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Captain Cook Crescent

ACTSecondary road1.9 km17 segments
5.4Sports
7.5Safety
1.9 kmTotal length
17Segments
103Recorded crashes
35Grey spot segments
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Captain Cook Crescent is a 2 km sealed secondary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.8/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 17 segments
Good (6-8)29%Fair (4-6)34%Poor (<4)37%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 6.1

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
0.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 17 segments· 12 years of data
103
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
35
Grey spots
Last 5 years
39
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
ACT avg: 1.397 crashes/km/yrThis road: 9.031▲ 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

10%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

20%

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
7.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure42%
Night driving risk45%
Wind exposure54%
Sun glare risk63%
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 62 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#105144665Paved0.21 km7.67.47.9#105263222Paved0.19 km7.16.97.5#105144649Paved0.20 km7.16.97.5#105193876Asphalt0.05 km6.56.26.9#105144650Paved0.13 km6.56.27.0#105263218Paved0.13 km6.46.16.9#105263220Paved0.13 km6.36.06.8#105144647Paved0.10 km6.36.06.9#105144674Paved0.12 km6.26.06.8#105144643Paved0.10 km6.25.96.8#105193875Asphalt0.05 km6.25.86.4#105211610Paved0.11 km6.25.96.7#105144664Paved0.13 km6.25.96.6#105144676Paved0.00 km6.15.86.7#105263501Paved0.01 km6.15.86.7#105208286Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7#105151412Asphalt0.06 km6.15.86.7#105144667Paved0.13 km6.05.76.5#105144670Paved0.05 km6.05.76.6#105134103Asphalt0.01 km6.05.56.1#105144672Paved0.08 km5.95.66.3#105263496Paved0.01 km5.85.56.3#105208289Asphalt0.09 km5.75.46.0#105134599Asphalt0.03 km5.75.36.2#105144679Paved0.05 km5.65.25.9#105208290Asphalt0.08 km5.45.15.6#105208291Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105208287Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#105144662Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105208288Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6#105144669Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105144642Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105263499Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#105144645Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105144641Paved0.01 km5.45.05.6#105144678Paved0.00 km5.45.05.6#105211753Paved0.34 km4.57.08.0#105211758Paved0.30 km4.36.67.6#105134104Paved0.08 km4.16.27.2#105211750Paved0.22 km3.96.07.1#105185526Paved0.05 km3.85.86.9#105208396Asphalt0.06 km3.85.77.1#105208395Asphalt0.09 km3.85.77.1#105208397Asphalt0.09 km3.85.67.1#105193877Asphalt0.04 km3.85.87.3#105193874Paved0.04 km3.65.56.9#105185527Paved0.06 km3.65.56.8#105211751Paved0.14 km3.65.56.7#105211746Paved0.12 km3.65.46.8#105211747Paved0.13 km3.65.46.8#105211749Paved0.13 km3.55.26.5#105208292Paved0.09 km3.45.26.6#105211752Paved0.01 km3.45.26.6#105211756Paved0.10 km3.45.16.4#105211754Paved0.10 km3.45.16.4#105185528Paved0.02 km3.34.96.0#105211744Paved0.10 km3.24.75.7#105227715Paved0.02 km3.14.65.6#105211748Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6#105211755Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6#105211757Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6#105211745Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/captain-cook-crescent-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Captain%20Cook%20Crescent&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 Captain Cook Crescent?+

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

Is Captain Cook Crescent sealed?+

Yes. Captain Cook Crescent is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Captain Cook Crescent good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Captain Cook Crescent scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Captain Cook Crescent in a caravan?+

With care. Captain Cook Crescent scores 5.8/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Captain Cook Crescent good for an EV?+

Yes. Captain Cook Crescent 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 Captain Cook Crescent?+

Contour has identified 35 grey spots on Captain Cook Crescent - 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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