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Ship Street

SAResidential road0.3 km3 segments
4.6Sports
0.3 kmTotal length
3Segments
4Grey spot segments

Ship Street is a 0 km sealed residential street in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
3.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.4 - 4.9

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
0.1
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 3 segments· 10 years of data
4
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

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
6,000vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 50% of segments have AADT data. Based on traffic count surveys - actual volumes vary by season.

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/ship-street-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Ship%20Street&state=SASearch roads by name

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 Ship Street?+

Ship Street is approximately 0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ship Street sealed?+

Yes. Ship Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Ship Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Ship Street scores 4.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Ship Street in a caravan?+

With care. Ship Street scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Ship Street?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Ship Street - 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: 23 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.