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Savage Road

WAUnclassified road24.8 km53 segments
3.7Sports
7.4Safety
24.8 kmTotal length
53Segments
53Grey spot segments
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Savage Road is a 25 km unsealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
3.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
3.8/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
3.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
4.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 53 segments
Fair (4-6)25%Poor (<4)75%

Sports score IQR: 3.5 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Unsealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.0
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
2.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 53 segments
53
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
7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure49%
Night driving risk43%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk75%
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 55 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#98621872-0.15 km6.16.46.1#99003824Unpaved0.38 km4.04.74.0#99003850Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#99003843Unpaved0.37 km4.05.54.0#99003827Unpaved0.50 km4.05.54.0#99003788Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#99003832Unpaved0.40 km4.05.54.0#99003849Unpaved0.50 km4.04.14.0#99003848Unpaved0.45 km4.06.54.0#99003837Unpaved0.51 km4.05.44.0#99003833Unpaved0.10 km4.04.64.0#99003830Unpaved0.43 km4.05.54.0#99003826Unpaved0.53 km4.05.04.0#99003825Unpaved0.50 km4.05.04.0#99003828Unpaved0.50 km3.94.14.0#99003822Unpaved0.50 km3.94.14.0#99003820Unpaved0.50 km3.94.14.0#99003790Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003834Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.7#99003836Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003823Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003816Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003817Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003818Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003803Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003819Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003821Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003810Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003812Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#99003829Unpaved0.50 km3.73.83.8#98621871-0.11 km3.63.74.1#99003815Unpaved0.05 km3.53.63.5#99003814Unpaved0.45 km3.53.63.5#99003813Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003809Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003807Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003835Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003802Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003838Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003839Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003840Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003841Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003844Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003845Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003846Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003800Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003797Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003851Unpaved0.18 km3.53.63.5#99003792Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003796Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003847Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003842Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003805Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003831Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5#99003794Unpaved0.50 km3.53.63.5
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/savage-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Savage%20Road&state=WASearch roads by name

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 Savage Road?+

Savage Road is approximately 25 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Savage Road sealed?+

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

Is Savage Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. Savage Road scores 3.8/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive Savage Road in a caravan?+

With care. Savage Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Savage Road suitable for a 4WD?+

Savage Road scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs. Passable but not a standout. Check recent condition reports for surface state.

Are there any dangerous sections on Savage Road?+

Contour has identified 53 grey spots on Savage 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: 23 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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