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Calder Alternative Highway

VICTrunk road20.8 km68 segments
6.2Sports
8.1Safety
20.8 kmTotal length
68Segments
37Recorded crashes
57Grey spot segments
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Calder Alternative Highway is a 21 km sealed trunk route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule
6.2/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
5.9/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
6.6/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
5.1/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
7.2/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 68 tronçons
Excellent (8+)9%Bon (6-8)47%Correct (4-6)43%Faible (<4)1%

IQR score Sport : 5.8 - 6.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed99%Unsealed1%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
10.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
0.0
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
10.0
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeTrunk road
3.0
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
9.0
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
7.0
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 68 tronçons· 13 ans de données
37
Total des accidents
6
Décès
19
Blessures graves
57
Zones grises

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

0%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

0%

Basé sur 13 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
8.1/10 score de sécurité - plus élevé = plus sûr
Exposition route mouillée41%
Risque de conduite de nuit32%
Exposition au vent45%
Risque d'éblouissement52%
Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 81 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108809617Asphalt0.53 km9.19.19.0#109150357Paved0.41 km8.78.78.8#109150353Paved0.27 km8.68.68.7#109150342Paved0.53 km8.58.48.4#109157635Paved0.49 km8.28.18.0#109150359Asphalt0.44 km8.28.18.3#108809614Asphalt0.50 km8.18.18.2#109157619Paved0.22 km7.97.88.1#109150345Paved0.30 km7.77.67.6#109415660Paved0.11 km7.57.47.7#109150456Asphalt0.17 km7.57.67.6#109453973Asphalt0.17 km7.57.67.6#109150343Paved0.57 km7.57.47.4#108809618Asphalt0.52 km7.57.37.6#109157634Paved0.65 km7.37.27.3#109157642Paved0.20 km7.27.07.5#109157636Paved0.10 km7.06.87.4#109157626Paved0.44 km6.86.57.0#108809623Asphalt0.56 km6.76.57.0#108809622Asphalt0.24 km6.66.46.7#109157643Paved0.21 km6.66.36.7#109157644Paved0.09 km6.56.36.8#109415662Paved0.04 km6.56.37.1#109415661Paved0.14 km6.56.36.8#109342651Paved0.01 km6.56.37.0#109150340Asphalt0.04 km6.46.27.0#109157638Paved0.05 km6.46.27.0#109415659Paved0.08 km6.46.16.9#109415665Paved0.07 km6.36.16.8#109157632Paved0.14 km6.36.06.6#109157625Paved0.38 km6.26.06.6#109157622Paved0.07 km6.25.96.7#108809619Asphalt0.40 km6.25.96.6#109334020Paved0.30 km6.25.96.6#109157631Paved0.18 km6.25.96.6#109157639Paved0.19 km6.25.96.6#108809625Asphalt0.22 km6.25.96.6#108809627Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6#108809616Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6#108809626Asphalt0.42 km6.25.96.6#109150346Paved0.06 km6.25.96.6#109157633Paved0.36 km6.25.96.6#109157641Paved0.17 km6.05.76.4#109157623Paved0.16 km6.05.76.4#109157621Paved0.05 km6.05.76.4#109342650Paved0.28 km6.05.76.2#108809620Asphalt0.38 km5.95.66.1#108809621Asphalt0.50 km5.95.66.1#109415666Paved0.22 km5.95.66.1#109150358Asphalt0.33 km5.95.66.1#109157646Paved0.08 km5.95.66.1#109150356Paved0.50 km5.95.66.1#109150354Paved0.30 km5.95.66.1#109150352Paved0.64 km5.95.66.1#109150350Paved0.30 km5.95.66.1#109150348Paved0.60 km5.95.66.1#108809615Asphalt0.41 km5.95.66.1#108809624Asphalt0.27 km5.95.66.1#109150341Paved0.03 km5.95.66.1#109294916Paved0.11 km5.85.56.0#109157624Paved0.28 km5.85.56.0#109157628Paved0.43 km5.85.56.0#109157630Paved0.12 km5.85.56.0#109157645Paved0.01 km5.75.45.9#109157637Paved0.02 km5.75.45.9#109150355Paved0.50 km5.75.45.9#109150347Paved0.64 km5.75.45.9#109150344Paved0.37 km5.75.45.9#109150351Paved0.50 km5.75.45.9#109150349Paved0.50 km5.75.45.9#109150455-0.16 km5.76.05.4#109157627Paved0.39 km5.65.35.7#109157640Paved0.13 km5.65.35.7#109157629Paved0.62 km5.65.35.7#109157620Paved0.11 km5.65.35.7#109453977Paved0.07 km5.55.26.0#109453976Paved0.05 km5.55.26.0#109323945Paved0.41 km5.07.88.6#109323941Paved0.51 km4.67.38.2#109150454-0.14 km4.24.53.9#109323942Paved0.01 km3.34.95.9
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Calder Alternative Highway?+

Calder Alternative Highway is approximately 21 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Calder Alternative Highway sealed?+

Yes. Calder Alternative Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Calder Alternative Highway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Calder Alternative Highway scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Calder Alternative Highway in a caravan?+

Yes. Calder Alternative Highway scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Calder Alternative Highway good for an EV?+

Yes. Calder Alternative Highway scores 6.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Calder Alternative Highway?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Calder Alternative Highway - sections where the road geometry does not match the posted speed limit. Take extra care in wet or low-visibility conditions.

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Road data last updated: 24 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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