RACV asks Victorians to nominate most dangerous country roads

RACV has today launched its My Country Road survey, encourages 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