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Sutton Avenue

SASecondary road0.5 km7 segments
5.5Sports
0.5 kmTotal length
7Segments
14Recorded crashes
11Grey spot segments

Sutton Avenue is a 1 km sealed secondary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

7-day forecast

Vehicle scores
5.5/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 7 segments
Good (6-8)11%Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)22%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 5.5

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
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
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
14
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
11
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

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
7,400vehicles per day (median)

Coverage: 100% 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/sutton-avenue-sa-2Road 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 Sutton Avenue?+

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

Is Sutton Avenue sealed?+

Yes. Sutton Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Sutton Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Sutton Avenue scores 5.2/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Sutton Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. Sutton Avenue scores 6.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Sutton Avenue?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on Sutton Avenue - 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.