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Mintabie Road

SAUnclassified road34.6 km72 segments
2.4Sports
7.0Safety
34.6 kmTotal length
72Segments
2Recorded crashes
71Grey spot segments
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Mintabie Road is a 35 km unsealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.0/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 72 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.2
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 72 segments· 10 years of data
2
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
71
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

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk50%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk88%
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 73 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104701702Unpaved0.11 km2.45.34.0#104701703Unpaved0.19 km2.46.04.0#104701704Unpaved0.10 km2.45.74.0#104199410Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104199394Unpaved0.06 km2.44.54.0#104199395Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#104199396Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#104199397Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199398Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104199401Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199402Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104199403Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104199405Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#104199406Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199408Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#104199409Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104199411Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0#104199412Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104199413Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104199414Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104199415Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104199416Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#104199418Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#104199424Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0#104199433Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#104199434Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#104199436Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104199437Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199443Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199445Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199450Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104199451Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#104199452Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199455Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199456Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199399Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199404Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199417Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104199419Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#104199420Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#104199421Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199422Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0#104199407Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104199400Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104199453Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199454Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199457Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199458Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199459Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199460Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199461Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199462Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0#104199463Unpaved0.35 km2.44.44.0#104199423Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104199425Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104199426Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199427Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199428Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0#104199429Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#104199430Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199431Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199432Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199435Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#104199438Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199439Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#104199440Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199441Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199442Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199444Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199446Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199447Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104199448Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104199449Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/mintabie-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Mintabie Road?+

Mintabie Road is approximately 35 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mintabie Road sealed?+

No. Mintabie Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Mintabie Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Mintabie Road scores 4.0/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Mintabie Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Mintabie Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Mintabie Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Mintabie Road scores 5.0/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Mintabie Road?+

Contour has identified 71 grey spots on Mintabie 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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