RACV has worked with the Australian Automobile Association to analyse the safety standards of 19,800 kilometres of Victoria’s regional roads.
Based on Australian Road Assessment Program 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 increased significantly over holiday periods and encourages Victorians to nominate roads they feel unsafe on through RACV’s 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,” he said.
“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.”
“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.”
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 http://www.racv.com.au/haveyoursay.
The survey closes Friday, July 17.
RACV’s catalog of the worst roads includes:
North-east Victoria
Goulburn Valley Hwy and Maroondah Hwy — Yea to Mansfield
Great Alpine Rd — Wangaratta to Bright
Maroondah Hwy — Alexandra to Healesville
Melba Hwy — Yea to Dixons Creek
Midland Hwy — Benalla to Mansfield
Midland Hwy — Shepparton to Benalla
Murray Valley Hwy — Cobram to Yarrawonga
Murray Valley Hwy and Echuca Rd — Echuca to Shepparton.