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Research Station Road

WASecondary road6.9 km14 segments
3.4Sports
7.1Safety
6.9 kmTotal length
14Segments
2Grey spot segments
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Research Station Road is a 6.9 km unsealed secondary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.1/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
3.4/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
3.7/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
3.4/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
4.1/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
4.0/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 14 tratti
Discreto (4-6)12%Scarso (<4)88%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.3 - 3.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
3.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
1.2
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
4.0
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
2.2
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 14 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 14 tratti· 5 anni di dati
2
Zone grigie

Il collegamento dei registri incidenti non è ancora disponibile per WA. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità - vengono segnalate indipendentemente dallo storico incidenti.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata41%
Rischio guida notturna46%
Esposizione al vento44%
Rischio abbagliamento solare58%
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 61 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141657320-0.50 km4.16.46.4#141769131Unpaved0.40 km4.06.24.0#141769119Unpaved0.41 km4.06.34.0#141769132Unpaved0.01 km3.73.84.0#141657316-0.50 km3.65.65.9#141657377-0.50 km3.65.85.6#141345856-0.42 km3.55.55.6#141769127Unpaved0.50 km3.53.53.5#141769128Unpaved0.57 km3.53.63.5#141345862-0.50 km3.55.55.4#141657375-0.50 km3.35.35.2#141657315-0.11 km3.35.15.7#141657379-0.06 km3.35.15.4#141657372-0.36 km3.35.25.2#141769126Unpaved0.38 km3.33.33.3#141769124Unpaved0.57 km3.33.33.3#141769123Unpaved0.65 km3.33.33.3#141769125Unpaved0.65 km3.33.33.3#141769121Unpaved0.54 km3.33.33.3#141769122Unpaved0.60 km3.33.33.3#141769129Unpaved0.50 km3.33.33.3#141769130Unpaved0.61 km3.33.33.3#141769120Unpaved0.54 km3.33.33.3#141657325-0.03 km3.24.95.5#141345864-0.06 km3.24.95.5#141657371-0.65 km3.15.04.9#141345863-0.48 km3.14.85.0#141657370-0.50 km3.14.94.8#141657369-0.65 km3.04.94.8#141345857-0.50 km3.04.54.8#141345858-0.50 km3.04.54.8#141657323-0.39 km3.04.54.8#141657324-0.40 km3.04.54.8#141345859-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141345861-0.45 km2.94.54.8#141657367-0.46 km2.94.54.8#141657380-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657364-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657317-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657366-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657321-0.51 km2.94.54.8#141345854-0.25 km2.94.54.8#141345855-0.35 km2.94.54.8#141657368-0.01 km2.94.54.8#141657322-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657319-0.62 km2.94.54.8#141657365-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141657318-0.50 km2.94.54.8#141345860-0.43 km2.94.54.8#141657378-0.27 km2.64.04.3#141657376-0.37 km2.64.04.3#141657388-0.05 km2.43.74.1#141657383-0.04 km2.33.53.9#141657381-0.50 km2.33.53.8#141657387-0.55 km2.33.53.8#141657374-0.44 km2.33.53.8#141657385-0.50 km2.33.53.8#141657386-0.50 km2.33.53.8#141657384-0.50 km2.33.53.8#141657382-0.51 km2.33.53.8#141657373-0.50 km2.33.53.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Research Station Road?+

Research Station Road is approximately 6.9 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Research Station Road sealed?+

No. Research Station Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Research Station Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Research Station Road scores 3.7/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Research Station Road in a caravan?+

With care. Research Station Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Research Station Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Research Station Road scores 4.1/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Research Station Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Research Station 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: 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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