East Bowes Road

WAUnclassified road13.1 km27 segments

4.5Sports

7.8Safety

13.1 kmTotal length

27Segments

1Recorded crashes

26Grey spot segments

East Bowes Road is a 13 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo

4.5/10

SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña

6.7/10

MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas

7.7/10

VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía

6.4/10

4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road

5.3/10

VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados

Distribución de calidad de tramos

Puntaje Deportivo - 27 tramos

Aceptable (4-6)67%Malo (<4)33%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 4.0 - 4.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Desglose del puntaje

Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos

Firme

10.0

Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.

Sinuosidad

3.4

Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.

Velocidad

10.0

Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.

Clase de víaUnclassified road

8.0

Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.

Tráfico

9.0

Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.

Desnivel

7.0

Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.

Road intel

Grey spots26 of 27 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.

Historial de accidentes

Agregado en 27 tramos· 5 años de datos

Accidentes totales

Víctimas mortales

Heridos graves

Zonas grises

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

Entorno vial

Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima

Exposición firme mojado41%

Riesgo de conducción nocturna56%

Exposición al viento55%

Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar99%

Riesgo de impacto con fauna12%

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

Segments

Top 27 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#140410041Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.2 #140410058Asphalt0.65 km5.17.88.4 #140410039Asphalt0.50 km5.07.58.3 #140410049Asphalt0.57 km4.97.58.1 #140410061Asphalt0.15 km4.87.48.2 #140410050Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.2 #140410044Asphalt0.44 km4.87.38.0 #140410035Asphalt0.13 km4.87.28.1 #140410047Asphalt0.50 km4.77.28.1 #140410046Asphalt0.64 km4.77.07.8 #140410038Asphalt0.41 km4.67.07.9 #140410037Asphalt0.36 km4.66.97.7 #140410045Asphalt0.50 km4.66.97.9 #140410040Asphalt0.31 km4.56.77.7 #140410056Asphalt0.50 km4.56.77.7 #140410036Asphalt0.50 km4.46.57.6 #140410042Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.3 #140410053Asphalt0.65 km4.36.37.2 #140410059Asphalt0.43 km4.05.87.0 #140410048Asphalt0.60 km4.05.87.0 #140410057Asphalt0.64 km4.05.87.0 #140410052Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #140410054Asphalt0.65 km3.85.66.6 #140410060Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #140410043Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #140410051Asphalt0.49 km3.75.46.3 #140410055Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3

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 East Bowes Road?+

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

Is East Bowes Road sealed?+

Yes. East Bowes Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is East Bowes Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. East Bowes Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive East Bowes Road in a caravan?+

With care. East Bowes Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is East Bowes Road good for an EV?+

Yes. East Bowes Road scores 7.7/10 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 East Bowes Road?+

Contour has identified 26 grey spots on East Bowes 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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