Pfeiffer Road

SATertiary road7.9 km16 segments

2.4Sports

6.7Safety

7.9 kmTotal length

16Segments

4Recorded crashes

Pfeiffer Road is a 7.9 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.0/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 16 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed21%Unsealed79%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

3.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 16 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

SA avg: 0.844 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.892Near 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 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

Wet road exposure53%

Night driving risk50%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk75%

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 68 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#140227314Asphalt0.06 km6.56.26.9 #140227312Asphalt0.46 km6.46.06.8 #140227313Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1 #139846748Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.3 #140192096Asphalt0.50 km4.36.47.2 #140192095Asphalt0.50 km4.16.17.1 #140114889Unpaved0.50 km4.06.14.0 #140114891Unpaved0.37 km4.05.14.0 #140192097Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.8 #140192094Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.8 #140204158Asphalt0.10 km3.85.66.9 #139846755Asphalt0.07 km3.75.56.8 #139846752Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.8 #140192098Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.8 #139846753Asphalt0.02 km3.75.56.8 #139846751Asphalt0.44 km3.65.36.5 #139846750Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.5 #139846756Asphalt0.38 km3.65.36.5 #139846754Asphalt0.01 km3.55.16.1 #140192100Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #140192099Asphalt0.00 km3.44.95.8 #139846749Asphalt0.32 km3.44.95.8 #140114890Unpaved0.50 km2.82.82.8 #139861874Dirt0.50 km2.44.84.0 #139895316Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #139895314Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #139895313Unpaved0.50 km2.45.34.0 #139895310Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140046274Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #139895319Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #139861993Dirt0.48 km2.46.04.0 #139895312Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #139861881Dirt0.50 km2.44.84.0 #140046279Gravel0.42 km2.44.84.0 #140046272Gravel0.02 km2.44.84.0 #139861994Dirt0.39 km2.46.04.0 #139861873Dirt0.50 km2.44.24.0 #139895311Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0 #140046270Gravel0.50 km2.44.94.0 #139895321Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140046273Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0 #140046276Gravel0.50 km2.44.94.0 #140046271Gravel0.03 km2.44.84.0 #139861885Dirt0.25 km2.44.14.0 #139861883Dirt0.05 km2.44.14.0 #139895315Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #139861876Dirt0.20 km2.45.04.0 #139861875Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139895320Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #139861992Dirt0.18 km2.46.04.0 #139895323Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139895325Unpaved0.43 km2.45.64.0 #139895317Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139861877Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139895324Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #139861880Dirt0.50 km2.45.84.0 #139861884Dirt0.50 km2.44.34.0 #140046275Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #139895322Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #139861882Dirt0.34 km2.44.14.0 #140046278Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #140046267Gravel0.50 km2.45.04.0 #140046277Gravel0.50 km2.44.64.0 #139861878Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139861879Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139895318Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0 #140046268Gravel0.34 km2.44.84.0 #140046269Gravel0.50 km2.44.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Pfeiffer Road?+

Pfeiffer Road is approximately 7.9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Pfeiffer Road sealed?+

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

Is Pfeiffer Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Pfeiffer Road scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Pfeiffer Road in a caravan?+

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

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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