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Brightview Road

QLDTertiary road16.3 km50 segments
5.6Sports
16.3 kmTotal length
50Segments
102Recorded crashes
13Grey spot segments

Brightview Road is a 16 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores
5.6/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.1/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
6.8/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
5.3/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.1/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 50 segments
Excellent (8+)9%Good (6-8)34%Fair (4-6)40%Poor (<4)17%

Sports score IQR: 4.5 - 6.9

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed100%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
0.5
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classTertiary road
9.0
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 50 segments· 24 years of data
102
Total crashes
2
Fatalities
42
Serious injuries
13
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

21%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

28%

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
7.4/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure36%
Night driving risk52%
Wind exposure48%
Sun glare risk80%
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
3.92IRI m/km

Coverage: 6% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 53 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96356766Asphalt0.50 km9.09.08.9#96234624Asphalt0.50 km8.88.78.6#96451934Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.3#96451906Asphalt0.39 km8.28.08.1#96234625Asphalt0.50 km8.18.08.1#96451915Asphalt0.50 km7.67.57.6#96451904Asphalt0.50 km7.57.27.5#96451919Asphalt0.50 km7.37.17.4#96451914Asphalt0.28 km7.37.27.3#96451903Asphalt0.26 km7.27.07.3#96451921Asphalt0.35 km7.26.97.1#96451935Asphalt0.50 km7.27.16.9#96869086Asphalt0.12 km7.06.97.5#96451907Asphalt0.32 km6.86.57.0#96451902Asphalt0.03 km6.76.47.1#96451918Asphalt0.50 km6.76.46.8#96451920Asphalt0.12 km6.56.26.7#96451939Asphalt0.46 km6.56.26.6#96451917Asphalt0.02 km6.56.16.7#96451916Asphalt0.11 km6.56.16.7#96451931Asphalt0.50 km6.36.06.4#96451905Asphalt0.50 km6.26.06.3#96356765Asphalt0.19 km6.25.96.6#96356767Asphalt0.29 km5.95.66.2#96234626Asphalt0.12 km5.85.66.4#96451937Asphalt0.40 km5.75.45.9#96234627Asphalt0.16 km5.65.46.1#96451878Asphalt0.50 km5.48.28.9#96451912Asphalt0.17 km5.35.15.7#96451910Asphalt0.50 km5.35.15.7#96234628Asphalt0.10 km5.35.15.8#96451913Asphalt0.50 km5.24.95.4#96451908Asphalt0.50 km5.24.95.4#96451909Asphalt0.01 km5.24.95.4#96451911Asphalt0.04 km5.24.95.4#96451880Asphalt0.50 km5.17.88.5#96451876Asphalt0.50 km4.87.47.9#96789443Asphalt0.16 km4.77.38.3#96451862Asphalt0.50 km4.46.77.3#96451875Asphalt0.32 km4.36.57.2#96451874Asphalt0.17 km4.26.37.2#96451866Asphalt0.09 km4.05.97.1#96451873Asphalt0.07 km4.05.97.1#96451877Asphalt0.08 km3.95.86.8#96451868Asphalt0.46 km3.95.86.8#96451882Asphalt0.19 km3.95.86.7#96451832Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9#96451879Asphalt0.01 km3.85.56.4#96451881Asphalt0.50 km3.65.36.3#96451864Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#96451872Asphalt0.50 km3.55.26.2#96451833Asphalt0.02 km3.45.05.9#96451870Asphalt0.50 km3.45.05.9
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/brightview-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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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 Brightview Road?+

Brightview Road is approximately 16 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Brightview Road sealed?+

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

Is Brightview Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Brightview Road scores 6.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Brightview Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Brightview Road scores 7.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Brightview Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Brightview Road scores 6.8/10 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 Brightview Road?+

Contour has identified 13 grey spots on Brightview 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.