West Maurice Road

TASUnclassified road10.2 km30 segmentsC426

2.4Sports

10.2 kmTotal length

30Segments

1Recorded crashes

31Grey spot segments

West Maurice Road is a 10 km sealed road in Tasmania, Australia. It scores 8.3/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.4/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

6.0/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

4.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 30 segments

Fair (4-6)31%Poor (<4)69%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 5.0

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed40%Unsealed60%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.0

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

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

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 30 segments· 28 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 28 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

6.4/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure65%

Night driving risk71%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk67%

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 32 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#108470279Asphalt0.35 km5.48.39.1 #108470283Asphalt0.37 km5.38.29.1 #108470277Asphalt0.37 km5.38.29.1 #108470274Asphalt0.59 km5.38.29.0 #108470278Asphalt0.36 km5.38.29.0 #108470276Asphalt0.19 km5.28.08.8 #108470280Asphalt0.19 km5.28.08.8 #108470284Asphalt0.42 km5.27.98.8 #108470275Asphalt0.25 km5.07.78.4 #108470282Asphalt0.45 km4.87.48.1 #108470281Asphalt0.40 km4.36.57.3 #108470285Asphalt0.10 km4.26.37.3 #108470226Unpaved0.22 km2.46.04.0 #108470225Unpaved0.17 km2.45.84.0 #108470290Unpaved0.51 km2.46.04.0 #108572609Unpaved0.36 km2.46.04.0 #108525743Unpaved0.02 km2.44.04.0 #108525748Unpaved0.31 km2.46.04.0 #108572610Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0 #108525744Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #108525747Unpaved0.27 km2.44.74.0 #108470224Unpaved0.23 km2.46.04.0 #108525746Unpaved0.36 km2.45.04.0 #108470288Unpaved0.06 km2.45.54.0 #108470286Unpaved0.38 km2.46.04.0 #108470287Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0 #108470289Unpaved0.37 km2.46.04.0 #108572611Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0 #108572612Unpaved0.01 km2.44.54.0 #108525749Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0 #108525745Unpaved0.42 km2.46.04.0 #108470223Unpaved0.27 km2.46.04.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions

How long is West Maurice Road?+

West Maurice Road is approximately 10 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is West Maurice Road sealed?+

Yes. West Maurice Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is West Maurice Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. West Maurice Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive West Maurice Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. West Maurice Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on West Maurice Road?+

Contour has identified 31 grey spots on West Maurice 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: 16 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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