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Tompsett Road

WAUnclassified road6.0 km14 segments
5.1Sports
6.0 kmTotal length
14Segments
14Grey spot segments

Tompsett Road is a 6 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.8/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and fair surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.1/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
5.2/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.8/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 14 segments
Good (6-8)50%Fair (4-6)50%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 6.6

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed47%Unsealed53%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
5.5
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
10.0
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 14 segments
14
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
7.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure51%
Night driving risk49%
Wind exposure53%
Sun glare risk0%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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

Segments
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/tompsett-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Tompsett%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 Tompsett Road?+

Tompsett Road is approximately 6 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Tompsett Road sealed?+

Yes. Tompsett Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Tompsett Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Tompsett Road scores 5.3/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Tompsett Road in a caravan?+

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

Are there any dangerous sections on Tompsett Road?+

Contour has identified 14 grey spots on Tompsett 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: 22 April 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.