Bee Creek Road

QLDResidential road4.9 km13 segments

7.2Sports

4.9 kmTotal length

13Segments

3Recorded crashes

12Grey spot segments

Bee Creek Road is a 5 km mostly sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.1/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and sports cars and EVs.

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Vehicle scores

7.2/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.0/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

8.1/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

6.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 13 segments

Good (6-8)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.9 - 7.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed1%Unsealed99%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

3.5

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

7.0

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

Road classResidential road

3.0

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

Traffic

7.0

Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.

Elevation

9.0

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 13 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

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

33%

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 roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

3.34IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 15 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#96228644-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228647-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228642-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228641-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228643-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228648-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228649-0.41 km7.27.57.0 #96228646-0.50 km7.27.57.0 #96228645-0.50 km6.77.06.4 #96228651-0.31 km6.26.46.0 #96228653-0.03 km4.04.04.2 #97082387Asphalt0.03 km3.85.77.0 #96228650-0.08 km3.63.63.7 #96363921Asphalt0.02 km3.55.26.2 #96228652-0.03 km3.53.53.4

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 Bee Creek Road?+

Bee Creek Road is approximately 5 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Bee Creek Road sealed?+

Mostly. About 90% of Bee Creek Road is sealed, with some unsealed sections. Check recent community condition reports before travelling.

Is Bee Creek Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Bee Creek Road scores 7.5/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Bee Creek Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Bee Creek Road scores 6.3/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Bee Creek Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Bee Creek 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 Bee Creek Road?+

Contour has identified 12 grey spots on Bee Creek 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: 16 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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