Appleton Street

QLDTertiary road0.3 km2 segments

5.2Sports

7.4Safety

0.3 kmTotal length

2Segments

1Grey spot segments

Appleton Street is a 320 m sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.8/10 for EVs with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for 4WDs and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.9/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

8.8/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

1.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Fair (4-6)100%

Sports score IQR: 4.9 - 5.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

7.7

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

7.0

Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.

Road classTertiary road

9.0

Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.

Traffic

9.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

10.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Grey spots1 of 2 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 exposureHigh

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

Crash history

Aggregated across all 2 segments

Grey spots

Crash record linkage not yet available for QLD. 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

Wet road exposure45%

Night driving risk64%

Wind exposure63%

Sun glare risk16%

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 6 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#150233722Asphalt0.30 km8.18.18.2 #150233724Asphalt0.09 km5.95.86.4 #150233723Asphalt0.06 km5.45.26.0 #150560013Asphalt0.30 km5.28.08.8 #150877670Asphalt0.19 km5.27.98.8 #150877669Asphalt0.14 km4.77.28.2

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/appleton-street-qld-2Road 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 Appleton Street?+

Appleton Street is approximately 320 m long.

Is Appleton Street sealed?+

Yes. Appleton Street is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Appleton Street good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Appleton Street scores 7.9/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Appleton Street in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Appleton Street scores 1.9/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Appleton Street good for an EV?+

Yes. Appleton Street scores 8.8/10 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 Appleton Street?+

Contour has identified 1 grey spot on Appleton Street - 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: 11 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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