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Collins Road

QLDResidential road2.0 km6 segments
7.7Sports
6.5Safety
2.0 kmTotal length
6Segments
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Collins Road is a 2.0 km sealed residential street in Queensland, Australia. It scores 7.9/10 for caravans with flowing corners and excellent surface. It also rates well for EVs and sports cars and motorcycles.

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Vehicle scores
7.7/10
SPTSportsSealed roads, curviness, mountain passes
7.6/10
MOTMotoTight bends, switchbacks, technical roads
7.7/10
EVEVSmooth surface, sealed roads, range-friendly
6.5/10
4WD4WDGravel access, off-road suitability
7.9/10
VANCaravanSmooth sealed, gentle grades, no steep passes
Segment quality distribution
Sports score - 6 segments
Excellent (8+)50%Good (6-8)50%

Sports score IQR: 6.9 - 8.4

Surface
Surface coverage
Sealed41%Unsealed59%
Score breakdown
Median component scores across all segments
Surface
10.0
Median surface quality. Smooth sealed asphalt scores 10. Chipseal 8. Gravel 5.
Curviness
7.2
Median curviness. Higher scores mean more bends per kilometre.
Speed
10.0
Speed limit suitability. Sweet spot is 60-110 km/h.
Road classResidential road
3.0
Road classification. Motorways score zero. Tertiary roads score 9.
Traffic
7.0
Estimated traffic density. Lower traffic = higher score.
Elevation
7.0
Elevation change per kilometre. More climbing = higher score.
Road intel
Wet riskElevated
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.
Road environment
Geometry and climate-derived risk indicators
Wet road exposure65%
Night driving risk67%
Wind exposure56%
Sun glare risk64%
Wildlife strike risk11%

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
2.77IRI m/km

Coverage: 33% of segments surveyed. Source: Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads.

Segments
Top 92 segments by sports score
IDSurfaceLengthSportsMotoEV
#150138053Asphalt0.50 km8.98.88.9#150138054Asphalt0.50 km8.58.48.4#151378750Asphalt0.34 km8.38.38.3#150138055Asphalt0.38 km8.38.28.3#150585302Asphalt0.50 km8.07.98.1#151431731Asphalt0.50 km7.97.88.0#151378749Asphalt0.24 km7.87.67.9#150290691Asphalt0.08 km7.77.78.0#150264561Asphalt0.34 km7.67.67.6#150961032-0.27 km7.47.67.2#150138057Asphalt0.50 km7.26.97.1#151431736Asphalt0.23 km7.16.97.3#150264563Asphalt0.22 km7.07.07.0#150138056Asphalt0.10 km6.86.67.2#151431735Asphalt0.17 km6.86.57.2#150585310Asphalt0.13 km6.76.57.0#152183181Asphalt0.09 km6.76.57.2#152359248Asphalt0.30 km6.76.66.9#150138058Asphalt0.06 km6.66.36.9#152183205Asphalt0.05 km6.56.27.0#152183183Asphalt0.07 km6.56.27.0#150961031-0.50 km6.46.76.3#151127400-0.16 km6.36.56.1#150242983Asphalt0.10 km6.36.06.8#151667763Asphalt0.08 km6.25.96.4#151127401-0.19 km6.16.46.1#152183185Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.8#151378747Asphalt0.15 km6.15.86.3#152183211Asphalt0.02 km6.15.86.7#150585319Asphalt0.01 km6.15.86.7#152183206Asphalt0.03 km6.15.86.6#150585320Asphalt0.13 km6.05.76.3#152183210Asphalt0.05 km6.05.66.4#151421112Asphalt0.01 km5.75.36.3#152359251Asphalt0.07 km5.75.56.2#151421140Asphalt0.02 km5.65.26.3#150585309Asphalt0.05 km5.65.35.9#150135307Asphalt0.03 km5.65.16.0#152448241Asphalt0.02 km5.45.15.6#152183178Asphalt0.01 km5.45.05.6#152183209Asphalt0.02 km5.45.05.6#152359249Asphalt0.08 km5.35.15.8#152359250Asphalt0.01 km5.04.85.8#150135308Asphalt0.01 km5.04.55.2#150264562Asphalt0.08 km4.84.55.4#151396076-0.50 km4.74.74.5#152324401-0.50 km4.67.27.3#152324402-0.50 km4.67.27.3#150961033-0.14 km4.54.54.7#150289120Asphalt0.11 km4.33.94.9#151396048-0.50 km4.04.03.9#151396075-0.42 km4.04.03.9#150757646Unpaved0.65 km4.06.14.0#150184503Asphalt0.14 km3.96.07.3#150289118Asphalt0.01 km3.83.44.1#152183179Asphalt0.08 km3.85.77.0#151667767Asphalt0.09 km3.75.66.6#150289132Asphalt0.08 km3.65.76.6#150184485Asphalt0.05 km3.55.36.7#152183184Asphalt0.04 km3.55.26.6#151396074-0.50 km3.43.53.4#151421127Asphalt0.04 km3.45.06.3#150757648Unpaved0.47 km3.43.53.6#150289133Asphalt0.06 km3.35.05.8#150135309Asphalt0.02 km3.34.86.4#150757647Unpaved0.20 km3.23.33.5#151396077-0.14 km3.23.23.3#152183174Asphalt0.01 km3.14.65.6#152183175Asphalt0.01 km3.14.65.6#150757653-0.04 km3.13.13.2#150757645Unpaved0.53 km3.03.03.1#150757644Unpaved0.50 km3.03.03.1#151421128Asphalt0.01 km2.94.15.3#151353017Asphalt0.01 km2.94.15.2#152324406-0.03 km2.84.34.8#152324405-0.01 km2.84.34.8#150242982Asphalt0.01 km2.63.85.2#151113058Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#150675802Unpaved0.08 km2.45.24.0#151244437Unpaved0.28 km2.46.04.0#151244431Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151631288Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151113133Unpaved0.40 km2.46.04.0#150675801Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151244435Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151244434Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151244433Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151244432Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#151631289Unpaved0.01 km2.44.54.0#150387570Gravel0.50 km2.46.04.0#151244436Unpaved0.50 km2.46.04.0#150387571Gravel0.14 km2.46.04.0
API reference
Road aggregate data via the Contour API
GET/api/v1/roads/collins-road-qld-4Road aggregate - scores, stats, risk profile, activity, segment list
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Councils & Government

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Frequently asked questions
How long is Collins Road?+

Collins Road is approximately 2.0 km long. At typical touring speeds, expect a few minutes of driving end to end, excluding stops.

Is Collins Road sealed?+

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

Is Collins Road good for motorcycles?+

Yes. Collins Road scores 7.6/10 for motorcycles, placing it among the stronger rides in the region. Corners, surface and elevation all contribute to the rating.

Can I drive Collins Road in a caravan?+

Yes. Collins Road scores 7.9/10 for caravans, making it a reasonable choice for towing. Watch for changes in surface and any steep gradients.

Is Collins Road good for an EV?+

Yes. Collins Road scores 7.7/10 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: 11 May 2026. Scores are based on road geometry, surface, and traffic data. Always drive to conditions and follow local road rules.