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Putty Valley Road

NSWUnclassified road22.7 km53 segments
2.4Sports
22.7 kmTotal length
53Segments
57Grey spot segments
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Putty Valley Road is a 23 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.7/10 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
8.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 53 segments
Fair (4-6)19%Poor (<4)81%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed20%Unsealed80%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
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
9.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 53 segments· 10 years of data
57
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

75%

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
6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure70%
Night driving risk72%
Wind exposure63%
Sun glare risk46%
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 60 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110880046Paved0.15 km5.38.39.0#110880065Paved0.45 km5.38.18.9#110880066Paved0.54 km5.07.78.4#111072813Paved0.58 km5.07.78.2#111072812Paved0.56 km4.97.58.3#111072814Paved0.39 km4.87.48.1#110880064Paved0.15 km4.87.48.3#111072815Paved0.41 km4.77.18.0#112036746Paved0.39 km4.67.08.0#111072816Paved0.09 km4.46.67.7#110880067Paved0.38 km4.36.57.3#111072811Paved0.13 km4.16.27.3#110880069Paved0.36 km4.05.97.0#110880068Paved0.06 km3.65.36.2#111072810Concrete0.02 km3.34.85.7#110880062Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0#110880032Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110880063Unpaved0.11 km2.45.24.0#111512089Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#111512090Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110880038Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#110880031Unpaved0.54 km2.46.04.0#110880033Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#110880034Unpaved0.62 km2.46.04.0#110880037Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110880039Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#110880041Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#110880042Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#110880043Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#110880044Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#110880047Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#110880048Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#110880049Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110880050Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#110880051Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#110880053Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#110880054Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110880055Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#110880056Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110880057Unpaved0.53 km2.46.04.0#110880058Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#110880059Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#113008435Unpaved0.13 km2.45.54.0#110880061Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#112036739Unpaved0.14 km2.44.74.0#110880060Unpaved0.56 km2.46.04.0#110880036Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#111512088Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0#111079310Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#110880035Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#110880040Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#110880052Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#111512091Unpaved0.02 km2.43.84.0#111214552Unpaved0.64 km2.46.04.0#111214553Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#111214554Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111214555Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0#110880045Unpaved0.16 km2.46.04.0#111079309Unpaved0.43 km2.46.04.0#110880030Unpaved0.02 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/putty-valley-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Putty%20Valley%20Road&state=NSWSearch roads by name

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 Putty Valley Road?+

Putty Valley Road is approximately 23 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Putty Valley Road sealed?+

Yes. Putty Valley Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Putty Valley Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Putty Valley Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Putty Valley 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 Putty Valley Road?+

Contour has identified 57 grey spots on Putty Valley 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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