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De Witt Road

WAPrimary road6.5 km21 segments
5.6Sports
8.4Safety
6.5 kmTotal length
21Segments
12Recorded crashes
24Grey spot segments
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De Witt Road is a 7 km sealed primary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 21 segments
Good (6-8)37%Fair (4-6)43%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 5.0 - 6.9

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
0.4
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classPrimary road
5.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
5.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 21 segments· 5 years of data
12
Total crashes
1
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
24
Grey spots

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

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
8.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure36%
Night driving risk34%
Wind exposure42%
Sun glare risk31%
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 30 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#98561679Asphalt0.37 km7.77.47.5#98561677Asphalt0.38 km7.47.17.3#98561681Asphalt0.46 km7.37.07.3#98561684Asphalt0.35 km7.37.07.2#99170299Asphalt0.55 km7.26.97.2#115973081Asphalt0.19 km7.26.87.3#98561676Asphalt0.57 km7.16.87.1#99363159Asphalt0.62 km6.96.66.8#98561683Asphalt0.37 km6.86.57.1#99368787Asphalt0.31 km6.46.16.5#98561678Asphalt0.36 km6.25.86.2#98561680Asphalt0.05 km5.85.46.3#98561675Asphalt0.46 km5.65.15.7#100072311Asphalt0.57 km5.65.15.9#98561674Asphalt0.10 km5.65.15.8#98561682Asphalt0.14 km5.65.15.8#99363160Asphalt0.12 km5.65.15.7#99170300Asphalt0.05 km5.55.05.6#100072310Asphalt0.12 km5.44.95.6#99363161Asphalt0.25 km5.44.95.6#100072312Asphalt0.07 km5.44.95.6#99368788Asphalt0.19 km5.04.65.4#100072320Asphalt0.01 km5.04.65.4#100072327Asphalt0.08 km5.04.65.4#100072329Asphalt0.05 km3.75.66.6#100072326Asphalt0.05 km3.55.26.4#100072322Asphalt0.03 km3.04.55.8#100072328Asphalt0.06 km2.94.25.4#100072323Asphalt0.02 km2.94.25.4#100072321Asphalt0.01 km2.84.05.1
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/de-witt-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 De Witt Road?+

De Witt Road is approximately 7 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is De Witt Road sealed?+

Yes. De Witt Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is De Witt Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. De Witt Road scores 5.1/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive De Witt Road in a caravan?+

Yes. De Witt Road scores 6.6/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on De Witt Road?+

Contour has identified 24 grey spots on De Witt 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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