Chittering Road

WATertiary road40.2 km109 segments359

4.9Sports

40.2 kmTotal length

109Segments

117Grey spot segments

Chittering Road is a 40 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.3/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 109 segments

Fair (4-6)81%Poor (<4)19%

Sports score IQR: 4.1 - 5.2

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

6.6

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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

Road classTertiary road

9.0

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

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 109 segments· 5 years of data

117

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.

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.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.9/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure49%

Night driving risk66%

Wind exposure58%

Sun glare risk62%

Wildlife strike risk18%

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

Segments

Top 117 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#99870308Asphalt0.47 km5.68.79.4 #99291187Asphalt0.44 km5.68.79.4 #99870309Asphalt0.48 km5.68.79.4 #98587420Asphalt0.30 km5.68.69.4 #99870313Asphalt0.42 km5.68.69.4 #99291184Asphalt0.39 km5.68.69.3 #99291148Asphalt0.45 km5.68.69.3 #98587436Asphalt0.35 km5.58.59.3 #98587438Asphalt0.34 km5.48.29.1 #99870305Asphalt0.38 km5.48.28.9 #99870307Asphalt0.55 km5.48.28.9 #99291145Asphalt0.48 km5.48.28.9 #99291175Asphalt0.43 km5.48.28.9 #98587422Asphalt0.36 km5.48.28.9 #99870310Asphalt0.64 km5.48.28.9 #99291274Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9 #100244173Asphalt0.44 km5.48.28.9 #99291178Asphalt0.47 km5.48.28.9 #100244177Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.9 #99291197Asphalt0.48 km5.38.28.9 #99291204Asphalt0.22 km5.38.29.0 #99291170Asphalt0.39 km5.38.19.0 #98587430Asphalt0.27 km5.38.19.0 #100244174Asphalt0.59 km5.38.18.8 #98587439Asphalt0.37 km5.38.18.8 #99291159Asphalt0.43 km5.38.18.8 #99870311Asphalt0.53 km5.38.18.8 #98587418Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.6 #99291202Asphalt0.52 km5.28.08.7 #99870297Asphalt0.20 km5.27.98.7 #99291165Asphalt0.49 km5.27.98.7 #99291191Asphalt0.37 km5.27.98.6 #98587441Asphalt0.36 km5.27.98.6 #99291189Asphalt0.57 km5.27.98.6 #99291181Asphalt0.39 km5.27.98.6 #98587427Asphalt0.40 km5.17.88.6 #98587426Asphalt0.56 km5.17.88.4 #98587429Asphalt0.39 km5.17.88.6 #99291200Asphalt0.45 km5.17.88.6 #99870304Asphalt0.56 km5.17.88.6 #99291266Asphalt0.65 km5.17.88.4 #99291265Asphalt0.46 km5.17.88.4 #100244178Asphalt0.35 km5.17.88.5 #99291151Asphalt0.55 km5.17.88.4 #99291168Asphalt0.40 km5.07.78.6 #98587424Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #99291278Asphalt0.46 km5.07.88.6 #116518012Asphalt0.29 km5.07.68.4 #99291154Asphalt0.47 km5.07.68.4 #99291281Asphalt0.42 km5.07.68.4 #99291276Asphalt0.35 km5.07.78.5 #98587433Asphalt0.34 km5.07.78.5 #99870303Asphalt0.37 km4.97.58.3 #98587417Asphalt0.40 km4.97.58.3 #98587419Asphalt0.37 km4.97.58.3 #99870306Asphalt0.36 km4.97.58.3 #100244175Asphalt0.32 km4.97.68.3 #116341709Asphalt0.45 km4.97.58.2 #99291173Asphalt0.38 km4.97.48.3 #98587432Asphalt0.37 km4.97.48.2 #99291277Asphalt0.64 km4.97.58.3 #99291279Asphalt0.43 km4.87.48.2 #99291283Asphalt0.51 km4.87.48.3 #99291275Asphalt0.28 km4.87.48.2 #99895817Asphalt0.21 km4.87.48.0 #99291157Asphalt0.39 km4.87.38.2 #98587421Asphalt0.65 km4.87.38.2 #99870312Asphalt0.35 km4.87.38.2 #99291286Asphalt0.36 km4.87.38.2 #98587440Asphalt0.38 km4.87.28.1 #99291194Asphalt0.35 km4.87.38.1 #98587428Asphalt0.31 km4.87.28.1 #99291268Asphalt0.22 km4.87.28.1 #99291282Asphalt0.41 km4.87.28.1 #98587431Asphalt0.35 km4.77.28.2 #98587423Asphalt0.41 km4.77.18.0 #99291273Asphalt0.17 km4.67.07.9 #99291207Asphalt0.65 km4.67.07.6 #100244176Asphalt0.43 km4.57.07.6 #99291267Asphalt0.27 km4.56.87.5 #98587435Asphalt0.36 km4.56.77.7 #99291270Asphalt0.46 km4.46.57.6 #99291285Asphalt0.36 km4.36.67.3 #99870298Asphalt0.55 km4.36.37.2 #100138298Asphalt0.18 km4.26.37.5 #99291162Asphalt0.05 km4.26.27.5 #98587437Asphalt0.10 km4.16.17.4 #99958259Asphalt0.10 km4.16.27.2 #99870314Asphalt0.06 km4.16.17.4 #99291284Asphalt0.24 km4.16.17.4 #99291280Asphalt0.35 km4.05.97.1 #100138305Asphalt0.20 km4.06.07.1 #99958258Asphalt0.08 km4.06.07.1 #99870296Asphalt0.02 km4.05.97.1 #116341710Asphalt0.17 km4.05.97.1 #99870301Asphalt0.50 km4.06.16.5 #98587425Asphalt0.43 km4.05.86.8 #99870300Asphalt0.62 km3.96.06.3 #100138303Asphalt0.10 km3.85.76.8 #99958257Asphalt0.02 km3.85.77.0 #100138306Asphalt0.05 km3.85.76.8 #99870295Asphalt0.08 km3.85.56.4 #99870302Asphalt0.12 km3.85.56.4 #99958282Asphalt0.05 km3.75.56.5 #98706917Asphalt0.08 km3.75.56.7 #100138302Asphalt0.20 km3.75.46.6 #100138308Asphalt0.04 km3.75.46.6 #99958260Asphalt0.05 km3.65.36.3 #99291271Asphalt0.42 km3.65.36.3 #99291272Asphalt0.31 km3.55.26.2 #98587434Asphalt0.01 km3.55.26.6 #99958255Asphalt0.28 km3.55.06.1 #99291269Asphalt0.01 km3.45.06.0 #99895816Asphalt0.05 km3.45.05.9 #99895815Asphalt0.01 km3.45.05.9 #100138300Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9 #99870299Asphalt0.50 km3.35.06.2

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 Chittering Road?+

Chittering Road is approximately 40 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Chittering Road sealed?+

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

Is Chittering Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Chittering Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Chittering Road in a caravan?+

With care. Chittering Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Chittering Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Chittering Road scores 8.3/10 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 Chittering Road?+

Contour has identified 117 grey spots on Chittering 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: 22 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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