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Browns Road

WAUnclassified road12.7 km27 segments
2.2Sports
12.7 kmTotal length
27Segments
27Grey spot segments
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Browns Road is a 13 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.5/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 27 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.2 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed18%Unsealed83%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 27 segments
27
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for WA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk42%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk19%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
Top 79 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#98973608Paved0.27 km8.58.58.5#98702533Asphalt0.44 km8.58.58.5#99361111Asphalt0.15 km7.87.77.8#98973598Paved0.17 km7.57.47.7#98973603Paved0.22 km6.86.77.2#98973587Paved0.10 km6.46.26.8#98973607Paved0.20 km6.36.06.7#99361106Asphalt0.07 km6.26.06.7#98973599Paved0.15 km6.15.96.6#98973581Paved0.12 km6.15.96.7#98973602Paved0.09 km5.95.76.5#98973588Paved0.16 km5.75.56.3#98973589Paved0.08 km5.75.46.3#98973586Paved0.04 km5.65.46.2#98973605Paved0.03 km5.65.36.3#98973600Paved0.09 km5.65.36.0#98973595Paved0.07 km5.65.36.3#98973592Paved0.04 km5.65.36.3#98973580Paved0.01 km5.65.36.3#98973596Paved0.08 km5.65.36.2#98973582Paved0.07 km5.55.36.1#98973579Paved0.03 km5.55.26.1#98973585Paved0.02 km5.55.26.1#98973604Paved0.02 km5.55.26.1#98973583Paved0.03 km5.55.26.1#98973590Paved0.07 km5.55.26.0#99361110Asphalt0.03 km5.55.25.9#98973606Paved0.05 km5.55.25.9#99361105Asphalt0.07 km5.45.15.9#98973591Paved0.07 km5.45.15.9#98973593Paved0.04 km5.35.05.8#99361104Asphalt0.08 km5.24.85.5#99361108Asphalt0.09 km5.14.85.4#99618838Asphalt0.03 km5.14.85.4#98973584Paved0.08 km5.14.85.4#99361109Asphalt0.09 km5.04.65.2#98973594Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1#98973597Paved0.00 km4.94.65.1#98973601Paved0.02 km4.94.65.1#99361107Asphalt0.01 km4.94.65.1#98702531Unpaved0.47 km4.06.14.0#98702530Unpaved0.46 km4.06.34.0#98702939Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#99814778Unpaved0.41 km2.44.14.0#98702940Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#98702937Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#98702938Unpaved0.63 km2.44.24.0#98702947Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#98702948Unpaved0.49 km2.44.04.0#98702949Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#99657870Unpaved0.63 km2.46.04.0#99657871Unpaved0.13 km2.45.24.0#99814775Unpaved0.38 km2.45.24.0#99814779Unpaved0.40 km2.44.04.0#99814777Unpaved0.38 km2.43.84.0#98702945Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0#98702944Unpaved0.02 km2.33.84.0#98702955Unpaved0.50 km2.33.74.0#99814776Unpaved0.52 km2.33.63.9#98702952Unpaved0.52 km2.23.53.8#98702954Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702956Unpaved0.61 km2.23.53.8#98702957Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702959Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702961Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702958Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702951Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#98702950Unpaved0.56 km2.23.53.8#98702946Unpaved0.58 km2.23.53.8#98702960Unpaved0.33 km2.23.53.8#98702942Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#116499914Unpaved0.01 km2.23.53.8#98702943Unpaved0.42 km2.23.53.8#98702962Unpaved0.08 km2.23.53.8#98702941Unpaved0.50 km2.13.43.5#98900720Unpaved0.20 km2.13.33.5#98900719Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#98702936Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#98702953Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/browns-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Browns%20Road&state=WASearch roads by name

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 Browns Road?+

Browns Road is approximately 13 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Browns Road sealed?+

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

Is Browns Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Browns Road scores 3.5/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Browns Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Browns Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Browns Road?+

Contour has identified 27 grey spots on Browns 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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