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Balcatta Road

WAPrimary road2.3 km41 segments
5.1Sports
2.3 kmTotal length
41Segments
111Recorded crashes
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Balcatta Road is a 2.3 km sealed primary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 41 segments
Excellent (8+)7%Fair (4-6)80%Poor (<4)13%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.3

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
2.3
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
6.6
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.6
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
5.6
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
6.1
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 41 segments· 5 years of data
111
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
81
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
WA avg: 0.678 crashes/km/yrThis road: 38.692▲ Above average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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

0%

Based on 5 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Segments
Top 139 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141316916Paved0.17 km8.07.98.0#141827642Paved0.14 km6.05.66.3#141827655Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141833687Paved0.03 km5.55.26.2#141714853Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141833719Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141714782Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141693910Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141833657Paved0.01 km5.55.26.2#141827650Paved0.00 km5.55.26.2#141728010Paved0.05 km5.55.26.1#141316911Paved0.06 km5.55.16.1#141833729Paved0.03 km5.55.16.1#141827659Paved0.03 km5.45.16.1#141833656Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141868327Paved0.05 km5.45.16.1#141714780Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141833659Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141827633Paved0.08 km5.45.15.9#141693914Paved0.03 km5.45.16.1#141833726Paved0.03 km5.45.16.1#141833728Paved0.03 km5.45.16.1#141827641Paved0.01 km5.45.16.1#141827643Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141827654Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141693904Paved0.06 km5.45.16.1#141714784Paved0.01 km5.45.16.1#141693906Paved0.02 km5.45.16.1#141827664Paved0.03 km5.45.16.1#141316917Paved0.09 km5.45.05.9#141714859Paved0.15 km5.35.05.8#141717399Paved0.06 km5.35.05.8#141833721Paved0.02 km5.35.05.8#141827646Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141827662Paved0.07 km5.34.95.8#141717400Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141714788Paved0.01 km5.34.95.8#141316914Paved0.10 km5.34.95.8#141833630Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141754386Paved0.05 km5.34.95.8#141827661Paved0.08 km5.34.95.8#141827663Paved0.13 km5.34.95.8#141693907Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141833730Paved0.05 km5.34.95.8#141714783Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141693909Paved0.05 km5.34.95.8#141833723Paved0.02 km5.34.95.8#141728008Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141693916Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141714781Paved0.02 km5.34.95.8#141827635Paved0.01 km5.34.95.8#141827649Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141693905Paved0.03 km5.34.95.8#141827647Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141833712Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141827652Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141827657Paved0.06 km5.34.95.8#141827640Paved0.02 km5.34.95.8#141730417Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141714786Paved0.04 km5.34.95.8#141714852Paved0.05 km5.34.95.8#141714851Paved0.07 km5.34.95.8#141833720Paved0.18 km5.24.85.5#141827634Paved0.10 km5.14.75.4#141316918Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141833732Paved0.10 km5.04.65.4#141714858Paved0.07 km5.04.65.4#141714865Paved0.04 km5.04.65.4#141833688Paved0.01 km5.04.65.4#141714785Paved0.02 km5.04.65.4#141316912Paved0.06 km5.04.65.4#141827656Paved0.05 km5.04.65.4#141833731Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141714861Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141827660Paved0.05 km5.04.65.4#141714863Paved0.06 km5.04.65.4#141827637Paved0.05 km5.04.65.4#141714864Paved0.07 km5.04.65.4#141316913Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141693911Paved0.05 km5.04.65.4#141833711Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141833686Paved0.01 km5.04.65.4#141827636Paved0.02 km5.04.65.4#141827653Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141714855Paved0.01 km5.04.65.4#141714789Paved0.03 km5.04.65.4#141714862Paved0.10 km5.04.65.4#141800723Paved0.29 km4.97.68.3#141714790Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141693915Paved0.05 km4.84.45.1#141833724Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141833727Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141316915Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141833655Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141693917Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141833650Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141833649Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141833651Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141827644Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141827651Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141693912Paved0.05 km4.84.45.1#141693913Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141714860Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141827658Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141827645Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141833722Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141714856Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141827639Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141833631Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141714787Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141833706Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141693918Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141827638Paved0.06 km4.84.45.1#141833725Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141714854Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141336964Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141693908Paved0.00 km4.84.45.1#141827648Paved0.02 km4.84.45.1#141714791Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141336963Paved0.09 km4.84.45.1#141872753Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141961478Paved0.01 km4.84.45.1#141455715Asphalt0.07 km4.16.47.4#141800724Asphalt0.07 km3.75.86.8#141800722Paved0.05 km3.45.16.4#141730423Paved0.13 km3.45.06.2#141834667Paved0.02 km3.24.76.2#141714793Paved0.01 km3.14.66.1#141754381Paved0.02 km3.14.66.1#141754383Paved0.03 km3.14.55.9#141402495Paved0.06 km3.14.55.6#141754384Paved0.01 km3.04.55.8#141714792Paved0.09 km3.04.35.5#141754380Paved0.05 km2.94.25.4#141754382Paved0.03 km2.94.25.4#141714857Paved0.02 km2.84.05.1#141714794Paved0.02 km2.84.05.1#141834666Paved0.01 km2.84.05.1#141754385Paved0.01 km2.84.05.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/balcatta-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Balcatta Road?+

Balcatta Road is approximately 2.3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Balcatta Road sealed?+

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

Is Balcatta Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Balcatta Road scores 5.4/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Balcatta Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Balcatta Road scores 6.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Balcatta Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Balcatta 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.

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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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