Princes Highway East - Lakes Entrance to NSW border
• South Gippsland Highway - Foster to Leongatha
• South Gippsland Highway - Foster to Yarram
• South Gippsland Highway - Loch to Leongatha
• South Gippsland Highway - Yarram to Sale
• Strzelecki Highway - Leongatha to Mirboo North