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Blue Mountain Road

QLDSecondary road28.2 km65 segments
4.0Sports
28.2 kmTotal length
65Segments
5Recorded crashes
69Grey spot segments
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Blue Mountain Road is a 28 km sealed secondary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.3/10 for 4WDs with straight corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
4.0/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
5.7/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
4.0/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 65 segments
Excellent (8+)8%Good (6-8)4%Fair (4-6)88%

Sports score IQR: 4.0 - 4.0

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed14%Unsealed86%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
3.5
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
3.1
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classSecondary road
8.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
4.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 65 segments· 24 years of data
5
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Serious injuries
69
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

20%

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
7.2/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure58%
Night driving risk47%
Wind exposure47%
Sun glare risk45%
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
-99.00IRI m/km

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

Segments
Top 74 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#97170066Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4#97170059Paved0.50 km8.68.58.4#97170065Paved0.50 km8.18.17.9#97170062Paved0.50 km8.18.07.8#97170067Paved0.31 km8.18.07.8#97170064Paved0.50 km8.18.07.8#97170061Paved0.50 km7.47.37.1#97170063Paved0.50 km7.17.06.9#97363562Paved0.09 km6.26.16.5#97363563Paved0.04 km5.95.76.3#97366830Unpaved0.04 km4.04.34.0#97366860Unpaved0.03 km4.04.64.0#97366843Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0#96502330Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0#97366859Unpaved0.19 km4.06.54.0#97366856Unpaved0.50 km4.06.04.0#97430015Unpaved0.03 km4.04.94.0#97366819Unpaved0.37 km4.06.54.0#97366825Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502342Unpaved0.50 km4.04.94.0#97363606Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#97430012Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502340Unpaved0.50 km4.05.94.0#96502341Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502343Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502323Unpaved0.50 km4.05.64.0#96502329Unpaved0.50 km4.05.14.0#96502335Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97365578Unpaved0.50 km4.04.94.0#96502344Unpaved0.44 km4.06.54.0#97366835Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97366838Unpaved0.21 km4.06.14.0#97430013Unpaved0.50 km4.04.44.0#97363605Unpaved0.50 km4.05.34.0#97366821Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97366816Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502321Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502319Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502345Unpaved0.04 km4.04.64.0#96502334Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502336Unpaved0.50 km4.05.44.0#96502325Unpaved0.50 km4.04.54.0#96502327Unpaved0.50 km4.05.14.0#97365576Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502324Unpaved0.14 km4.04.94.0#97365575Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97366832Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502322Unpaved0.05 km4.05.44.0#96502320Unpaved0.50 km4.06.24.0#96502326Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502328Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502337Unpaved0.50 km4.06.04.0#97366849Unpaved0.05 km4.04.94.0#96502346Unpaved0.06 km4.04.03.9#97366851Unpaved0.08 km4.05.84.0#97363608Unpaved0.03 km4.05.04.0#97363607Unpaved0.44 km4.06.54.0#96502338Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97366817Unpaved0.50 km4.05.54.0#97366854Unpaved0.50 km4.05.34.0#97366828Unpaved0.39 km4.06.54.0#97365579Unpaved0.09 km4.05.04.0#97365580Unpaved0.02 km4.04.34.0#96502331Unpaved0.50 km4.06.44.0#97365577Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97366846Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#97430014Unpaved0.08 km4.04.94.0#97366840Unpaved0.15 km4.04.84.0#97366823Unpaved0.50 km4.05.14.0#97366826Unpaved0.50 km4.06.54.0#96502339Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502318Unpaved0.50 km4.04.34.0#96502332Unpaved0.50 km4.04.64.0#96502333Unpaved0.17 km4.04.44.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/blue-mountain-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Blue%20Mountain%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 Blue Mountain Road?+

Blue Mountain Road is approximately 28 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Blue Mountain Road sealed?+

Yes. Blue Mountain Road is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Blue Mountain Road good for motorcycles?+

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

Can I drive Blue Mountain Road in a caravan?+

With care. Blue Mountain Road scores 4.0/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Are there any dangerous sections on Blue Mountain Road?+

Contour has identified 69 grey spots on Blue Mountain 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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