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Terrible Vale Road

NSWUnclassified road10.0 km24 segments
4.6Sports
10.0 kmTotal length
24Segments
27Grey spot segments

Terrible Vale Road is a 10 km sealed road in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 24 segments
Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.6 - 5.0

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
6.8
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 24 segments
27
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
7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure44%
Night driving risk65%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk90%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/terrible-vale-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Terrible%20Vale%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 Terrible Vale Road?+

Terrible Vale Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Terrible Vale Road sealed?+

Yes. Terrible Vale Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Terrible Vale Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Terrible Vale Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Terrible Vale Road in a caravan?+

With care. Terrible Vale Road scores 5.2/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Terrible Vale Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Terrible Vale Road scores 7.8/10 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 Terrible Vale Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Terrible Vale 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.