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West Street

SAUnclassified road47.3 km96 segments
2.4Sports
6.5Safety
47.3 kmTotal length
96Segments
96Grey spot segments
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West Street is a 47 km sealed road in South Australia, Australia. It scores 5.0/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
4.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 96 segments
Poor (<4)100%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed14%Unsealed86%
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
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
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 96 segments· 10 years of data
96
Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for SA. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit - these are flagged regardless of crash history.

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

0%

Based on 10 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
6.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure53%
Night driving risk46%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk21%
Wildlife strike risk10%

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

Segments
Top 168 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#104325754Asphalt0.25 km8.38.38.3#103978221Asphalt0.25 km8.18.18.2#104852698Asphalt0.17 km7.37.37.2#104852696Asphalt0.20 km7.37.37.2#104284447Asphalt0.15 km6.86.86.8#104036755Asphalt0.50 km6.86.76.8#104337074Asphalt0.20 km6.76.76.7#103978222Asphalt0.28 km5.95.86.4#104781559Asphalt0.19 km5.55.56.0#104071430Asphalt0.03 km5.55.36.1#104325755Asphalt0.20 km5.35.15.7#104071432Asphalt0.06 km5.35.15.6#104337071Asphalt0.21 km5.25.15.7#104337073Asphalt0.03 km5.15.05.7#104337072Asphalt0.05 km5.15.05.7#104050726Asphalt0.05 km4.94.75.6#104036432Asphalt0.45 km4.94.85.3#103958475Asphalt0.31 km4.97.68.3#103958383Asphalt0.15 km4.94.65.4#104289374Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.0#104050728Asphalt0.10 km4.84.55.4#104284449Asphalt0.11 km4.84.55.4#104050727Asphalt0.06 km4.84.55.4#104085602Paved0.19 km4.84.55.1#103958385Asphalt0.31 km4.54.35.0#103958384Asphalt0.07 km4.54.34.9#104036754Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9#104289376Asphalt0.08 km4.54.34.9#104289375Asphalt0.04 km4.54.34.9#104784376Asphalt0.10 km4.56.87.6#104289377Asphalt0.03 km4.54.34.9#103958387Asphalt0.25 km4.54.34.9#104781561Asphalt0.01 km4.54.35.3#104781563Asphalt0.05 km4.54.35.2#103995498Asphalt0.41 km4.44.24.7#103958382Asphalt0.36 km4.44.04.8#104641591Asphalt0.01 km4.44.05.0#104781562Asphalt0.03 km4.44.25.2#103995518Asphalt0.42 km4.44.14.7#104781564Asphalt0.02 km4.44.25.2#104071434Asphalt0.22 km4.44.04.6#104284448Asphalt0.06 km4.34.14.7#104071428Asphalt0.19 km4.34.14.7#103958386Asphalt0.07 km4.34.14.7#104781560Asphalt0.11 km4.34.15.0#104464631Asphalt0.12 km4.26.47.4#104036756Asphalt0.08 km4.13.74.6#104630249Paved0.14 km4.13.74.6#103995480Asphalt0.20 km4.13.74.6#103958476Asphalt0.15 km4.16.47.3#104588516Unpaved0.17 km4.06.34.0#104464630Asphalt0.05 km3.95.97.0#104464629Asphalt0.01 km3.75.46.6#104042970-0.34 km3.63.73.7#104464632Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9#104464633Asphalt0.13 km3.45.05.9#104433988Gravel0.10 km3.43.43.6#104022249Asphalt0.05 km3.35.15.9#104022248Asphalt0.03 km3.35.16.3#103958477Asphalt0.08 km3.04.65.8#104022247Asphalt0.01 km3.04.55.9#104588515Unpaved0.06 km3.03.03.1#104212931-0.22 km2.92.93.0#104039892-0.07 km2.84.35.0#103958474Asphalt0.02 km2.74.04.9#104039891-0.50 km2.64.04.6#104705856Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705857Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705858Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705859Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#104705860Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705861Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705862Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705863Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705864Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705865Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705866Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705868Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705869Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705870Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705871Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705872Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705873Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705874Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705875Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705876Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705877Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705878Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705879Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705880Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705881Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705882Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705883Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705884Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104705885Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705886Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705887Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705888Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705889Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705890Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705891Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705892Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705893Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104587307Unpaved0.09 km2.44.94.0#104587308Unpaved0.25 km2.46.04.0#104693971Unpaved0.12 km2.43.84.0#104705756Unpaved0.02 km2.44.04.0#104705894Unpaved0.24 km2.44.14.0#104800557Unpaved0.26 km2.46.04.0#104117967Unpaved0.12 km2.44.84.0#104067123Unpaved0.13 km2.46.04.0#104705708Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705709Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104705710Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104705711Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#104705712Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705713Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#104705714Unpaved0.50 km2.44.24.0#104705715Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#104705716Unpaved0.50 km2.45.04.0#104705717Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#104705718Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#104705719Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705720Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#104705721Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705722Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705723Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705724Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705725Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705726Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705727Unpaved0.50 km2.44.44.0#104705728Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705729Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705730Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705731Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705732Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705733Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705734Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705735Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705736Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705737Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705738Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705739Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705740Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705741Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705742Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705743Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705744Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705745Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705746Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705747Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705748Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705749Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705750Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705751Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705752Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705753Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705754Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705755Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705867Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705848Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705849Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705850Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705851Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705852Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705853Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#104705854Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#104705855Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/west-street-saRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=West%20Street&state=SASearch roads by name

Councils & Government

This road is part of SA'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 Street?+

West Street is approximately 47 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is West Street sealed?+

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

Is West Street good for motorcycles?+

Not really. West Street scores 4.0/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive West Street in a caravan?+

Not recommended. West Street 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 Street?+

Contour has identified 96 grey spots on West Street - 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: 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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