Tarleton Street

TASUnclassified road0.7 km4 segments

5.9Sports

7.5Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

4Segments

4Grey spot segments

Tarleton Street is a 1 km sealed road in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 5.5 - 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

0.1

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots4 of 4 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 segments· 28 years of data

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.578 crashes/km/yrThis road: 3.095▲ Above average

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.

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

16%

Based on 28 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

Wet road exposure31%

Night driving risk31%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk23%

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 55 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108410892Asphalt0.40 km7.16.87.5 #108457993Asphalt0.15 km7.17.17.2 #108470608Asphalt0.18 km6.96.57.1 #108426889Asphalt0.16 km6.56.36.6 #108453005Asphalt0.52 km6.46.36.4 #108426891Asphalt0.18 km6.26.06.8 #108410891Asphalt0.10 km6.15.76.3 #108442184Asphalt0.08 km6.15.76.3 #108449316Asphalt0.12 km6.16.06.2 #108433697Asphalt0.23 km5.75.36.0 #108555697Asphalt0.03 km5.75.26.3 #108519220Asphalt0.06 km5.75.26.0 #108483485Asphalt0.04 km5.75.26.3 #108503352Asphalt0.02 km5.75.26.3 #108426890Asphalt0.11 km5.65.35.8 #108483484Asphalt0.06 km5.65.16.0 #108433696Asphalt0.37 km5.65.25.9 #108483481Asphalt0.05 km5.55.05.9 #108470603Asphalt0.03 km5.55.05.9 #108449318Asphalt0.16 km5.55.35.7 #108433695Asphalt0.36 km5.45.15.6 #108470607Asphalt0.02 km5.44.95.8 #108494389Asphalt0.01 km5.44.95.8 #108449433Asphalt0.16 km5.38.29.0 #108457994Asphalt0.11 km5.25.05.7 #108470606Asphalt0.05 km5.24.75.5 #108537884Asphalt0.25 km5.14.85.5 #108470609Asphalt0.03 km5.04.45.1 #108505244Asphalt0.17 km4.77.28.0 #108449317Asphalt0.06 km4.64.45.0 #108457995Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #108453006Asphalt0.02 km4.54.34.9 #108440972Asphalt0.20 km3.95.87.1 #108503351Asphalt0.09 km3.95.87.0 #108440969Asphalt0.17 km3.75.56.8 #108504658Asphalt0.01 km3.75.56.8 #108440966Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.8 #108440970Asphalt0.19 km3.75.56.8 #108491803Asphalt0.20 km3.75.46.6 #108483491Asphalt0.09 km3.65.46.8 #108440971Asphalt0.08 km3.65.36.5 #108440965Asphalt0.12 km3.65.36.5 #108440967Asphalt0.05 km3.65.36.5 #108440968Asphalt0.14 km3.65.36.5 #108440963Asphalt0.02 km3.65.36.5 #108504657Asphalt0.08 km3.65.36.5 #108491805Asphalt0.11 km3.55.26.2 #108491804Asphalt0.09 km3.55.26.2 #108470605Asphalt0.05 km3.55.16.5 #108440962Asphalt0.07 km3.55.16.1 #108440964Asphalt0.03 km3.55.16.1 #108440973Asphalt0.26 km3.55.16.1 #108489741Asphalt0.01 km3.24.76.1 #108494390Asphalt0.01 km3.24.66.1 #108470610Asphalt0.08 km3.04.35.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/tarleton-street-tas-4Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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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 Tarleton Street?+

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

Is Tarleton Street sealed?+

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

Is Tarleton Street good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Tarleton Street scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Tarleton Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Tarleton Street scores 7.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Tarleton Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Tarleton Street scores 6.2/10 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 Tarleton Street?+

Contour has identified 4 grey spots on Tarleton 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: 24 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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