Burncluith Road

QLDUnclassified road19.9 km43 segments

3.7Sports

19.9 kmTotal length

43Segments

3Recorded crashes

40Grey spot segments

Burncluith Road is a 20 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.4/10 for EVs with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Vehicle scores

3.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

5.5/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

6.4/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

5.3/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

4.9/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 43 segments

Fair (4-6)23%Poor (<4)77%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 3.8

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed72%Unsealed28%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

10.0

Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.

Curviness

0.1

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

10.0

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 43 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

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

7.6/10 safety score - higher is safer

Wet road exposure42%

Night driving risk52%

Wind exposure49%

Sun glare risk20%

Wildlife strike risk11%

Risk values derived from road geometry, orientation, weather station data, and satellite canopy cover. 0 = minimal risk, 1 = maximum risk.

Segments

Top 43 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#97019546Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.8 #97019541Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.3 #97019542Asphalt0.50 km4.87.38.0 #97019540Asphalt0.50 km4.77.07.8 #97019547Asphalt0.50 km4.67.08.0 #97019548Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.7 #97019549Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.7 #97019552Asphalt0.13 km4.46.57.4 #97019543Asphalt0.50 km4.26.46.8 #97019545Asphalt0.50 km4.05.96.9 #97019638Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.7 #97019639Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019551Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019550Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019544Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.5 #97019532Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019537Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019640Asphalt0.20 km3.85.66.6 #97019533Asphalt0.50 km3.85.66.6 #97019635Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #97019539Asphalt0.50 km3.85.56.4 #97019636Asphalt0.50 km3.75.56.4 #97019637Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019534Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019530Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019531Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019529Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019538Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019536Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019535Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.3 #97019650Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #97019651Unpaved0.50 km2.44.64.0 #97019652Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #97019647Unpaved0.31 km2.44.54.0 #97019644Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #97019642Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #97019645Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #97019649Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0 #97019641Unpaved0.02 km2.44.74.0 #97019653Unpaved0.27 km2.44.54.0 #97019646Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #97019648Unpaved0.50 km2.44.54.0 #97019643Unpaved0.50 km2.44.34.0

API reference

Road aggregate data via the Contour API

GET/api/v1/roads/burncluith-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list

GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Burncluith%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 Burncluith Road?+

Burncluith Road is approximately 20 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Burncluith Road sealed?+

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

Is Burncluith Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Burncluith Road scores 5.5/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Burncluith Road in a caravan?+

With care. Burncluith Road scores 4.9/10 for caravans. Some sections may be tight or rough for a heavy tow.

Is Burncluith Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Burncluith Road scores 6.4/10 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 Burncluith Road?+

Contour has identified 40 grey spots on Burncluith 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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