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Eighth Street

SATertiary road0.8 km6 segments
3.2Sports
7.5Safety
0.8 kmTotal length
6Segments
1Recorded crashes
5Grey spot segments

Eighth Street is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.4/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 3.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed90%Unsealed10%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 6 segments· 10 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
5
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
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure34%
Night driving risk51%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk65%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments
Top 54 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104667328Asphalt0.50 km8.28.28.1#104247764Asphalt0.35 km7.47.47.5#104667343Asphalt0.50 km7.16.97.2#104667344Asphalt0.50 km6.86.66.9#104667340Asphalt0.50 km6.76.56.9#104667345Asphalt0.35 km6.66.46.7#104667341Asphalt0.50 km6.46.26.6#104667342Asphalt0.50 km6.46.26.6#104247767Asphalt0.16 km6.36.16.3#104667339Asphalt0.02 km6.26.06.8#104265186-0.31 km6.16.45.9#104667334Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.5#104667335Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.5#104667338Asphalt0.04 km6.15.86.5#104667333Asphalt0.06 km6.15.86.5#104468469Asphalt0.43 km6.05.86.1#104521520Asphalt0.14 km5.95.76.0#104061530Asphalt0.40 km5.95.86.3#104667332Asphalt0.05 km5.85.56.1#103955410Asphalt0.20 km5.85.75.8#104061531Asphalt0.40 km5.85.76.0#104667336Asphalt0.01 km5.85.56.1#104667331Asphalt0.02 km5.85.56.1#104667330Asphalt0.08 km5.75.45.8#104667337Asphalt0.02 km5.65.35.8#104667329Asphalt0.02 km5.65.35.8#104694764Asphalt0.26 km5.55.25.5#104236604Asphalt0.29 km5.04.95.6#104138263Asphalt0.45 km4.94.75.3#104468467Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.3#104247766Asphalt0.23 km4.84.65.2#104521519Asphalt0.09 km4.84.55.4#103955413Asphalt0.03 km4.84.55.4#104247765Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4#104543762Asphalt0.06 km4.74.35.3#104236600Asphalt0.15 km4.64.44.9#104232827Asphalt0.27 km4.64.35.0#104331601Asphalt0.24 km4.54.34.9#103955411Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9#103955412Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9#104316983Asphalt0.10 km4.34.14.7#104694765Asphalt0.04 km4.34.04.9#104042334Asphalt0.02 km3.45.16.4#104042331Asphalt0.42 km3.34.95.9#104042332Asphalt0.09 km3.24.75.7#104042336Asphalt0.11 km3.24.75.7#104135330Unpaved0.32 km3.13.23.3#104042335Asphalt0.09 km3.14.55.4#104042333Asphalt0.09 km3.14.55.4#104265185-0.01 km3.13.13.2#104317088-0.16 km3.13.13.2#104265188-0.16 km3.13.13.2#104265187-0.01 km2.92.93.0#104694767Unpaved0.07 km2.72.72.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/eighth-street-sa-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Eighth%20Street&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 Eighth Street?+

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

Is Eighth Street sealed?+

Yes. Eighth Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Eighth Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Eighth Street scores 4.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Eighth Street in a caravan?+

With care. Eighth Street scores 4.4/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Eighth Street?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Eighth Street - 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.