Preston Road

TASPrimary road18.6 km71 segmentsB17

7.4Sports

18.6 kmTotal length

71Segments

49Recorded crashes

45Grey spot segments

Preston Road is a 19 km sealed primary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 71 segments

Excellent (8+)36%Good (6-8)46%Fair (4-6)18%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 8.3

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

4.4

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 71 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: 0.249▼ Below 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

25%

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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk50%

Wind exposure55%

Sun glare risk64%

Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments

Top 72 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108427596Asphalt0.60 km9.39.29.3 #108427593Asphalt0.52 km9.39.29.3 #108427597Asphalt0.65 km9.39.29.3 #108427595Asphalt0.65 km9.29.19.2 #108427594Asphalt0.20 km9.29.19.2 #108427598Asphalt0.44 km9.29.19.2 #108427580Asphalt0.55 km8.88.68.8 #108427590Asphalt0.36 km8.78.68.8 #108427599Asphalt0.32 km8.78.68.8 #108427592Asphalt0.42 km8.78.68.6 #108427579Asphalt0.36 km8.68.48.7 #108427581Asphalt0.19 km8.68.48.6 #108427591Asphalt0.54 km8.58.48.5 #108548730Asphalt0.24 km8.48.38.5 #108427578Asphalt0.61 km8.38.28.4 #108427612Asphalt0.25 km8.17.98.2 #108427615Asphalt0.25 km8.17.98.2 #108427604Asphalt0.64 km8.17.98.1 #108427602Asphalt0.16 km8.07.88.1 #108427584Asphalt0.19 km7.97.78.1 #108451733Asphalt0.60 km7.87.68.0 #108548731Asphalt0.24 km7.87.68.1 #108427614Asphalt0.22 km7.87.57.9 #108427575Asphalt0.17 km7.87.57.8 #108475527Asphalt0.45 km7.77.47.8 #108427611Asphalt0.22 km7.77.47.8 #108475531Asphalt0.44 km7.67.47.7 #108427613Asphalt0.14 km7.67.47.9 #108427605Asphalt0.30 km7.57.37.4 #108427616Asphalt0.14 km7.57.27.8 #108427582Asphalt0.19 km7.47.17.5 #108427585Asphalt0.19 km7.47.17.5 #108548726Asphalt0.19 km7.47.17.5 #108451732Asphalt0.23 km7.47.17.5 #108451736Asphalt0.62 km7.47.17.5 #108427603Asphalt0.42 km7.37.07.3 #108427576Asphalt0.52 km7.37.07.2 #108427601Asphalt0.27 km7.37.07.5 #108427609Asphalt0.57 km7.37.07.3 #108427606Asphalt0.06 km7.37.07.6 #108427600Asphalt0.08 km7.37.07.6 #108451735Asphalt0.22 km7.16.87.5 #108427589Asphalt0.39 km7.16.87.4 #108548718Asphalt0.17 km7.16.77.4 #108427588Asphalt0.55 km7.06.77.3 #108451734Asphalt0.10 km7.06.77.3 #108427583Asphalt0.05 km6.96.57.3 #108427610Asphalt0.15 km6.86.56.9 #108427587Asphalt0.12 km6.86.57.1 #108427607Asphalt0.12 km6.76.37.0 #108548725Asphalt0.00 km6.66.37.1 #108548732Asphalt0.24 km6.66.27.0 #108427577Asphalt0.20 km6.66.26.7 #108427608Asphalt0.03 km6.46.06.4 #108427586Asphalt0.05 km6.46.06.8 #108548719Asphalt0.02 km6.46.06.8 #108548727Asphalt0.15 km6.35.96.4 #108548723Asphalt0.02 km6.25.86.7 #108548722Asphalt0.10 km6.15.76.5 #108548729Asphalt0.08 km6.15.76.3 #108475521Paved0.05 km6.15.76.6 #108475528Asphalt0.02 km6.15.76.3 #108451731Asphalt0.19 km6.15.76.1 #108475530Asphalt0.17 km6.15.76.2 #108548721Asphalt0.16 km6.05.66.4 #108451737Asphalt0.12 km6.05.66.2 #108475529Asphalt0.21 km6.05.56.4 #108548717Asphalt0.14 km5.95.56.1 #108548724Asphalt0.04 km5.95.56.3 #108548728Asphalt0.02 km5.95.56.3 #108548720Asphalt0.03 km5.95.56.3 #108548711Asphalt0.34 km5.04.75.6

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 Preston Road?+

Preston Road is approximately 19 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Preston Road sealed?+

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

Is Preston Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Preston Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Preston Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Preston Road scores 7.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Preston Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Preston Road scores 7.6/10 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 Preston Road?+

Contour has identified 45 grey spots on Preston 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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