Solar Way

WAResidential road0.9 km3 segments

6.1Sports

0.9 kmTotal length

3Segments

7Recorded crashes

Solar Way is a 1 km sealed residential street in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for sports cars with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

6.1/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

5.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.6/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.7/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 3 segments

Good (6-8)67%Fair (4-6)33%

Sports score IQR: 5.2 - 6.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed91%Unsealed9%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

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

Curviness

6.8

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

4.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

2.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 3 segments· 5 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

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.

Segments

Top 5 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#98586094Asphalt0.40 km6.26.16.2 #98586095Asphalt0.50 km6.16.05.9 #98586096Asphalt0.00 km4.34.14.7 #99482335-0.04 km3.94.04.1 #99482336-0.05 km3.53.63.9

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 Solar Way?+

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

Is Solar Way sealed?+

Yes. Solar Way is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Solar Way good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Solar Way scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Solar Way in a caravan?+

With care. Solar Way scores 5.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

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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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