Searle Road

SAResidential road3.2 km13 segments

5.5Sports

3.2 kmTotal length

13Segments

1Recorded crashes

12Grey spot segments

Searle Road is a 3 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.5/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Fair (4-6)92%Poor (<4)8%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed20%Unsealed80%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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 classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk54%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk51%

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 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104026646Asphalt0.20 km6.26.16.3 #104208766Paved0.11 km5.95.66.3 #104714291Asphalt0.20 km5.85.56.0 #104208761Paved0.03 km5.75.35.9 #104208764Paved0.22 km5.75.35.9 #104208763Paved0.42 km5.75.35.9 #104208762Paved0.15 km5.75.35.9 #104208760Paved0.09 km5.55.15.6 #104208765Paved0.29 km5.55.15.6 #104026648Asphalt0.12 km5.25.05.5 #104026645Asphalt0.09 km4.84.55.4 #104026647Asphalt0.09 km4.54.34.9 #104208777Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0 #104208776Unpaved0.50 km4.04.14.0 #104208779Unpaved0.10 km4.05.24.0 #104208778Unpaved0.06 km4.04.64.0 #104208775Unpaved0.50 km3.93.93.8 #104175987Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104114967Unpaved0.26 km2.46.04.0 #104175986Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104175984Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #104175985Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104175988Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #104175989Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104175990Unpaved0.33 km2.44.04.0 #104577947Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #104577946Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104114966Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #104114964Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0 #104114965Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104577945Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0

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 Searle Road?+

Searle Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Searle Road sealed?+

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

Is Searle Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Searle Road scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Searle Road in a caravan?+

With care. Searle Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Searle Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Searle 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: 24 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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