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Old Great Northern Highway

WAPrimary road3.8 km17 segments
6.5Sports
8.1Safety
3.8 kmTotal length
17Segments
2Recorded crashes
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Old Great Northern Highway is a 3.8 km sealed primary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Puntajes por vehículo
6.5/10
SPTDeportivoCarreteras asfaltadas, sinuosidad, puertos de montaña
6.1/10
MOTMotoCurvas cerradas, lazadas, carreteras técnicas
6.5/10
VEVEFirme liso, asfaltado, amigo de la autonomía
4.8/10
4x44x4Acceso por grava, aptitud off-road
7.0/10
VANCaravanaAsfalto liso, pendientes suaves, sin puertos empinados
Distribución de calidad de tramos
Puntaje Deportivo - 17 tramos
Excelente (8+)10%Bueno (6-8)44%Aceptable (4-6)46%

IQR puntaje Deportivo: 5.4 - 7.1

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed99%Unsealed1%
Desglose del puntaje
Puntajes medianos de componentes en todos los tramos
Firme
10.0
Calidad mediana del firme. Asfalto liso = 10. Chipseal = 8. Grava = 5.
Sinuosidad
3.7
Sinuosidad mediana. Puntajes más altos significan más curvas por kilómetro.
Velocidad
9.9
Adecuación del límite de velocidad. Punto óptimo a 60-110 km/h.
Clase de víaPrimary road
5.0
Clasificación vial. Las autopistas tienen cero. Las vías terciarias tienen 9.
Tráfico
5.0
Densidad de tráfico estimada. Menos tráfico = puntaje más alto.
Desnivel
2.8
Cambio de altitud por kilómetro. Más subida = puntaje más alto.
Road intel
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.
Historial de accidentes
Agregado en 17 tramos· 5 años de datos
2
Accidentes totales
0
Víctimas mortales
0
Heridos graves
0
Zonas grises
Roads.detail.last5Years
5
Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr
0
Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr
Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.686 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 3.084▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Fuente: datos de accidentes estatales vinculados a la geometría vial. Las zonas grises son tramos donde la geometría de curvatura no coincide con el límite de velocidad.

¿Cuándo es arriesgada esta carretera?
Condiciones de accidente - porcentaje de accidentes registrados por circunstancia

Accidentes en firme mojado

Accidentes ocurridos en condiciones húmedas

0%

Accidentes nocturnos

Accidentes ocurridos tras el anochecer

0%

Basado en 5 años de registros de accidentes vinculados a la geometría vial. Desglose de accidentes (noche, mojado, fines de semana): datos VIC 2012-2024. Otros estados muestran solo conteos agregados.

Entorno vial
Indicadores de riesgo derivados de geometría y clima
Exposición firme mojado37%
Riesgo de conducción nocturna48%
Exposición al viento45%
Riesgo de deslumbramiento solar85%
Riesgo de impacto con fauna11%

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

Segments
Top 33 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141717528Paved0.56 km8.88.78.6#141717526Paved0.38 km8.18.18.0#141869674Asphalt0.37 km8.07.87.8#141869678Asphalt0.22 km8.07.77.8#141717530Paved0.09 km7.97.77.8#141869673Asphalt0.39 km7.57.27.4#141717525Paved0.56 km7.37.37.5#141869677Asphalt0.19 km7.26.97.0#141717527Paved0.65 km7.27.17.1#141717529Paved0.50 km7.16.97.2#141869671Asphalt0.15 km7.16.87.1#141869679Asphalt0.59 km7.06.76.9#141614712Asphalt0.12 km6.25.86.3#141614711Asphalt0.12 km5.85.46.0#141614710Asphalt0.16 km5.85.46.0#141875300Asphalt0.43 km5.44.95.6#141875301Asphalt0.33 km5.44.95.6#141869672Asphalt0.12 km5.44.95.6#141869675Asphalt0.09 km5.44.95.6#141874953Asphalt0.24 km5.44.95.6#141869676Asphalt0.19 km5.44.95.6#141944042Asphalt0.10 km5.44.95.6#141614713Asphalt0.01 km5.44.95.6#141946742Asphalt0.05 km4.84.35.2#141614709Asphalt0.05 km4.54.14.9#141447301Paved0.05 km4.36.67.5#141869703Asphalt0.05 km4.33.94.6#141380658Paved0.06 km4.26.47.5#141837546-0.08 km3.85.96.0#141522725Paved0.03 km3.65.46.6#141522724Paved0.06 km3.55.26.3#141522726Paved0.03 km3.35.05.8#141522723Paved0.14 km3.24.85.8
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 Old Great Northern Highway?+

Old Great Northern Highway is approximately 3.8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Old Great Northern Highway sealed?+

Yes. Old Great Northern Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Old Great Northern Highway good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Old Great Northern Highway scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Old Great Northern Highway in a caravan?+

Yes. Old Great Northern Highway scores 7.0/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Old Great Northern Highway good for an EV?+

Yes. Old Great Northern Highway scores 6.5/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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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