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Abels Bay Road

TASTertiary road7.4 km24 segments
2.4Sports
7.4 kmTotal length
24Segments
11Recorded crashes
15Grey spot segments
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Abels Bay Road is a 7 km sealed tertiary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.4/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)46%Poor (<4)54%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed49%Unsealed51%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 24 segments· 28 years of data
11
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
15
Grey spots
Last 5 years
2
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.142▼ Below average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

33%

Based on 28 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure64%
Night driving risk71%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk60%
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 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108424054Asphalt0.58 km5.48.49.2#108424062Asphalt0.26 km5.48.39.1#108424053Asphalt0.39 km5.48.39.1#108424058Asphalt0.33 km5.48.39.1#108424059Asphalt0.48 km5.48.39.1#108424061Asphalt0.26 km5.38.39.0#108424060Asphalt0.23 km5.38.29.0#108424055Asphalt0.20 km5.28.18.9#108424057Asphalt0.39 km5.28.18.9#108424052Asphalt0.39 km5.17.98.6#108424056Asphalt0.14 km4.87.38.3#108535654Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0#108535650Unpaved0.30 km2.46.04.0#108535653Unpaved0.17 km2.46.04.0#108535648Unpaved0.24 km2.46.04.0#108535649Unpaved0.11 km2.45.94.0#108535655Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108535651Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#108535656Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#108535658Unpaved0.12 km2.46.04.0#108535647Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0#108535657Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#108535659Unpaved0.32 km2.46.04.0#108535652Unpaved0.13 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/abels-bay-road-tasRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Abels Bay Road?+

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

Is Abels Bay Road sealed?+

Yes. Abels Bay Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Abels Bay Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Abels Bay Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Abels Bay Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Abels Bay Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Abels Bay Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Abels Bay 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: 16 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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