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Yellowbox Road

NSWTertiary road16.0 km39 segments
4.0Sports
16.0 kmTotal length
39Segments
45Grey spot segments
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Yellowbox Road is a 16 km sealed tertiary route in New South Wales, Australia. It scores 6.9/10 for 4WDs with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.2/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 39 segments
Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)23%Fair (4-6)16%Poor (<4)51%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 6.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed47%Unsealed53%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
9.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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 39 segments· 11 years of data
45
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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

50%

Based on 11 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
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure61%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk35%
Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments
Top 59 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#110870128Asphalt0.52 km8.38.38.2#110870132Asphalt0.38 km8.28.28.3#110870123Asphalt0.44 km8.07.97.9#110870127Asphalt0.40 km7.97.88.0#110870131Asphalt0.38 km7.87.78.0#110870124Asphalt0.43 km7.57.47.5#112021523Asphalt0.28 km7.57.47.7#110870125Asphalt0.37 km6.76.66.5#110870122Asphalt0.15 km6.56.26.7#110870121Asphalt0.13 km6.46.16.8#110870126Asphalt0.36 km6.46.16.8#110870119Asphalt0.09 km6.36.16.9#110870120Asphalt0.06 km6.26.06.7#111081699Asphalt0.06 km6.25.96.6#110870129Asphalt0.52 km6.05.76.3#110870130Asphalt0.10 km5.75.45.9#111081700Concrete0.07 km5.75.55.9#111914454Asphalt0.26 km5.07.78.6#110791693Asphalt0.51 km5.07.68.4#110791692Asphalt0.37 km5.07.68.4#110791686Asphalt0.46 km4.87.48.2#110791687Asphalt0.37 km4.87.38.1#110791691Asphalt0.36 km4.56.77.8#105169096Unpaved0.23 km4.05.84.0#105169088Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#105169090Unpaved0.45 km4.06.54.0#105169091Unpaved0.65 km4.06.34.0#105169092Unpaved0.10 km4.04.54.0#105169094Unpaved0.18 km4.04.64.0#105169097Unpaved0.11 km4.06.54.0#111309865Concrete0.04 km4.05.97.1#111914446Asphalt0.01 km3.85.56.4#105169095Unpaved0.03 km3.63.74.0#110634154Asphalt0.22 km3.55.26.2#105169093Unpaved0.16 km3.03.13.1#105169089Unpaved0.39 km3.03.13.1#110634168Unpaved0.37 km2.45.34.0#110634169Unpaved0.37 km2.45.74.0#110634170Unpaved0.46 km2.46.04.0#110634173Unpaved0.38 km2.45.64.0#110634174Unpaved0.41 km2.44.94.0#110634175Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#111630426Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#111630428Unpaved0.57 km2.46.04.0#110634160Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#110634159Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0#110634166Unpaved0.41 km2.44.84.0#111630427Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110634176Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110634172Unpaved0.39 km2.45.14.0#110634171Unpaved0.37 km2.45.34.0#110634164Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#110634161Unpaved0.45 km2.46.04.0#110634162Unpaved0.35 km2.46.04.0#111309864Unpaved0.11 km2.44.84.0#111309863Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0#110634163Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#110634167Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#110634165Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/yellowbox-road-nswRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Yellowbox%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 Yellowbox Road?+

Yellowbox Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Yellowbox Road sealed?+

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

Is Yellowbox Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Yellowbox Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Yellowbox Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Yellowbox Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Yellowbox Road scores 6.2/10 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 Yellowbox Road?+

Contour has identified 45 grey spots on Yellowbox 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: 23 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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