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Denison Street

ACTTertiary road1.3 km21 segments
5.9Sports
1.3 kmTotal length
21Segments
46Grey spot segments

Denison Street is a 1 km sealed tertiary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 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
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 21 segments
Excellent (8+)2%Good (6-8)43%Fair (4-6)22%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.7 - 6.3

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
0.0
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 21 segments· 12 years of data
46
Grey spots
Last 5 years
22
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
ACT avg: 1.397 crashes/km/yrThis road: 11.092Above 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

13%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

8%

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.

Segments
Top 46 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#105136632Paved0.21 km8.98.99.0#105249235Asphalt0.06 km7.37.27.8#105249234Paved0.02 km6.46.27.1#105200097Asphalt0.03 km6.46.16.9#105268562Asphalt0.02 km6.46.16.9#105136634Paved0.11 km6.36.16.8#105241460Paved0.02 km6.36.06.4#105188562Asphalt0.04 km6.36.16.9#105241455Asphalt0.03 km6.36.16.9#105188570Asphalt0.05 km6.36.16.9#105241457Asphalt0.08 km6.36.16.9#105200100Paved0.03 km6.36.16.9#105188565Asphalt0.06 km6.36.16.9#105200105Asphalt0.05 km6.36.16.8#105241456Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.6#105188567Asphalt0.04 km6.25.96.6#105188569Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.6#105188571Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.6#105188564Asphalt0.03 km6.25.96.6#105188563Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.6#105136633Paved0.05 km6.15.96.4#105200103Asphalt0.03 km6.05.76.2#105241458Asphalt0.05 km5.95.66.2#105241444Paved0.03 km5.95.66.2#105136635Paved0.02 km5.75.45.9#105188566Asphalt0.00 km5.75.45.9#105188568Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9#105241443Paved0.03 km5.75.45.9#105200101Asphalt0.18 km4.87.58.3#105130271Asphalt0.15 km4.36.67.6#105130272Asphalt0.14 km4.06.27.5#105200104Asphalt0.09 km3.85.86.8#105200098Asphalt0.08 km3.85.87.2#105188561Paved0.07 km3.85.76.9#105130273Asphalt0.03 km3.75.67.0#105200102Asphalt0.02 km3.75.67.0#105169242Paved0.03 km3.75.67.0#105169241Paved0.01 km3.75.67.0#105169245Paved0.02 km3.65.56.9#105130274Paved0.07 km3.65.56.9#105153434Paved0.01 km3.45.16.0#105200099Asphalt0.02 km3.35.06.0#105169243Paved0.03 km3.34.95.9#105216748Paved0.01 km3.34.95.9#105153437Paved0.02 km3.34.95.9#105169244Paved0.00 km3.34.95.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/denison-street-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Denison%20Street&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 Denison Street?+

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

Is Denison Street sealed?+

Yes. Denison Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Denison Street good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Denison Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Denison Street scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Denison Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Denison Street scores 6.8/10 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 Denison Street?+

Contour has identified 46 grey spots on Denison Street - 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.