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Horwood Road

WASecondary road5.3 km16 segments
5.9Sports
8.1Safety
5.3 kmTotal length
16Segments
6Recorded crashes
12Grey spot segments
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Horwood Road is a 5 km sealed secondary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
5.9/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.6/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
6.3/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
4.6/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
7.2/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 16 tratti
Eccellente (8+)13%Buono (6-8)25%Discreto (4-6)63%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.5 - 6.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed89%Unsealed11%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
10.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
0.0
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
7.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaSecondary road
8.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
7.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
4.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots12 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 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.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 16 tratti· 5 anni di dati
6
Incidenti totali
0
Vittime
1
Feriti gravi
12
Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata34%
Rischio guida notturna42%
Esposizione al vento44%
Rischio abbagliamento solare98%
Rischio impatto fauna12%

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

Segments
Top 22 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#140376168Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.3#140376167Asphalt0.39 km8.48.38.3#140376158Asphalt0.28 km6.86.66.9#140376157Asphalt0.14 km6.46.26.8#140376164Asphalt0.09 km6.15.76.3#140376162Asphalt0.50 km6.15.76.3#140376165Asphalt0.56 km6.05.56.1#140376166Asphalt0.50 km6.05.56.1#140376156Asphalt0.07 km5.85.56.3#140376155Asphalt0.33 km5.85.56.3#140376160Asphalt0.50 km5.55.25.9#140376159Asphalt0.08 km5.55.25.9#140376161Asphalt0.46 km5.45.05.6#140376163Asphalt0.43 km4.84.55.1#140556345Paved0.56 km4.67.17.7#140556346Paved0.06 km4.06.07.1#140328311-0.08 km3.53.64.0#140328302-0.22 km3.55.65.9#140441165-0.04 km2.92.93.0#140328299-0.14 km2.74.35.0#140328301-0.09 km2.64.14.8#140328300-0.03 km2.54.04.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/horwood-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 Horwood Road?+

Horwood Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Horwood Road sealed?+

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

Is Horwood Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Horwood Road scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Horwood Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Horwood Road scores 7.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Horwood Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Horwood Road scores 6.3/10 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 Horwood Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Horwood 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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