Captain Cook Highway

QLDTrunk road64.1 km204 segments

5.4Sports

7.8Safety

64.1 kmTotal length

204Segments

1352Recorded crashes

134Grey spot segments

Captain Cook Highway is a 64 km sealed trunk route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.1/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

5.0/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

5.9/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

4.0/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

6.1/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 204 tratti

Eccellente (8+)10%Buono (6-8)22%Discreto (4-6)62%Scarso (<4)7%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.0 - 6.6

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed100%

Dettaglio del punteggio

Punteggi mediani dei componenti su tutti i tratti

Manto

10.0

Qualità mediana del manto. Asfalto liscio = 10. Chipseal = 8. Ghiaia = 5.

Tortuosità

0.9

Tortuosità mediana. Punteggi più alti significano più curve per chilometro.

Velocità

10.0

Adeguatezza del limite di velocità. Punto ideale a 60-110 km/h.

Classe stradaTrunk road

3.0

Classificazione stradale. Le autostrade hanno zero. Le strade terziarie hanno 9.

Traffico

3.0

Densità di traffico stimata. Meno traffico = punteggio più alto.

Dislivello

7.0

Variazione di altitudine per chilometro. Più salita = punteggio più alto.

Road intel

Grey spots134 of 204 segments

Segments where curvature is tighter than the posted speed limit. Geometry alone flags these as higher risk, no crash history required.

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.

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 204 tratti· 24 anni di dati

1352

Incidenti totali

Vittime

546

Feriti gravi

134

Zone grigie

Roads.detail.last5Years

196

Roads.detail.crashesFiveYr

Roads.detail.fatalitiesFiveYr

Roads.detail.stateAvgRateLabel: 0.261 Roads.detail.rateUnitRoads.detail.thisRoadRateLabel: 1.894▲ Roads.detail.aboveStateAverage

Fonte: dati incidenti statali collegati alla geometria stradale. Le zone grigie sono tratti dove la geometria di curvatura non corrisponde al limite di velocità.

Quando questa strada è rischiosa?

Condizioni incidenti - quota di incidenti registrati per circostanza

Incidenti su strada bagnata

Incidenti avvenuti in condizioni di bagnato

21%

Incidenti notturni

Incidenti avvenuti dopo il buio

24%

Basato su 24 anni di registri incidenti collegati alla geometria stradale. Dettaglio incidenti (notte, bagnato, weekend): dati VIC 2012-2024. Gli altri stati mostrano solo conteggi aggregati.

Ambiente stradale

Indicatori di rischio derivati da geometria e clima

Esposizione strada bagnata44%

Rischio guida notturna40%

Esposizione al vento48%

Rischio abbagliamento solare64%

Rischio impatto fauna11%

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

2.44IRI m/km

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

Segments

Top 414 segments by sports score

IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV

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 Captain Cook Highway?+

Captain Cook Highway is approximately 64 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Captain Cook Highway sealed?+

Yes. Captain Cook Highway is fully sealed for its entire length.

Is Captain Cook Highway good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Captain Cook Highway scores 5.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Captain Cook Highway in a caravan?+

Yes. Captain Cook Highway scores 6.1/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Captain Cook Highway?+

Contour has identified 134 grey spots on Captain Cook Highway - 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: 24 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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