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Buckingham Road

WAUnclassified road6.0 km15 segments
2.2Sports
6.3Safety
6.0 kmTotal length
15Segments
3Grey spot segments
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Buckingham Road is a 6.0 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for 4WDs with gently winding corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.9/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.9/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.5/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 15 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.2 - 2.3

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed23%Unsealed77%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.2
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
5.9
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots3 of 15 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Wet riskElevated
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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 15 segments· 5 years of data
3
Grey spots
Last 5 years
3
Crashes (5yr)
1
Fatalities (5yr)
WA avg: 0.686 crashes/km/yrThis road: 1.251▲ Above average

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.

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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure63%
Night driving risk62%
Wind exposure59%
Sun glare risk40%
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 64 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141389516Paved0.63 km8.18.28.3#141824777Asphalt0.60 km8.18.18.2#141389517Paved0.13 km7.67.68.0#141824773Paved0.15 km6.86.77.2#141824776Asphalt0.21 km6.76.66.9#141824768Paved0.07 km6.46.26.9#141824771Paved0.10 km6.26.06.5#141971849-0.29 km6.16.45.9#141824772Paved0.10 km6.05.86.4#141824779Asphalt0.32 km6.05.86.5#141824778Asphalt0.32 km6.05.86.5#141824774Paved0.11 km5.55.26.1#141824770Paved0.15 km5.35.05.8#141824775Asphalt0.05 km5.25.05.9#141389930-0.19 km5.25.45.2#141406519Paved0.62 km5.04.75.5#141406517Paved0.26 km4.94.75.6#141824769Paved0.01 km4.94.65.1#141406518Paved0.37 km4.84.65.4#141389515Paved0.07 km4.84.55.4#141406521Paved0.50 km4.74.55.1#141406520Paved0.57 km4.74.55.1#141406522Paved0.07 km4.34.14.7#141389928-0.19 km4.04.24.2#141406570Unpaved0.40 km4.04.94.0#141406571Unpaved0.41 km4.05.74.0#141810323-0.02 km3.84.04.3#141810322-0.02 km3.73.84.2#141810334-0.03 km3.63.73.9#141810325-0.03 km3.53.73.9#141971848-0.15 km3.33.43.7#141389929-0.20 km3.13.13.3#141971851-0.01 km2.92.93.0#141810321-0.01 km2.92.93.0#141464589Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141464590Gravel0.60 km2.46.04.0#141464593Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0#141464592Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141464588Gravel0.61 km2.46.04.0#141464596Gravel0.08 km2.44.84.0#141464594Gravel0.57 km2.46.04.0#141464586Gravel0.44 km2.46.04.0#141464591Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#141464595Gravel0.51 km2.46.04.0#141464585Gravel0.52 km2.46.04.0#141464587Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#141774444Unpaved0.34 km2.46.04.0#141774443Unpaved0.39 km2.33.84.0#141767584Unpaved0.43 km2.35.44.0#141767583Unpaved0.40 km2.34.54.0#141767576Unpaved0.53 km2.35.94.0#141767587Unpaved0.43 km2.35.94.0#141767585Unpaved0.55 km2.35.94.0#141767582Unpaved0.43 km2.35.74.0#141767589Unpaved0.10 km2.35.24.0#141767581Unpaved0.39 km2.35.94.0#141767580Unpaved0.65 km2.34.34.0#141767588Unpaved0.49 km2.35.94.0#141767586Unpaved0.04 km2.33.74.0#141767575Unpaved0.51 km2.23.53.9#141767579Unpaved0.53 km2.13.53.8#141406523Unpaved0.36 km2.13.33.5#141767577Unpaved0.04 km2.03.33.5#141767578Unpaved0.50 km2.03.33.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/buckingham-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Buckingham Road?+

Buckingham Road is approximately 6.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Buckingham Road sealed?+

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

Is Buckingham Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Buckingham Road scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Buckingham Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Buckingham Road scores 2.5/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Buckingham Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Buckingham 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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