Kirkpatrick Street

ACTUnclassified road0.6 km11 segments

6.9Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

11Segments

32Recorded crashes

Kirkpatrick Street is a 620 m sealed road in the ACT, Australia. It scores 7.4/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

6.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.4/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Good (6-8)86%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)8%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

9.6

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

4.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classUnclassified road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.6

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 11 segments· 12 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

ACT avg: 1.386 crashes/km/yrThis road: 24.101▲ 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

24%

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 24 segments by sports score

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Kirkpatrick Street?+

Kirkpatrick Street is approximately 620 m long.

Is Kirkpatrick Street sealed?+

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

Is Kirkpatrick Street good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Kirkpatrick Street scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Kirkpatrick Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Kirkpatrick Street scores 7.4/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Kirkpatrick Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Kirkpatrick Street scores 7.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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