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Den Road

TASResidential road1.1 km3 segments
4.0Sports
1.1 kmTotal length
3Segments
45Grey spot segments
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Den Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 3 segments
Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed22%Unsealed78%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
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 3 segments· 28 years of data
45
Grey spots

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

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
6.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure69%
Night driving risk72%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk82%
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 45 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#108457322Asphalt0.43 km5.48.39.1#108457320Asphalt0.65 km5.48.39.1#108457321Asphalt0.43 km5.48.39.1#108457325Asphalt0.57 km5.17.98.5#108457323Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.5#108457324Asphalt0.35 km5.17.98.5#108457328Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#108457326Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#108511309Unpaved0.41 km4.06.34.0#108511310Unpaved0.30 km4.06.14.0#108511308Unpaved0.37 km4.06.34.0#108457327Asphalt0.17 km3.65.36.5#108457329Asphalt0.17 km3.65.36.5#108502299-0.02 km3.04.75.4#108502290Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108502291Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#108502292Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#108502293Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#108502294Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0#108502295Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0#108502296Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108502297Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#108502298Unpaved0.07 km2.45.24.0#108505052Unpaved0.38 km2.44.64.0#108505053Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#108505054Unpaved0.45 km2.45.34.0#108505055Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#108505059Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108505060Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#108505062Unpaved0.60 km2.46.04.0#108505064Unpaved0.25 km2.44.74.0#108505063Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#108502283Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0#108502288Unpaved0.49 km2.46.04.0#108505056Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#108505057Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#108505058Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#108505061Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#108434212Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#108434213Unpaved0.30 km2.46.04.0#108502284Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#108502285Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#108502286Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#108502287Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#108502289Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/den-road-tas-3Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Den%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 Den Road?+

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

Is Den Road sealed?+

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

Is Den Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Den Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Den Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Den Road?+

Contour has identified 45 grey spots on Den 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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