Mount Hicks Road

TASPrimary road16.3 km58 segments

7.0Sports

8.2Safety

16.3 kmTotal length

58Segments

55Recorded crashes

41Grey spot segments

Mount Hicks Road is a 16 km sealed primary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.5/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 58 segments

Excellent (8+)37%Good (6-8)35%Fair (4-6)25%Poor (<4)3%

Sports score IQR: 6.0 - 8.4

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

3.7

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 58 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: 0.804▲ 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

28%

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

8.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure51%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure54%

Sun glare risk38%

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 65 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108468954Asphalt0.46 km8.88.78.8 #108468971Asphalt0.65 km8.88.78.8 #108468956Asphalt0.47 km8.88.78.8 #108468969Asphalt0.36 km8.88.78.8 #108409392Asphalt0.39 km8.88.78.7 #108468951Asphalt0.65 km8.78.68.7 #108468950Asphalt0.32 km8.68.58.6 #108468982Asphalt0.33 km8.68.48.6 #108468979Asphalt0.30 km8.68.48.6 #108468960Asphalt0.39 km8.58.38.5 #108468965Asphalt0.40 km8.48.38.3 #108468984Asphalt0.57 km8.48.38.3 #108468942Asphalt0.37 km8.48.38.3 #108468978Asphalt0.36 km8.48.38.3 #108468949Asphalt0.37 km8.48.38.3 #108468970Asphalt0.36 km8.48.38.3 #108468968Asphalt0.36 km8.48.38.3 #108468967Asphalt0.41 km8.38.18.1 #108468977Asphalt0.48 km8.28.18.1 #108468959Asphalt0.50 km8.28.08.1 #108468992Asphalt0.38 km8.07.98.0 #108468958Asphalt0.64 km8.07.88.1 #108468962Asphalt0.63 km8.07.87.8 #108468943Asphalt0.58 km8.07.88.0 #108468963Asphalt0.60 km7.97.67.7 #108468981Asphalt0.17 km7.67.37.7 #108468973Asphalt0.18 km7.57.37.6 #108468976Asphalt0.18 km7.47.27.6 #108409393Asphalt0.38 km7.47.17.4 #108468947Asphalt0.24 km7.37.07.4 #108468952Asphalt0.57 km7.26.97.2 #108468966Asphalt0.13 km7.06.77.4 #108468945Asphalt0.22 km7.06.77.2 #108468972Asphalt0.08 km6.96.67.3 #108468985Asphalt0.17 km6.86.57.0 #108468974Asphalt0.13 km6.66.37.0 #108468955Asphalt0.22 km6.56.17.0 #108468948Asphalt0.12 km6.56.16.8 #108495946Asphalt0.05 km6.46.06.8 #108468946Asphalt0.18 km6.35.96.8 #108468989Asphalt0.28 km6.25.86.3 #108468987Asphalt0.28 km6.25.86.3 #108468964Asphalt0.02 km6.15.76.7 #108468944Asphalt0.16 km6.05.66.2 #108468986Asphalt0.02 km6.05.66.5 #108468988Asphalt0.02 km6.05.66.5 #108468961Asphalt0.13 km6.05.66.5 #108517810Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #108409391Asphalt0.12 km6.05.56.1 #108495947Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1 #108468975Asphalt0.23 km5.95.46.3 #108468983Asphalt0.13 km5.85.46.3 #108468953Asphalt0.07 km5.85.46.3 #108468957Asphalt0.10 km5.85.46.0 #108468980Asphalt0.11 km5.85.35.9 #108468990Asphalt0.08 km5.55.26.0 #108468991Asphalt0.02 km5.55.26.1 #108468940Asphalt0.02 km5.44.95.6 #108468941Asphalt0.01 km5.44.95.6 #108468993Asphalt0.16 km5.34.95.8 #108443879Asphalt0.03 km5.14.75.3 #108486739Asphalt0.06 km4.26.17.3 #108486738Asphalt0.05 km4.05.97.1 #108409386Paved0.06 km3.85.66.8 #108484779Paved0.06 km3.65.26.5

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 Mount Hicks Road?+

Mount Hicks Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mount Hicks Road sealed?+

Yes. Mount Hicks Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mount Hicks Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Mount Hicks Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Mount Hicks Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Mount Hicks Road scores 7.5/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Mount Hicks Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mount Hicks Road scores 7.3/10 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 Mount Hicks Road?+

Contour has identified 41 grey spots on Mount Hicks 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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