Uriarra Road

ACTSecondary road0.6 km10 segments

3.4Sports

7.3Safety

0.6 kmTotal length

10Segments

51Grey spot segments

Uriarra Road is a 1 km sealed secondary route in the ACT, Australia. It scores 5.9/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Good (6-8)6%Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)51%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 5.3

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

0.2

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments· 12 years of data

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

ACT avg: 1.397 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.876▼ 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

21%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

33%

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

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure50%

Night driving risk66%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk64%

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 69 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#105166635Paved0.36 km9.49.49.4 #105166622Paved0.44 km9.39.39.3 #105166623Paved0.35 km9.39.29.3 #105241365Asphalt0.35 km9.19.19.2 #105281690Asphalt0.40 km9.19.19.2 #105241364Asphalt0.35 km9.19.19.1 #105241371Asphalt0.33 km9.19.19.1 #105241370Asphalt0.60 km9.19.19.1 #105166621Paved0.62 km9.09.08.9 #105166626Paved0.49 km8.98.98.8 #118112763Paved0.56 km8.88.88.8 #105281717Paved0.56 km8.88.88.8 #105166630Paved0.36 km8.88.78.7 #105166634Paved0.44 km8.88.78.7 #105166636Paved0.38 km8.78.78.7 #105166632Paved0.40 km8.78.78.5 #105166633Paved0.40 km8.78.68.7 #105166628Paved0.37 km8.78.68.6 #105166631Paved0.30 km8.78.68.6 #105166627Paved0.36 km8.68.58.6 #105192926Paved0.36 km8.58.48.5 #105192925Paved0.36 km8.58.48.5 #105166629Paved0.36 km8.48.38.4 #105192924Paved0.42 km8.38.28.2 #105166638Paved0.36 km8.38.28.3 #105166639Paved0.22 km8.38.28.3 #105192918Paved0.50 km8.38.28.2 #105281716Paved0.22 km8.38.28.3 #105192920Paved0.37 km8.28.18.3 #105166637Paved0.39 km8.28.18.4 #105192917Paved0.55 km8.28.18.2 #105166624Paved0.39 km8.18.08.2 #105192927Paved0.41 km8.18.08.2 #105192921Paved0.46 km8.17.98.0 #105241373Asphalt0.18 km7.97.88.1 #105241372Asphalt0.18 km7.97.88.1 #105241366Asphalt0.21 km7.97.88.1 #105192922Paved0.40 km7.87.67.8 #105146926Paved0.15 km7.87.68.0 #105281688Asphalt0.06 km7.57.37.9 #105241368Asphalt0.06 km7.57.37.9 #105166625Paved0.37 km7.47.27.7 #118162661Asphalt0.07 km7.27.07.7 #105154216Paved0.14 km7.06.87.3 #105192923Paved0.39 km7.06.77.1 #118122088Paved0.27 km6.96.67.2 #105281718Paved0.06 km6.86.57.1 #105192916Paved0.20 km6.76.47.1 #105146925Paved0.31 km6.76.56.9 #105192915Paved0.53 km6.76.46.9 #105192919Paved0.41 km6.56.26.7 #105241367Asphalt0.03 km6.46.27.0 #105281689Asphalt0.03 km6.46.27.0 #105166620Asphalt0.08 km6.46.27.0 #105241369Asphalt0.03 km6.46.27.0 #118112764Paved0.09 km6.46.06.5 #105281715Paved0.09 km5.85.56.0 #105127286Asphalt0.48 km5.17.88.5 #105127288Asphalt0.41 km5.07.78.4 #105159961Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.5 #105127284Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.1 #105127287Asphalt0.01 km3.85.77.0 #105191352Paved0.03 km3.75.77.0 #105191468Paved0.03 km3.75.67.0 #105127285Asphalt0.15 km3.75.46.6 #105191349Paved0.04 km3.75.46.6 #105191466Paved0.04 km3.55.26.2 #105191467Paved0.03 km3.45.05.9 #105191353Asphalt0.03 km3.45.05.9

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 Uriarra Road?+

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

Is Uriarra Road sealed?+

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

Is Uriarra Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Uriarra Road scores 4.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Uriarra Road in a caravan?+

With care. Uriarra Road scores 4.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Uriarra Road?+

Contour has identified 51 grey spots on Uriarra 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: 23 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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