Zanker Drive

SATertiary road1.2 km13 segments

6.3Sports

1.2 kmTotal length

13Segments

2Recorded crashes

11Grey spot segments

Zanker Drive is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in South Australia, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Excellent (8+)15%Good (6-8)69%Fair (4-6)15%

Sports score IQR: 6.2 - 6.6

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

0.5

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 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.

Segments

Top 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#103989325Asphalt0.18 km8.78.78.8 #103989328Asphalt0.17 km7.87.78.0 #103989322Asphalt0.07 km7.27.17.5 #103989320Asphalt0.10 km6.66.47.0 #103989321Asphalt0.08 km6.56.36.9 #103989323Asphalt0.06 km6.46.27.0 #103989329Asphalt0.10 km6.36.16.9 #103989326Asphalt0.07 km6.26.06.7 #103989319Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.3 #103989330Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.6 #103989318Asphalt0.11 km6.05.86.3 #103989324Asphalt0.05 km6.05.76.3 #103989327Asphalt0.11 km5.95.66.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/zanker-drive-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 Zanker Drive?+

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

Is Zanker Drive sealed?+

Yes. Zanker Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Zanker Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Zanker Drive scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Zanker Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Zanker Drive scores 7.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Zanker Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Zanker Drive 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 Zanker Drive?+

Contour has identified 11 grey spots on Zanker Drive - 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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