Charlton Road

SAUnclassified road0.8 km4 segments

2.7Sports

6.7Safety

0.8 kmTotal length

4Segments

1Recorded crashes

Charlton Road is a 800 m unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 4.8/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.7 - 2.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

4.2

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

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

8.9

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

3.6

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

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.

Wildlife strike riskModerate

Average wildlife strike risk based on roadkill density, proximity to waterways and tree canopy cover. Higher at dawn and dusk.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

SA avg: 0.844 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.531▼ 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 10 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

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk44%

Wind exposure53%

Sun glare risk99%

Wildlife strike risk46%

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

#139941041-0.08 km2.84.34.7 #139941038-0.37 km2.74.24.6 #139941040-0.19 km2.74.24.6 #139941039-0.16 km2.64.04.3

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 Charlton Road?+

Charlton Road is approximately 800 m long.

Is Charlton Road sealed?+

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

Is Charlton Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Charlton Road scores 4.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Charlton Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Charlton Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Charlton Road scores 4.8/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

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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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