Swamp Road

SATertiary road11.0 km34 segments

5.0Sports

6.6Safety

11.0 kmTotal length

34Segments

27Recorded crashes

Swamp Road is a 11 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 34 segments

Fair (4-6)96%Poor (<4)4%

Sports score IQR: 4.2 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed26%Unsealed74%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

7.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

9.4

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 34 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

Wet road exposure56%

Night driving risk56%

Wind exposure51%

Sun glare risk34%

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 110 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139864122Asphalt0.27 km8.08.08.1 #139849220Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #139849219Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #139849225Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #140085912Paved0.50 km5.68.79.4 #139849215Paved0.50 km5.48.28.9 #139849211Paved0.49 km5.48.28.9 #139849213Paved0.36 km5.38.29.0 #139849217Paved0.50 km5.38.29.0 #139849226Paved0.20 km5.38.19.0 #140085910Paved0.50 km5.28.08.7 #139849221Paved0.50 km5.28.08.7 #139849205Paved0.50 km5.28.08.6 #139849212Paved0.50 km5.17.88.4 #139864121Asphalt0.03 km5.14.95.6 #139849207Paved0.50 km5.07.68.3 #139849214Paved0.50 km5.07.68.5 #139849206Paved0.43 km5.07.58.2 #139849209Paved0.24 km5.07.58.3 #139890509Paved0.03 km4.94.75.6 #139849224Paved0.50 km4.97.58.3 #140085913Paved0.18 km4.97.58.4 #139849210Paved0.46 km4.66.87.7 #140085911Paved0.04 km4.56.78.0 #140085909Paved0.13 km4.46.67.8 #139856073Paved0.33 km4.46.77.6 #139856072Paved0.25 km4.46.77.6 #139849227Paved0.20 km4.36.47.8 #139856071Paved0.20 km4.26.47.3 #139849218Paved0.03 km4.26.27.5 #139849216Paved0.09 km4.26.27.5 #139849223Paved0.26 km4.26.27.3 #139849208Paved0.11 km4.26.27.3 #140085908Paved0.09 km4.05.97.1 #139890514Unpaved0.50 km4.05.04.0 #139849222Paved0.18 km3.95.66.7 #139856074Paved0.22 km3.45.06.0 #139856075Paved0.07 km3.24.75.7 #139890515Unpaved0.43 km2.92.92.9 #140190780Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140168808Ground0.50 km2.44.44.0 #140168804Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140168806Ground0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140168792Ground0.50 km2.44.24.0 #140168811Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140050119Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140168802Ground0.18 km2.44.14.0 #140168805Ground0.50 km2.45.04.0 #140090277Dirt0.50 km2.45.44.0 #140168793Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140168809Ground0.50 km2.44.34.0 #140168807Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #139900342Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #140190778Unpaved0.19 km2.44.04.0 #139900352Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140090275Dirt0.50 km2.44.04.0 #140168812Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #139900350Unpaved0.48 km2.43.84.0 #140168799Ground0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140168795Ground0.50 km2.45.94.0 #140168791Ground0.50 km2.45.94.0 #139900347Unpaved0.50 km2.45.44.0 #139900351Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140050123Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139900346Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0 #140113659Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140190779Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140050121Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140050124Dirt0.41 km2.46.04.0 #140168800Ground0.50 km2.44.54.0 #139900343Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140113660Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #140090278Dirt0.50 km2.44.94.0 #139947177Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #139900341Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0 #139900349Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #140050120Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139948928Gravel0.50 km2.44.54.0 #140090274Dirt0.50 km2.43.93.9 #140050122Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #140090282Dirt0.50 km2.45.24.0 #139900344Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #139947179Unpaved0.34 km2.44.54.0 #140168810Ground0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139900340Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #140090285Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139900345Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #139948929Gravel0.11 km2.44.34.0 #140168794Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140168796Ground0.50 km2.44.44.0 #139947178Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #139900348Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0 #140168797Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140168801Ground0.50 km2.44.14.0 #140168798Ground0.50 km2.44.44.0 #140168803Ground0.50 km2.44.24.0 #140190782Unpaved0.02 km2.43.94.0 #139900353Unpaved0.23 km2.44.84.0 #140168813Ground0.16 km2.46.04.0 #140113661Unpaved0.24 km2.45.34.0 #140190781Unpaved0.50 km2.43.74.0 #140090284Dirt0.50 km2.33.73.8 #140090286Dirt0.04 km2.33.73.8 #140090272Dirt0.50 km2.33.73.8 #140090281Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7 #140090283Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7 #140090279Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7 #140090276Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7 #140090273Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7 #140090280Dirt0.50 km2.33.63.7

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 Swamp Road?+

Swamp Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Swamp Road sealed?+

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

Is Swamp Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Swamp Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Swamp Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Swamp Road scores 3.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Swamp Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Swamp Road scores 8.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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