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Donington Road

SAUnclassified road30.3 km73 segments
3.5Sports
6.8Safety
30.3 kmTotal length
73Segments
3Recorded crashes
72Grey spot segments
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Donington Road is a 30 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.1/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 73 segments
Excellent (8+)1%Fair (4-6)35%Poor (<4)64%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 4.8

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed62%Unsealed38%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.2
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
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 73 segments· 10 years of data
3
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
72
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure52%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk80%
Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments
Top 75 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104032557Asphalt0.18 km8.38.38.2#104659858Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.9#104659861Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#104659868Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5#104659874Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#104659867Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.4#104659872Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#104659859Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.2#104659863Asphalt0.28 km5.07.68.3#104659864Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2#104659865Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3#104659871Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2#104659866Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1#104659873Asphalt0.50 km4.87.58.1#104659860Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#104659877Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#104659881Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#104659878Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0#104659869Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.1#104659876Asphalt0.50 km4.77.27.8#104659882Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.7#104659857Asphalt0.50 km4.67.08.0#104659844Asphalt0.21 km4.67.07.7#104659856Asphalt0.39 km4.56.97.6#104659840Asphalt0.13 km4.36.57.3#104659862Asphalt0.24 km4.36.57.2#104659841Asphalt0.13 km4.26.37.1#104659875Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.5#104659850Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.6#104659883Asphalt0.31 km3.65.46.3#104659846Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.5#104659854Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.5#104659855Asphalt0.50 km3.65.46.5#104659851Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.5#104659879Asphalt0.12 km3.65.36.3#104659847Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#104659849Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.2#104659848Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#104659870Asphalt0.12 km3.55.16.1#104659845Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#104659853Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#104659843Asphalt0.04 km3.55.16.1#104659884Asphalt0.09 km3.55.16.1#104659852Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#104659842Asphalt0.13 km3.55.16.1#104659880Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1#104607579Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607580Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607581Unpaved0.07 km2.44.64.0#104607582Unpaved0.18 km2.45.94.0#104573130Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104607575Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#104607574Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607573Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607571Unpaved0.14 km2.44.54.0#104607569Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607568Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607567Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104664951Unpaved0.18 km2.44.54.0#104607565Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104607563Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104573132Unpaved0.10 km2.44.04.0#104573131Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104607587Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#104607586Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607585Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#104607584Unpaved0.12 km2.44.44.0#104607583Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607578Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607577Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607564Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#104607566Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607570Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607572Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104607576Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/donington-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Donington%20Road&state=SASearch roads by name

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 Donington Road?+

Donington Road is approximately 30 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Donington Road sealed?+

Yes. Donington Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Donington Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Donington Road in a caravan?+

With care. Donington Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Donington Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Donington Road scores 6.1/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Donington Road?+

Contour has identified 72 grey spots on Donington 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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