Ironbark Road

NSWUnclassified road7.4 km18 segments

4.0Sports

7.1Safety

7.4 kmTotal length

18Segments

2Recorded crashes

Ironbark Road is a 7.4 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

4.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.8/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Fair (4-6)58%Poor (<4)42%

Sports score IQR: 3.2 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed65%Unsealed35%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

8.5

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

Curviness

7.9

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

8.3

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

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 exposureHigh

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 18 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

NSW avg: 0.296 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.373▲ 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

25%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

25%

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 exposure58%

Night driving risk70%

Wind exposure60%

Sun glare risk49%

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 71 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143498712Asphalt0.59 km8.18.18.2 #143498727Asphalt0.18 km7.77.68.0 #143098084Asphalt0.28 km7.47.47.5 #143725166Asphalt0.23 km7.37.37.2 #143098083Asphalt0.39 km7.37.27.6 #143204677Asphalt0.17 km7.27.17.6 #143098082Asphalt0.16 km7.07.07.2 #143084674Asphalt0.41 km6.96.87.0 #143439836Asphalt0.49 km6.56.36.7 #143662468Asphalt0.10 km6.46.36.5 #143084675Asphalt0.62 km6.26.06.3 #143053612Asphalt0.08 km5.85.66.3 #143204674Asphalt0.01 km5.55.36.2 #143204678Asphalt0.11 km5.45.26.1 #143053611Asphalt0.58 km5.45.25.9 #144058015Asphalt0.65 km5.48.39.1 #143703247Asphalt0.38 km5.38.18.9 #143518171Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.5 #143204676Asphalt0.05 km5.14.85.5 #143498713Asphalt0.09 km5.04.85.8 #143518169Asphalt0.38 km5.07.78.3 #144058016Asphalt0.45 km5.07.78.4 #143053615Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.6 #143498724Paved0.03 km4.94.75.6 #143053613Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.6 #143053614Asphalt0.05 km4.94.75.6 #143053616Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.6 #143518170Asphalt0.64 km4.97.68.3 #143040163Paved0.15 km4.97.58.3 #143439835Asphalt0.13 km4.94.75.5 #144058013Asphalt0.46 km4.87.48.2 #143204675Asphalt0.02 km4.84.55.1 #143186985Asphalt0.08 km4.84.65.4 #143976373Asphalt0.22 km4.77.38.0 #143186983Asphalt0.04 km4.74.55.1 #144058014Asphalt0.27 km4.77.28.1 #143518172Asphalt0.50 km4.77.17.8 #143518174Asphalt0.47 km4.67.07.9 #143186987Asphalt0.08 km4.54.35.0 #143084676Asphalt0.12 km4.54.34.9 #143186989Asphalt0.10 km4.54.34.9 #143186988Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143098081Asphalt0.09 km4.34.14.7 #143186986Asphalt0.08 km4.34.14.7 #143186984Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #143040162Paved0.07 km4.26.37.3 #144058012Asphalt0.11 km4.16.17.2 #143498728Unpaved0.55 km4.06.54.0 #143518165Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0 #144058019Asphalt0.16 km3.85.66.9 #144058018Asphalt0.10 km3.85.66.9 #143703246Asphalt0.03 km3.75.56.6 #143930526Paved0.03 km3.75.46.6 #144058017Asphalt0.10 km3.75.46.6 #143930525Paved0.03 km3.75.46.6 #143518173Asphalt0.46 km3.45.05.9 #143976374Asphalt0.02 km3.45.16.4 #143498729Unpaved0.05 km3.43.53.8 #143936476Unpaved0.10 km3.03.03.1 #143518176Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143518179Gravel0.13 km2.46.04.0 #143518178Gravel0.18 km2.46.04.0 #143603711Unpaved0.01 km2.43.84.0 #143518177Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143518175Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0 #143746017Unpaved0.24 km2.46.04.0 #144035581Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0 #143603710Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0 #143746014Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #143746016Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #143746015Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is Ironbark Road?+

Ironbark Road is approximately 7.4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Ironbark Road sealed?+

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

Is Ironbark Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Ironbark Road scores 6.8/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Ironbark Road in a caravan?+

With care. Ironbark Road scores 4.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Ironbark Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Ironbark Road scores 6.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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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