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Ben Lomond Road

TASSecondary road17.5 km47 segments
3.9Sports
6.1Safety
17.5 kmTotal length
47Segments
27Recorded crashes
4Grey spot segments
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Ben Lomond Road is a 18 km unsealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Scores par véhicule
3.9/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
6.4/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
4.0/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
8.3/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
3.6/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 47 tronçons
Correct (4-6)95%Faible (<4)5%

IQR score Sport : 4.0 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
5.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
9.3
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
9.2
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeSecondary road
8.0
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
7.0
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
8.9
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Grey spots4 of 47 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.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 47 tronçons· 29 ans de données
27
Total des accidents
0
Décès
2
Blessures graves
4
Zones grises
Roads.detail.last5Years
6
Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr
0
Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr
Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.586 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.109▼ Roads.detail.belowStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

0%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

10%

Basé sur 29 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée69%
Risque de conduite de nuit60%
Exposition au vent59%
Risque d'éblouissement81%
Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Segments
Top 49 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141166945Gravel0.37 km4.06.54.0#141233681Gravel0.13 km4.05.04.0#141166948Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#141166952Gravel0.37 km4.06.54.0#141166957Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0#141166941Gravel0.52 km4.06.54.0#141166965Gravel0.51 km4.06.54.0#141166947Gravel0.54 km4.06.54.0#141233679Gravel0.43 km4.06.54.0#141166960Gravel0.01 km4.05.44.0#141166954Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0#141166934Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#141233678Gravel0.48 km4.06.54.0#141166963Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#141166933Gravel0.07 km4.05.34.0#141233676Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0#141166956Gravel0.65 km4.06.54.0#141166951Gravel0.47 km4.06.54.0#141166950Gravel0.41 km4.06.54.0#141166946Gravel0.55 km4.06.54.0#141166939Gravel0.51 km4.06.54.0#141166937Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#141166936Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#141166962Gravel0.43 km4.06.54.0#141166935Gravel0.31 km4.06.54.0#141166949Gravel0.39 km4.06.54.0#141166944Gravel0.36 km4.06.54.0#141166964Gravel0.42 km4.06.54.0#141166966Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0#141166967Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0#141166953Gravel0.40 km4.06.54.0#141166942Gravel0.36 km4.06.54.0#141211035Gravel0.19 km4.06.54.0#141233680Gravel0.49 km4.06.54.0#141211034Gravel0.02 km4.05.64.0#141166958Gravel0.36 km4.06.54.0#141166955Gravel0.11 km4.06.24.0#141166940Gravel0.50 km4.06.54.0#141166943Gravel0.37 km4.06.54.0#141233677Gravel0.35 km4.06.44.0#141166959Gravel0.17 km4.06.54.0#141166938Gravel0.38 km4.06.54.0#141211033Gravel0.20 km4.06.54.0#141166961Gravel0.45 km4.05.84.0#141233682Gravel0.36 km2.35.94.0#141301955Gravel0.38 km2.35.94.0#141233684Gravel0.07 km2.35.04.0#141301956Gravel0.27 km2.35.94.0#141233683Gravel0.36 km2.35.94.0
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 Ben Lomond Road?+

Ben Lomond Road is approximately 18 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ben Lomond Road sealed?+

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

Is Ben Lomond Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Ben Lomond Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Ben Lomond Road scores 3.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Ben Lomond Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Ben Lomond Road scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Ben Lomond Road?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Ben Lomond 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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