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Hope Downs Access Road

WATertiary road31.3 km70 segments
4.6Sports
31.3 kmTotal length
70Segments
70Grey spot segments
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Hope Downs Access Road is a 31 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 70 segments
Fair (4-6)70%Poor (<4)30%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 5.0

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
4.6
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 70 segments
70
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
7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure40%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk76%
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 70 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#98746865Paved0.56 km5.48.28.9#98746896Paved0.60 km5.48.28.9#98746890Paved0.50 km5.38.18.6#98746892Paved0.35 km5.38.18.8#98746886Paved0.45 km5.28.08.7#98746894Paved0.49 km5.28.08.7#98746901Paved0.37 km5.28.08.7#98746864Paved0.37 km5.27.98.5#98746898Paved0.45 km5.27.98.6#116162629Paved0.40 km5.17.88.4#98746854Paved0.45 km5.17.88.4#98705204Paved0.39 km5.17.98.5#98746906Paved0.38 km5.17.78.4#98746874Paved0.54 km5.07.78.3#98746853Paved0.39 km5.07.78.3#98746893Paved0.48 km5.07.78.3#98746883Paved0.51 km5.07.68.4#98746876Paved0.50 km5.07.58.3#98746863Paved0.45 km5.07.58.2#98746880Paved0.36 km4.97.58.3#98746866Paved0.47 km4.97.48.1#98705206Paved0.44 km4.97.58.1#98746907Paved0.50 km4.97.48.1#98746862Paved0.38 km4.87.48.1#98746878Paved0.47 km4.87.38.2#98746899Paved0.36 km4.87.38.0#98705207Paved0.20 km4.87.48.0#98746861Paved0.36 km4.87.28.0#116162626Paved0.65 km4.87.28.0#98746882Paved0.43 km4.87.28.1#98746908Paved0.52 km4.87.28.0#98746856Paved0.42 km4.77.17.7#98746910Paved0.50 km4.77.07.8#98746887Paved0.37 km4.77.08.0#98746884Paved0.43 km4.67.07.8#98746873Paved0.39 km4.66.97.7#98746888Paved0.50 km4.66.97.7#98746871Paved0.35 km4.66.97.7#98746851Paved0.65 km4.67.07.3#98746900Paved0.65 km4.66.87.7#98746868Paved0.40 km4.56.77.6#116162627Paved0.56 km4.46.57.4#98746869Paved0.63 km4.36.57.4#98746875Paved0.37 km4.26.37.2#98746858Paved0.51 km4.26.37.6#116162628Paved0.46 km4.05.96.9#98746852Paved0.50 km4.05.96.9#98746881Paved0.41 km4.06.07.1#116162630Paved0.01 km4.05.97.1#98746897Paved0.39 km3.95.86.8#98746909Paved0.46 km3.95.76.7#98746891Paved0.36 km3.95.76.7#98746872Paved0.58 km3.95.76.7#98746877Paved0.46 km3.95.76.7#98746879Paved0.47 km3.95.76.7#98746905Paved0.35 km3.95.66.7#98746904Paved0.50 km3.95.66.7#98746885Paved0.55 km3.95.66.7#98746859Paved0.36 km3.95.66.7#98746860Paved0.18 km3.95.66.7#98746867Paved0.43 km3.85.56.5#98746857Paved0.48 km3.85.56.4#98746902Paved0.41 km3.85.56.5#98746855Paved0.49 km3.85.56.4#98746903Paved0.56 km3.85.56.4#98746889Paved0.43 km3.85.56.4#98746911Paved0.50 km3.85.56.4#98746870Paved0.46 km3.85.56.4#98746895Paved0.56 km3.85.56.4#98705205Paved0.43 km3.55.16.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/hope-downs-access-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Hope%20Downs%20Access%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 Hope Downs Access Road?+

Hope Downs Access Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Hope Downs Access Road sealed?+

Yes. Hope Downs Access Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Hope Downs Access Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Hope Downs Access Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Hope Downs Access Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Hope Downs Access Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Hope Downs Access 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 Hope Downs Access Road?+

Contour has identified 70 grey spots on Hope Downs Access 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: 22 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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