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Col Kitching Drive

QLDTertiary road3.6 km13 segments
3.9Sports
7.7Safety
3.6 kmTotal length
13Segments
1Recorded crashes
13Grey spot segments
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Col Kitching Drive is a 4 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.6/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo
3.9/10
SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna
5.6/10
MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche
6.6/10
EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia
5.0/10
4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada
5.0/10
VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido
Distribuzione qualità dei tratti
Punteggio Sport - 13 tratti
Discreto (4-6)29%Scarso (<4)71%

IQR punteggio Sport: 3.8 - 4.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Dettaglio del punteggio
Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti
Manto
10.0
Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.
Tortuosità
0.5
Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.
Velocità
10.0
Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.
Classe stradaTertiary road
9.0
Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.
Traffico
9.0
Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.
Dislivello
4.0
Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.
Road intel
Grey spots13 of 13 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.
Sun glarePresent
East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.
Storico incidenti
Aggregato su 13 tratti· 24 anni di dati
1
Incidenti totali
0
Vittime
0
Feriti gravi
13
Zone grigie

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?
Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

0%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

100%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale
Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima
Esposizione strada bagnata35%
Rischio guida notturna52%
Esposizione al vento48%
Rischio abbagliamento solare89%
Rischio impatto fauna10%

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

Road roughness
NAASRA roughness index - median across segments
1.36IRI m/km

Coverage: 7% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 14 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96388560Asphalt0.50 km5.38.18.8#96526546Asphalt0.45 km4.87.48.0#96526542Asphalt0.38 km4.87.47.9#96526530Asphalt0.31 km4.66.97.6#96388562Asphalt0.13 km4.05.86.8#97136649Asphalt0.50 km3.95.76.6#96388561Asphalt0.03 km3.95.66.7#97136667Asphalt0.04 km3.95.66.7#97136663Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.5#97136665Asphalt0.30 km3.85.56.5#97136668Asphalt0.01 km3.85.56.4#96526543Asphalt0.46 km3.65.36.3#96526544Asphalt0.04 km3.35.06.1#96526545Asphalt0.00 km3.14.55.4
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/col-kitching-drive-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Col Kitching Drive?+

Col Kitching Drive is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Col Kitching Drive sealed?+

Yes. Col Kitching Drive is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Col Kitching Drive good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Col Kitching Drive scores 5.6/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Col Kitching Drive in a caravan?+

With care. Col Kitching Drive scores 5.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Col Kitching Drive good for an EV?+

Yes. Col Kitching Drive scores 6.6/10 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 Col Kitching Drive?+

Contour has identified 13 grey spots on Col Kitching Drive - 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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