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Saunders Creek Access

WAUnclassified road38.2 km66 segments
4.0Sports
6.4Safety
38.2 kmTotal length
66Segments
55Grey spot segments

Saunders Creek Access is a 38 km unsealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.2/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.5/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
7.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 66 segments
Fair (4-6)85%Poor (<4)15%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.2

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
4.2
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
9.3
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
6.2
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Grey spots55 of 66 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 66 segments· 5 years of data
55
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.

Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk66%
Wind exposure57%
Sun glare risk65%
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 66 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#141717455-0.65 km4.26.47.0#141717491-0.50 km4.26.47.0#141717476-0.65 km4.26.47.0#141717493-0.50 km4.26.47.0#141717482-0.65 km4.26.47.0#141717461-0.65 km4.26.47.0#141717456-0.65 km4.26.47.0#141717489-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717458-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717475-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717486-0.55 km4.26.46.8#141717483-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717469-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717490-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717488-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717487-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717481-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717480-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717479-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717478-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717477-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717474-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717471-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717468-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717465-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717464-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717460-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717457-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717454-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717452-0.46 km4.26.46.8#141717450-0.48 km4.26.46.8#141717449-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717459-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717467-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717497-0.34 km4.26.46.8#141717494-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717453-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717466-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717473-0.65 km4.26.46.8#141717492-0.50 km4.26.46.8#141717447-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717472-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717448-0.35 km4.06.46.4#141717446-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717444-0.56 km4.06.46.4#141717442-0.50 km4.06.46.4#141717441-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717438-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717437-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717434-0.50 km4.06.46.4#141717433-0.44 km4.06.46.4#141717432-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717462-0.61 km4.06.46.6#141717470-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717451-0.65 km4.06.46.4#141717443-0.65 km4.06.46.3#141717445-0.65 km3.96.36.4#141717463-0.65 km3.86.06.2#141717435-0.50 km3.65.85.8#141717440-0.43 km3.65.85.8#141717439-0.42 km3.45.55.5#141717436-0.50 km3.04.85.1#141717496-0.50 km2.84.55.0#141717485-0.50 km2.74.24.5#141717495-0.50 km2.43.74.1#141717484-0.50 km2.33.53.8
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
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Frequently asked questions
How long is Saunders Creek Access?+

Saunders Creek Access is approximately 38 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 35 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Saunders Creek Access sealed?+

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

Is Saunders Creek Access good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Saunders Creek Access scores 6.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Saunders Creek Access in a caravan?+

With care. Saunders Creek Access scores 4.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Saunders Creek Access good for an EV?+

Yes. Saunders Creek Access 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.

Is Saunders Creek Access suitable for a 4WD?+

Yes. Saunders Creek Access scores 7.3/10 for 4WDs, with the right mix of surface and terrain character to be worth the trip.

Are there any dangerous sections on Saunders Creek Access?+

Contour has identified 55 grey spots on Saunders Creek Access - 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.