Read the route forecast with Hazard Score™
An illustrative 0–100 summary helps explain forecast risks. Read it alongside the route details and advisories.
This 20-second video walks through an example trip and shows how TripCaptain sums up forecast conditions along a drive in one number. It explains how to read the score; it does not assess your own route.
What the video shows
A sample route lights up stop by stop as the forecast at each point is reviewed. A dial then settles on a single 0–100 Hazard Score™ for the whole drive. Higher scores indicate more favorable forecast conditions; lower scores point to stretches that deserve a closer look.
A starting point for your trip plan
The score summarizes forecast risks at analyzed route points. It is a quick way to compare one trip, route or departure time with another. It is not a verdict on whether to drive.
Look beyond the number
Weather such as precipitation, wind, visibility and temperature helps explain the result. Open the route details to see where and when conditions may affect your drive, and which stretches to watch most closely. Your vehicle profile matters too: the same forecast can mean a different drive for a tall van, a motorcycle or an electric car.
Decide with the details
Use the score to compare options, then review alerts and local advisories. The score cannot confirm road safety or account for every hazard, such as a closure or a crash. Check for updates before you leave and revisit your plan when the forecast changes.
Key takeaways
- The Hazard Score™ runs from 0 to 100, and higher means more favorable forecast conditions.
- It covers forecast weather at points along your route, timed to when you are expected to reach them.
- Read it with the route details, alerts and official road reports.
- A good score is not a guarantee. Forecasts can change.
What does the score cover?
It summarizes forecast weather risks at analyzed route points. The video illustrates weather factors; it is not a live assessment of your trip.
Does a high score guarantee safe travel?
No. Higher scores indicate more favorable forecast conditions. Conditions can change, and road hazards may be missing from the available data.
Why can the same weather mean a different result for my vehicle?
A tall van feels crosswind that a sedan barely notices, a motorcycle rider feels cold and rain more, and an electric car feels deep cold in how far it can go. The same forecast can be a different drive for a different vehicle.
Do I need an account to watch?
No. The videos are open to everyone. You need a free account to analyze and save your own routes. Plan a trip to see the score for your drive, or browse more videos.
See how a trip plan comes together.
Explore a saved route, inspect its weather, or compare recorded EV departure estimates.
Saved examples, not current forecasts. Exploring a demo does not use your trip allowance.