Poplar Road

NSWUnclassified road2.6 km6 segments

2.4Sports

6.9Safety

2.6 kmTotal length

6Segments

6Grey spot segments

Poplar Road is a 3 km unsealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 6 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface

Surface coverage

Unsealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

9.4

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 6 segments

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure59%

Night driving risk66%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk95%

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 13 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108920576Paved0.47 km5.14.95.6 #109267498Paved0.48 km4.26.37.1 #109267497Paved0.39 km4.05.96.6 #109267499Paved0.58 km3.96.06.4 #109267500Paved0.08 km3.75.46.2 #109426450Unpaved0.45 km3.53.63.8 #111216552Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0 #111216550Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0 #111216553Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0 #112605027Unpaved0.03 km2.44.04.0 #111216554Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #111216551Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0 #111216555Unpaved0.36 km2.45.34.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/poplar-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 Poplar Road?+

Poplar Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Poplar Road sealed?+

No. Poplar Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Poplar Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Poplar Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Poplar Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Poplar Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Poplar Road scores 8.5/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Poplar Road?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Poplar 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: 23 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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