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Clarkes Road

QLDUnclassified road15.1 km34 segments
2.4Sports
5.5Safety
15.1 kmTotal length
34Segments
1Recorded crashes
34Grey spot segments
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Clarkes Road is a 15 km sealed road in Queensland, Australia. It scores 8.0/10 for 4WDs with highly technical corners and rough surface.

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Vehicle scores
2.4/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
6.0/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
4.0/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
8.0/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
2.6/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 34 segments
Fair (4-6)11%Poor (<4)89%

Sports score IQR: 2.4 - 2.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed11%Unsealed89%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
2.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
10.0
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
7.0
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
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Crash history
Aggregated across all 34 segments· 24 years of data
1
Total crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Serious injuries
34
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

25%

Night crashes

Crashes that occurred after dark

25%

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
5.5/10 safety score - higher is safer
Wet road exposure70%
Night driving risk70%
Wind exposure58%
Sun glare risk61%
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 65 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#96234868Paved0.50 km8.58.58.5#96234869Paved0.50 km8.18.18.1#96234870Paved0.50 km7.77.67.5#97248104Asphalt0.36 km7.37.37.4#97248103Asphalt0.11 km6.26.16.5#96701068-0.49 km5.55.55.2#96701067-0.50 km5.15.35.2#96234871Paved0.42 km5.14.85.4#110853706Asphalt0.62 km4.97.58.2#96780853Dirt0.36 km4.05.94.0#96780849Dirt0.04 km4.04.54.0#96431353Unpaved0.50 km4.06.34.0#96431356Unpaved0.46 km4.06.44.0#97113980Unpaved0.15 km4.04.64.0#96780850Dirt0.50 km4.06.54.0#96780851Dirt0.50 km4.04.64.0#110853708Asphalt0.11 km3.75.66.8#110853707Asphalt0.11 km3.75.66.8#96780852Dirt0.10 km2.72.92.7#96780854Dirt0.05 km2.72.92.8#96780860Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780862Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780863Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780864Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780865Dirt0.50 km2.45.84.0#96780866Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780867Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780868Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780869Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780870Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780871Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780872Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780873Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780874Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780875Dirt0.50 km2.45.84.0#96780876Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780877Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780878Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780879Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780880Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780883Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780884Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#97405500Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97405501Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#97405502Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780861Dirt0.25 km2.45.04.0#96780885Dirt0.29 km2.46.04.0#96780886Dirt0.09 km2.46.04.0#110953987Gravel0.24 km2.46.04.0#96308749Dirt0.10 km2.44.54.0#97405503Unpaved0.15 km2.44.24.0#97259490Compacted0.11 km2.45.34.0#110953986Gravel0.47 km2.44.74.0#110953988Gravel0.48 km2.45.94.0#110953989Gravel0.39 km2.46.04.0#110953990Gravel0.65 km2.46.04.0#110953991Gravel0.40 km2.46.04.0#110953992Gravel0.31 km2.46.04.0#96763088Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#96763090Gravel0.46 km2.44.14.0#96780881Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780882Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780858Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96780859Dirt0.50 km2.46.04.0#96308748Dirt0.50 km2.33.84.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/clarkes-road-qldRoad aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
GET/api/v1/roads/search?q=Clarkes%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 Clarkes Road?+

Clarkes Road is approximately 15 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect around 1 hour of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Clarkes Road sealed?+

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

Is Clarkes Road good for motorcycles?+

It is passable. Clarkes Road scores 6.0/10 for motorcycles. Consider it a connector rather than a destination ride.

Can I drive Clarkes Road in a caravan?+

Not recommended. Clarkes Road scores 2.6/10 for caravans due to geometry, surface or gradient. Consider an alternative route if towing.

Are there any dangerous sections on Clarkes Road?+

Contour has identified 34 grey spots on Clarkes 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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