Stormlea Road

TASTertiary road10.1 km32 segments

3.8Sports

10.1 kmTotal length

32Segments

7Recorded crashes

27Grey spot segments

Stormlea Road is a 10 km sealed tertiary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 32 segments

Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)55%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed73%Unsealed27%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.5

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 32 segments· 28 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 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

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure57%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk35%

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 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108508243Asphalt0.46 km5.27.98.8 #108508244Asphalt0.55 km5.27.98.8 #108508236Asphalt0.39 km5.17.98.6 #108543750Asphalt0.25 km5.17.88.7 #108543749Asphalt0.65 km5.07.78.4 #108508237Asphalt0.65 km4.97.58.3 #108508241Asphalt0.65 km4.87.48.3 #108543747Asphalt0.62 km4.87.48.2 #108434148Paved0.64 km4.87.48.1 #108543748Asphalt0.54 km4.87.37.9 #108543752Asphalt0.40 km4.87.38.2 #108508246Asphalt0.39 km4.67.08.1 #108543746Asphalt0.22 km4.67.07.9 #108508240Asphalt0.03 km4.36.67.7 #108543751Asphalt0.15 km4.36.57.5 #108508245Asphalt0.23 km4.26.37.4 #108508238Asphalt0.19 km4.26.37.5 #108508242Asphalt0.00 km4.16.16.8 #108508239Asphalt0.06 km4.16.17.2 #108434149Paved0.14 km4.16.17.3 #108543753Asphalt0.15 km4.06.07.1 #108508278Unpaved0.07 km2.44.54.0 #108508270Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #108508272Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #108508276Unpaved0.03 km2.45.14.0 #108508269Unpaved0.14 km2.45.64.0 #108508271Unpaved0.01 km2.45.64.0 #108543754Unpaved0.00 km2.44.54.0 #108508273Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0 #108508274Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #108508275Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0 #108508277Unpaved0.11 km2.44.54.0 #108508279Unpaved0.03 km2.44.54.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/stormlea-road-tasRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Stormlea Road?+

Stormlea Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Stormlea Road sealed?+

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

Is Stormlea Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Stormlea Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Stormlea Road in a caravan?+

With care. Stormlea Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Stormlea Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Stormlea Road scores 6.9/10 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 Stormlea Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Stormlea 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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