Leighlands Road

TASPrimary road4.3 km22 segments

6.1Sports

7.6Safety

4.3 kmTotal length

22Segments

10Recorded crashes

18Grey spot segments

Leighlands Road is a 4 km sealed primary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 22 segments

Excellent (8+)4%Good (6-8)62%Fair (4-6)23%Poor (<4)12%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 6.4

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 classPrimary road

5.0

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

Traffic

5.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 22 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: 0.396▼ Below 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

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

7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk58%

Wind exposure45%

Sun glare risk68%

Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments

Top 27 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108522623Paved0.45 km8.17.98.1 #108473961Paved0.20 km7.97.67.7 #108522624Paved0.39 km7.87.57.8 #108522620Paved0.22 km7.47.17.5 #108473958Paved0.59 km7.26.97.2 #108442083Paved0.12 km7.06.77.3 #108522621Paved0.07 km6.46.06.7 #108473965Paved0.14 km6.46.06.5 #108473963Paved0.14 km6.46.06.5 #108473962Paved0.12 km6.35.96.6 #108522617Paved0.08 km6.25.86.7 #108522615Paved0.06 km6.15.76.7 #108473960Paved0.61 km6.15.76.1 #108473959Paved0.36 km6.15.76.5 #108522622Paved0.04 km6.05.66.5 #108473964Paved0.02 km6.05.66.5 #108473966Paved0.02 km6.05.66.5 #108522619Paved0.48 km5.95.56.1 #108508610Asphalt0.07 km5.85.46.0 #108522616Paved0.04 km5.85.46.3 #108473957Paved0.06 km5.85.46.3 #108522618Paved0.07 km5.65.15.8 #108473956Paved0.03 km5.65.15.8 #108442082Paved0.07 km5.65.15.8 #108523468Asphalt0.03 km3.75.36.7 #108473953Asphalt0.03 km3.65.26.5 #108521252Asphalt0.01 km3.24.55.6

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 Leighlands Road?+

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

Is Leighlands Road sealed?+

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

Is Leighlands Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Leighlands Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Leighlands Road scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Leighlands Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Leighlands Road scores 6.5/10 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 Leighlands Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on Leighlands 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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