Cox Street

WAResidential road0.7 km4 segments

3.2Sports

7.0Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

4Segments

6Grey spot segments

Cox Street is a 1 km sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.2/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

3.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

3.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.2/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

3.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 4 segments

Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.9 - 3.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed52%Unsealed48%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.2

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 spots6 of 4 segments

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

Wet riskModerate

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.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 4 segments· 5 years of data

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

WA avg: 0.678 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.589Near 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

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

Wet road exposure32%

Night driving risk43%

Wind exposure45%

Sun glare risk100%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 16 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98688349Asphalt0.35 km7.37.37.2 #98590051-0.26 km5.76.05.6 #98651076Paved0.30 km4.94.65.4 #98713242-0.08 km4.85.05.0 #98688350Asphalt0.34 km4.64.35.0 #98651075Paved0.08 km4.64.35.0 #98717375Asphalt0.22 km4.54.34.9 #98734160Asphalt0.10 km4.54.34.9 #98569098-0.12 km3.83.93.8 #99683356-0.03 km3.73.84.1 #99683355-0.03 km3.43.53.7 #98713244-0.08 km3.33.43.7 #98569096-0.14 km3.13.13.2 #98713243-0.08 km2.92.93.0 #98569097-0.13 km2.92.93.0 #98758090-0.33 km2.64.04.3

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/cox-street-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 Cox Street?+

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

Is Cox Street sealed?+

Yes. Cox Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Cox Street good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Cox Street scores 3.7/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Cox Street in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Cox Street scores 3.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Cox Street?+

Contour has identified 6 grey spots on Cox Street - 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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