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Blacks Road

QLDUnclassified road3.9 km9 segments
4.6Sports
6.7Safety
3.9 kmTotal length
9Segments
9Grey spot segments
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Blacks Road is a 4 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.7/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.4/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
5.3/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 9 segments
Fair (4-6)67%Poor (<4)33%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed32%Unsealed68%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
5.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classUnclassified road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
9.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 9 segments· 24 years of data
9
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.

When is this road risky?
Crash conditions - share of recorded crashes by circumstance

Wet road crashes

Crashes that occurred in wet conditions

0%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

0%

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
6.7/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure59%
Night driving risk64%
Wind exposure55%
Sun glare risk74%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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
2.24IRI m/km

Coverage: 11% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 45 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96481832-0.42 km7.98.17.7#96397953-0.50 km6.77.06.4#96261966-0.17 km6.67.06.5#96481830-0.50 km6.67.06.5#96397954-0.25 km6.36.76.3#96481831-0.50 km6.16.45.9#97070906Paved0.50 km5.07.78.3#97070900Paved0.50 km5.07.68.3#96388479Asphalt0.22 km5.07.68.2#96388476Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.2#97070907Paved0.50 km4.97.58.2#96445621Asphalt0.43 km4.87.47.9#97070904Paved0.50 km4.67.07.7#97070908Paved0.25 km4.67.07.9#97070905Paved0.50 km4.26.47.2#96397952-0.12 km4.24.34.4#97077986Unpaved0.09 km4.05.34.0#97070903Paved0.12 km3.85.66.6#97070902Paved0.50 km3.75.66.5#97070901Paved0.50 km3.65.46.4#96388480Asphalt0.27 km3.65.36.1#96388478Asphalt0.49 km3.44.95.8#96388477Asphalt0.10 km3.44.95.8#96397951-0.01 km2.92.93.0#97077972Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077974Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077975Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077976Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077977Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077978Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077979Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077980Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077981Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077982Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077983Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077984Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077985Unpaved0.26 km2.46.04.0#97077973Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96388456Unpaved0.47 km2.46.04.0#97077966Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97077967Unpaved0.50 km2.44.14.0#97077968Unpaved0.50 km2.44.04.0#97077969Unpaved0.50 km2.43.84.0#97077970Unpaved0.50 km2.43.94.0#97077971Unpaved0.32 km2.45.14.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/blacks-road-qld-2Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Blacks%20Road&state=QLDSearch roads by name

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 Blacks Road?+

Blacks Road is approximately 4 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Blacks Road sealed?+

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

Is Blacks Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Blacks Road scores 7.0/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Blacks Road in a caravan?+

With care. Blacks Road scores 5.3/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Blacks Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Blacks Road scores 7.7/10 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 Blacks Road?+

Contour has identified 9 grey spots on Blacks 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: 23 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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