Richards Road

NSWResidential road0.4 km2 segments

8.0Sports

6.8Safety

0.4 kmTotal length

2Segments

Richards Road is a 400 m sealed residential street in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and caravans.

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Punteggi per veicolo

8.0/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

8.1/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

8.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

6.9/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.8/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 2 tratti

Eccellente (8+)100%

IQR punteggio Sport: 8.0 - 8.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed28%Unsealed72%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

9.8

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

4.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaResidential road

3.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

9.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

100%

Basato su 10 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata51%

Rischio guida notturna44%

Esposizione al vento46%

Rischio abbagliamento solare32%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 33 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#143711406Asphalt0.61 km8.98.88.9 #143925094Asphalt0.36 km8.18.28.3 #143229549Asphalt0.21 km8.18.18.2 #143229550Asphalt0.20 km8.08.08.1 #143711407Asphalt0.11 km7.87.68.0 #143935410Paved0.06 km5.95.86.4 #143221724Paved0.09 km5.25.05.7 #143529135Paved0.19 km4.94.75.6 #143925093Asphalt0.10 km4.84.55.4 #143221720Paved0.08 km4.84.55.4 #143221723Paved0.09 km4.54.34.9 #143221721Paved0.06 km4.54.34.9 #143221722Paved0.09 km4.54.34.9 #143925092Unpaved0.19 km4.05.14.0 #143498745Unpaved0.65 km4.06.54.0 #143779139Unpaved0.34 km4.06.54.0 #143498746Unpaved0.43 km4.06.54.0 #143498747Unpaved0.13 km3.33.43.6 #143944628Asphalt0.06 km3.14.76.0 #143872219Asphalt0.07 km3.14.75.6 #143948712Asphalt0.04 km2.94.35.7 #143948711Asphalt0.01 km2.84.35.6 #143385651Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #143385648Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #143760516Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0 #143385654Unpaved0.29 km2.43.84.0 #143385647Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #143385652Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #143385650Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #143385646Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0 #143429371Unpaved0.22 km2.44.64.0 #143385653Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0 #143385649Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Richards Road?+

Richards Road is approximately 400 m long.

Is Richards Road sealed?+

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

Is Richards Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Richards Road scores 8.1/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Richards Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Richards Road scores 7.8/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Richards Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Richards Road scores 8.2/10 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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