Newbed Road

TASResidential road5.4 km14 segments

6.3Sports

5.4 kmTotal length

14Segments

1Recorded crashes

14Grey spot segments

Newbed Road is a 5 km sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.7/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 14 segments

Excellent (8+)27%Good (6-8)33%Fair (4-6)40%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 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

5.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 14 segments· 28 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

TAS avg: 0.483 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.083▼ Below 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 28 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments

Top 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108426922Asphalt0.41 km8.18.28.3 #108426915Asphalt0.65 km8.08.08.2 #108426923Asphalt0.43 km7.97.98.1 #108426914Asphalt0.42 km7.87.88.1 #108426916Asphalt0.54 km7.87.88.0 #108426921Asphalt0.65 km7.17.07.2 #108426924Asphalt0.44 km6.96.97.3 #108426925Asphalt0.20 km6.46.36.7 #108426917Asphalt0.43 km6.36.26.7 #108426920Asphalt0.46 km5.65.46.0 #108426918Asphalt0.09 km5.14.95.6 #108551911Asphalt0.01 km5.04.85.8 #108551912Asphalt0.16 km4.94.75.5 #108551913Asphalt0.11 km4.84.65.4 #108426919Asphalt0.38 km4.74.45.1

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 Newbed Road?+

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

Is Newbed Road sealed?+

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

Is Newbed Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Newbed Road scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Newbed Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Newbed Road scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Newbed Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Newbed Road scores 6.7/10 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 Newbed Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Newbed 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: 16 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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