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Gale Road

WAUnclassified road10.8 km23 segments
3.8Sports
7.4Safety
10.8 kmTotal length
23Segments
4Recorded crashes
2Grey spot segments
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Gale Road is a 11 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.8/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 23 segments
Fair (4-6)34%Poor (<4)66%

Sports score IQR: 3.1 - 4.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed48%Unsealed52%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
4.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
4.0
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
4.5
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots2 of 23 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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 23 segments· 5 years of data
4
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
2
Grey spots
Last 5 years
4
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
WA avg: 0.686 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.540▼ Below average

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
Wet road exposure41%
Night driving risk45%
Wind exposure51%
Sun glare risk47%
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 50 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141636172Paved0.35 km5.17.98.7#141838329Asphalt0.04 km4.94.75.6#141636169Paved0.39 km4.97.58.2#141636170Paved0.59 km4.97.58.2#141474285Paved0.65 km4.87.58.1#141636171Paved0.65 km4.77.38.0#141403331Asphalt0.17 km4.54.34.9#141636167Paved0.65 km4.26.47.1#141474286Paved0.44 km4.26.47.3#141474283Paved0.48 km4.06.16.8#141474282Paved0.52 km3.96.06.6#141474287Paved0.23 km3.95.96.9#141474284Paved0.56 km3.75.76.1#141474280Paved0.50 km3.55.36.2#141636168Paved0.50 km3.34.95.9#141636165Paved0.50 km3.34.96.0#141474274Paved0.40 km3.24.85.8#141474277Paved0.50 km3.24.75.7#141474275Paved0.39 km3.14.65.7#141474276Paved0.50 km3.14.65.6#141474278Paved0.50 km3.14.55.4#141474281Paved0.40 km3.04.45.3#141636166Paved0.50 km3.04.45.3#141636173Paved0.02 km3.04.45.3#141474279Paved0.59 km3.04.45.3#141627054Unpaved0.35 km2.43.84.0#141627047Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#141627062Unpaved0.25 km2.46.04.0#141627055Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#141627056Unpaved0.53 km2.33.84.0#141627050Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0#141627061Unpaved0.62 km2.23.53.8#141627051Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627042Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627049Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627048Unpaved0.43 km2.23.53.8#141627039Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627053Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627057Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627044Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627041Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627043Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627038Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141627045Unpaved0.16 km2.23.53.8#141627046Unpaved0.59 km2.23.53.8#141627059Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141627058Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141627052Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141627040Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141627060Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/gale-road-wa-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Gale%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 Gale Road?+

Gale Road is approximately 11 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 10 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Gale Road sealed?+

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

Is Gale Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Gale Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Gale Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Gale Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Gale Road scores 6.6/10 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 Gale Road?+

Contour has identified 2 grey spots on Gale 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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