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Crushed rock called Dense Grade. The sharper edges lock together. It's what they use around here for gravel roads and driveways. Quarries sell it for a couple bucks per ton.

 

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Probably wouldn't hurt.

Is that area lower than the rest of the drive? If so, you may have to build it up more.