Ironcliffe Road

TASUnclassified road11.7 km84 segments

3.9Sports

11.7 kmTotal length

84Segments

29Recorded crashes

67Grey spot segments

Ironcliffe Road is a 12 km sealed road in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.4/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 84 segments

Good (6-8)2%Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)52%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed80%Unsealed20%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.1

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 84 segments· 28 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.735▲ Above average

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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

19%

Based on 28 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

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure56%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk61%

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 84 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108456295Paved0.12 km6.26.06.7 #108456275Paved0.09 km6.05.86.5 #108456276Paved0.05 km6.05.76.6 #108456294Paved0.07 km5.95.66.5 #108456277Paved0.06 km5.75.56.4 #108456278Paved0.02 km5.65.46.3 #108456291Paved0.05 km5.65.36.3 #108456279Paved0.09 km5.65.36.3 #108456274Paved0.04 km5.65.36.0 #108456290Paved0.04 km5.55.36.1 #108456288Paved0.04 km5.55.36.1 #108456648Asphalt0.63 km5.48.39.1 #108456646Asphalt0.37 km5.48.39.1 #108456647Asphalt0.35 km5.38.39.0 #108456655Asphalt0.51 km5.38.39.0 #108456645Asphalt0.37 km5.38.28.9 #108456656Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.8 #108456641Asphalt0.43 km5.28.08.8 #108456644Asphalt0.35 km5.17.98.8 #108456649Asphalt0.46 km5.17.98.7 #108456654Asphalt0.56 km5.17.98.7 #108456287Paved0.04 km5.14.85.4 #108456286Paved0.03 km5.14.85.4 #108456285Paved0.04 km5.14.85.4 #108456642Asphalt0.58 km5.17.88.6 #108456640Asphalt0.31 km5.07.88.4 #108456293Paved0.01 km5.04.65.2 #108456289Paved0.02 km4.94.65.2 #108456284Paved0.05 km4.94.65.1 #108456292Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1 #108456280Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1 #108456281Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1 #108456282Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1 #108456283Paved0.00 km4.94.65.1 #108456658Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.2 #108456657Asphalt0.06 km4.87.38.2 #108424785Paved0.15 km4.16.37.4 #108456653Asphalt0.07 km4.16.27.4 #108505176Asphalt0.09 km4.16.27.2 #108456650Asphalt0.03 km4.06.17.3 #108456643Asphalt0.01 km4.06.06.7 #108471603Paved0.19 km4.06.17.0 #108456652Asphalt0.16 km4.06.07.2 #108456659Asphalt0.01 km4.05.97.0 #108424784Paved0.08 km3.95.97.1 #108505177Asphalt0.01 km3.85.77.0 #108505184Asphalt0.05 km3.85.66.9 #108471605Paved0.14 km3.75.66.8 #108505132Paved0.13 km3.75.66.8 #108505180Asphalt0.02 km3.75.56.8 #108471604Paved0.07 km3.75.66.8 #108505129Paved0.09 km3.75.56.7 #108505120Paved0.17 km3.75.56.7 #108505185Asphalt0.05 km3.65.46.6 #108505182Asphalt0.07 km3.65.46.6 #108505179Asphalt0.02 km3.65.46.5 #108505181Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #108505123Paved0.07 km3.65.46.6 #108424783Paved0.08 km3.65.36.6 #108505119Paved0.02 km3.65.36.7 #108421243Paved0.11 km3.55.36.2 #108471606Paved0.01 km3.55.36.6 #108505122Paved0.06 km3.55.36.6 #108505183Asphalt0.09 km3.55.26.2 #108505128Paved0.02 km3.55.36.5 #108505131Paved0.01 km3.55.36.5 #108424782Paved0.14 km3.45.16.3 #108456651Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #108505124Paved0.03 km3.45.16.2 #108505178Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #108505127Paved0.06 km3.35.06.2 #108424786Paved0.01 km3.34.85.7 #108421244Paved0.16 km3.24.75.6 #108505130Paved0.00 km3.14.65.5 #108505121Paved0.01 km3.14.65.5 #108505125Paved0.01 km3.14.55.4 #108505126Paved0.01 km3.14.55.4 #108497252Gravel0.58 km3.06.54.0 #108497251Gravel0.54 km3.06.54.0 #108497250Gravel0.52 km3.06.54.0 #108497253Gravel0.10 km3.06.44.0 #108497254Gravel0.06 km3.05.74.0 #108497256Gravel0.25 km3.05.54.0 #108497255Gravel0.25 km3.05.34.0

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 Ironcliffe Road?+

Ironcliffe Road is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ironcliffe Road sealed?+

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

Is Ironcliffe Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ironcliffe Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ironcliffe Road in a caravan?+

With care. Ironcliffe Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Ironcliffe Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Ironcliffe Road scores 6.4/10 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 Ironcliffe Road?+

Contour has identified 67 grey spots on Ironcliffe 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: 16 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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