Bricknell Road

WAResidential road0.6 km2 segments

7.2Sports

0.6 kmTotal length

2Segments

1Recorded crashes

2Grey spot segments

Bricknell Road is a 1 km sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for sports cars with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

7.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.2/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.2/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.8/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

7.0/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Good (6-8)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 6.1 - 7.3

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

8.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

4.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots2 of 2 segments

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

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments· 5 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

WA avg: 0.678 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.717▲ 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

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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 3 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98548194Paved0.35 km7.37.37.2 #98627653Paved0.24 km7.27.27.3 #98548193Paved0.12 km4.94.75.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of WA'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 Bricknell Road?+

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

Is Bricknell Road sealed?+

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

Is Bricknell Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Bricknell Road scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Bricknell Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bricknell Road scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bricknell Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bricknell Road scores 7.2/10 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 Bricknell Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Bricknell 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: 24 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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