Dirty Creek Road

NSWUnclassified road5.1 km12 segments

5.2Sports

5.1 kmTotal length

12Segments

12Grey spot segments

Dirty Creek Road is a 5 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 12 segments

Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.3

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed64%Unsealed36%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

10.0

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

8.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 12 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for NSW. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure58%

Night driving risk73%

Wind exposure62%

Sun glare risk56%

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 12 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110981441Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0 #110981442Asphalt0.65 km5.38.39.0 #110981444Asphalt0.20 km5.38.39.0 #110981443Asphalt0.40 km5.38.39.0 #111060885Asphalt0.65 km5.28.08.8 #111060884Asphalt0.32 km5.07.78.4 #111060883Asphalt0.41 km4.97.68.3 #111060886Asphalt0.23 km4.56.97.8 #111049298Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #111049297Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #111049299Gravel0.04 km2.45.44.0 #111049296Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/dirty-creek-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 Dirty Creek Road?+

Dirty Creek Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Dirty Creek Road sealed?+

Yes. Dirty Creek Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Dirty Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Dirty Creek Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Dirty Creek Road in a caravan?+

With care. Dirty Creek Road scores 5.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Dirty Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Dirty Creek Road 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Dirty Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Dirty Creek 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: 21 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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