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Brindabella Road

ACTTertiary road48.4 km114 segments
2.4Sports
48.4 kmTotal length
114Segments
117Grey spot segments
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Brindabella Road is a 48 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 114 segments
Excellent (8+)33%Good (6-8)7%Fair (4-6)5%Poor (<4)55%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 9.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed43%Unsealed57%
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
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 114 segments· 12 years of data
117
Grey spots
Last 5 years
34
Crashes (5yr)
2
Fatalities (5yr)
ACT avg: 1.397 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.736▼ Below average

Crash record linkage not yet available for ACT. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

25%

Based on 12 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
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure65%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure62%
Sun glare risk70%
Wildlife strike risk12%

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

Segments
Top 117 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#105130985Paved0.42 km9.59.59.5#105148120Asphalt0.37 km9.59.59.5#105146928Asphalt0.43 km9.59.59.5#105134360Paved0.37 km9.59.59.5#105130987Paved0.38 km9.59.59.5#105146929Asphalt0.39 km9.59.59.5#105134363Asphalt0.48 km9.49.49.4#105146930Asphalt0.53 km9.49.49.4#105130981Paved0.36 km9.49.49.4#105130982Paved0.40 km9.49.49.4#105130983Paved0.35 km9.49.49.4#105130984Paved0.65 km9.49.49.4#105130986Paved0.36 km9.49.49.4#118092002Paved0.22 km9.49.49.4#105134656Paved0.46 km9.49.49.4#105134659Paved0.36 km9.49.49.4#105134361Paved0.45 km9.49.49.4#105134362Asphalt0.43 km9.49.49.4#105148119Asphalt0.36 km9.49.49.4#105134658Paved0.36 km9.39.39.3#105134654Paved0.37 km9.29.19.2#105241282Asphalt0.36 km9.19.19.2#105241280Asphalt0.44 km9.19.19.2#105134655Paved0.45 km9.19.09.1#105241283Asphalt0.32 km9.19.19.1#105241281Asphalt0.27 km9.19.19.1#105241279Asphalt0.38 km9.19.19.1#118095688Paved0.37 km9.09.08.9#105130979Paved0.38 km9.09.08.9#105134359Paved0.39 km9.09.08.9#105134657Paved0.36 km9.08.98.9#105130980Paved0.38 km8.98.98.9#105271081Paved0.36 km8.88.88.8#105130976Paved0.36 km8.78.78.7#105271088Paved0.17 km8.78.68.6#105271082Paved0.37 km8.58.48.4#105271084Paved0.48 km8.38.28.2#105271085Paved0.36 km8.28.18.3#118095689Paved0.24 km8.18.08.2#105271086Paved0.45 km7.67.47.6#118171403Paved0.01 km7.06.77.5#105271083Paved0.07 km6.86.57.2#105134364Asphalt0.12 km6.76.57.1#105130978Paved0.23 km6.76.47.1#105130977Paved0.15 km6.56.26.7#105146927Paved0.03 km6.56.16.7#105271087Paved0.55 km6.56.16.7#105230915Asphalt0.27 km5.48.49.2#105230916Asphalt0.25 km5.48.49.2#105230914Asphalt0.44 km5.48.49.2#105230913Asphalt0.51 km5.48.49.2#105157243Asphalt0.31 km5.48.49.2#105230911Asphalt0.24 km4.56.87.9#105151378Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0#105230912Asphalt0.05 km3.85.77.0#105157241Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.3#105157246Asphalt0.01 km3.55.16.0#105238840Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#105238842Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0#118162133Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#105238834Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#105163586Unpaved0.43 km2.45.64.0#105163589Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#118111554Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#118111556Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#118111557Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#118111558Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#118111559Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105163587Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105163590Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105163595Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105163596Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105238839Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#105238841Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#118162132Unpaved0.08 km2.44.54.0#105134365Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134366Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134367Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134368Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134369Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#105134370Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#105134371Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#105134372Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134373Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134374Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#105134375Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134376Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#105134377Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134378Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134379Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134380Unpaved0.33 km2.46.04.0#105134381Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134382Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#105134383Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#105134384Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105134385Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#105134386Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#105134387Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#105134388Unpaved0.55 km2.46.04.0#105134389Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105134390Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105134391Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#118111555Unpaved0.65 km2.45.74.0#105163583Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#105163584Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105163585Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#105163588Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105163591Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105163592Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105163593Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#105163594Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#105163597Unpaved0.19 km2.46.04.0#105134392Unpaved0.02 km2.43.94.0#105238835Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#105238836Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#105238837Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#105238838Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/brindabella-road-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Brindabella%20Road&state=ACTSearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of ACT'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 Brindabella Road?+

Brindabella Road is approximately 48 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brindabella Road sealed?+

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

Is Brindabella Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Brindabella Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Brindabella Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Brindabella Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Brindabella Road?+

Contour has identified 117 grey spots on Brindabella 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: 23 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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