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Petersen Road

SAResidential road0.8 km3 segments
3.6Sports
0.8 kmTotal length
3Segments
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Petersen Road is a 790 m sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 3.9/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
3.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 4.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed12%Unsealed88%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
2.0
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
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
3.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
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.

Traffic volume
Annual average daily traffic
7,900vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 25% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Segments
Top 20 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#139877658Asphalt0.01 km6.25.96.7#139877654Asphalt0.50 km6.05.76.2#139877657Asphalt0.10 km5.95.56.1#139877655Asphalt0.11 km5.75.35.9#139877656Asphalt0.04 km5.75.35.9#139871064Paved0.04 km4.54.34.9#139884641Dirt0.50 km4.04.53.9#139898797Dirt0.50 km3.84.03.6#139884642Dirt0.25 km3.13.23.0#139898803Dirt0.07 km3.03.13.3#139884640Dirt0.04 km2.93.03.0#139898801Dirt0.50 km2.72.92.8#139898794Dirt0.50 km2.72.92.8#139898796Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898798Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898799Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898800Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898793Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898795Dirt0.50 km2.62.72.6#139898802Dirt0.37 km2.62.72.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/petersen-road-sa-2Road 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 Petersen Road?+

Petersen Road is approximately 790 m long.

Is Petersen Road sealed?+

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

Is Petersen Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Petersen Road scores 3.7/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Petersen Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Petersen Road scores 3.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

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Road data last updated: 26 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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