Clyde Road

NSWResidential road2.0 km10 segments

7.1Sports

6.9Safety

2.0 kmTotal length

10Segments

1Recorded crashes

9Grey spot segments

Clyde Road is a 2 km sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.6/10 for caravans with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 10 segments

Excellent (8+)20%Good (6-8)70%Fair (4-6)10%

Sports score IQR: 6.7 - 7.9

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

4.4

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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.

Road intel

Grey spots9 of 10 segments

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

Wet riskElevated

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 10 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

NSW avg: 0.289 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.720▲ Above 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

67%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

Based on 10 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 exposure52%

Night driving risk64%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk72%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 18 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110699236Asphalt0.38 km8.98.88.9 #110699235Asphalt0.30 km8.58.48.6 #110699239Asphalt0.19 km7.97.88.1 #110699238Asphalt0.29 km7.77.57.9 #110699237Asphalt0.38 km7.37.07.4 #110699231Asphalt0.16 km7.06.87.2 #110699230Asphalt0.07 km6.86.57.0 #110699234Asphalt0.07 km6.66.47.1 #110699233Asphalt0.05 km6.15.86.7 #110699232Asphalt0.12 km5.95.66.3 #110785516Asphalt0.49 km5.48.39.1 #110785517Asphalt0.43 km5.48.39.1 #110785518Asphalt0.22 km5.28.08.9 #111424498Asphalt0.12 km5.04.75.7 #110571277Asphalt0.24 km4.94.65.4 #110785515Asphalt0.13 km4.16.27.5 #109374541Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #109374542Unpaved0.21 km2.44.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/clyde-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of NSW'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 Clyde Road?+

Clyde Road is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Clyde Road sealed?+

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

Is Clyde Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Clyde Road scores 6.9/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Clyde Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Clyde Road scores 7.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Clyde Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Clyde Road scores 7.3/10 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 Clyde Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Clyde 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: 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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