Sturt Valley Road

SATertiary road4.9 km18 segments

5.1Sports

4.9 kmTotal length

18Segments

26Recorded crashes

9Grey spot segments

Sturt Valley Road is a 5 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Fair (4-6)72%Poor (<4)28%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.2

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

9.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 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

6.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk65%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk65%

Wildlife strike risk45%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 18 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104045322Asphalt0.36 km5.28.08.8 #104045323Asphalt0.44 km5.28.08.8 #104045321Asphalt0.35 km5.28.08.8 #104045313Asphalt0.34 km5.28.08.8 #104048641Asphalt0.44 km5.28.08.8 #104048643Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.8 #104045317Asphalt0.50 km5.28.08.8 #104045316Asphalt0.49 km5.28.08.8 #104045324Asphalt0.29 km5.17.88.7 #104045320Asphalt0.25 km5.07.78.5 #104045318Asphalt0.30 km4.97.68.4 #104048645Asphalt0.14 km4.36.67.6 #104045319Asphalt0.15 km4.36.57.6 #104048642Asphalt0.14 km4.06.07.0 #104048640Asphalt0.10 km4.06.07.2 #104045315Asphalt0.01 km3.55.26.6 #104048644Asphalt0.06 km3.45.06.2 #104045314Asphalt0.02 km3.14.55.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/sturt-valley-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Sturt Valley Road?+

Sturt Valley Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Sturt Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Sturt Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Sturt Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Sturt Valley Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Sturt Valley Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Sturt Valley Road scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Sturt Valley Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Sturt Valley Road scores 8.7/10 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 Sturt Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Sturt Valley 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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