Riverside Drive

WAPrimary road2.1 km11 segments

5.0Sports

8.4Safety

2.1 kmTotal length

11Segments

61Recorded crashes

34Grey spot segments

Riverside Drive is a 2 km sealed primary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

5.0/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

4.7/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

3.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.1/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 11 segments

Good (6-8)14%Fair (4-6)76%Poor (<4)10%

Sports score IQR: 4.8 - 5.5

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed87%Unsealed13%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classPrimary road

5.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

5.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

7.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots34 of 11 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.

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 11 segments· 5 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

WA avg: 0.678 crashes/km/yrThis road: 31.946▲ Above average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

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

Wet road exposure27%

Night driving risk24%

Wind exposure40%

Sun glare risk95%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments

Top 59 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98595710Paved0.20 km7.67.67.9 #98939048-0.40 km7.27.56.9 #99868450Asphalt0.16 km7.06.87.2 #98625418Paved0.17 km7.07.07.2 #99868451Asphalt0.19 km7.06.76.9 #98939049-0.41 km6.77.16.7 #99882939Asphalt0.50 km6.56.26.6 #98639713Paved0.63 km6.26.16.3 #99868453Asphalt0.15 km6.25.96.7 #99424283Asphalt0.07 km6.05.86.3 #99354325Asphalt0.34 km5.85.85.7 #99868433Asphalt0.08 km5.75.36.3 #98563386Asphalt0.07 km5.65.35.8 #99704278Asphalt0.03 km5.65.26.2 #99868455Asphalt0.01 km5.55.26.2 #99520180Asphalt0.02 km5.55.26.2 #98563385Asphalt0.08 km5.55.16.0 #100219274Asphalt0.29 km5.55.15.6 #100219272Asphalt0.06 km5.55.16.1 #99351508Asphalt0.03 km5.45.16.1 #99520182Asphalt0.03 km5.45.16.1 #99868447Asphalt0.08 km5.45.15.9 #99895505Asphalt0.08 km5.34.95.8 #99887551Asphalt0.22 km5.34.95.6 #99351509Asphalt0.14 km5.34.95.8 #99868436Asphalt0.03 km5.34.95.8 #99895503Asphalt0.05 km5.14.75.4 #99868444Asphalt0.05 km5.14.75.4 #100219281Asphalt0.03 km5.04.65.4 #99868435Asphalt0.02 km5.04.65.4 #99351507Asphalt0.12 km5.04.65.4 #99868445Asphalt0.03 km5.04.65.4 #99520178Asphalt0.14 km5.04.75.7 #99186767Paved0.09 km4.94.75.6 #99868443Asphalt0.04 km4.94.55.1 #99868446Asphalt0.02 km4.94.55.1 #99485415Asphalt0.03 km4.94.65.6 #99882940Asphalt0.37 km4.84.45.1 #99882936Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #99868438Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #99518645Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #100219279Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #100219273Asphalt0.50 km4.84.45.1 #100219649Asphalt0.02 km4.84.45.1 #99882941Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #99882938Asphalt0.01 km4.84.45.1 #99209052Asphalt0.02 km4.84.45.0 #98639717Paved0.01 km4.54.34.9 #100173978Asphalt0.17 km4.56.97.8 #98639714Paved0.50 km4.34.14.7 #98639715Paved0.46 km4.34.14.7 #98639716Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #99209051Asphalt0.19 km4.33.94.6 #99806764Unpaved0.20 km4.06.54.0 #100173986Asphalt0.07 km3.75.66.7 #100219421Asphalt0.01 km3.24.76.2 #99518646Asphalt0.05 km3.24.76.0 #99704277Asphalt0.03 km3.14.66.1 #99860759Asphalt0.04 km3.04.55.8

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 Riverside Drive?+

Riverside Drive is approximately 2 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Riverside Drive sealed?+

Yes. Riverside Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Riverside Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Riverside Drive scores 4.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Riverside Drive in a caravan?+

Yes. Riverside Drive scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Riverside Drive?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Riverside Drive - 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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