Lamont Road

TASSecondary road3.9 km10 segmentsC716

4.0Sports

3.9 kmTotal length

10Segments

1Recorded crashes

9Grey spot segments

Lamont Road is a 4 km sealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Excellent (8+)10%Fair (4-6)90%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed7%Unsealed93%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

9.0

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

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments· 28 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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 exposure73%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure57%

Sun glare risk60%

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 10 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108429089Asphalt0.28 km9.29.19.2 #108509864Unpaved0.60 km4.06.54.0 #108509866Unpaved0.05 km4.05.14.0 #108509862Unpaved0.42 km4.06.54.0 #108509858Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0 #108509859Unpaved0.34 km4.06.54.0 #108509860Unpaved0.41 km4.06.54.0 #108509861Unpaved0.48 km4.06.54.0 #108509863Unpaved0.33 km4.06.54.0 #108509865Unpaved0.60 km4.06.54.0

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 Lamont Road?+

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

Is Lamont Road sealed?+

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

Is Lamont Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Lamont Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Lamont Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Lamont Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Lamont 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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