Tamar Street

ACTSecondary road0.2 km2 segments

8.6Sports

0.2 kmTotal length

2Segments

7Recorded crashes

Tamar Street is a 220 m sealed secondary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and caravans and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

8.6/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

8.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Excellent (8+)92%Fair (4-6)8%

Sports score IQR: 4.9 - 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

9.2

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments· 12 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

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

58%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

46%

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 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#139586853Asphalt0.20 km8.88.88.8 #139682233Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.7 #139682234Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7 #139586852Asphalt0.02 km6.05.76.6 #139658644Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6 #139586754Asphalt0.10 km4.94.75.6 #139652087Asphalt0.07 km4.67.18.2 #139652086Asphalt0.05 km3.85.86.9

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/tamar-street-actRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Tamar%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 Tamar Street?+

Tamar Street is approximately 220 m long.

Is Tamar Street sealed?+

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

Is Tamar Street good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Tamar Street scores 8.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Tamar Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Tamar Street scores 8.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Tamar Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Tamar Street scores 8.7/10 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: 28 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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