Nicholson Road

SAUnclassified road5.1 km11 segments

2.4Sports

6.9Safety

5.1 kmTotal length

11Segments

1Recorded crashes

10Grey spot segments

Nicholson Road is a 5 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 6.5/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

6.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Excellent (8+)9%Poor (<4)91%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed4%Unsealed96%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

6.2

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

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 11 segments· 10 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

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 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

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure57%

Night driving risk55%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk83%

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 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#104495519Asphalt0.26 km8.38.38.2 #104256026-0.45 km2.74.24.6 #104495509Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #104495511Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0 #104495512Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0 #104495513Unpaved0.50 km2.45.54.0 #104495514Unpaved0.50 km2.45.64.0 #104495516Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0 #104495510Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0 #104495518Unpaved0.31 km2.45.54.0 #104215825Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0 #104215973Unpaved0.34 km2.44.04.0 #104215975Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #104215977Unpaved0.22 km2.45.74.0 #104495517Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #104495515Unpaved0.50 km2.44.94.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/nicholson-road-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

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Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Nicholson Road?+

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

Is Nicholson Road sealed?+

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

Is Nicholson Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Nicholson Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Nicholson Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Nicholson Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Nicholson Road?+

Contour has identified 10 grey spots on Nicholson 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: 24 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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