Glen Bold Road

SASecondary road1.8 km4 segments

8.0Sports

7.3Safety

1.8 kmTotal length

4Segments

1Recorded crashes

3Grey spot segments

Glen Bold Road is a 2 km unsealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and EVs and caravans.

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Punteggi per veicolo

8.0/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

8.1/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.8/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

8.1/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.5/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 4 tratti

Eccellente (8+)50%Buono (6-8)50%

IQR punteggio Sport: 7.7 - 8.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

5.6

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

Tortuosità

9.4

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

Velocità

10.0

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

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffico

7.0

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

Dislivello

7.0

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

Road intel

Grey spots3 of 4 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 exposureHigh

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

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 4 tratti· 10 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

Roads.detail.last5Years

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.843 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.200▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

Basato su 10 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata58%

Rischio guida notturna62%

Esposizione al vento60%

Rischio abbagliamento solare28%

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 4 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104053974-0.50 km8.38.48.1 #104053976-0.50 km8.18.27.9 #104053975-0.50 km7.97.97.6 #104053977-0.27 km7.47.47.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Glen Bold Road?+

Glen Bold Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Glen Bold Road sealed?+

No. Glen Bold Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Glen Bold Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Glen Bold Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Glen Bold Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Glen Bold Road scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Glen Bold Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Glen Bold Road scores 7.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Is Glen Bold Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Glen Bold Road scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Glen Bold Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Glen Bold 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: 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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