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Old Great Western Highway

NSWTertiary road2.1 km13 segments
7.2Sports
7.6Safety
2.1 kmTotal length
13Segments
9Recorded crashes
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Old Great Western Highway is a 2.1 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Scores par véhicule
7.2/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
7.0/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
7.4/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
6.1/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
7.9/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 13 tronçons
Excellent (8+)26%Bon (6-8)74%Correct (4-6)1%

IQR score Sport : 6.4 - 7.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed94%Unsealed6%
Détail du score
Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons
Surface
10.0
Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.
Sinuosité
4.0
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
7.0
Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.
Classe de routeTertiary road
8.9
Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.
Trafic
9.0
Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.
Dénivelé
6.7
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Wet riskModerate
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 exposureModerate
Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 13 tronçons· 10 ans de données
9
Total des accidents
0
Décès
0
Blessures graves
0
Zones grises
Roads.detail.last5Years
5
Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr
0
Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr
Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.296 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 0.770▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?
Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

0%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

0%

Basé sur 10 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier
Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat
Exposition route mouillée46%
Risque de conduite de nuit64%
Exposition au vent56%
Risque d'éblouissement73%
Risque de collision avec la faune11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments
Top 18 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#143316194Asphalt0.54 km8.38.38.3#143342256Asphalt0.16 km7.77.67.8#144078989Asphalt0.27 km7.37.17.5#143316193Asphalt0.19 km7.27.07.5#144078988Asphalt0.24 km7.17.07.4#143316195Asphalt0.11 km6.86.57.2#144035349Asphalt0.26 km6.66.46.8#144035351Asphalt0.25 km6.66.47.0#143316196Asphalt0.01 km6.46.27.0#143316199Asphalt0.01 km6.46.27.0#143316198Asphalt0.01 km6.46.27.0#144078987Asphalt0.10 km6.36.16.9#143316192Asphalt0.14 km6.25.96.6#144035350Asphalt0.05 km6.25.96.6#143316197Asphalt0.01 km5.75.45.9#144078990Asphalt0.13 km5.24.65.6#143696397Unpaved0.16 km4.06.44.0#144035135Asphalt0.17 km3.65.46.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/old-great-western-highway-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 Old Great Western Highway?+

Old Great Western Highway is approximately 2.1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Great Western Highway sealed?+

Yes. Old Great Western Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Old Great Western Highway good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Old Great Western Highway scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Old Great Western Highway in a caravan?+

Yes. Old Great Western Highway scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Old Great Western Highway good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Great Western Highway scores 7.4/10 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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