Walden Street

TASResidential road0.6 km2 segments

5.0Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

2Segments

10Recorded crashes

Walden Street is a 600 m sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.2/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 5.1

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

0.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

8.2

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments· 29 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.586 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.549Near 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

Based on 29 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 4 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#141198883Asphalt0.06 km5.75.56.3 #141157777Paved0.36 km5.25.05.8 #141198882Asphalt0.08 km5.14.85.2 #141157778Paved0.24 km4.94.75.4

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Walden Street?+

Walden Street is approximately 600 m long.

Is Walden Street sealed?+

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

Is Walden Street good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Walden Street in a caravan?+

Yes. Walden Street scores 6.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

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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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