Albert Road

TASTertiary road1.6 km26 segments

5.9Sports

7.2Safety

1.6 kmTotal length

26Segments

128Recorded crashes

5Grey spot segments

Albert Road is a 2 km sealed tertiary route in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.6/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 26 segments

Good (6-8)45%Fair (4-6)45%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 5.4 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed88%Unsealed12%

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 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 26 segments· 28 years of data

128

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 5.907▲ Above average

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

26%

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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure48%

Night driving risk65%

Wind exposure64%

Sun glare risk80%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 44 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108407545Asphalt0.08 km6.46.26.8 #108407546Asphalt0.01 km6.46.27.0 #108547876Asphalt0.02 km6.46.27.0 #108504327Asphalt0.05 km6.46.16.9 #108504326Asphalt0.02 km6.36.16.9 #108407542Asphalt0.01 km6.36.16.9 #108547879Asphalt0.04 km6.36.06.7 #108547878Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.6 #108504322Asphalt0.02 km6.25.96.6 #108504328Asphalt0.09 km6.25.96.6 #108504324Asphalt0.07 km6.25.96.6 #108504332Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6 #108504331Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.6 #108504323Asphalt0.01 km6.25.96.6 #108504329Asphalt0.12 km5.95.66.2 #108407543Asphalt0.03 km5.95.66.2 #108504330Asphalt0.07 km5.95.66.2 #108407544Asphalt0.01 km5.95.66.2 #108547875Asphalt0.02 km5.95.66.2 #108547877Asphalt0.06 km5.95.66.2 #108504325Asphalt0.07 km5.75.45.9 #108407547Asphalt0.00 km5.75.45.9 #108407541Asphalt0.02 km5.75.45.9 #108473251Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1 #108473255Asphalt0.21 km5.38.39.0 #108473254Asphalt0.16 km5.28.08.8 #108408280Asphalt0.03 km5.25.05.9 #108473253Asphalt0.40 km5.17.98.5 #108473250Asphalt0.48 km5.17.88.7 #108428130Asphalt0.16 km5.17.88.5 #108408281Asphalt0.12 km4.94.75.6 #108473256Asphalt0.42 km4.67.07.8 #108428129Asphalt0.13 km4.56.87.9 #108554846Asphalt0.05 km4.26.37.4 #108473249Asphalt0.43 km4.16.27.2 #108493274Gravel0.12 km4.04.34.0 #108493276Gravel0.09 km4.05.14.0 #108473257Asphalt0.10 km3.65.36.5 #108428128Asphalt0.20 km3.55.26.2 #108554845Asphalt0.04 km3.55.16.0 #108554844Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #108473252Asphalt0.01 km3.44.95.8 #108553146Unpaved0.19 km2.44.44.0 #108553147Unpaved0.21 km2.44.24.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/albert-road-tas-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Albert%20Road&state=TASSearch roads by name

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 Albert Road?+

Albert Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Albert Road sealed?+

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

Is Albert Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Albert Road scores 5.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Albert Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Albert Road scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Albert Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Albert Road scores 6.6/10 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 Albert Road?+

Contour has identified 5 grey spots on Albert 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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