Neich Road

NSWUnclassified road2.2 km7 segments

7.2Sports

2.2 kmTotal length

7Segments

8Grey spot segments

Neich Road is a 2 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for caravans and motorcycles and 4WDs and sports cars.

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Vehicle scores

7.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

8.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 7 segments

Excellent (8+)38%Good (6-8)25%Fair (4-6)25%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 4.9 - 8.7

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

8.0

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 7 segments· 10 years of data

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.

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

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

7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk73%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk34%

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 8 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#110839004Asphalt0.33 km9.09.09.0 #110839005Asphalt0.37 km8.98.99.0 #110839006Asphalt0.38 km8.48.48.4 #110839007Asphalt0.29 km7.87.77.9 #110839008Asphalt0.07 km6.86.67.2 #110593430Paved0.41 km5.07.68.4 #110593431Paved0.38 km4.46.67.6 #111444942Paved0.05 km3.75.46.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/neich-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 Neich Road?+

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

Is Neich Road sealed?+

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

Is Neich Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Neich 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 Neich Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Neich Road scores 8.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Neich Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Neich Road scores 8.3/10 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 Neich Road?+

Contour has identified 8 grey spots on Neich 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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