Violet Town Road

NSWSecondary road3.7 km20 segments

8.0Sports

7.4Safety

3.7 kmTotal length

20Segments

27Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

Violet Town Road is a 3.7 km sealed secondary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for sports cars and motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Punteggi per veicolo

8.0/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

7.9/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

8.2/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

7.0/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

6.7/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 20 tratti

Eccellente (8+)76%Buono (6-8)15%Discreto (4-6)9%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.7 - 8.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

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

7.2

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

Velocità

7.0

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

Classe stradaSecondary road

8.0

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

Traffico

7.0

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

Dislivello

8.7

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

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 20 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 20 tratti· 10 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

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Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.296 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 3.259▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

12%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

35%

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 bagnata48%

Rischio guida notturna57%

Esposizione al vento59%

Rischio abbagliamento solare55%

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 24 segments by sports score

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/violet-town-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 Violet Town Road?+

Violet Town Road is approximately 3.7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Violet Town Road sealed?+

Yes. Violet Town Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Violet Town Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Violet Town Road scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Violet Town Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Violet Town Road scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Violet Town Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Violet Town 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Violet Town Road?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Violet Town Road - section 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: 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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