Childers Road

QLDTrunk road40.4 km111 segments

5.4Sports

40.4 kmTotal length

111Segments

316Recorded crashes

23Grey spot segments

Childers Road is a 40 km sealed trunk route in Queensland, Australia. It scores 6.2/10 for caravans with straight corners and excellent surface.

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Punteggi per veicolo

5.4/10

SPTSportStrade asfaltate, tortuosità, passi di montagna

4.9/10

MOTMotoCurve strette, tornanti, strade tecniche

5.8/10

EVEVManto liscio, strade asfaltate, amico dell'autonomia

4.0/10

4x44x4Accesso ghiaia, idoneità fuoristrada

6.2/10

VANCaravanAsfalto liscio, pendenze dolci, nessun passo ripido

Distribuzione qualità dei tratti

Punteggio Sport - 111 tratti

Eccellente (8+)2%Buono (6-8)26%Discreto (4-6)67%Scarso (<4)6%

IQR punteggio Sport: 5.0 - 6.2

Surface

Surface coverage

Sealed99%Unsealed1%

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

0.5

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

4.0

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

Road intel

Grey spots23 of 111 segments

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

Storico incidenti

Aggregato su 111 tratti· 24 anni di dati

316

Incidenti totali

Vittime

132

Feriti gravi

Zone grigie

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

Road roughness

NAASRA roughness index - median across segments

2.31IRI m/km

Coverage: 99% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

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 Childers Road?+

Childers Road is approximately 40 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Childers Road sealed?+

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

Is Childers Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Childers Road scores 4.9/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Childers Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Childers Road scores 6.2/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Are there any dangerous sections on Childers Road?+

Contour has identified 23 grey spots on Childers 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: 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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