York Road

WAUnclassified road8.3 km18 segments

2.2Sports

8.3 kmTotal length

18Segments

18Grey spot segments

York Road is a 8 km sealed road in Western Australia, Australia. It scores 4.4/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores

2.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

3.6/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

3.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

4.4/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.6/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 18 segments

Excellent (8+)6%Good (6-8)17%Fair (4-6)6%Poor (<4)72%

Sports score IQR: 2.2 - 5.1

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed38%Unsealed62%

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

4.0

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 18 segments

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

7.3/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure47%

Night driving risk45%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk80%

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 27 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#100102002Asphalt0.60 km8.58.48.3 #100102003Asphalt0.65 km7.67.57.5 #100102000Asphalt0.50 km6.76.56.6 #100102004Asphalt0.08 km6.46.06.8 #100102001Asphalt0.35 km6.05.56.1 #99326373Asphalt0.50 km5.75.35.9 #98639707Paved0.51 km4.74.45.0 #99326374Asphalt0.20 km4.54.34.9 #98599098Paved0.08 km4.54.34.9 #98599096Paved0.11 km4.54.34.9 #98599099Paved0.10 km4.34.14.7 #98652478Asphalt0.21 km4.34.14.7 #98639708Paved0.01 km4.34.14.7 #98962958Unpaved0.30 km2.45.94.0 #98904524Unpaved0.65 km2.46.04.0 #98904525Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0 #98904526Unpaved0.50 km2.33.84.0 #98904517Unpaved0.50 km2.33.63.8 #98904529Unpaved0.30 km2.23.53.8 #98904527Unpaved0.42 km2.23.53.8 #98904523Unpaved0.45 km2.23.53.8 #98904528Unpaved0.50 km2.23.53.8 #98904520Unpaved0.37 km2.23.53.8 #98904519Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5 #98904521Unpaved0.40 km2.13.33.5 #98904522Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5 #98904518Unpaved0.50 km2.13.33.5

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/york-road-waRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=York%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 York Road?+

York Road is approximately 8 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is York Road sealed?+

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

Is York Road good for motorcycles?+

Not really. York Road scores 3.6/10 for motorcycles. Look for higher-rated alternatives nearby.

Can I drive York Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. York 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 York Road?+

Contour has identified 18 grey spots on York 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: 23 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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