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Smiths Road

ACTResidential road26.9 km70 segments
4.0Sports
26.9 kmTotal length
70Segments
72Grey spot segments
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Smiths Road is a 27 km sealed residential street in the ACT, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 70 segments
Excellent (8+)10%Good (6-8)14%Fair (4-6)58%Poor (<4)18%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 5.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed36%Unsealed64%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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 70 segments· 12 years of data
72
Grey spots
Last 5 years
2
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
ACT avg: 1.397 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.477▼ 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

20%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

10%

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
6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure61%
Night driving risk68%
Wind exposure60%
Sun glare risk44%
Wildlife strike risk17%

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

Segments
Top 72 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#105278451Asphalt0.40 km8.98.88.9#105127375Asphalt0.40 km8.98.88.9#105169117Asphalt0.19 km8.88.78.8#105127378Asphalt0.54 km8.68.68.7#105127376Asphalt0.53 km8.68.58.7#105127374Asphalt0.35 km8.38.28.3#105127377Asphalt0.37 km8.18.08.1#105278450Asphalt0.40 km7.97.77.9#105278449Asphalt0.28 km7.87.67.8#105169115Asphalt0.25 km7.77.57.9#105246150Asphalt0.45 km7.67.67.6#105169114Asphalt0.17 km7.47.27.7#105127379Asphalt0.36 km7.37.17.6#118174770Asphalt0.10 km6.96.67.3#105169116Asphalt0.20 km6.56.26.8#118125556Asphalt0.08 km6.15.86.6#105278448Asphalt0.11 km6.15.76.2#105169118Asphalt0.05 km6.05.66.2#105169074Asphalt0.24 km5.55.36.1#105169119Asphalt0.01 km5.55.15.6#105169068Asphalt0.60 km5.48.39.1#105241660Asphalt0.46 km5.48.39.1#105241659Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1#105241661Asphalt0.65 km5.17.98.6#105166488Asphalt0.52 km5.17.98.6#105246149Asphalt0.22 km5.14.85.4#105241662Asphalt0.48 km4.97.58.1#105169069Asphalt0.10 km4.87.48.2#105148675Asphalt0.15 km4.87.38.2#105148672Asphalt0.06 km4.56.88.0#105166489Asphalt0.02 km4.06.17.3#105203555Unpaved0.13 km4.04.84.0#105169099Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169100Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169101Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169102Unpaved0.54 km4.06.54.0#105169104Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169105Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169106Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169107Unpaved0.47 km4.06.54.0#105169108Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0#105169109Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0#105169110Unpaved0.49 km4.06.54.0#105169111Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#105169112Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0#105169113Unpaved0.25 km4.06.54.0#105203554Unpaved0.24 km4.06.54.0#105203557Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#105203558Unpaved0.36 km4.06.54.0#105203559Unpaved0.58 km4.06.54.0#105203564Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#105203565Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0#105203566Unpaved0.61 km4.06.54.0#105253264Unpaved0.58 km4.06.54.0#105203556Unpaved0.38 km4.06.54.0#105203561Unpaved0.61 km4.06.54.0#105203562Unpaved0.46 km4.05.34.0#105203563Unpaved0.55 km4.06.54.0#105203560Unpaved0.65 km4.06.14.0#105169103Unpaved0.43 km3.94.14.0#105203567Unpaved0.11 km3.83.94.0#105148677Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.2#105241663Asphalt0.12 km3.55.26.2#105227637Asphalt0.08 km3.55.26.2#105253266Unpaved0.08 km3.53.64.0#105227641Unpaved0.58 km2.46.04.0#105227640Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#105227644Unpaved0.03 km2.44.54.0#105227642Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#105227638Unpaved0.56 km2.46.04.0#105227639Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#105227643Unpaved0.42 km2.44.74.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/smiths-road-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Smiths%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 Smiths Road?+

Smiths Road is approximately 27 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Smiths Road sealed?+

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

Is Smiths Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Smiths Road scores 6.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Smiths Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Smiths Road?+

Contour has identified 72 grey spots on Smiths 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: 22 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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