Cania Road

QLDTertiary road15.1 km54 segments

4.7Sports

7.8Safety

15.1 kmTotal length

54Segments

4Recorded crashes

Cania Road is a 15 km sealed tertiary route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for EVs with gently winding corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for motorcycles and 4WDs.

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Vehicle scores

4.7/10

SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes

7.1/10

MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads

7.9/10

EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly

7.0/10

4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability

5.3/10

VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes

Segment quality distribution

Sports score - 54 segments

Fair (4-6)83%Poor (<4)17%

Sports score IQR: 3.8 - 4.9

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Score breakdown

Median component scores across all segments

Surface

9.3

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

Curviness

5.9

Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.

Speed

9.0

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

6.3

Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.

Road intel

Wet riskModerate

Average wet sensitivity across segments, based on surface, drainage, gradient and local rainfall.

Night riskPresent

Visibility at night across the road, weighted by lighting, tree canopy density and curves.

Wind exposureModerate

Average wind exposure across segments, based on measured wind speed, terrain and shelter. Relevant for motorcycles and caravans.

Sun glarePresent

East-west segments exposed to sunrise and sunset glare, adjusted for tree cover.

Crash history

Aggregated across all 54 segments· 24 years of data

Total crashes

Fatalities

Serious injuries

Grey spots

Last 5 years

Crashes (5yr)

Fatalities (5yr)

QLD avg: 0.269 crashes/km/yrThis road: 0.193▼ Below average

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

Wet road exposure46%

Night driving risk62%

Wind exposure56%

Sun glare risk50%

Wildlife strike risk15%

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

3.75IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 57 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

#142821162Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #142821168Asphalt0.50 km5.68.79.4 #142821160Asphalt0.39 km5.58.59.2 #142821163Asphalt0.25 km5.58.39.2 #142821136Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.2 #142821108Asphalt0.50 km5.48.39.1 #142821166Asphalt0.26 km5.38.29.0 #142821167Asphalt0.50 km5.38.28.9 #142821104Asphalt0.50 km5.17.98.6 #142153299Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.4 #142821106Asphalt0.50 km5.07.88.5 #142821115Asphalt0.19 km5.07.88.5 #142153298Asphalt0.50 km5.07.78.5 #142821152Asphalt0.18 km5.07.68.4 #142821169Asphalt0.20 km4.97.58.5 #142821118Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.3 #142821161Asphalt0.25 km4.97.68.1 #142153296Asphalt0.50 km4.97.68.0 #142153297Asphalt0.50 km4.97.58.2 #142153293Asphalt0.50 km4.77.27.7 #142821135Asphalt0.44 km4.77.17.9 #142821102Asphalt0.15 km4.67.17.6 #142821117Asphalt0.50 km4.67.07.9 #142821150Asphalt0.20 km4.56.87.7 #142821165Asphalt0.14 km4.46.67.9 #142153292Asphalt0.50 km4.46.67.5 #142821121Asphalt0.33 km4.46.67.4 #142821146Asphalt0.24 km4.36.77.3 #142153287Asphalt0.50 km4.36.57.0 #142153291Asphalt0.50 km4.26.27.0 #142153288Asphalt0.43 km4.26.27.0 #142821153Asphalt0.08 km4.16.27.1 #142821138Asphalt0.13 km4.06.07.1 #142821107Asphalt0.17 km4.06.07.1 #142821137Asphalt0.04 km4.05.97.1 #142153294Asphalt0.21 km4.05.96.9 #142153300Asphalt0.07 km4.05.96.9 #142821148Asphalt0.50 km3.96.06.8 #142153295Asphalt0.01 km3.95.66.7 #142153289Asphalt0.09 km3.95.66.7 #142821164Asphalt0.03 km3.85.87.0 #142821144Asphalt0.02 km3.85.66.9 #142821145Asphalt0.03 km3.85.66.9 #142217280Asphalt0.02 km3.85.76.7 #142821149Asphalt0.03 km3.75.66.6 #142821103Asphalt0.00 km3.75.66.8 #142153290Asphalt0.50 km3.75.46.2 #142821143Asphalt0.11 km3.75.46.6 #142821134Asphalt0.08 km3.65.46.3 #142821116Asphalt0.41 km3.65.36.3 #142821142Asphalt0.17 km3.55.26.2 #142821120Asphalt0.06 km3.55.26.3 #142821119Asphalt0.01 km3.55.26.2 #142821105Asphalt0.02 km3.45.26.3 #142821109Asphalt0.16 km3.45.05.9 #142821122Asphalt0.02 km3.14.75.4 #142821147Asphalt0.03 km3.14.75.5

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 Cania Road?+

Cania Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 15 minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Cania Road sealed?+

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

Is Cania Road good for motorcycles?+

It rates well. Cania Road scores 7.1/10 for motorcycles, with enough character to be worth the trip for most riders.

Can I drive Cania Road in a caravan?+

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

Is Cania Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Cania Road scores 7.9/10 for EVs. Regenerative braking on any elevation changes and smooth throttle control on the corners will both feel at home here.

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Road data last updated: 2 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.

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