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Southern Outlet

TASTrunk road11.9 km39 segmentsA6
5.4Sports
11.9 kmTotal length
39Segments
633Recorded crashes
15Grey spot segments
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Southern Outlet is a 12 km sealed trunk route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.3/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 39 segments
Excellent (8+)12%Good (6-8)25%Fair (4-6)46%Poor (<4)16%

Sports score IQR: 4.6 - 6.6

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
2.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTrunk road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
3.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 39 segments· 28 years of data
633
Total crashes
2
Fatalities
14
Serious injuries
15
Grey spots
Last 5 years
213
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.260▲ Above 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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

21%

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
7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure47%
Night driving risk42%
Wind exposure54%
Sun glare risk55%
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 100 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108459200Asphalt0.35 km8.68.48.6#108459199Asphalt0.55 km8.58.38.5#108413098Asphalt0.35 km8.58.38.6#108558471Asphalt0.34 km8.58.38.5#108413093Asphalt0.37 km8.58.38.5#108413094Asphalt0.35 km8.48.38.5#108459201Asphalt0.36 km8.48.28.5#108413099Asphalt0.18 km8.48.28.5#108459203Asphalt0.36 km8.17.88.2#108459202Asphalt0.36 km8.07.78.2#108413097Asphalt0.35 km7.67.37.8#108413095Asphalt0.19 km7.67.37.8#108413100Asphalt0.35 km7.47.07.4#108460826Asphalt0.50 km7.37.07.4#108407972Asphalt0.52 km7.37.07.5#108471283Asphalt0.35 km7.26.97.3#108459195Asphalt0.42 km6.96.57.1#108430944Paved0.37 km6.96.57.1#108430945Paved0.45 km6.86.47.0#108430951Asphalt0.40 km6.86.47.0#108430953Asphalt0.39 km6.76.37.0#108459204Asphalt0.12 km6.76.37.1#108459192Asphalt0.63 km6.76.37.0#108413103Asphalt0.33 km6.66.37.0#108413096Asphalt0.07 km6.66.27.0#108430952Asphalt0.36 km6.66.26.9#108430954Asphalt0.36 km6.66.26.9#108459196Asphalt0.25 km6.56.16.9#108411824Asphalt0.37 km6.56.16.7#108534657Asphalt0.08 km6.56.16.5#108413101Asphalt0.12 km6.56.16.9#108411823Asphalt0.41 km6.56.16.7#108411822Asphalt0.37 km6.35.96.5#108411825Asphalt0.40 km6.35.96.5#108411821Asphalt0.41 km6.35.86.5#108558472Asphalt0.12 km6.25.86.7#108460827Asphalt0.00 km6.15.76.7#108459193Asphalt0.28 km6.15.66.5#108411826Asphalt0.16 km6.15.66.5#108411820Asphalt0.19 km6.05.56.4#108430955Asphalt0.19 km5.95.56.3#108407973Asphalt0.02 km5.85.46.2#108430957Asphalt0.36 km5.85.36.3#108411819Asphalt0.51 km5.85.36.3#108459194Asphalt0.14 km5.85.36.1#108408125Asphalt0.09 km5.75.46.0#108430956Asphalt0.36 km5.65.16.0#108460805Asphalt0.09 km5.65.15.8#108413102Asphalt0.04 km5.65.16.1#108430946Paved0.48 km5.55.05.9#108430958Asphalt0.36 km5.55.05.8#108413104Asphalt0.04 km5.44.95.8#108411827Asphalt0.04 km5.34.85.8#108534722Asphalt0.22 km5.14.65.4#108459205Asphalt0.43 km5.14.65.7#108460804Asphalt0.04 km5.14.65.4#108407975Asphalt0.08 km5.14.85.5#108430961Paved0.03 km5.04.55.6#108430959Asphalt0.12 km5.04.55.5#108534721Asphalt0.50 km5.04.55.2#108411815Asphalt0.50 km5.04.45.4#108495862Asphalt0.05 km5.04.45.1#108491612Asphalt0.01 km5.04.45.1#108411814Asphalt0.29 km5.04.45.4#108459207Asphalt0.25 km4.94.45.4#108459206Asphalt0.39 km4.94.45.4#108411817Asphalt0.14 km4.94.35.2#108459208Asphalt0.09 km4.94.35.3#108522719Paved0.10 km4.84.35.3#108411813Asphalt0.03 km4.84.35.3#108430962Paved0.03 km4.84.35.3#108411816Asphalt0.38 km4.84.25.0#108460825Asphalt0.47 km4.77.38.3#108459197Asphalt0.09 km4.74.35.4#108459198Asphalt0.07 km4.74.35.2#108408124Asphalt0.02 km4.64.35.2#108459209Asphalt0.02 km4.64.04.9#108411828Asphalt0.03 km4.64.04.9#108411818Asphalt0.03 km4.43.84.6#108570972Asphalt0.06 km4.33.94.9#108460058Asphalt0.26 km4.26.47.4#108460057Asphalt0.37 km4.16.37.3#108519366Asphalt0.36 km4.16.27.2#108495860Asphalt0.23 km4.06.07.3#108460803Asphalt0.37 km3.85.77.0#108495863Asphalt0.24 km3.75.66.9#108520068Asphalt0.14 km3.65.46.8#108494237Asphalt0.32 km3.65.36.6#108460056Asphalt0.35 km3.55.16.4#108519367Asphalt0.38 km3.45.06.3#108520067Asphalt0.09 km3.34.86.2#108460060Asphalt0.36 km3.34.86.1#108460059Asphalt0.12 km3.34.76.2#108519368Asphalt0.26 km3.24.75.8#108558569Asphalt0.04 km3.14.55.8#108460802Asphalt0.11 km3.14.55.6#108494236Asphalt0.06 km3.14.55.8#108534656Asphalt0.06 km3.04.35.5#108439731Asphalt0.04 km3.04.25.4#108495861Asphalt0.05 km2.94.05.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/southern-outlet-tasRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Southern%20Outlet&state=TASSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Southern Outlet?+

Southern Outlet is approximately 12 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Southern Outlet sealed?+

Yes. Southern Outlet is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Southern Outlet good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Southern Outlet scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Southern Outlet in a caravan?+

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

Is Southern Outlet good for an EV?+

Yes. Southern Outlet scores 6.3/10 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 Southern Outlet?+

Contour has identified 15 grey spots on Southern Outlet - 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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