Arnolds Road North

QLDResidential road0.8 km2 segments

5.3Sports

5.6Safety

0.8 kmTotal length

2Segments

2Recorded crashes

Arnolds Road North is a 1 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and solid surface. It also rates well for motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores

5.3/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.1/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.9/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

2.8/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 2 segments

Excellent (8+)50%Poor (<4)50%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 6.7

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed45%Unsealed55%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

6.5

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

Curviness

10.0

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

5.5

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

Road classResidential road

5.5

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

Traffic

8.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.5

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskElevated

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· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

QLD avg: 0.261 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.102▼ Below average

Source: State crash data linked to road geometry. Grey spots are segments where curvature geometry mismatches the posted speed limit.

When is this road risky?

Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

Based on 24 years of crash records linked to road geometry. Crash breakdown (night, wet, weekends): VIC data 2012-2024. Other states show aggregate counts only.

Road environment

Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators

Wet road exposure75%

Night driving risk74%

Wind exposure65%

Sun glare risk27%

Wildlife strike risk10%

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

2.02IRI m/km

Coverage: 100% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments

Top 2 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97017573Asphalt0.37 km8.18.28.3 #96336077Unpaved0.46 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 Arnolds Road North?+

Arnolds Road North is approximately 1 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Arnolds Road North sealed?+

Yes. Arnolds Road North is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Arnolds Road North good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Arnolds Road North scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Arnolds Road North in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Arnolds Road North scores 2.8/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Is Arnolds Road North good for an EV?+

Yes. Arnolds Road North scores 6.1/10 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: 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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