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Poison Creek Road

WAUnclassified road30.7 km57 segments
2.4Sports
6.5Safety
30.7 kmTotal length
57Segments
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Poison Creek Road is a 31 km unsealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 57 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
8.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
6.9
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
3.2
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure61%
Night driving risk69%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk68%
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 57 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141334877Gravel0.36 km2.45.64.0#141334872Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334871Gravel0.37 km2.45.34.0#141334878Gravel0.61 km2.45.94.0#141334870Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334913Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141334886Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334888Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334909Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0#141334914Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141334879Gravel0.65 km2.45.94.0#141334891Gravel0.62 km2.46.04.0#141334864Gravel0.65 km2.45.44.0#141334866Gravel0.50 km2.45.84.0#141334885Gravel0.47 km2.46.04.0#141334876Gravel0.42 km2.45.44.0#141334915Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141334880Gravel0.65 km2.45.94.0#141334892Gravel0.43 km2.44.84.0#141334904Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334868Gravel0.65 km2.45.84.0#141334911Gravel0.35 km2.46.04.0#141334916Gravel0.23 km2.46.04.0#141334894Gravel0.65 km2.45.94.0#141334867Gravel0.65 km2.45.44.0#141334896Gravel0.36 km2.44.94.0#141334875Gravel0.65 km2.45.64.0#141334900Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334873Gravel0.45 km2.46.04.0#141334901Gravel0.61 km2.46.04.0#141334902Gravel0.55 km2.46.04.0#141334903Gravel0.42 km2.46.04.0#141334862Gravel0.45 km2.45.44.0#141334883Gravel0.50 km2.45.54.0#141334897Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334881Gravel0.65 km2.45.94.0#141334898Gravel0.54 km2.45.34.0#141334907Gravel0.47 km2.46.04.0#141334910Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#141334893Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141334905Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0#141334863Gravel0.37 km2.44.64.0#141334912Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#141334890Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334906Gravel0.51 km2.46.04.0#141334874Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334882Gravel0.49 km2.46.04.0#141334887Gravel0.65 km2.45.84.0#141334895Gravel0.65 km2.45.84.0#141334884Gravel0.65 km2.45.64.0#141334908Gravel0.36 km2.46.04.0#141334865Gravel0.65 km2.45.94.0#141334860Gravel0.65 km2.45.14.0#141334861Gravel0.53 km2.45.94.0#141334869Gravel0.65 km2.45.84.0#141334889Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#141334899Gravel0.35 km2.44.44.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Poison Creek Road?+

Poison Creek Road is approximately 31 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 25 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Poison Creek Road sealed?+

No. Poison Creek Road is unsealed for its entire scored length. A vehicle suited to gravel or dirt is recommended.

Is Poison Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Poison Creek Road scores 5.8/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Poison Creek Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Poison Creek Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Poison Creek Road scores 6.7/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

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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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