Avon Road

TASResidential road0.4 km2 segments

4.0Sports

0.4 kmTotal length

2Segments

1Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

Avon Road is a 0 km unsealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

5.0

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

Curviness

8.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments· 28 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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.

Segments

Top 2 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108418576Gravel0.15 km4.06.04.0 #108418577Gravel0.21 km4.06.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Avon Road?+

Avon Road is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Avon Road sealed?+

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

Is Avon Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Avon Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Avon Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Avon Road scores 3.5/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Avon Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Avon Road scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Avon Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Avon Road - section 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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