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West Esplanade

TASResidential road0.6 km5 segments
6.4Sports
0.6 kmTotal length
5Segments
1Recorded crashes
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West Esplanade is a 600 m sealed residential street in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 6.7/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
6.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.3/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.6/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.1/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
6.7/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 5 segments
Good (6-8)48%Fair (4-6)52%

Sports score IQR: 5.8 - 6.5

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
6.0
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
6.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 5 segments· 29 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Serious injuries
0
Grey spots
Last 5 years
1
Crashes (5yr)
0
Fatalities (5yr)
TAS avg: 0.000 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.288▲ 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

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

100%

Based on 29 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
#141174986Asphalt0.17 km7.67.67.6#141174983Asphalt0.12 km6.56.46.7#141174984Asphalt0.15 km5.95.86.1#141174987Asphalt0.12 km5.85.66.2#141174985Asphalt0.05 km4.94.75.3
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/west-esplanade-tasRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

This road is part of TAS'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 West Esplanade?+

West Esplanade is approximately 600 m long.

Is West Esplanade sealed?+

Yes. West Esplanade is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is West Esplanade good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. West Esplanade scores 6.3/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive West Esplanade in a caravan?+

Yes. West Esplanade scores 6.7/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is West Esplanade good for an EV?+

Yes. West Esplanade scores 6.6/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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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.

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