Francis Ward Drive

QLDTertiary road0.6 km4 segments

4.7Sports

7.6Safety

0.6 kmTotal length

4Segments

1Recorded crashes

1Grey spot segments

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Francis Ward Drive is a 560 m sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.8/10 for EVs with highly technical corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Scores par véhicule

4.7/10

SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne

7.2/10

MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques

7.8/10

VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie

6.5/10

4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route

5.1/10

VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides

Distribution de qualité des tronçons

Score Sport - 4 tronçons

Correct (4-6)89%Faible (<4)11%

IQR score Sport : 3.4 - 3.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Détail du score

Scores médians des composants sur tous les tronçons

Surface

10.0

Qualité de surface médiane. Bitume lisse = 10. Gravillonnage = 8. Gravier = 5.

Sinuosité

9.0

Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.

Vitesse

4.2

Adéquation à la limite de vitesse. Sweet spot à 60-110 km/h.

Classe de routeTertiary road

9.0

Classification routière. Les autoroutes ont zéro. Les routes tertiaires ont 9.

Trafic

9.0

Densité de trafic estimée. Moins de trafic = score plus élevé.

Dénivelé

4.3

Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 4 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Historique des accidents

Agrégé sur les 4 tronçons· 24 ans de données

Total des accidents

Décès

Blessures graves

Zones grises

Source : données d'accidents d'État liées à la géométrie routière. Les zones grises sont des tronçons où la géométrie de courbure ne correspond pas à la limite de vitesse affichée.

Quand cette route est-elle risquée ?

Conditions d'accident - part des accidents enregistrés par circonstance

Accidents sur route mouillée

Accidents survenus en conditions humides

100%

Accidents de nuit

Accidents survenus après la tombée de la nuit

100%

Basé sur 24 ans de registres d'accidents liés à la géométrie routière. Détail des accidents (nuit, pluie, week-ends) : données VIC 2012-2024. Les autres États n'affichent que les totaux agrégés.

Environnement routier

Indicateurs de risque dérivés de la géométrie et du climat

Exposition route mouillée43%

Risque de conduite de nuit65%

Exposition au vent51%

Risque d'éblouissement35%

Risque de collision avec la faune11%

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

Segments

Top 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142456424Paved0.50 km4.87.48.0 #142456426Paved0.03 km4.05.97.2 #142456425Paved0.02 km3.95.87.1 #142471449Paved0.03 km3.45.16.4 #142471448Paved0.03 km3.35.06.1 #142456423Paved0.02 km3.34.85.7

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

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Councils & Government

This road is part of QLD'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 Francis Ward Drive?+

Francis Ward Drive is approximately 560 m long.

Is Francis Ward Drive sealed?+

Yes. Francis Ward Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Francis Ward Drive good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Francis Ward Drive scores 7.2/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Francis Ward Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Francis Ward Drive scores 5.1/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Francis Ward Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Francis Ward Drive scores 7.8/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

Are there any dangerous sections on Francis Ward Drive?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Francis Ward Drive - section 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: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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