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Tor Hill Road

TASSecondary road20.3 km52 segments
4.0Sports
7.1Safety
20.3 kmTotal length
52Segments
3Recorded crashes
50Grey spot segments
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Tor Hill Road is a 20 km sealed secondary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 52 segments
Excellent (8+)2%Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)92%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed7%Unsealed93%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 52 segments· 28 years of data
3
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
50
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

33%

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
7.1/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure72%
Night driving risk59%
Wind exposure58%
Sun glare risk76%
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 53 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108515062Asphalt0.43 km9.29.19.2#108515059Asphalt0.37 km7.47.17.4#108515060Asphalt0.42 km7.06.77.1#108515110Asphalt0.13 km6.56.27.1#108515061Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1#108468894Unpaved0.45 km4.06.54.0#108468896Unpaved0.47 km4.06.54.0#108468897Unpaved0.52 km4.06.54.0#108468898Unpaved0.46 km4.06.54.0#108468899Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#108468900Unpaved0.51 km4.06.54.0#108468901Unpaved0.19 km4.06.54.0#108468902Unpaved0.09 km4.05.34.0#108468903Unpaved0.51 km4.06.54.0#108468905Unpaved0.41 km4.06.54.0#108468906Unpaved0.42 km4.06.54.0#108468907Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468908Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468909Unpaved0.42 km4.06.54.0#108468910Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0#108468911Unpaved0.41 km4.06.54.0#108468912Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#108468913Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#108468914Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468915Unpaved0.36 km4.06.54.0#108468916Unpaved0.04 km4.05.14.0#108468917Unpaved0.43 km4.06.54.0#108468918Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468920Unpaved0.42 km4.06.44.0#108468921Unpaved0.40 km4.06.54.0#108468922Unpaved0.43 km4.06.54.0#108468923Unpaved0.45 km4.06.54.0#108468924Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0#108468925Unpaved0.22 km4.06.54.0#108468926Unpaved0.36 km4.06.54.0#108468927Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468928Unpaved0.41 km4.06.54.0#108468929Unpaved0.41 km4.06.54.0#108468931Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#108468932Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108468933Unpaved0.44 km4.06.54.0#108468934Unpaved0.47 km4.06.54.0#108468935Unpaved0.55 km4.06.54.0#108468936Unpaved0.52 km4.06.54.0#108468937Unpaved0.25 km4.05.84.0#108515107Unpaved0.50 km4.04.84.0#108468919Unpaved0.53 km4.06.54.0#108468895Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#108468930Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#108515108Unpaved0.31 km4.06.54.0#108515109Unpaved0.43 km4.06.34.0#108468904Unpaved0.40 km4.06.54.0#108468893Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/tor-hill-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 Tor Hill Road?+

Tor Hill Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tor Hill Road sealed?+

Yes. Tor Hill Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tor Hill Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Tor Hill Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Tor Hill Road in a caravan?+

With care. Tor Hill Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Tor Hill Road?+

Contour has identified 50 grey spots on Tor Hill 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: 24 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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