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Wyalkatchem North Road

WATertiary road28.5 km61 segments
2.4Sports
28.5 kmTotal length
61Segments
61Grey spot segments
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Wyalkatchem North Road is a 28 km sealed tertiary route in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 5.7/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.7/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 61 segments
Fair (4-6)10%Poor (<4)90%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed37%Unsealed63%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.7
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
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 61 segments· 5 years of data
61
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.

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 5 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
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure55%
Night driving risk56%
Wind exposure49%
Sun glare risk46%
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 61 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#99053886Asphalt0.44 km5.17.78.3#99053883Asphalt0.50 km4.87.48.1#99053877Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0#99053878Asphalt0.61 km4.77.17.8#99053894Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#99053887Asphalt0.50 km4.05.97.1#99053896Asphalt0.50 km3.95.86.8#99053891Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#99053893Asphalt0.41 km3.95.76.7#99053888Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.7#99053897Asphalt0.37 km3.95.66.7#99053892Asphalt0.46 km3.95.66.7#99053895Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053898Asphalt0.26 km3.95.66.7#99053879Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053889Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053880Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053881Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053882Asphalt0.60 km3.95.66.7#99053884Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053890Asphalt0.50 km3.95.66.7#99053885Asphalt0.35 km3.85.56.4#98856206Unpaved0.49 km2.45.84.0#98856207Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#98856208Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#99056863Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#99056866Unpaved0.59 km2.46.04.0#99056869Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#99056870Unpaved0.50 km2.45.84.0#99056871Unpaved0.41 km2.44.54.0#99056874Unpaved0.48 km2.46.04.0#99056876Unpaved0.52 km2.46.04.0#98856205Unpaved0.35 km2.45.24.0#98856202Unpaved0.14 km2.45.54.0#98856216Unpaved0.01 km2.44.84.0#99056864Unpaved0.53 km2.44.54.0#99056865Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#98648374Unpaved0.36 km2.44.34.0#98856212Unpaved0.56 km2.44.54.0#98856213Unpaved0.61 km2.44.54.0#98856209Unpaved0.50 km2.44.84.0#98856210Unpaved0.50 km2.44.74.0#98856211Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0#98856214Unpaved0.44 km2.46.04.0#98856215Unpaved0.49 km2.44.34.0#99056862Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#99056867Unpaved0.44 km2.45.74.0#99056868Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#99056872Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0#99056873Unpaved0.39 km2.46.04.0#99056875Unpaved0.41 km2.46.04.0#99056877Unpaved0.05 km2.44.74.0#99056878Unpaved0.28 km2.46.04.0#98648369Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#98648370Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#98648371Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#98648372Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0#98648375Unpaved0.32 km2.44.34.0#98648373Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0#98856203Unpaved0.55 km2.45.74.0#98856204Unpaved0.59 km2.45.74.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/wyalkatchem-north-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Wyalkatchem%20North%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 Wyalkatchem North Road?+

Wyalkatchem North Road is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Wyalkatchem North Road sealed?+

Yes. Wyalkatchem North Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Wyalkatchem North Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Wyalkatchem North Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Wyalkatchem North Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Wyalkatchem North 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 Wyalkatchem North Road?+

Contour has identified 61 grey spots on Wyalkatchem North 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.

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