Elphinstone Road

TASSecondary road10.4 km21 segments

6.1Sports

8.2Safety

10.4 kmTotal length

21Segments

3Recorded crashes

18Grey spot segments

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Elphinstone Road is a 10 km sealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule

6.1/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

5.7/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

6.3/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

4.6/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

7.4/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 21 tronçons

Excellent (8+)14%Bon (6-8)67%Correct (4-6)19%

IQR score Sport : 6.0 - 6.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

0.1

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

10.0

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

4.0

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 21 tronçons· 28 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.483 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 1.873▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

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

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

38%

Basé sur 28 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

8.2/10 score de sécurité - plus élevé = plus sûr

Exposition route mouillée33%

Risque de conduite de nuit37%

Exposition au vent46%

Risque d'éblouissement67%

Risque de collision avec la faune10%

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

Segments

Top 36 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108453384Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #108453387Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.7 #108453385Asphalt0.50 km8.68.58.4 #108453382Asphalt0.50 km7.16.87.3 #108492560Paved0.09 km6.66.57.0 #108453386Asphalt0.50 km6.46.06.8 #108453388Asphalt0.56 km6.46.06.8 #108453389Asphalt0.50 km6.35.96.5 #108453390Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #108453391Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #108453379Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #108453381Asphalt0.42 km6.15.76.3 #108453383Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3 #108453393Asphalt0.42 km6.15.76.2 #108453392Asphalt0.43 km6.15.76.2 #108453374Asphalt0.60 km6.05.66.2 #108453373Asphalt0.50 km6.05.66.1 #108453377Asphalt0.52 km6.05.66.1 #108453380Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #108453376Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #108453375Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #108453378Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #108552005Concrete0.13 km4.06.27.2 #108427891Paved0.11 km3.95.97.2 #108427889Paved0.06 km3.95.97.0 #108552003Concrete0.05 km3.75.66.8 #108427888Paved0.08 km3.65.46.8 #108427890Paved0.07 km3.65.46.6 #108427887Paved0.02 km3.55.36.6 #108427886Paved0.02 km3.45.16.4 #108427884Paved0.03 km3.45.16.4 #108427885Paved0.05 km3.45.16.4 #108552006Concrete0.05 km3.45.16.3 #108552002Concrete0.01 km3.45.06.3 #108427883Paved0.09 km3.35.06.1 #108552004Concrete0.00 km2.94.35.2

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 Elphinstone Road?+

Elphinstone Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Elphinstone Road sealed?+

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

Is Elphinstone Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Elphinstone Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Elphinstone Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Elphinstone Road scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Elphinstone Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Elphinstone Road scores 6.3/10 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 Elphinstone Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Elphinstone 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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