Survey reveals north-east Victoria’s most dangerous roads

RACV head of policy James Williams said the survey helped guide it in identifying safety concerns and influenced government planning and investment decisions for Victorian roads.

“Regional roads can present unique hazards, including potholes, narrow shoulders, changing speed zones and insufficient opportunities to overtake safely,” he said.

“This campaign provides governments with the information to prioritise limited funding based on feedback from the people who use these roads.”

For the north-east region, the Murray Valley Hwy was consistently ranked one of the worst, including the sections between Cobram to Yarrawonga, Corryong to Tallangatta and Wodonga to Tallangatta.

The entire journey of road between Echuca and Shepparton was listed as one of the worst, with the Murray Valley Hwy and Echuca Rds listed both as dangerous roads.

The 2024 survey found that 64 per cent of participants listed potholes and rough road surfaces as their top safety concern, which was a sharp increase from previous years.

Mr Williams said this was a clear message to RACV that reinforced the need for targeted repairs and long-term ongoing road maintenance funding.

New survey to vote on

RACV has also launched its next survey.

The 2026 My Country Roads Survey asks Victorians to have their say on what highways are causing the most headaches and safety concerns for drivers.

The survey asks you to choose a major state highway in the state and identify what could be done to improve the safety of this road, such as repaving, making dual lanes, removing vegetation and more.

With regional road fatalities remaining a significant concern, the RACV is urging residents to share their experiences in the 2026 survey to help pressure decision-makers for better, safer infrastructure.

Have your say by heading to racv.com.au/haveyoursay