Upper Colo Road

NSWTertiary road19.1 km50 segments

4.8Sports

19.1 kmTotal length

50Segments

53Grey spot segments

Upper Colo Road is a 19 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

4.8/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.3/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.5/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 50 segments

Fair (4-6)62%Poor (<4)38%

Sports score IQR: 3.4 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed76%Unsealed24%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

8.3

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 50 segments· 10 years of data

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

11%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

11%

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

7.0/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure54%

Night driving risk67%

Wind exposure61%

Sun glare risk76%

Wildlife strike risk24%

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

#110855483Paved0.36 km5.48.39.2 #111062805Asphalt0.15 km5.48.39.1 #111071570Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1 #111071568Asphalt0.38 km5.48.39.1 #110855484Paved0.42 km5.48.39.1 #111071567Asphalt0.36 km5.48.39.1 #111071557Asphalt0.49 km5.38.29.1 #110676977Asphalt0.36 km5.38.29.0 #111071571Asphalt0.37 km5.38.28.9 #111071569Asphalt0.37 km5.38.18.9 #111062806Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.9 #112389553Asphalt0.43 km5.38.18.9 #110855482Paved0.36 km5.28.08.8 #111071566Asphalt0.59 km5.28.08.9 #111071558Asphalt0.35 km5.28.08.9 #111071565Asphalt0.25 km5.27.98.8 #111071555Asphalt0.36 km5.17.88.7 #112389552Asphalt0.43 km5.07.88.5 #111062807Asphalt0.54 km5.07.78.4 #110676978Asphalt0.49 km4.97.68.3 #111071573Asphalt0.33 km4.97.58.3 #111062808Asphalt0.41 km4.97.58.3 #111071556Asphalt0.46 km4.87.48.2 #111998145Paved0.39 km4.87.48.2 #112389551Asphalt0.38 km4.87.48.0 #110676976Asphalt0.13 km4.87.48.3 #111071560Asphalt0.36 km4.87.38.1 #110855481Paved0.37 km4.77.28.1 #112389554Asphalt0.37 km4.77.28.0 #111071572Asphalt0.44 km4.77.27.8 #111071552Asphalt0.21 km4.77.28.1 #111071549Asphalt0.37 km4.67.07.9 #111071561Asphalt0.41 km4.67.07.9 #111071562Asphalt0.38 km4.56.87.7 #111062809Asphalt0.16 km4.46.77.7 #111071564Asphalt0.37 km4.46.67.6 #111071551Asphalt0.38 km4.36.67.5 #111071554Asphalt0.05 km4.36.47.6 #111071550Asphalt0.39 km4.26.37.4 #111071559Asphalt0.09 km4.26.37.1 #110676979Asphalt0.02 km4.26.37.5 #111071548Asphalt0.01 km4.16.27.4 #111998146Paved0.05 km4.06.17.1 #111071553Asphalt0.02 km4.05.97.0 #111071563Asphalt0.03 km3.95.86.7 #111685549Asphalt0.01 km3.75.46.6 #111062804Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9 #111071574Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #111168165Gravel0.02 km2.44.84.0 #111202774Gravel0.28 km2.45.44.0 #111202772Gravel0.47 km2.46.04.0 #110855478Gravel0.38 km2.46.04.0 #110855479Gravel0.48 km2.46.04.0 #110855480Gravel0.25 km2.46.04.0 #111202773Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0 #111168166Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0 #111202769Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0 #110855477Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0 #111202770Gravel0.44 km2.46.04.0 #111202771Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/upper-colo-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 Upper Colo Road?+

Upper Colo Road is approximately 19 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Upper Colo Road sealed?+

Yes. Upper Colo Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Upper Colo Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Upper Colo Road scores 7.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Upper Colo Road in a caravan?+

With care. Upper Colo Road scores 4.6/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Upper Colo Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Upper Colo Road scores 8.1/10 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 Upper Colo Road?+

Contour has identified 53 grey spots on Upper Colo 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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