Lower Homestead Road

VICUnclassified road3.1 km9 segments

4.7Sports

7.1Safety

3.1 kmTotal length

9Segments

2Recorded crashes

2Grey spot segments

Lower Homestead Road is a 3.1 km sealed road in Victoria, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and fair surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo

4.7/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

6.4/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

6.6/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

6.9/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

4.9/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 9 tramos

Excelente (8+)19%Bueno (6-8)3%Aceptable (4-6)21%Malo (<4)58%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 3.0 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed21%Unsealed79%

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

5.4

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

7.9

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

4.6

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaUnclassified road

8.0

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

8.7

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

5.9

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Road intel

Grey spots2 of 9 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 9 tramos· 13 años de datos

Accidentes totales

Víctimas mortales

Heridos graves

Zonas grises

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

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Condiciones de accidente - porcentaje de accidentes registrados por circunstancia

Accidentes en firme mojado

Accidentes ocurridos en condiciones húmedas

Accidentes nocturnos

Accidentes ocurridos tras el anochecer

Basado en 13 años de registros de accidentes vinculados a la geometría vial. Desglose de accidentes (noche, mojado, fines de semana): datos VIC 2012-2024. Otros estados muestran solo conteos agregados.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

Exposición firme mojado46%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna61%

Exposición al viento55%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar36%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#144152553Asphalt0.58 km8.98.98.9 #144152554Asphalt0.08 km7.06.87.4 #144247818-0.32 km4.06.46.6 #144247819-0.32 km4.06.46.6 #144608280-0.28 km3.86.16.3 #144247817-0.61 km3.76.06.0 #144247816-0.58 km3.65.75.8 #144247815-0.35 km2.84.54.8 #144390611-0.01 km2.64.04.3 #144608279-0.01 km2.43.74.1

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 Lower Homestead Road?+

Lower Homestead Road is approximately 3.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lower Homestead Road sealed?+

Yes. Lower Homestead Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lower Homestead Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Lower Homestead Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Lower Homestead Road in a caravan?+

With care. Lower Homestead Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Lower Homestead Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lower Homestead Road 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 Lower Homestead Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Lower Homestead 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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