Gum Flat Road

SAResidential road3.7 km15 segments

3.7Sports

7.0Safety

3.7 kmTotal length

15Segments

15Grey spot segments

Gum Flat Road is a 4 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 4.5/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

3.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

3.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 15 segments

Fair (4-6)33%Poor (<4)67%

Sports score IQR: 3.2 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed31%Unsealed69%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

1.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 15 segments· 10 years of data

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

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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure54%

Night driving risk57%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk77%

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 28 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104068273Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.5 #104068281Asphalt0.50 km9.39.29.3 #104068280Asphalt0.35 km9.39.29.3 #104068282Asphalt0.33 km9.29.19.2 #104068279Asphalt0.14 km8.38.28.4 #104068277Asphalt0.15 km8.28.18.4 #104068276Asphalt0.09 km7.57.27.9 #104068278Asphalt0.10 km7.47.17.8 #104068274Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #104068275Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #104042438-0.17 km5.25.55.2 #104042441-0.47 km4.24.44.3 #104399632Unpaved0.50 km4.05.74.0 #104399629Unpaved0.43 km4.06.54.0 #104399633Unpaved0.28 km4.04.84.0 #104399639Unpaved0.31 km3.74.04.0 #104399635Unpaved0.14 km3.73.93.7 #104399636Unpaved0.08 km3.73.84.0 #104399631Unpaved0.44 km3.73.83.7 #104399634Unpaved0.02 km3.43.53.8 #104399630Unpaved0.16 km3.33.53.4 #104042440-0.06 km3.13.13.2 #104399638Unpaved0.18 km3.03.03.1 #104042439-0.33 km2.92.93.0 #104399637Unpaved0.15 km2.82.82.8 #104132707Unpaved0.17 km2.46.04.0 #104132705Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104132706Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0

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 Gum Flat Road?+

Gum Flat Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gum Flat Road sealed?+

Yes. Gum Flat Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Gum Flat Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Gum Flat Road scores 3.8/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Gum Flat Road in a caravan?+

With care. Gum Flat Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Gum Flat Road?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Gum Flat 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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