Orchard Road

VICResidential road1.0 km3 segments

6.6Sports

6.2Safety

1.0 kmTotal length

3Segments

113Grey spot segments

Orchard Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Victoria, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.6/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.0/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

6.5/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

7.6/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

5.8/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 3 tratti

Buono (6-8)67%Discreto (4-6)33%

IQR punteggio Sport: 6.0 - 6.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed7%Unsealed94%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

3.5

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

9.7

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaResidential road

3.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

9.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots113 of 3 segments

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

Wet riskElevated

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 3 tratti· 13 anni di dati

113

Zone grigie

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.260 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 1.629▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per VIC. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

25%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 13 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Volume di traffico

Traffico medio giornaliero annuo

1,290veicoli al giorno (mediana)

Copertura: 33% dei tratti ha dati AADT. Basato su rilevamenti di traffico - i volumi reali variano con le stagioni.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata54%

Rischio guida notturna47%

Esposizione al vento47%

Rischio abbagliamento solare77%

Rischio impatto fauna10%

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

Segments

Top 88 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/orchard-road-vic-9Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Orchard Road?+

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

Is Orchard Road sealed?+

Yes. Orchard Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Orchard Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Orchard Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Orchard Road in a caravan?+

With care. Orchard Road scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Orchard Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Orchard Road scores 6.5/10 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 Orchard Road?+

Contour has identified 113 grey spots on Orchard 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: 23 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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