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Frances Road

SASecondary road6.5 km18 segments
7.0Sports
6.5 kmTotal length
18Segments
18Grey spot segments
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Frances Road is a 7 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores
7.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
8.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 18 segments
Excellent (8+)28%Good (6-8)72%

Sports score IQR: 6.6 - 8.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.9
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
10.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 18 segments· 10 years of data
18
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

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.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
340vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure42%
Night driving risk46%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk52%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 99 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#103984167Asphalt0.39 km9.59.59.4#104567093Asphalt0.50 km8.98.98.8#103969426Asphalt0.49 km8.98.98.8#103969455Asphalt0.48 km8.88.88.7#103969433Asphalt0.59 km8.88.78.7#103969443Asphalt0.58 km8.78.78.7#103969432Asphalt0.61 km8.78.78.7#104567092Asphalt0.50 km8.78.68.5#104567109Asphalt0.29 km8.68.58.6#103969440Asphalt0.55 km8.68.58.4#103969431Asphalt0.55 km8.68.58.4#103984172Asphalt0.55 km8.68.58.4#103969425Asphalt0.65 km8.58.48.5#103969429Asphalt0.41 km8.58.48.4#103969438Asphalt0.36 km8.58.48.5#119131551Asphalt0.65 km8.48.38.4#104567105Asphalt0.32 km8.38.38.2#103984183Asphalt0.43 km8.38.28.3#103969439Asphalt0.50 km8.38.28.3#103969444Asphalt0.65 km8.28.18.1#104567096Asphalt0.50 km8.28.18.1#103969434Asphalt0.42 km8.18.08.2#103969428Asphalt0.38 km8.18.08.1#103969437Asphalt0.39 km8.18.08.0#103969450Asphalt0.39 km8.18.08.2#103969453Asphalt0.60 km8.18.08.0#103984173Asphalt0.42 km8.18.08.0#103969451Asphalt0.44 km8.07.98.0#103969456Asphalt0.43 km8.07.98.0#103969436Asphalt0.27 km8.07.98.0#103984175Asphalt0.47 km8.07.98.0#103969467Asphalt0.50 km8.07.98.0#103969435Asphalt0.40 km7.97.88.0#103984176Asphalt0.50 km7.87.67.8#103969446Asphalt0.50 km7.87.68.0#103969463Asphalt0.53 km7.87.67.6#104567101Asphalt0.50 km7.77.67.7#104567095Asphalt0.50 km7.77.57.6#103969452Asphalt0.65 km7.77.57.7#103984181Asphalt0.41 km7.67.57.8#103969477Asphalt0.65 km7.67.47.8#103969454Asphalt0.65 km7.67.47.6#103969478Asphalt0.50 km7.57.37.4#103969448Asphalt0.43 km7.57.37.4#103969445Asphalt0.44 km7.57.37.5#103984179Asphalt0.44 km7.27.07.3#103969430Asphalt0.55 km7.27.07.1#103984171Asphalt0.14 km7.16.97.4#104567106Asphalt0.09 km7.16.87.4#103969474Asphalt0.02 km7.06.87.6#103969466Asphalt0.04 km7.06.87.6#103969449Asphalt0.18 km7.06.87.3#104567097Asphalt0.02 km6.96.77.4#103984169Asphalt0.15 km6.96.77.4#103969447Asphalt0.36 km6.96.77.3#103984184Asphalt0.41 km6.96.67.2#103969461Asphalt0.50 km6.86.67.0#103969457Asphalt0.50 km6.86.57.0#103984180Asphalt0.12 km6.86.57.1#103984170Asphalt0.14 km6.86.57.1#103969483Asphalt0.39 km6.86.57.1#103969462Asphalt0.40 km6.76.46.7#103969465Asphalt0.05 km6.66.46.8#104567098Asphalt0.50 km6.66.36.8#104567100Asphalt0.29 km6.56.36.7#103969458Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567094Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#103969479Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567102Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567104Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567107Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567108Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#103969442Asphalt0.47 km6.56.26.7#103969460Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#103969464Asphalt0.03 km6.56.26.7#103969475Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#103969476Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#104567091Asphalt0.02 km6.56.26.7#104567090Asphalt0.02 km6.56.26.7#103984174Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.7#103969473Asphalt0.17 km6.56.26.7#103969480Asphalt0.24 km6.56.26.7#103969427Asphalt0.29 km6.56.26.7#104567099Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#103969481Asphalt0.11 km6.36.06.4#103969470Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#103984182Asphalt0.38 km6.36.06.4#103969469Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#103969468Asphalt0.37 km6.36.06.4#103969459Asphalt0.56 km6.36.06.4#103969441Asphalt0.43 km6.36.06.4#103969471Asphalt0.54 km6.36.06.4#103969472Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#104567103Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#103984168Asphalt0.01 km6.36.06.4#103984177Asphalt0.44 km6.36.06.4#103969484Asphalt0.11 km6.36.06.4#103969482Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#103984178Asphalt0.59 km6.36.06.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/frances-road-sa-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Frances%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 Frances Road?+

Frances Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Frances Road sealed?+

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

Is Frances Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Frances Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Frances Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Frances Road scores 8.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Frances Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Frances Road scores 7.3/10 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 Frances Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Frances 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: 23 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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