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Flynn Road

WAUnclassified road7.0 km16 segments
4.2Sports
6.4Safety
7.0 kmTotal length
16Segments
7Grey spot segments

Flynn Road is a 7.0 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.2/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Vehicle scores
4.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.4/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.2/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 16 segments
Excellent (8+)24%Fair (4-6)65%Poor (<4)12%

Sports score IQR: 4.2 - 4.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed7%Unsealed93%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
4.2
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.8
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots7 of 16 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 16 segments
7
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure60%
Night driving risk60%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk39%
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 67 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#148421717Asphalt0.37 km8.98.98.8#148421716Asphalt0.65 km8.78.78.7#148421714Asphalt0.39 km8.78.78.7#148421715Asphalt0.46 km8.48.38.4#148277295-0.47 km4.26.47.0#148277296-0.36 km4.26.47.0#148277297-0.44 km4.26.47.0#148277291-0.37 km4.26.47.0#149228314-0.46 km4.26.47.0#149228313-0.52 km4.26.47.0#148277293-0.52 km4.26.47.0#148277294-0.42 km4.26.47.0#148277290-0.38 km4.26.47.0#149228312-0.42 km4.26.47.0#148277292-0.44 km4.26.47.0#149124804Asphalt0.11 km3.95.86.6#148701601Asphalt0.02 km3.55.36.3#149228311-0.38 km3.25.15.6#148747035Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#148747036Unpaved0.39 km2.44.34.0#148747037Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0#148747038Unpaved0.47 km2.45.44.0#148747039Unpaved0.03 km2.44.34.0#148747040Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#148747041Unpaved0.64 km2.44.54.0#148747042Unpaved0.04 km2.44.54.0#148747043Unpaved0.50 km2.45.94.0#148747044Unpaved0.45 km2.44.54.0#148747045Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747046Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#148747047Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#148747048Unpaved0.48 km2.44.44.0#148747050Unpaved0.31 km2.44.54.0#148747051Unpaved0.59 km2.44.74.0#148747052Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747053Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747054Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747055Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747056Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#148747057Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#148747058Unpaved0.39 km2.45.14.0#148747059Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#148747060Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747061Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#148747062Unpaved0.42 km2.44.54.0#148747063Unpaved0.29 km2.46.04.0#148747064Unpaved0.13 km2.44.54.0#148747065Unpaved0.05 km2.45.44.0#148747049Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148900969Unpaved0.10 km2.44.84.0#148353377Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#148353386Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#148353388Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#148353393Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#148353395Unpaved0.04 km2.45.04.0#148353400Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#148353402Unpaved0.15 km2.46.04.0#148747026Unpaved0.43 km2.44.44.0#148747027Unpaved0.50 km2.45.74.0#148747028Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747029Unpaved0.53 km2.44.54.0#148747030Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747031Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747032Unpaved0.36 km2.44.74.0#148747033Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#148747034Unpaved0.22 km2.45.74.0#148900967Unpaved0.02 km2.33.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/flynn-road-wa-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Flynn%20Road&state=WASearch roads by name

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 Flynn Road?+

Flynn Road is approximately 7.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 5 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Flynn Road sealed?+

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

Is Flynn Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Flynn Road scores 6.4/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Flynn Road in a caravan?+

With care. Flynn Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Flynn Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Flynn Road scores 7.0/10 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 Flynn Road?+

Contour has identified 7 grey spots on Flynn 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: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.