River Avenue

NSWSecondary road1.7 km14 segments

5.4Sports

1.7 kmTotal length

14Segments

40Recorded crashes

17Grey spot segments

River Avenue is a 2 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 14 segments

Good (6-8)17%Fair (4-6)50%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 5.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

0.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classSecondary road

8.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots17 of 14 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 14 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

24%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

42%

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.

Segments

Top 47 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#111438814Asphalt0.43 km8.18.18.2 #110816708Asphalt0.45 km7.97.98.1 #108654019Asphalt0.50 km7.37.27.4 #110901052Asphalt0.13 km7.07.07.2 #108654018Asphalt0.46 km7.07.07.2 #111129169Paved0.14 km6.46.27.0 #111062456Paved0.06 km6.36.06.8 #111489302Asphalt0.09 km6.15.86.7 #111129168Paved0.13 km6.15.86.5 #111252636Paved0.01 km6.15.86.7 #111252640Paved0.14 km6.05.76.4 #110980183Paved0.10 km5.85.56.3 #110980185Paved0.03 km5.85.56.3 #111252635Paved0.01 km5.85.56.3 #111489301Asphalt0.03 km5.85.56.3 #111252616Paved0.07 km5.85.56.3 #110980182Paved0.11 km5.85.56.1 #110980184Paved0.11 km5.55.25.9 #111252618Paved0.14 km5.55.25.9 #111489754Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6 #111252617Paved0.08 km5.45.05.6 #110816705Asphalt0.04 km5.35.16.0 #111198597Asphalt0.05 km5.35.15.8 #111198598Asphalt0.02 km5.25.05.8 #110816704Asphalt0.02 km5.14.95.8 #111451189Asphalt0.03 km4.94.75.6 #110993134Asphalt0.11 km4.84.55.4 #110818380Paved0.35 km4.84.55.4 #111451190Asphalt0.05 km4.84.55.4 #110816707Asphalt0.07 km4.74.45.1 #110818378Paved0.23 km4.64.35.0 #111439203Asphalt0.06 km4.54.35.0 #110818379Paved0.04 km4.54.34.9 #110993133Asphalt0.10 km4.54.34.9 #111198599Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9 #110818381Paved0.00 km4.34.14.7 #110816706Asphalt0.01 km4.34.14.7 #111129170Paved0.05 km3.85.77.0 #111163594Paved0.01 km3.65.36.7 #111252637Paved0.06 km3.65.46.8 #111252625Paved0.03 km3.55.16.4 #111129174Paved0.03 km3.55.36.7 #111252624Paved0.03 km3.55.06.3 #111253745Paved0.02 km3.55.26.6 #111252638Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6 #111129175Paved0.01 km3.14.65.6 #111252639Paved0.00 km3.14.65.6

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/river-avenue-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 River Avenue?+

River Avenue is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is River Avenue sealed?+

Yes. River Avenue is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is River Avenue good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. River Avenue scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive River Avenue in a caravan?+

Yes. River Avenue scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is River Avenue good for an EV?+

Yes. River Avenue scores 6.3/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on River Avenue?+

Contour has identified 17 grey spots on River Avenue - 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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