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Barron Falls Road

QLDTertiary road2.7 km16 segments
4.8Sports
2.7 kmTotal length
16Segments
3Recorded crashes
20Grey spot segments
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Barron Falls Road is a 3 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.0/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Scores par véhicule
4.8/10
SPTSportRoutes revêtues, sinuosité, cols de montagne
5.7/10
MOTMotoVirages serrés, lacets, routes techniques
7.0/10
VEVESurface lisse, routes revêtues, compatible avec l'autonomie
5.5/10
4x44x4Accès gravier, aptitude hors-route
4.7/10
VANCaravaneRevêtement lisse, pentes douces, pas de cols raides
Distribution de qualité des tronçons
Score Sport - 16 tronçons
Excellent (8+)17%Bon (6-8)4%Correct (4-6)35%Faible (<4)43%

IQR score Sport : 3.8 - 5.7

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
1.9
Sinuosité médiane. Plus le score est élevé, plus la route a de virages par kilomètre.
Vitesse
7.0
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
9.0
Changement d'altitude par kilomètre. Plus ça monte = score plus élevé.
Road intel
Grey spots20 of 16 segments
Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.
Historique des accidents
Agrégé sur les 16 tronçons· 24 ans de données
3
Total des accidents
0
Décès
1
Blessures graves
20
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.

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 Barron Falls Road?+

Barron Falls Road is approximately 3 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Barron Falls Road sealed?+

Yes. Barron Falls Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Barron Falls Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Barron Falls Road scores 5.7/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Barron Falls Road in a caravan?+

With care. Barron Falls Road scores 4.7/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Barron Falls Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Barron Falls 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.

Are there any dangerous sections on Barron Falls Road?+

Contour has identified 20 grey spots on Barron Falls Road - 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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