Smyth Road

SAUnclassified road2.4 km7 segments

3.8Sports

2.4 kmTotal length

7Segments

7Grey spot segments

Smyth Road is a 2 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 7 segments

Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)57%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 4.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed42%Unsealed58%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

2.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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 7 segments· 10 years of data

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

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

7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure39%

Night driving risk53%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk61%

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 30 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104328986Asphalt0.50 km5.38.39.0 #104016393Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1 #104016396Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #104701685Asphalt0.07 km4.74.45.4 #103958844-0.50 km4.26.46.9 #104016395Asphalt0.50 km4.16.16.8 #104199478Unpaved0.50 km4.05.94.0 #104199479Unpaved0.38 km4.04.74.0 #103958850-0.50 km3.96.26.2 #104016397Asphalt0.50 km3.85.76.6 #104328990Asphalt0.16 km3.85.76.8 #104328987Asphalt0.26 km3.85.66.8 #104328985Paved0.04 km3.85.67.0 #104328988Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2 #104328989Asphalt0.50 km3.55.16.1 #104016398Asphalt0.04 km3.55.16.1 #104016399Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.1 #104016394Asphalt0.35 km3.45.05.9 #103958840-0.50 km3.25.05.3 #104199480Unpaved0.01 km3.03.23.1 #103958845-0.50 km3.04.75.0 #103958851-0.09 km2.84.45.0 #103958842-0.50 km2.74.24.7 #103958847-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #103958849-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #103958843-0.50 km2.74.24.6 #103958846-0.03 km2.74.24.6 #104182226-0.03 km2.74.24.6 #103958841-0.50 km2.64.04.4 #103958848-0.50 km2.64.04.3

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 Smyth Road?+

Smyth Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Smyth Road sealed?+

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

Is Smyth Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Smyth Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Smyth Road in a caravan?+

With care. Smyth Road scores 4.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Smyth Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Smyth Road scores 6.6/10 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 Smyth Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Smyth 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: 23 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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