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Franks Road

NSWUnclassified road2.6 km6 segments
2.4Sports
2.6 kmTotal length
6Segments
7Grey spot segments
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Franks Road is a 3 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.6/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.6/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed11%Unsealed89%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.9
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
9.5
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 6 segments
7
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
6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure61%
Night driving risk61%
Wind exposure52%
Sun glare risk80%
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 24 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#111148113Asphalt0.32 km9.19.19.1#109062758Asphalt0.12 km4.16.47.4#109495544Unpaved0.51 km2.45.54.0#109495545Unpaved0.36 km2.44.94.0#109495546Unpaved0.42 km2.45.54.0#109495547Unpaved0.62 km2.45.04.0#109497828Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#111233683Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#111233685Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111233687Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#111233688Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#109505898Unpaved0.20 km2.46.04.0#111233686Unpaved0.39 km2.45.94.0#111233684Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#109152641Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#109495543Unpaved0.51 km2.45.34.0#109152646Unpaved0.20 km2.43.84.0#109152640Unpaved0.50 km2.45.14.0#109152642Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#109152643Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#109152644Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#109233081Unpaved0.45 km2.45.64.0#109152645Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#109495542Unpaved0.39 km2.44.54.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/franks-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Franks%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Franks Road?+

Franks Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Franks Road sealed?+

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

Is Franks Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Franks Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Franks Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Franks Road scores 2.3/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Franks Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Franks 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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