Shaws Road

QLDResidential road0.7 km4 segments

6.8Sports

7.5Safety

0.7 kmTotal length

4Segments

3Recorded crashes

Shaws Road is a 700 m sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs.

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Punteggi per veicolo

6.8/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

6.7/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

7.0/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

5.6/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

7.1/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 4 tratti

Buono (6-8)65%Discreto (4-6)35%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.0 - 5.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed30%Unsealed70%

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

6.1

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

6.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaResidential road

3.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

7.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

7.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 4 tratti· 24 anni di dati

Incidenti totali

Vittime

Feriti gravi

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

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

25%

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 bagnata37%

Rischio guida notturna48%

Esposizione al vento47%

Rischio abbagliamento solare17%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

Segments

Top 31 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142509870Paved0.29 km7.87.87.9 #142565232Paved0.16 km7.17.17.3 #142412265-0.50 km6.76.96.2 #142087996Asphalt0.12 km6.46.36.7 #142087997Asphalt0.27 km6.36.26.4 #142087994Asphalt0.19 km6.36.26.6 #142087995Asphalt0.10 km6.26.16.7 #142412266-0.50 km5.86.25.5 #142509871Paved0.17 km5.65.46.1 #142492642Paved0.05 km5.55.46.1 #142492643Paved0.06 km5.35.15.8 #142087992Asphalt0.15 km5.35.15.9 #142565233Paved0.08 km5.14.95.7 #142565237Paved0.02 km5.14.95.8 #142565238Paved0.02 km5.04.85.7 #142565234Paved0.02 km5.04.85.7 #142087993Asphalt0.06 km4.94.75.6 #142492640Paved0.02 km4.84.55.4 #142087998Asphalt0.15 km4.84.55.4 #142087999Asphalt0.06 km4.54.34.9 #142412268-0.20 km4.24.24.2 #142628051Unpaved0.28 km4.04.64.0 #142628053Unpaved0.07 km4.05.04.0 #142416896-0.41 km4.06.36.4 #142412267-0.50 km3.13.13.2 #142416895-0.50 km2.84.44.6 #142416893-0.49 km2.74.24.6 #142416892-0.50 km2.64.04.3 #142416894-0.50 km2.64.04.3 #142628052Unpaved0.05 km2.62.62.7 #142695957Unpaved0.08 km2.46.04.0

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 Shaws Road?+

Shaws Road is approximately 700 m long.

Is Shaws Road sealed?+

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

Is Shaws Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Shaws Road scores 6.7/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Shaws Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Shaws Road scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Shaws Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Shaws Road scores 7.0/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 28 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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