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Lawrence Road

WAUnclassified road16.5 km38 segments
2.2Sports
6.9Safety
16.5 kmTotal length
38Segments
3Grey spot segments
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Lawrence Road is a 17 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.9/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.2/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.9/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 38 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.2 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed27%Unsealed73%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
2.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots3 of 38 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.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 38 segments· 5 years of data
3
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
WA avg: 0.686 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.308▼ Below average

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.

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 exposure47%
Night driving risk47%
Wind exposure50%
Sun glare risk54%
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 62 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141458213Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3#141458210Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.0#141458212Asphalt0.65 km4.16.36.7#141681105Compacted0.50 km4.06.24.0#141681106Compacted0.22 km4.06.24.0#141458218Asphalt0.18 km3.85.66.6#141458217Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6#141458219Asphalt0.53 km3.75.46.3#141458215Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3#141458216Asphalt0.31 km3.75.46.3#141458214Asphalt0.26 km3.75.46.3#141458211Asphalt0.37 km3.45.05.9#141458222Asphalt0.11 km3.14.65.6#141458220Asphalt0.61 km3.04.55.4#141458221Asphalt0.50 km3.04.55.4#141607599Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#141607597Unpaved0.50 km2.45.24.0#141607606Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#141607598Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#141514012Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0#141512193Compacted0.50 km2.46.04.0#141607601Unpaved0.58 km2.44.24.0#141607600Unpaved0.55 km2.45.94.0#141606726Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#141512194Compacted0.22 km2.46.04.0#141514013Unpaved0.65 km2.45.04.0#141514014Unpaved0.65 km2.45.94.0#141606724Unpaved0.16 km2.45.44.0#141607612Unpaved0.06 km2.44.04.0#141514015Unpaved0.07 km2.44.54.0#141606725Unpaved0.53 km2.44.44.0#141607605Unpaved0.14 km2.44.84.0#141607602Unpaved0.45 km2.44.94.0#141512192Compacted0.38 km2.43.64.0#141607588Unpaved0.11 km2.43.84.0#141512191Compacted0.05 km2.43.64.0#141607610Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0#141607604Unpaved0.37 km2.33.73.8#141607651Unpaved0.50 km2.23.63.9#141607649Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141607655Unpaved0.05 km2.23.53.8#141607609Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141607650Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141606718Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141606729Unpaved0.28 km2.23.53.8#141606719Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141606727Unpaved0.38 km2.23.53.8#141607603Unpaved0.39 km2.23.53.8#141606717Unpaved0.56 km2.23.53.8#141606723Unpaved0.55 km2.23.53.8#141606721Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141607611Unpaved0.26 km2.23.53.8#141606720Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141606728Unpaved0.36 km2.23.53.8#141607652Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8#141607608Unpaved0.45 km2.23.53.8#141606716Unpaved0.50 km2.13.43.6#141607653Unpaved0.52 km2.13.33.5#141607648Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141607607Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5#141606722Unpaved0.39 km2.13.33.5#141607654Unpaved0.45 km2.13.33.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/lawrence-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 Lawrence Road?+

Lawrence Road is approximately 17 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lawrence Road sealed?+

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

Is Lawrence Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Lawrence Road scores 4.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Lawrence Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Lawrence Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Lawrence Road?+

Contour has identified 3 grey spots on Lawrence 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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