Greendale - Trentham Road

VICSecondary road7.0 km19 segmentsC318

8.5Sports

7.0 kmTotal length

19Segments

19Grey spot segments

Greendale - Trentham Road is a 7 km sealed secondary route in Victoria, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

8.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 19 segments

Excellent (8+)79%Good (6-8)21%

Sports score IQR: 8.3 - 9.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

7.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.5

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 19 segments· 13 years of data

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for VIC. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

32%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 13 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

963vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 95% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk33%

Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments

Top 19 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#109184793Asphalt0.55 km9.59.59.5 #109184794Asphalt0.65 km9.49.49.4 #109184788Asphalt0.41 km9.49.39.3 #109184787Asphalt0.45 km9.39.39.3 #115580789Asphalt0.25 km9.19.09.1 #109184779Asphalt0.39 km9.19.09.1 #109184780Asphalt0.36 km8.98.99.0 #109184789Asphalt0.41 km8.88.88.7 #109184786Asphalt0.36 km8.68.68.6 #109184778Asphalt0.56 km8.58.48.5 #109184785Asphalt0.31 km8.58.48.5 #109184784Asphalt0.36 km8.48.48.5 #109184792Asphalt0.29 km8.48.48.3 #109184790Asphalt0.45 km8.48.38.5 #109184777Asphalt0.22 km8.38.28.3 #109184791Asphalt0.08 km8.07.88.2 #109184783Asphalt0.21 km7.97.88.2 #109184781Asphalt0.30 km7.97.78.0 #109184782Asphalt0.37 km7.67.47.8

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of VIC's road network. Contour scores every road in Australia for surface condition, curviness, grey spot classification, and 4WD track passability. If your organisation manages this road or promotes tourism in the region, this data is available via API.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Greendale - Trentham Road?+

Greendale - Trentham Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Greendale - Trentham Road sealed?+

Yes. Greendale - Trentham Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Greendale - Trentham Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Greendale - Trentham Road scores 8.4/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Greendale - Trentham Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Greendale - Trentham Road scores 8.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Greendale - Trentham Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Greendale - Trentham Road scores 8.5/10 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 Greendale - Trentham Road?+

Contour has identified 19 grey spots on Greendale - Trentham Road - 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: 22 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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