Ring Road

SAUnclassified road9.3 km24 segments

2.4Sports

9.3 kmTotal length

24Segments

8Recorded crashes

58Grey spot segments

Ring Road is a 9 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 24 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed13%Unsealed87%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 24 segments· 10 years of data

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

460vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 21% 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 exposure62%

Night driving risk59%

Wind exposure52%

Sun glare risk66%

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

#104069450Asphalt0.25 km8.78.88.8 #104069431Asphalt0.39 km8.78.78.8 #104069410Asphalt0.26 km8.48.48.6 #104069448Asphalt0.19 km7.67.68.0 #104069437Asphalt0.09 km6.86.77.3 #104790405Asphalt0.07 km6.66.57.2 #104069435Asphalt0.08 km6.05.96.6 #104641812Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.6 #104641782Asphalt0.05 km6.05.86.7 #104641783Asphalt0.02 km5.95.76.5 #104069433Asphalt0.09 km5.95.76.5 #104069453Asphalt0.11 km5.95.76.5 #104790406Asphalt0.03 km5.85.76.6 #104069439Asphalt0.07 km5.85.76.3 #104069452Asphalt0.03 km5.85.76.6 #104069444Asphalt0.01 km5.85.66.4 #104069446Asphalt0.03 km5.85.66.4 #104641784Asphalt0.02 km5.65.46.1 #104069442Asphalt0.02 km5.35.15.7 #104641811Asphalt0.04 km5.24.95.4 #104790409Asphalt0.01 km5.24.95.4 #104069440Asphalt0.00 km5.24.95.4 #104641815Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.6 #104453096Asphalt0.03 km3.45.26.6 #104453095Asphalt0.03 km3.24.85.8 #104453097Asphalt0.03 km3.14.75.8 #104156734Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104156735Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104156736Unpaved0.33 km2.44.94.0 #104156726Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #104451033Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104679515Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #104679521Unpaved0.16 km2.44.34.0 #104156727Unpaved0.24 km2.44.34.0 #104156731Unpaved0.17 km2.44.54.0 #104873144Unpaved0.29 km2.44.84.0 #104873146Unpaved0.11 km2.44.64.0 #104873139Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0 #104679523Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0 #104873152Unpaved0.03 km2.44.24.0 #104156728Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104156729Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104156730Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #103963489Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #103963490Unpaved0.39 km2.44.64.0 #103963485Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #103963487Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #103963494Unpaved0.09 km2.44.74.0 #104451036Unpaved0.33 km2.46.04.0 #104451031Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #104451032Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #104451034Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104873137Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #104873148Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104873143Unpaved0.33 km2.44.14.0 #103963492Unpaved0.11 km2.44.34.0 #103963496Unpaved0.14 km2.45.24.0 #104873141Unpaved0.03 km2.45.14.0 #104451035Unpaved0.03 km2.44.54.0 #104679497Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104679499Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0 #104679513Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104679519Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104156732Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104156733Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/ring-road-saRoad 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 Ring Road?+

Ring Road is approximately 9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ring Road sealed?+

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

Is Ring Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ring Road scores 4.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ring Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Ring Road?+

Contour has identified 58 grey spots on Ring 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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