Lower Hotham Road

WATertiary road15.6 km33 segments

4.9Sports

15.6 kmTotal length

33Segments

35Grey spot segments

Lower Hotham Road is a 16 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 8.5/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.9/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.5/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.7/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.5/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 33 segments

Fair (4-6)80%Poor (<4)20%

Sports score IQR: 4.2 - 5.1

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

8.2

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

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 33 segments· 5 years of data

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.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

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

6.8/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure52%

Night driving risk68%

Wind exposure59%

Sun glare risk38%

Wildlife strike risk13%

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

Segments

Top 35 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98590491Asphalt0.41 km5.48.69.4 #98590440Asphalt0.38 km5.48.69.4 #98590467Asphalt0.56 km5.48.59.3 #98590489Asphalt0.42 km5.38.49.3 #98590479Asphalt0.56 km5.28.28.9 #99870240Asphalt0.48 km5.28.28.9 #98590460Asphalt0.37 km5.28.28.9 #98590477Asphalt0.42 km5.18.08.6 #98590495Asphalt0.65 km5.18.08.8 #99870242Asphalt0.47 km5.18.08.8 #98590485Asphalt0.51 km5.18.08.7 #98590463Asphalt0.65 km5.07.98.7 #98590492Asphalt0.50 km5.07.98.7 #98590469Asphalt0.65 km5.07.98.7 #98590488Asphalt0.46 km5.07.88.6 #98590490Asphalt0.65 km5.07.88.7 #98590496Asphalt0.50 km4.97.78.4 #98590472Asphalt0.53 km4.97.78.5 #98590481Asphalt0.50 km4.97.78.4 #99870239Asphalt0.43 km4.97.78.5 #98590486Asphalt0.36 km4.97.78.6 #98590475Asphalt0.45 km4.87.58.3 #98590470Asphalt0.41 km4.77.28.2 #98590493Asphalt0.65 km4.56.98.0 #116517939Asphalt0.28 km4.56.87.9 #98590487Asphalt0.63 km4.36.57.6 #98590465Asphalt0.59 km4.26.57.0 #98590494Asphalt0.50 km4.16.37.5 #98590534Asphalt0.48 km3.95.87.1 #98590483Asphalt0.43 km3.95.87.1 #100143169Asphalt0.08 km3.95.87.1 #99870241Asphalt0.07 km3.95.87.1 #99870238Asphalt0.02 km3.75.66.7 #100143168Asphalt0.47 km3.75.66.7 #98590535Asphalt0.20 km3.75.66.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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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 Lower Hotham Road?+

Lower Hotham Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Lower Hotham Road sealed?+

Yes. Lower Hotham Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Lower Hotham Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Lower Hotham Road scores 7.7/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Lower Hotham Road in a caravan?+

With care. Lower Hotham Road scores 5.5/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Lower Hotham Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Lower Hotham Road scores 8.5/10 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 Lower Hotham Road?+

Contour has identified 35 grey spots on Lower Hotham 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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