Mount Lofty Summit Road

SASecondary road5.6 km29 segmentsB28

7.1Sports

5.6 kmTotal length

29Segments

158Recorded crashes

11Grey spot segments

Mount Lofty Summit Road is a 6 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 29 segments

Excellent (8+)36%Good (6-8)52%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)6%

Sports score IQR: 6.5 - 9.2

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

2.4

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

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 29 segments· 10 years of data

158

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 10 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Traffic volume

Annual average daily traffic

1,600vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk63%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk53%

Wildlife strike risk22%

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

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104259647Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.5 #104259645Asphalt0.45 km9.59.59.5 #104259652Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.5 #104259653Asphalt0.50 km9.59.59.5 #104259648Asphalt0.36 km9.59.59.5 #104259646Asphalt0.44 km9.49.49.4 #104289843Asphalt0.50 km9.39.39.4 #104582566Asphalt0.31 km8.98.99.0 #104289845Asphalt0.24 km8.88.78.9 #104259650Asphalt0.26 km8.38.38.5 #104289842Asphalt0.17 km8.38.28.4 #104582574Asphalt0.20 km8.18.08.2 #104582565Asphalt0.11 km8.07.88.2 #104582575Asphalt0.14 km7.67.48.0 #104582561Asphalt0.07 km7.47.27.8 #104582567Asphalt0.13 km7.16.97.4 #104259651Asphalt0.07 km7.16.97.6 #104259649Asphalt0.05 km7.16.97.2 #104582563Asphalt0.05 km7.06.87.6 #104582560Asphalt0.11 km6.96.67.3 #104582573Asphalt0.06 km6.96.67.2 #104582568Asphalt0.02 km6.86.57.3 #104289844Asphalt0.02 km6.86.57.3 #104582564Asphalt0.01 km6.66.37.0 #104582570Asphalt0.07 km6.56.26.7 #104582562Asphalt0.04 km6.56.26.5 #104582569Asphalt0.05 km6.46.16.6 #104582572Asphalt0.06 km6.46.16.6 #104582571Asphalt0.01 km6.25.96.3 #104651303Asphalt0.24 km5.07.98.9 #104651304Asphalt0.21 km4.97.78.6 #104009594Asphalt0.03 km3.85.87.1 #104009593Asphalt0.03 km3.75.67.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Mount Lofty Summit Road?+

Mount Lofty Summit Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Mount Lofty Summit Road sealed?+

Yes. Mount Lofty Summit Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Mount Lofty Summit Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Mount Lofty Summit Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Mount Lofty Summit Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Mount Lofty Summit 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 Lofty Summit Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Mount Lofty Summit Road scores 7.8/10 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 Lofty Summit Road?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on Mount Lofty Summit 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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